Motivation Tip: Sacrifice the Fat
Your health should be more important. [pullquote]Sacrifice those high-calorie foods that you crave for something that matters more: your health.[/pullquote]I know you crave something. There is…
Weight Loss
Recipe: Chicken Chili Verde
This is a mild recipe to make a family favorite. My family loves this recipe and I am sure yours will too. It is a…
Myth: Exercise Turns Fat Into Muscle
No amount of exercise will turn fat into muscle. Sit-Ups I remember in high school that guys and my football coaches used this statement. Even…
Weight Loss Tip: Mix Up You Meal Plan
Variety is the Spice of Life! No, I am not talking about using the blender. We have all done it. You find that food you…
Research:Hiding Eating Habits in Youth Tied to Obesity
Obesity Tied to Secretive Eating I am not an expert on eating disorders or obesity for that matter, but as a primary care physician, I…
Weight Loss Tip: Don’t Drink Your Calories
Calories from, Sugary Soda and Fruit Juices Can Quickly Add Up Most beverages are of limited to no nutritional value, and they can pack on…
Nutrition Guidelines Often Don’t Add Up
Guidelines for food intake are not evidence based. I am confident that nearly 100% of the public has seen the food pyramid and the new…
Motivation Tip: Never Get Discouraged!
Never Get Discouraged! [pullquote]Never Get Discouraged! If you can’t see the result sin the mirror, remember, the first and most important changes happen on the inside…
Recipe: Southwest Freekeh Casserole
An easy low calorie, high-fiber casserole. This high-fiber casserole is one your family will love. Freekeh is a young green wheat that is often…
Myth: Home Cooked Healthy Meals are More Expensive
Cooking at home is cheaper and healthier. We have all heard the myth that eating at home is more expensive. Food that is good…