Health in the News: Obesity May Increase Stroke Risk in Young Adults
As we often discuss, obesity can cause some very serious health risks. This article we have reprinted in full as we feel it is just that important. Please take a moment to consider what a few simple changes could do for your health now and throughout your life....
Recipe of the Week: Red Snapper Ceviche
A marinated seafood dish popular in South America, ceviche is surprisingly easy to make at home. This makes for a great make-ahead meal for a weeknight or something different for a weekend dinner! Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 3 Estimated Total Preparation...
Recipe of the Week: Crab Cakes and Sweet Potato Fries
Crab cakes and fries don’t have to be unhealthy – not when you make the crab cakes yourself and use sweet potato fries that you bake, not fry. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 483 Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 50 minutes Recipe...
The Barbecue: Your Weight-Loss Secret Weapon
A barbecue is an easy way to keep mealtime easy and – whenever possible – to keep it outside! Here are four simple tricks to help you stick to your medical weight loss plan the next time you fire up the grill. With the warm weather on it's way, it's time to start...
Recipe of the Week: Pork Chop and Fennel Salad
We’ve freshened up this family favorite by adding a delightful side salad of fennel, peaches, and mint. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 55 minutes Calories per Serving: 501 Recipe Ingredients: 4 6-oz bone-in pork chops,...
Recipe of the Week: Fettuccini Primavera
Looking for a dinner option chock-full of veggies? This satisfying pasta dish can be made in a flash; handy for those week day dinner sprints and proves that dinner can be healthy, simple and fast! Servings: 6 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 20 minutes Calories per...
Recipe of the Week: Rosemary Lamb with Date-Orange Compote
Lamb steaks get a little lift when you serve them with rosemary and a delicious date-orange compote. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes Calories per Serving: 540 Recipe Ingredients: 4, 5-ounce lamb steaks 1 sprig...
Super Berries: Do They Work for Weight Loss?
Acai and goji berries are just two of a recent wave of super fruits guaranteeing to do everything from preventing Alzheimer’s and cancer to treating heart disease and depression. But do super berries really help you lose weight? It’s hard to surf the web these days...
Recipe of the Week: Cool Curried Chicken Wrap
Try a taste of India with this unique take on a traditional chicken wrap. Serve with a side salad or extra fruit if you’d like for an easy evening meal. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 20 minutes Calories per Serving: 520...
Recipe of the Week: Updated Spaghetti and Meatballs
This childhood favorite doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Using lean ground beef will help lighten up the meatballs, and substituting whole-grain spaghetti, if you choose, will increase the nutritional value without sacrificing taste. Recipe Nutritional Information:...