Sugar! 5 Reasons to Say No!
It’s no secret that the consumption of sugar has greatly increased over the past 100 years. In the 1900s, the average American consumed around 5 pounds of sugar a year. Today, it’s more than 150 pounds. In fact, the consumption of sugar is growing faster than the world’s population (or about 1% per year)! All […]
Beat the nighttime eats
We hear this time and time again during patient visits: “I’m fine all day- I can stay on track until the evening hits. Evenings just kill me.” Nighttime eating is likely the most detrimental habit in patients who experience weight gain or have difficulty managing weight. Scientists estimate that eating an extra 100 calories a day (or […]
Understanding and managing your heart disease risk
Heart Disease is the number 1 killer of women in the United States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined. All too often women are either unaware of the symptoms to pay attention to or attribute symptoms to other conditions. It’s important to know your risks, understand your levels (such as cholesterol and […]
Cauliflower Soup Recipe
10 slices turkey bacon, chopped (half used for garnish) ½ small onion, chopped or 1 teaspoon onion powder 3 celery stalks, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced salt & pepper 4 cups small cauliflower florets (1 small-medium head) 2 Tablespoons water 1 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups chicken broth, divided 2 cups half & half 3-4 […]
No-Dough Pizza Recipe
Crust 1 (8 oz) package ⅓ fat cream cheese, room temperature 2 eggs ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon onion powder ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese Topping ½ cup Prego ® 100% Natural Pizza Sauce 1 ½ cups shredded Kraft ® 2% Natural Reduced […]
Can an Anti-Aging Supplement Really Make You Look 7 Years Younger?
Forget the nip and tuck, adding Pycnogenol® to your vitamin intake can significantly improve your skin health. Pycnogenol is the name for a pure, patented, French maritime pine bark extract. It is one of the most powerful natural free-radical scavengers yet discovered. Pycnogenol sends signals to your cells telling them to double their antioxidant power. […]
Lose Your Sweet Tooth This New Year
Sugar cravings: Arguably one of the most common hurdles dieters overcome in their efforts to lose weight and establish better, more health-conscious dietary habits. Knowing how to overcome them can be one of the most significant factors in the success of any dietary modification program. Sugar has poor nutrient density and supplies us with almost […]
Tis the Season to Prevent the Pounds
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 […]
Exploring the relationship between body weight and diabetes
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 […]
Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy
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 […]
