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Healthy Fall Dessert Recipes
We have recipes to fall for this season! Get creative and satisfy your sweet tooth with these healthy dessert alternatives. Ghostly Banana Pops Ingredients 6 popsicle sticks 3 bananas, halved 1-2 cups vanilla greek yogurt ¼ cup mini chocolate chips Instructions Insert popsicle sticks into the flat side of the halved bananas and freeze for […]
What’s New on the Nutrition Label?
Within the last couple of years, have you noticed anything different about the nutrition label on food products? If not, read this to learn what’s changed! First off, you can see that some of the text is BIGGER! That includes the calories, servings per container, and the serving size. It makes that information a lot […]
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients 1 cup unsalted pumpkin seed kernels 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash of ground red pepper Directions Place pumpkin seeds in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4 minutes or until toasted, […]
Healthier Alcohol Choices
After undergoing bariatric surgery, creating healthier habits is the cornerstone to successful weight loss. Patients who have lost weight with gastric sleeve, gastric balloon, or gastric bypass need to develop healthful routines. One of the most important is making sure that your diet consists mainly of nutritious foods that deliver high levels of nutrients and […]
Zucchini Puttanesca
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchinis 1 tsp. anchovy paste 2 tsp. chopped garlic 2 tsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes 3 tbsp. sliced pitted Kalamata olives 1 tbsp. capers, drained 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp. chopped oregano Directions: Using a vegetable spiralizer, cut zucchini into thin noodles. […]
A Guide to Overcoming a Weight Loss Plateau for Bariatric Patients
Many people see significant weight loss at the beginning of their weight loss journey, but it is common to hit a stall. For bariatric surgery patients, this plateau or stall often happens around 3 to 6 months after surgery. So congratulations! You’ve reached a milestone. You have been successful in weight loss and now your […]
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Bowl
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef 1 small red onion, diced 1 (10 ¾ oz) can diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ½ cup ketchup (look for lowest sugar content available) Instructions: Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain after cooking. Move the cooked beef to the bottom of a slow cooker. Add […]
French Toast Cloud Bread
Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 10 mins Ingredients 8 slices cloud bread 2 eggs 1/4 cup fat free milk 1/4 cup any sugar-free granulated sweetener you prefer 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract pinch salt 2 tbsp butter Optional toppings: fresh fruit, sugar free syrup, chopped walnuts or […]
Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos
This recipe is great for making ahead. It is freezer friendly and provides a healthy, on-the-go meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Ingredients: 6 small, whole wheat tortillas 3 medium sweet potatoes 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon chili powder few dashes of red pepper flakes or […]
10 Ways to Stay Active on Vacation
As the weather warms up, the mind wanders to summer vacation. It’s easy to get lost in planning a memorable time for children, or you may have a trip that you repeat every year. This year, put yourself into the plans. You have made a commitment to a healthy lifestyle and vacation is a perfect […]
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