Tag: "diet recipes"
Tips to Control Stress
Stress cannot be avoided, and we are biologically wired to react to stress. However we also know from yesterday’s blog that stress triggers cortisol and cortisol can lead to problems losing weight, so the trick is to not let stress overcome you, and to try to find periods of time throughout the day that are stress free. Here [...]
Lemon Garlic Marinated Shrimp
Another great recipe shared by Bistro MD’s executive chef on Facebook. This delicious shrimp dish takes just 10 minutes to prepare and has only 73 calories per serving. This recipe is easy, but imagine delicious dishes like this being prepared for you and delivered right to your door. Learn more about the Bistro MD program and [...]
Foods and Nutrients to Increase
The USDA states that we all should try to meet the following recommendations as part of a balanced diet. • Increase the amount of vegetables you eat daily, especially dark-green and red and orange vegetables and beans and peas. • Increase fruit intake, but try to stick to melons, grapefruit and berries that are lower in calories [...]
Reading Food Labels
Dietary research shows that even consumers who check nutritional labels for calories don’t take the extra step and multiply for the extra servings, to get an accurate total calorie count. Remember total calories is also not the entire picture. Check for total sodium and fat content as well. This week, make it a point to be [...]
National Iced Tea Month
Iced tea is a wonderful alternative to sugary beverages like soda. Keeping hydrated with tea along with cutting calories and exercise might help boost weight loss efforts. In addition to keeping you cool and hydrated throughout the summer season, Iced Tea is one of the healthiest beverages you can drink! Tea helps maintain proper fluid balance and may contribute [...]
Salmon Burger Recipes
Here’s a healthier alternative to regular hamburgers….great idea for a Memorial Day BBQ. Ingredients: 1 pound wild salmon fillet, skinned 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, or scallion …2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive [...]
