After serving this Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna recipe to my grandson, I asked him to rate it on a 1-5 scale.....he rated it a 10! When I asked him if he was just being nice, he gave me a puzzled look and asked "Do I EVER do that?" I laughed and told
I’ve been attending weight loss conventions for four years but the #OH2015 Conference was my first ObesityHelp National Conference that I've attended. I'm so glad that I attended! Connecting With My Friends I was excited to connect with my friends as the #OH2015 Conference got underway. Many of those friends
You know what sucks? Stretchmarks! I am not talking about the actual marks on our bodies, but the whole "what society thinks" about them. It's sad that it has taken this long for people to start speaking up and spread the cold hard truth about living with stretchmarks. I am one of
Broccoli-Cheese Quiche Bites Recipe Anything quiche-like is on my list of favorites! These tasty Broccoli-Cheese Quiche Bites can be made with the ingredients below. This recipe is versatile so you can make them meatless, add your favorite protein (such as salmon or bacon). You can also throw in your favorite
Here we are - in the middle of the Holidays! The Holidays are a special time of year but can bring their own sets of challenges, wonderful traditions and the need for healthier recipes. Check out the articles and resources in Your WLS Holiday Survival Guide! WLS-Friendly Yet Yummy Recipes
Celebrating Janine's Journey! After shedding 258 pounds from gastric bypass surgery 12 years ago, I would have to say it's the best thing I have ever done for myself! I had been heavy all my life, but when I reached a high of 409 pounds, I realized that if I didn’t
In June 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they have plans to transition to a food supply free of trans fats. After thorough investigation, the FDA determined that trans fats are not “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). The FDA has the goal of removing trans fats
Recently, my husband and I were trying to find something decent to watch on TV after dinner. We have two children, and we don't have cable or satellite service. We have Netflix, and our kids watch the show 'Cupcake Wars.' It is a competition where established bakers create cupcakes under
While this recipe could be considered vegetarian, it is for anyone and everyone that likes to eat! If you want to add protein, including tofu, this Shakshouka Recipe is versatile so the addition of protein could be easily done. You can spice it up to give a little heat or
Bariatric surgery is a highly specialized procedure that requires extensive preparation by both doctor and patient, so it is important for you to know what to expect for WLS. In our practice, we have found that the better prepared and knowledgeable our patients are prior to surgery the better the
