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“You can’t exercise away a bad diet.” This is something you may hear in our office, often by Dr. Weckenbrock. Is Sweet Tea Good for Weight Loss Many people think if they exercise then they don’t have to worry about what they eat. This just si [...]
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INGREDIENTS 2 cups quick oats 2 cups cottage cheese, 1% 8 large eggs 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp vanilla extract (optional) DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Let sit for 10 minutes Heat a lar [...]
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We have all heard eating fruits and vegetables are good for you, but did you know they can make you feel happy, not just healthy? In a recent study, researchers have determined that eating lots of fruits and vegetables can give you a better fee [...]
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INGREDIENTS 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded (divided) 1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped (divided) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp onion, chopped 2 tsp lime juice 1 tsp olive oil 1 Tbsp fresh basil or mint, chopped 1/8 tsp black pepper [...]
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Unlike “fad diets,” the low-FODMAP diet is used to treat the unpleasant symptoms of IBS and is not intended as a weight loss diet. However, it is important to note that our weight loss patients who also suffer from IBS may still benefit from fo [...]
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The buzz in the media around carbohydrates is very loud these days. This has prompted me to tackle the topic. However, carbohydrates are complex (no pun intended), so I will break it down into a few posts. This is the last post in the series an [...]
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