Sugar! 5 Reasons to Say No!
It’s no secret that the consumption of sugar has greatly increased over the past 100 years. In the 1900s, the average American consumed around 5 pounds of sugar a year. Today, it’s more than 150 pounds. In fact, the consumption of sugar is growing faster than the world’s population (or about 1% per year)! All […]
Improving Eye Skin Care
The skin around your eyes is one of the first, and often the most visible, areas to show aging. The skin tissue in this area is extremely thin and delicate. As you age, the skin around your eye becomes even thinner, resulting in dark circles, bags, swelling and crow’s feet. These age-related conditions can make […]
Beat the nighttime eats
We hear this time and time again during patient visits: “I’m fine all day- I can stay on track until the evening hits. Evenings just kill me.” Nighttime eating is likely the most detrimental habit in patients who experience weight gain or have difficulty managing weight. Scientists estimate that eating an extra 100 calories a day (or […]
Understanding and managing your heart disease risk
Heart Disease is the number 1 killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. All too often women are either unaware of the symptoms to pay attention to or attribute symptoms to other conditions. It’s important to know your risks, understand your levels (such as cholesterol and […]
Cauliflower Soup Recipe
10 slices turkey bacon, chopped (half used for garnish) ½ small onion, chopped or 1 teaspoon onion powder 3 celery stalks, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced salt & pepper 4 cups small cauliflower florets (1 small-medium head) 2 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups chicken broth, divided 2 cups half & half 3-4 […]
No-Dough Pizza Recipe
Crust 1 (8 oz) package ⅓ fat cream cheese, room temperature 2 eggs ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon onion powder ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese Topping ½ cup Prego ® 100% Natural Pizza Sauce 1 ½ cups shredded Kraft ® 2% Natural Reduced […]
Can an Anti-Aging Supplement Really Make You Look 7 Years Younger?
Forget the nip and tuck, adding Pycnogenol® to your vitamin intake can significantly improve your skin health. Pycnogenol is the name for a pure, patented, French maritime pine bark extract. It is one of the most powerful natural free-radical scavengers yet discovered. Pycnogenol sends signals to your cells telling them to double their antioxidant power. […]
Lose Your Sweet Tooth This New Year
Sugar cravings: Arguably one of the most common hurdles dieters overcome in their efforts to lose weight and establish better, more health-conscious dietary habits. Knowing how to overcome them can be one of the most significant factors in the success of any dietary modification program. Sugar has poor nutrient density and supplies us with almost […]
Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies
¾ cup natural peanut butter (very runny or powdered versions don’t work well) 1 large egg ¼ tsp. vanilla extract ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk 6 oz. container plain, non-fat greek yogurt ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup Splenda Essentials® sugar substitute ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats […]
Low-Carb Cheesecake Bites
2 cups plain, non-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons Jell-O® Sugar-Free dry cheesecake pudding mix Mix yogurt with pudding mix. Place mixture in a small plastic bag and cut off the tip of one corner. Squeeze mixture onto waxed paper laid out flat on a cookie sheet. If desired, add fresh, sliced strawberries or sliced almonds. […]
