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March 5, 2020
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Baked Steel Cut Oats Steel cut oats have a heartier texture than and contain more fiber than their rolled oat counterparts. Fiber is important for digestion, healthy cholesterol levels, and controlling blood sugar. Fiber is an important part of the Health Plus Plan. The following is a great recipe for oven baked steel cut oats. The recipe can […]
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February 7, 2020
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Black Bean & Quinoa Salad Whole grains are considered a “free food” on the Health Plus Diet. Quinoa is a nutritional powerhouse. It is a great source of manganese, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium. Quinoa has more than 5 grams of fiber per 1 cup serving. Eating at least 25 grams of fiber each day is one of the […]
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January 30, 2020
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“The Holidays” & A Healthy Lifestyle The holidays are a busy time, revolving around food centered gatherings. As a result, you may over indulge and lose sight of your healthy lifestyle you’ve been creating. Then when January comes around, you resolve to get back on track. Recommitting to your goals sounds good on paper but it’s not always […]
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March 14, 2019
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As clinicians, we’re often asked about weight maintenance. What’s the best way to keep from regaining weight you’ve worked so hard to lose? You may remember discussing your ideal body weight during your initial Health Plus appointment. It was probably based on a BMI of around 25. However, for some individuals, this may be difficult to achieve, or […]
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March 7, 2019
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Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Ingredients 2 ½ lbs. Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 ¼ lbs. grape (cherry) tomatoes, halved lengthwise 8 whole cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed with the back of a knife 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and […]
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February 21, 2019
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It’s the a New Year and you’re thinking of making some changes in your health, namely, losing some weight. Congratulations on taking that first step! Chances are, you’ve made a few attempts in the past with mixed results. The weight loss research shows that a great majority of people who lose weight gain it back again. That’s the […]
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February 6, 2019
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When you first read through your patient manual, you probably saw the word “fiber” more than a few times. 20, to be exact. It’s basic principal #8, it’s mentioned in the tips about meal choices, and we even deemed it important enough to give its own page (#43), complete with an alphabetized chart. So, what exactly is fiber, […]
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October 28, 2014
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Contrave is the newest weight loss medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Contrave is a combination medication containing both bupropion and naltrexone. Both these medications are appetite suppressants. Combined, and together with diet and exercise, they have been shown to be effective for achieving significant weight loss. Bupropion, under the brand name Wellbutrin, has been used […]
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October 21, 2014
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When we think of factors that promote weight loss, we usually think about our food intake and our energy burned with exercise. However, there is increasing evidence that adequate sleep may be the third leg of the weight loss stool. Think about it: if I am at work, sleep-deprived and to boost my energy, I am more likely […]
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