Even though our Vikings aren’t in the Super Bowl – many of us will still be attending some Super Bowl festivities. To help you stay on track while having some fun, Tracey Dillon, LRD, our dietitian suggests bringing some of these healthier snack options to the party. Crispy Parmesan Garlic Edamame (makes 4 servings, ½ cup per serving) […]
Thyroid Disease and Weight The relationship between thyroid disease, body weight and metabolism is complex to say the least. Thyroid hormones help the body use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart, muscles and other organs working properly. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of certain
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Love taco’s but don’t want to go back on all of the progress you are making toward your weight loss? Try this version and stay on track. Yield: 4 servings Per serving: 1 Lean | 3 Green | 3 Condiments 310 calories | 32g protein | 12g carbohydrate | 15g fat Ingredients 4 small zucchinis
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Making a New Year’s Resolution this year? Regardless of how we feel about resolutions, January seems to be a time that we naturally look back at the past year, reflect on our accomplishments and set new goals for the year ahead. Spending time considering what we want for our future is never a bad idea
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Having worked with individuals for over 20 years in the area of health behavior change, I have come to appreciate the power of a New Year’s Resolution. According to StatisticBrain.com 45% of us make New Year’s resolutions and of those, self-improvement and weight related goals make up over 75% of the resolutions! Sticking with those
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Welcome to the Dietitian’s Corner! For those of you who don’t know me, I am Lindsay Vettleson, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Valley Weight Loss Clinic and imaHealthcare. This blog is designed to give you tips, recipes, and general info on making healthier lifestyle choices. Please feel free to leave comments, questions, or ideas
Weight Checks & Tanita Print-Outs Through Valley Weight Loss, we always offer free weight checks for our patients; whether you’re in active weight loss, transition or the maintenance phase. The print out you get for your weight checks consists of abreviations (BMI, BMR, Fat %, FM, FFM, TBW) that can be hard to understand. So,
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Benefits Of Green Tea – Positive Impact On Health Green tea has been consumed by people for centuries, most likely dating back to prehistoric times. It was first cultivated in Asia and has more health benefits than black tea. However, both green tea and black tea come from the same plant. The only difference is
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Choose Healthier Meats There’s nothing wrong with a little red meat in your diet, but most of us get too much. Cut down to red meat once a week (and keep your portions in control — a serving size is about the size of a deck of cards). Look for fish and chicken instead. If
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Don’t let this upcoming weekend sabotage your weight loss efforts. This Sunday, many of us will take part to some degree in the Super Bowl festivities. If you are not interested in the game itself, it could be the food or commercials that draw you in. Speaking of the commercials, according to WebMD, at last
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