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Rockstar of the Month: February 2020
Meet Briana, our February Rockstar of the Month!
Recipe Challenge: VLCD Minestrone
This week, we’re sharing a VLCD-friendly spin on a classic comforting soup.
Grocery Spotlight: Trader Joe’s Shrimp Seafood Burger
This week, Mayble shares a new find at Trader Joe’s, thanks to a patient who pointed it out during one of our grocery store tours!
Dietitian Diary: A Week With Mayble
Dietitian Mayble shares her weekly eats with us!
Food for Thought: Super Meals for the Super Bowl
Super Bowl is fun for a lot of reasons, but those reasons typically involve overeating high-fat, salty snacks and meals.
Food for Thought: Food; It’s Complicated
This week, Dietitian Rebecca shares strategies for reconnecting with your physiological hunger cues and addressing the urge to eat for reasons other than hunger.
Rockstars of the Month: January 2020
Meet our January Rockstar team, Thom and Michael!
Recipe Challenge: “Cool Ranch” Dorito Seasoning
One of Danielle’s patients had lamented missing Doritos during their VLCD journey, and as we too are Dorito fans (it’s okay!), she wanted to find a seasoning that could be used to mimic that flavor.
The Dangerous Ways in Which We’re Underestimating Obesity
A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that more Americans than ever before are dieting these days, and yet weight …
Grocery Spotlight – Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning
This week, Mayble is sharing a versatile TJ’s favorite: Everything But the Bagel Seasoning!
Dietitian Diary: A Week With Amy
For this week’s Dietitian Diary, Dietitian Amy is sharing with us her holiday week eats.
Food For Thought: Counting Macros
“Counting macros” has become a popular trend in the fitness and nutrition world. What does this mean, and is it a valid weight loss strategy?
Recipe Challenge: Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma
This easy one-pan meal comes together quickly (with a little planning ahead for the marinade) and makes a versatile protein stable that is great for meal prep.
Rockstar of the Month: December 2019
Meet our December Rockstar, Liz!
Dietitian Diary: Medical Assistant Edition!
This week, we’ll be following around Medical Assistant Karen!
Grocery Spotlight – Holiday Teas to Try This Season
Are you looking for some holiday beverages, but want to avoid all the calories in the typical eggnog, hot cocoa or hot cider?
Food for Thought: Navigating the Holiday Season
For those of you who aren’t able to make a “Mindful Eating for the Holidays” class this year (shameless plug!), here’s a pre-Thanksgiving pep talk from your friendly neighborhood dietitian.
Recipe Challenge: Stewed Garbanzo Beans
This week, Rebecca is bringing you one of her kitchen staples, the chickpea stew from the Sqirl cookbook!
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