by swlc | Nov 6, 2021 | Healthy Eating
The term medical meal replacement can be defined as a calorie-controlled, pre-packaged product in the form of a bar or a beverage (ready-to-drink or powder) used to replace a meal. Medical meal replacement supplements contain an average of 160 – 250 calories, are low...
by swlc | Nov 6, 2021 | Food Gauge, Healthy Eating
It is not a secret that the holidays are associated with weight gain. I often describe the time from mid-November to January as “The Eating Season”. Studies show the average weight gain is 1 to 3.5 pounds. More importantly, this weight gain persists after the holidays...
by swlc | Sep 22, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Recipes
This easy recipe turns an OPTIFAST Chocolate Shake into a delicious dessert. Simply combine your meal replacement and water in your blender and churn! Healthy eating can be fun! This recipe is great on a hot summer Arizona day! It’s protein-based ice cream with 26...
by swlc | Sep 8, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Recipes
This OPTIFAST® recipe will help you beat the Arizona heat. It’s a shockingly simple smoothie recipe that has the tastes of vanilla and orange in one. Creamy, cool, citrusy, and lip-smackin’ protein-packed sweetness, this smoothie makes a great breakfast or for fuel...
by swlc | Aug 12, 2021 | Healthy Eating
Cally Smith, FNP-C Optifast meal replacements are a great way to replace what you’re missing in your diet. They can be the perfect tool for those who want to lose weight, but don’t have the time or energy to cook. However, if you find that your Optifast meal...
by swlc | Aug 5, 2021 | Getting Active, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle
Thanks to sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits, childhood obesity has become a serious problem in the United States. Many teenagers are struggling to lose weight. What can you do to help your child? Consider investing in a medical weight loss program or...
