Recipe of the Week: Roast Turkey and Maple Yams
We're starting to think about the holidays! Enjoy this tasty turkey dinner for Thanksgiving or at any time of year. The yams are high in fiber to fill you up fast and a good source of vitamin B6 and potassium. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 522...
Building on Your Good Habits
Everyone knows that successful and sustainable weight loss is about good habits—doing the right things consistently. Unfortunately we tend to be consumed by our bad habits, which make the road to success seem long. But what about the good habits you already have? Tap...
Recipe of the Week: Zucchini and Onion Quiche
Our quiche uses fewer eggs and less cheese than the traditional version without losing any of the flavor. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend breakfast! Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 510 Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation...
5 Tips to Psych Yourself Up for Exercise
Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park at the back of the mall parking lot and walk. Get off one bus stop away from your final destination and walk the rest. All good ideas—and ones you’ve probably heard countless times. Being active in your daily routine is...
What’s Your Water IQ?
Chances are, if you’re a dieting veteran, you’ve heard the age-old advice to drink lots of water on your medical weight loss plan. You may have wondered if water has some special powers to magically melt away the pounds. You also may have wanted a more specific...
Recipe of the Week: Bass with Ginger, Potatoes, and Mushrooms
In the mood for fish tonight? Try this scrumptious recipe with lots of veggies to keep things healthy. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 506 Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 35 minutes Recipe Ingredients: 4, 6-ounce bass filets 6...
Back and Joint Pain: Medical Weight Loss Can Help
More than 80 percent of Americans have back pain at some time in their lives. But finding some relief can be relatively straightforward: Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best ways to minimize back and joint pain. You bend over to pick up some...
5 Healthy Foods that Keep You Warm
After bundling up in your coat, gloves, scarf, and hat all day, you aren’t alone if chilly winter nights are summed up with a mug of hot chocolate and your favorite TV show. But this habit can take a toll on your waistline, and you can warm up without packing on the...
Recipe of the Week: Turkey Bacon and Fig Wraps
This take on a traditional fig and bacon wrap uses turkey bacon to cut the fat. It’s a great lunch option to put together the night before or a light dinner option. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 2 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 20 minutes Calories per...
Burn 100 Calories in 20 Minutes- 5 Ways
Exercise doesn't have to mean finding time to hit the gym- small movements throughout the day can add up to many calories burned. Follow our tips for easy ways to burn 100 calories in 20 minutes or less. You don’t have to put hours in at the gym to burn calories. You...