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 […]
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 […]
Low-Carb Cheesecake Bites
2 cups plain, non-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons Jell-O® Sugar-Free dry cheesecake pudding mix Mix yogurt with pudding mix. Place mixture in a small plastic bag and cut off the tip of one corner. Squeeze mixture onto waxed paper laid out flat on a cookie sheet. If desired, add fresh, sliced strawberries or sliced almonds. […]
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 […]
Low-Carb Pumpkin Pie
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
