Tis the Season to Prevent the Pounds

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The average American at a healthy body weight gains 1 to 2 pounds a year.  For folks who are overweight or obese, that number climbs to almost 5 pounds a year, at least half of which accumulates during the holidays.  Simply put, the holidays seem to be more dangerous for individuals already fighting the weight […]

Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie

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LOW-CARB PUMPKIN PIE FILLING Ingredients: 15 oz. can canned pumpkin 2 eggs 2/3 cup unsweetened soy milk or almond milk (40 calorie per cup version) 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup sugar equivalent from sugar substitute (ex: Splenda®, novella or liquid sweetener like sucralose) 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground ginger […]

Exploring the relationship between body weight and diabetes

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It is estimated that 25.8 million Americans have type II diabetes and that 79 million more are considered “pre-diabetic.”  If not properly managed, diabetes can damage many major organs, including the heart, kidneys, blood vessels, eyes, and nerves.  In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, non-traumatic lower limb amputations, and new-onset blindness […]

Beating Adult Acne

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Feeling like a teenager again, but not in a good way? As adults we have enough challenges like wrinkles, sun damage and lose skin; so it’s incredibly frustrating when acne comes back to haunt us. When adult acne hits, your immediate reaction might be to handle it the same way you did back in your […]

The advancement of cosmetic laser technology

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Over the past 15 years, there has been great advancement in cosmetic laser technology. If you are concerned with fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, pigmented lesions or brown spots, vascular lesions, tattoos, unwanted or excess hair and even acne scars you are most likely a good candidate for a laser treatment. The advancements in laser technology […]

Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy

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Hormones are ‘chemical messengers’ that transport information between cells and facilitate communication among different body organs, regulating various functions in the body. As we age, our own natural hormonal levels decline which can cause a variety of unpleasant and even debilitating symptoms. For over 20 years, Dr. Mirabile has treated women’s health, including bio-identical hormone […]

Reduce your Breast Cancer risk

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Maintaining a healthy weight and exercising may reduce your risk of breast cancer.  Maintain a healthy weight  Gaining weight after menopause increases the risk of breast cancer. Weight gain of 20 pounds or more after the age of 18 may increase your risk of breast cancer. If you have gained weight, losing weight may lower […]

Stuffed Flank Steak

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2 lb. flank steak 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese 1 7-oz jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 2 tbsp. crushed pork rinds 1 egg yolk ¾ tsp garlic salt ¾ tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp olive oil Thaw spinach in large colander 1-2 hours before preparing remaining […]

Crockpot Pork Chalupas

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Crockpot Pork Chalupas 4 lb. pork shoulder roast 3 (4 oz) cans chopped green chilies 1 can fat-free beef broth 1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder 1 1/2 tbsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 tbsp. dried oregano 1 1/2 tbsp. garlic powder Place roast in Crockpot coated with cooking spray.  In a small bowl, mix 2 cans […]

Parmesan Greek Chicken

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PARMESAN GREEK CHICKEN 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated or shredded) 1 ½ tsp Lawry’s® seasoning salt 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp pepper Instructions: Mix the Greek yogurt and seasonings in a small bowl.  Spread over chicken breasts and let sit for 20-30 minutes […]