Month: January 2021

Patients who lose weight with bariatric surgery generally set their sights on living a healthier life using weight loss surgery as a tool for weight loss and healthy weight management. Many patients are concerned they may suffer nutritional deficiencies as a result of the malabsorptive surgery such as gastric bypass because the surgery restricts the absorption of nutrients from food. Patients are prescribed dietary supplements to ensure their nutritional needs are met. However, a mindful patient will also include healthy nutritional foods in every meal to increase their odds for nutrient absorption. Here are five powerful natural foods, that…

It’s important to prioritize your health when you’re aiming to trim some pounds. That’s why it’s important to eat nutrient-dense foods like fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. It’s easy to get discouraged if you’re not enjoying your weight loss food, so variety is important. Why not try these herbs and spices wrap recipes? You’ll surely love flavorful low-calorie snacks! Tuscan-Style Herbed Tuna Wraps What you need: 2 whole grain tortillas 1/2 cup light tuna, drained 1/2 cup diced tomatoes 1/2 cup baby spinach Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tbsps. chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper…

Nutrition buffs and weight watchers love grilled food because it’s a healthier alternative to frying and regular cooking. For one, the high temperature from the grill helps seal in the moisture in the meat so there’s no need for added oil or butter. The meat’s excess fat also drips off while on the grill which is ideal for those trying to lose weight. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, it has been proven that fresh produce retain more vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients when cooked on the grill. Apart from these health benefits, you also get to enjoy…

Food is known to be the main cause of obesity. Due to this, weight conscious people are very careful about the food that they eat. If you are one of these people, and you love cooking, here are some of the best low carbohydrate recipes that you should go with. The cool thing about the recipes is that you will not only be in control of the amount of calories that you get into your body, you also get to prepare the food at the comfort of your home. The most popular low carb recipes include: Swedish breakfast buns…

Clementines are the small citrus in boxes or mesh bags that appear in markets during the winter months. This year’s crop is tasty, juicy and plentiful (prices are low!). They’re great for snacking, dessert or in fruit salads. Clementines also make a wonderful addition to almost any green salad, or in hearty salads with whole grains and beans. I’ve included five of Diana’s recipes below to get you started. In Canada and perhaps elsewhere clementines may be called mandarins. Technically clementines are a cross between mandarins (Citrus reticulata) and Seville oranges (Citrus auratium). The recipes can be made with…

I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about wild edible plants over the past couple years and while it was tough in the beginning finding the identification and finding resources for the plants I was seeing it has been a thrill to learn how much there is available in the wild. I have to stay I am often stunned at the number of wild edibles available even in the Utah desert where I live. Not only are there a lot of wild edibles but many of them are quite tasty. With spring just around the corner I am thinking about it…

Want some healthy homemade dog food recipes to dish up to your pooch for dinner? Well here are 3 ultra yummy homemade doggy dinners to get you going… Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipes – Hearty Beef Dinner Ingredients: 1.5 cups lean cooked beef 1 cup cooked brown rice 2 teaspoons vegetable oil ½ cup cooked vegetables – potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, bean sprouts, spinach or celery are great options to include. ½ cup plain yogurt 2 eggshells (finely ground) Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Healthy Homemade Dog Food Recipes – Lamb And…