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...

Essential Vitamins for Healthy Living

We all know it’s important to get adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals in our diets. Hopefully, you also try to get these vitamins primarily from the foods you eat. While it’s crucial to get enough of all the essential vitamins, this week we’ll spotlight a few...

Caffeine and Your Weight

When it comes to weight loss, caffeine can be a mixed bag—and it’s certainly no magic bullet. While it may be tempting to ramp up your caffeine intake as school and work ramp up this fall, it may not be the best thing for you or your medical weight loss program. While...

Simple Ways to Break a Soda Addiction

The sound of cracking open a can of soda. The fizz. The sugar. The caffeine. The refreshing taste on a hot day. The description of soda alone makes us want to run to the closest convenience store and demand some “liquid candy,” but that’s not the point. The point is...