Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ever wonder why chocolate is synonymous with Valentines Day? Here’s one theory. Cocoa beans contain tryptophan and phenylethylamine – chemicals that can improve our mood and make us feel happy and energized – the same emotions we feel when experiencing love. Although...Weight Loss Medication + Registered Dietitian = Success for You
Although not every person of size is a candidate for weight loss medication, many who have never been able to achieve a healthy weight are having success for the first time in their lives with GLP-1 agonist therapy such as Ozempic and Wegovy. They are now able to stop...
How Food Can Affect your Mood (+ mood boosting recipes)
While the holidays can be a time of celebration and joy for many, it also can be a period of stress, sadness, and loneliness for others. This time of year can be hard on our mental health, but there are ways to cope. Evidence suggests that in addition to impacting our...
Lemon, Rosemary and Olive Oil Shortbread
Dietary fat is essential for good health. Fat supplies your body with energy, protects your organs, supports cell growth, and provides many other health benefits. It is important to include fat in your weight management eating plan. Remember, dietary fat alone does...
Burgers – healthy, quick and easy!
If you’re like most people, you’ve eaten at Wendy’s, McDonalds, Burger King, and other fast-food restaurants plenty of times. Restaurants like these are known for serving “fast food” and yet often they are not fast at all. Think about it. The last time you went to a...
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