Ingredients for salad 4 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup packed chopped cilantro 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachios, no shells Ingredients for dressing 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground…
Ingredients 8 eggs – 4 eggs will be separated for egg whites only, 4 eggs with yolk and white Frozen shredded breakfast potatoes 2-3 oz Canadian bacon Sprinkle of shredded cheese Additional vegetables as desired 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/2…
Ingredients Vegetables available in your fridge or freezer 1 can of refried beans 1 Tbs. olive oil Sprinkle of salt and pepper Garlic powder to taste Shredded cheese of your choice 2 tortillas Salsa, sour cream, guacamole or other favorite…
Ingredients 1.5 lbs. Ching Chai Jr or Baby Bok Choy 1 Tbs. minced garlic 1 Tbs. minced ginger 2 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. sesame oil 2 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds Takes 15-20 minutes to make, serves 4-6.…
Obesity can impact many facets of a person’s life – their physical health, their mental health and even their sexuality. “Prior to weight loss, our patients often tell us they don’t feel comfortable with intimacy,” said Memorial Bariatric Services Medical…
Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 Tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice blend) 1/4 teaspoon salt* 2 ½ cups whole oats (bigger oats make chunkier granola) 1/3 cup pecans, chopped and toasted 1/3 cup pumpkin…
A few short years ago, Shirley Phillips-Black felt her weight was holding her back. “I couldn’t do anything,” Shirley recalled. Injuries to her knees made it difficult to do even simple tasks, like walking through a grocery store, and anxiety…
Charlie Kuntzman was skeptical when he walked into his first Diabetes Self-Management class last November at Taylorville Memorial Hospital (TMH). The 82-year-old diabetic, who had retired as an investigative analyst in 1995 from the FBI after 40 years of service,…
Ingredients 2 lbs. broccoli florets 1 large red onion 1 can chickpeas 1 Tbs. garlic paste Pam spray Pink Himalayan Salt White pepper Red pepper flakes (optional) Takes 25-30 minutes, serves 10-12. Instructions Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Drain and…
Ingredients for salad 8 cups shredded sprouts, about 1 lb almonds, walnuts or nut of your choice 1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice, sharp cheese used Ingredients for dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey or Dijon mustard…