Recipe of the Week: Brown Rice and Mushroom Risotto

This tasty non-traditional risotto becomes even healthier by using brown rice and delicious cremini mushrooms. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 1 hour Calories per Serving: 541 Recipe Ingredients: 1 ½ cups uncooked brown...

Holiday Survival: Party Food.

Welcome to Holiday Survival: Part 3. Buffets are perilous for those who are watching their weight. Fortunately, a few simple strategies can help you indulge without over-indulging. 1. Do you eat out on a regular basis? During the holiday season, you may want to trade...

Recipe of the Week: Easy Turkey Chili

Our quick and easy version of chili will fill you up without all the fat. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 25 minutes Calories per Serving: 556 Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked 1 lb skinless ground...

Holiday Survival: Drink Responsibly.

While I love a cocktail at a holiday gathering, especially if it's seasonally themed, I also love it when my clothes still fit in January. In the interest of keeping your current wardrobe and your sanity this holiday season, here are a few tips from Thinnergy for...

The FDA Has Announced New Calorie Rules for Restaurants

Here is the full text of the press release from the FDA. We thought you should read if for yourselves. The short version is that more places are going to have to post the calorie content of their food. This is good news for all of us, as people (especially those...

Staying Fit and Healthy During the Holidays

The holiday season is summed up with friends, family, parties, peppermint, and food, lots of food. The latter isn’t the best for your medical weight loss plan, but you can get through the holiday season unscathed and ready to tackle the new year on weight loss track....

Recipe of the Week: Salmon in a Pouch with Quinoa

This simple to prepare dish is a nutritional powerhouse! Salmon provides omega-3 fatty acids, which help the heart, while quinoa is a very good source of manganese and fiber. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 512 Servings: 4 Estimated Total...

New Antioxidant in Your Coffee?

Past research has shown coffee is packed with antioxidants and their subsequent benefits, potentially preventing conditions like cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Now, a new study suggests a chemical compound found in coffee might protect against a...