lemon and thyme grilled chicken

Lemon and Thyme Grilled Chicken Recipe – Fresh & Light!

March 31, 2016 · 0 comments

I love how fast this grilled chicken comes together and I love the combination of lemon and thyme; it tastes fresh and light. First, you marinate the chicken in fresh thyme, lemon juice and zest, sea salt, black pepper and olive oil for about an hour. Then cook it on

Physiology of the Duodenal Switch

Anatomy and Physiology of the Duodenal Switch (DS)

March 30, 2016 · 0 comments

The most important job of a Duodenal Switch (DS) patient is to make sure that you not only eat well with the proper amounts of protein and fluids but to take the vitally important vitamins and supplements after surgery. This will ensure not only excellent weight loss, reduction of co-morbidities,

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Tips to Understand and Reduce Emotional Eating

March 25, 2016 · 0 comments

Food companies know food is not just used for fuel, which is why they spend billions of dollars on advertisements that remind us that food can mean happiness, fun, and even love and happy relationships. Weight loss companies also know this, so they work to tell us that they have

Creamy Black Bean Soup Recipe-With Feel Full Fiber!

March 24, 2016 · 0 comments

This is a super-velvety black bean soup that is made creamy by mashing some of the beans as the soup cooks. It has STELLAR nutrition facts – if you want to lose weight, increase your fiber intake! Fiber is a way to feel full longer!  Also, it freezes beautifully, and

Gyro-Meatballs

Gyro Spiced Meatballs and Tzatziki Recipe

March 17, 2016 · 0 comments

Time for a satisfying protein recipe?  Need a lunch or dinner that’s full of flavor and super filling?  Something new and different?  Here ya’ go… You can make meatballs, patties, or loaf….or even crumbly fry this off in a pan. The secret is to fry, bake, or broil the meat

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Make Healthy Eating Fun for You and Your Kids

March 16, 2016 · 0 comments

My mother never spanked me. Not once. She did, however, hit me once. Well, it was really more of a slap on the wrist. After I had misbehaved yet again, she screamed at me and told me to hold my hands out, with my palms faced downward. Sullen and confused,

post op weight regain

​Understanding Post-Op Weight Regain & Revision Surgery

March 11, 2016 · 0 comments

Weight loss surgery has been helping patients lose weight and improve their health for many years. Although the surgery and subsequent weight loss have dramatically improved the lives of many, approximately 15% of patients regain much of their preoperative weight.  For patients that have experienced weight regain, there are surgical

Living with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Living with the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG)

March 9, 2016 · 0 comments

I can’t remember a time in my life when my weight was not an issue. As early as first or second grade, I was smitten with other kids’ treats in their lunch boxes. As far back as the 1960's, and all through the 80’s, my dad was into Gorp, natural

White Chicken Chili

White Chicken Chili Recipe – Creamy and Comforting!

March 7, 2016 · 0 comments

White Chicken Chili is creamy, comforting, and absolutely delicious. If I’m feeding a group of people, sometimes I’ll double or triple this recipe. I love this chili because it is simply made creamy by cheese that offers protein, not by any other cream.  Top it with scoops of avocado, sliced green

meatball frittata

Meatball Frittata Recipe

February 29, 2016 · 0 comments

I’m always looking for recipes that are multi-purpose. Something that serves as a great main meal but can also be used in the lunch box or re-purposed for a meal the following day without becoming boring. A Frittata Recipe is one such dish because it is wonderful hot from the