Precision nutrition – Are we there yet?
Navigating meals after bariatric surgery can be challenging, and the holidays add another layer of complexity. While the festive season might feel different, remember your health is worth it.
Winter Vegetable Soup
Winter Vegetable Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 60 minutes Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup chopped leeks, white parts only 3/4 cup chopped celery 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced 1 cup rutabaga or turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces…
Navigating the holidays after bariatric surgery
Navigating meals after bariatric surgery can be challenging, and the holidays add another layer of complexity. While the festive season might feel different, remember your health is worth it.
Understanding dense breast tissue
Dear Breast Imaging Radiologist, After my last routine mammogram, I was told, “You have dense breast tissue.” I stared at the report, a silent “What does that even mean?” hanging in the air. Until then, the concept of breast density had been completely off my radar. Then, I was left wondering: Was this a ticking…
Soy does not cause breast cancer
Soy refers to the soybean plant. It is categorized as a legume and is native to East Asia. It is often used as a plant-based alternative to animal protein. Soy is considered a high biological protein source because it contains all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot produce on its own and must obtain from food.
The difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge, not really sure if you’re hungry but still craving something? That might not be physical hunger at all. It could be emotional hunger.
Grilled Salad
Here is an easy way to have a super simple tasty summer salad. Try grilling your lettuce. You’ll love the charred smoky flavor it adds to salad.
Prevent falls with functional fitness
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older. In 2019, 83% percent of hip fracture deaths and 88% of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for hip fractures were caused by falls.
Vegetarian Bolognese – A healthy alternative to a classic favorite!
Enjoy a healthy alternative to a classic favorite!
Is your lower back causing you pain?
Lower back pain is a common ailment, and the L4-L5 motion segment is often the culprit. This segment, consisting of the two lowest vertebrae in the spine, can cause a variety of painful symptoms.