Protein and Weight Loss: You have probably heard the saying, “protein is the building block of cells”. Every cell in the human body contains protein. Your body needs protein in the diet to maintain lean body mass (muscle!), help your body repair cells, and help your body make new cells.
Compulsive overeating can also be referred to as Binge Eating. Compulsively overeating is when we eat excessive amounts of food either in the context of hunger or outside of hunger and feel “out of control”, impulsive and unable to satiate. Binge Eating which has a similar profile, in which a
Make healthy, grilled Chick-fil-A nuggets from home. It’s easy and delicious! Plus, a recipe for a low-calorie Chick-fil-A dipping sauce to go with it! I think most people under-appreciate how tasty the grilled chicken is at Chick-fil-A. So many of their customers go for the breaded chicken sandwiches, or the
126 million! That’s the number of results that came up on Google when I searched the words “inflammation and diet”. Is inflammation a good thing or a not-so-good thing? When talking about your body, it can be both. Inflammation is good when it’s short term such as when you cut yourself
Bariatric surgery is a big step in someone’s weight loss journey. It is a procedure that changes your life in so many ways. However, I have often seen patients focus on the numbers on the scale and forget to see the big picture. It is important to know that it’s
One of the best things about baking dinner in the oven? All you need to do is prep it; then you can go hang out on the couch while it cooks! (We especially appreciate this on the weeknights.) Make this delicious Cheesy BBQ Bacon Stuffed Chicken entrée for two, or
This post is sponsored by Premier Protein® 15 servings (depending on the size of the cookie scoop)Prep Time: 5 minutes; Total Time: Overnight to chill No-bake cookies have always been a family favorite! First of all, no-bakes are a fun and easy-to-make recipe that kids of ALL ages love helping to make as
Obesity is associated with a variety of degenerative and inflammatory health conditions and joint pain is one of the more significant and often limiting impacts of obesity on the obese individual. Obesity is a clear risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disorder that not only causes
A quick 5 step guide to help conquer emotionally triggered eating would be a lie. Cessation of emotional eating is not a trick or skill that be used in an “emergency” setting. To conquer this skill takes work and daily practice. The skills to reduce or even stop triggered eating
Easy 20 Minute Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Recipe. With only three ingredients and 20 minutes, you can have this low calorie, low carb, high protein meal of prosciutto wrapped chicken on the dinner table tonight! For four ounces of chicken breasts and two slices of prosciutto, you can have your entrée
