Have you ever wondered about heating protein powder? It is a million-dollar question! As a registered and licensed dietitian working with the weight loss surgery community, it is a frequent question. If I counted the times I’m asked about this and exchanged it for dollars I might be rich by
I love green beans and grew up with the ubiquitous green bean casserole at the holidays. I have looked for ways to have something with some of the same elements, but without the goopy high sodium soups, and often over cooked, limp green beans. I also did not want the
This soup screams Autumn, but it’s wonderful anytime! I love the sweet/spicy flavor and the richness the coconut milk gives. The peanut butter is optional and depending on the mood I’m in, I’ll either add it or leave it out….the soup is fantastic either way! Serve this with a plate
7 Habits of Weight Loss Surgery Warriors: A few years ago, my coaching client Anna told me, “I was well informed when I had my weight loss surgery. I just didn’t think I would be one of those people who would struggle. I didn’t know it would be this hard
Tiny packages with Big Benefits: The value of spicing up our food "Spices not only contribute significantly to the gastronomic pleasure of eating but they can also be powerful medicinals." As we think about our food we often consider the big players of carbohydrates, protein and fat, and the influence they
Eggs are more than just a breakfast food! As holiday celebrations wind down we wanted to share some of our favorite recipes to make use of leftover hard boiled eggs. Delicious and protein packed recipes perfect for lunch or dinner Avocado Egg Salad (from The Daily Meal) - This Avocado Egg Salad
Try A Little Hot Soup To Soothe Your Soul On a cold and breezy fall day... a delicious, hearty hot soup seems to be just what the doctor ordered. So as the temperatures continue to drop, I have been thinking of what soups to make during these fall and winter
It's Summer Grilling Time! There are so many great things about the season of summer – easier schedules, swimming, enjoying the sun, vacations and BBQ's. To some people, a BBQ means cooking hamburgers and hotdogs. But grilling is so much more. There are actually very few foods that you can’t
10 Fun Facts About Food Did You Know? Lemons have more sugar in them than strawberries do. Mayan Legend has it that tortillas were invented as far back as 10,000 B.C. by a peasant who was trying to please his king. A regular size coke has the equivalent of 11
Many weight loss surgery patients are often frustrated and confused with what they should be eating. It is tough to eat under 1 cup of food and still fit in the necessary amounts of protein, fat, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. What would the “perfect” day of eating for a patient
