Wellness & Nutrition

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute created a wonderful planner to help navigate the DASH eating plan. It is designed for a 1200 calories per day plan, though can be increased based on your individual needs. You can download the planner here and get started this […]

Hi Friends, As we reach the end of 2020, I want to take time and reflect on the highs, the lows, the ways we have changed, and the ways we want to improve in the new year. Let’s address the elephant in the room. COVID-19 has had […]

written by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Stay-at-home orders from government officials due to the COVID-19 pandemic have forced people to quickly adapt to a new normal, especially when it comes to eating. Restaurant dining rooms are closed, grocery shopping can be challenging, many […]

In our medically monitored weight loss program we talk a lot about dietary changes to improve health, exercise routines to improve health, hydration, sleep, and shopping habits to improve our overall health. However, I feel like a key aspect of our overall health gets slightly left out. […]

This month is heart health awareness and dedicated to fighting heart disease. Through a healthy diet, exercise routine, and behavior changes, we can fight against heart disease and keep your heart beating. And the fight starts with you! Take a stand against heart disease and join us […]

It’s the start of the new year and someone asks you what’s your New Year’s resolution. For most people it’s getting healthy or to lose weight. So, you keep a food journal and start to go to the gym 3 times a week. You scroll through social […]