These cinnamon apple muffins can be a great part of a low carbohydrate diet (15 g net)- they are full of fiber and flavor and are a great option for breakfast or an on-the-go snack. They have ½ the sugar of a typical muffin, have filling fiber & heart healthy fats that keep you full for longer.
Did you know that certain chemicals in our personal care products and in the environment around us affect our hormones? They are called endocrine disruptors— some of these are linked to weight gain and obesity.
These chemicals contribute to weight gain by increasing the fat storage capacity of fat cells or by increasing the number of fat cells. Also, they may make it harder to maintain a healthy weight by changing hunger and fullness hormones, leading to more eating or by increasing the effects of high fat and high sugar diets.
If you and loved ones are looking to protect yourselves from such chemicals, and especially from the metabolic issues and resulting weight gain, read on.
Here is a great recipe for a tofu scramble to help you get more plant-based protein in your diet.
Here is a recipe from one of our fabulous patients- A pomegranate vinaigrette!
Trying to add more plant-based protein? Try these crispy baked buffalo tofu wings!
Trying to get more veggies in your diet? Try this easy crispy cheese baked broccoli.
In this day and age, we are all on the go, go go! Dr. Richa Mittal and her assistant discuss "food hacks" on how to make healthy eating easier.
Trying to cut out high glycemic foods like rice? Try this quick & flavorful cauliflower rice. Full of fiber and plant-based protein from edamame, it is great as a stand-alone or as a side with a protein of your choice.
Dr. Mittal shares her recipe for easy black beans (high in protein & heart healthy fiber!) that can be prepared in a slow cooker or in an Instapot for easy meal prep.
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” — Buddha
Do you agree?
Let’s discuss…I give you some things here to consider and some thoughts on habits you can implement to nourish that mindset that allows you to flourish!
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