If you’ve had weight loss surgery you know the importance of taking small bites to prevent problems with food sticking. But what about if you haven’t had weight loss surgery? Well, it turns out small bites are better for all us, especially if you’re working on weight loss. There is new technology and research to ...
Summer is the time for picnics and barbeques. Don’t bring the uninvited guest of food borne illness to your event. Every year 1 out of 6 Americans get sick from a food borne illness. With proper food handling you can keep yourself and your family and friends healthy. Click here for tips for safe eating ...
Feel the power of a smile. Give everyone you see a big, friendly, smile. You never know. If someone is having a bad day your smile just might turn their day around for the better. A smile makes the world a happier place. A smile is a powerful thing. Best of all, it’s contagious. Make ...
Raspberry Egg Custard This berry custard can be served warm or cold at breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert. You can also make this with blueberries or a combination of raspberries and blueberries. Enjoy! Click here for the recipe.
Use your second heart. Sitting too long and too much is bad for your health. Your legs are your second heart and pump the blood from your lower extremities back up to your heart. Sitting too long allows the blood to pool in your lower legs and can cause vascular problems. Whether you have ...
I’ve been practicing Tai Chi for four years and I figure in Tai Chi years that makes me a kindergartner. A couple of weekends ago I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a workshop with Kayo Robertson from Logan, Utah. Kayo has been practicing Tai Chi for over 35 years and calls himself ...
On May 26th the Nevada Women’s Fund celebrated their 25 anniversary of the Women of Achievement Luncheon. Western Surgical Group honored Paige Elliot, PA-C, and program dietitian, Vicki Bovee who were proudly presented by Dr. Frieda Hulka. Congratulations to all the amazing women that were honored!
Finally! After years of debate, discussion, and the food manufacturers’ protests, the Nutrition Facts labels are changing. I have been following this ongoing debate for probably the past three years. What the consumers wanted and what the food manufacturers wanted was not the same, and those people have some powerful lobbyists. There are eight changes, ...
Orange Ginger Chicken Enjoy orange chicken without the breading and frying. The marinade gives the chicken a bright, fresh taste. You can use the marinade recipe with fish or seafood. This tastes grilled. Click here for the recipe.
Pack your lunch on a full stomach. Pack your lunch after dinner the night before or after breakfast. If you pack it after eating with food in your stomach you put more thought into it and make better choices. When it’s time for lunch at work you’re probably hungry and if you buy your ...