A few months ago, I was working with a patient who wanted to lose 30 pounds. She was frustrated and could not understand why she was not losing weight because she was eating whole, organic, gluten-free foods. As our discussion continued it was evident she continue…
The following are five nutrients that we can’t live without. Combined with water intake, these nutrients can provide your body the perfect recipe for a healthy life. Eating a variety of healthy foods, as well as balancing out your meals by providing protein, carbohydrates, and healthy continue…
Your mother always said “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” and she wasn’t entirely wrong. Breakfast can provide import fuel to start your day, prevent you from being overly hungry later, and even help to reduce cravings for unhealthy foods. However, what continue…
The coming holiday season is a time of mixed feelings for many. How to enjoy the festivities of the season without the all-too-common weight gain that follows? As with so many aspects of health, the answer boils down to: Have a plan! First off, let’s continue…
Halloween is a celebration of sweets and treats, but if you’re trying to cut calories, it can be a challenge to keep your hands out of the candy bowl. Even though they are miniature size, each of those candy bars can add 50-150 calories to continue…
Healthy eating includes making healthful food choices, which means knowing what and how much you eat. Do you know the difference between serving and portion sizes? While the terms serving and portion often are used interchangeably, they actually mean different things. A “serving” is the continue…
The Holidays are a time to enjoy family, friends, make memories, keep up with family traditions and (da da da da)… eat, drink and be merry! I’ve often heard over the years that many people gain 5-10 pounds between Halloween and Christmas. While recent continue…
Are you overwhelmed by daily decisions about what to eat, how much to eat, how much you should be exercising and what you can do to stay healthy? With smartphones, electronics, and the internet, it’s easy to become confused about what to focus on. It continue…
Each year, many men and women resolve to lose weight and get in shape. Some people fight their weight on a daily basis. What makes losing and keeping weight off so difficult? To answer the question, you need to understand the causes of weight gain continue…
Medical weight management can mean many different things. For some, it’s a last effort to lose weight without surgery. For some, it’s a little extra support on their journey. For others, it means managing other health conditions that are causing or worsened by increased weight. continue…