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Obesity impacts the body in many ways. One of the primary health concerns that many people face as a result of living with excess weight is hypertension, or high blood pressure. Your blood pressure measures the strength at which your blood pumps through your veins. It concerns your heart health because it is a direct […]

It is becoming more and more common to see obesity referred to as one of the biggest health threats to currently effect Americans, and there is an overwhelming body of evidence to support why. Obesity is associated with an increased risk for experiencing heart disease like a heart attack or stroke, it increases your blood […]

One of my favorite ways to eat vegetables is roasting them. Roasted vegetables require little effort, few ingredients, and are full of flavor and nutrients. This is a recipe for a pan of spring roasted vegetables using in season produce – but you can easily swap in and out vegetables based on your preferences. Adapted […]

As we dive deeper into Spring a wide variety of fruits and vegetables come into season. Seasonal produce is beneficial for a variety of reasons: in-season produce is fresher and tastes better, it is fresher with a higher nutritional value, and seasonal produce is often less expensive. A great nutrition goal for the month of […]

With staples like sweet tea, chicken and waffles, and no shortage of sweets to carry locals through every season of the year, it really should come as no surprise that obesity is a major problem throughout much of the Southern United States. Across the United States the rate of obesity is on the rise. Currently, […]

Obesity has been labeled an epidemic, with approximately two-thirds of US citizens over the age of 15 living with excess weight. This number has risen gradually over the past 50 years, but is at an all-time high and is expected to continue increasing. More children are growing up obese, and the consequences of being overweight […]

After having your Lap Band put in place, you want to make sure that you are developing the type of long-term healthy eating habits that will prevent you from gaining weight back in the future. Smoothies are looked at as one of those healthy options that can help you in achieving this goal. Smoothies are […]

Exercise is an essential component of any weight loss plan. After weight loss surgery, incorporating exercise into your daily lifestyle is imperative as a means of meeting your ongoing weight loss goals and keeping off the weight long-term. However, that doesn’t mean that you need to start training for a marathon on your way home […]

We often hear breakfast is the most important meal of the day – but how often do we eat a filling, nutrient dense, balanced breakfast? Whether it’s lack of time in the morning, not feeling hungry yet, or looking for ways to cut calories – breakfast often is the lightest, least nutrient rich meal of […]

Egg Muffins are great ways to prepare easy on-the-go breakfasts that include a healthy serving of protein, vegetables and fat. They can be refrigerated and reheated throughout the week. These egg muffins are made with spinach, tomatoes, onions and cottage cheese (a great way to add a creamy cheesy taste and texture to your eggs […]