Beat the nighttime eats

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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 […]

Cauliflower Soup Recipe

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  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

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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 […]

Lose Your Sweet Tooth This New Year

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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 […]

Low Carb Peanut Butter Brownies

¾ cup natural peanut butter (very runny or powdered versions don’t work well) 1 large egg ¼ tsp. vanilla extract ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk 6 oz. container plain, non-fat greek yogurt ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1 cup Splenda Essentials® sugar substitute ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats […]

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 […]

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 […]