January 2010 Blog Posts (35)

Chicken Breasts with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions

I loved this recipe from Cooking LIght Magazine. It was given to me by my husband's coworker. The chicken is stuffed with creamy goat cheese and caramelized onions. Served with an easy pan sauce, it really was delicious, and well worth the effort to make.

You can find the recipe here on Cooking Light's… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on January 29, 2010 at 6:41am — 2 Comments

What do burgers and fries have to do with diabetes?

Morgan Spurlock gained 25 pounds and suffered physically and emotionally after eating exclusively at McDonald's for just one month in his excellent documentary Super Size Me.

But that’s not the reason “minimize fast food” is the rallying cry of almost all serious health and weight-loss advocates.

Spurlock’s personal experiment makes for good entertainment, but personal stories aren’t scientific proof, and… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on January 25, 2010 at 4:32am — 2 Comments

Soup Therapy: Detoxify, Lose Weight, and Boost Immunity

From Ask Dr. Mao:

The healing power of soup: something that both scientists and grandmothers can agree on. From helping you lose weight to warming you up from the inside out to boosting your immunity, soup is a winter staple that you shouldn’t be without. Maybe that is one reason that it is celebrated this… Continue

Added by David on January 24, 2010 at 3:36pm — 3 Comments

Knock the Stuffing Out of Those Extra Pounds

As much as I hate to admit it, I’m fast approaching the big 50, and losing a few pounds has become increasingly difficult. Partly because I’m a foodie that loves to cook and loves to eat, and partly because my body has decided to jump ship when it comes to burning those extra calories.

When it comes to losing weight my favorite mantra is “calories in - calories out.” These days the calories in seem to be sticking no matter how hard I work at the calories out.

So, I’ve… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on January 24, 2010 at 12:36pm — No Comments

The skinny on weight discrimination

From the Globe and Mail:

Expanding waistlines create risks to your career, according to a new study that found overweight employees are much more likely to be overlooked for opportunities, advancement and pay raises than slimmer staff.

At the same time, research shows that Canadians… Continue

Added by David on January 24, 2010 at 9:41am — No Comments

A Typical Week’s Food Log

I thought that you’d like to have a look at my food log for a week. Yeah please excuse my terrible spelling :-) LOL

Added by Andrew Scott on January 23, 2010 at 8:34am — No Comments

Calling all Home Health Physical Therapists

If you have spent any time in home health care physical therapy, you can't help but notice the less then ethical practices that are depleting our Medicare dollars faster than they can be replenished.

I know, our government may not have their focus right but this is not a political blog here...

I'm focused on helping home health care PT's raise the bar if you will. Deliver the golden standard to the golden years. It seems the work ethic is slowly ebbing away...we must… Continue

Added by Marcia Oliver on January 22, 2010 at 10:49am — No Comments

Fitness programs: 6 steps to guide your selection

Finding the right fitness program may be your ticket to getting in shape. Set your goals, consider your likes and dislikes — then go for it!

By Mayo Clinic staff

Fitness programs abound, from yoga and Pilates to step aerobics and strength… Continue

Added by David on January 20, 2010 at 6:38am — No Comments

I Have Missed Iowa Avenue!

I folks, it's been a while since you've seen my ugly mug in this place :-P Before I moved from Indonesia I had to stay in a hotel for a month and that didn't help with my weight loss, along with the stress of getting my wife's visa.

The move back to Scotland went well, but then here without a job, and six months later I still don't have a job, but still pressing on.

I hit a low point for about 2 months and piled on a good few… Continue

Added by Andrew Scott on January 19, 2010 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Tender Pork, Creamy Yukon Gold Potatoes and Mushrooms in an Earthy Wine Sauce

My husband loved this meal, and the whole dish was under 400 calories!

I love meals that come together in one skillet. This skillet contained creamy yukon gold potatoes, tender pork and mushrooms in an earthy herb sauce.

Be sure and use a wine you would drink when you’re making the sauce. Bad wine makes for a bad sauce!

Country Pork Skillet with… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on January 19, 2010 at 6:44am — No Comments

Resolutions not working out?

Sometimes it's not you. Sometimes it's the way you set up your New Year's resolutions. Go here to find out how recreating your resolutions can start you on the road to success.

Carpe Diem!

Added by Bobbi Johnson on January 18, 2010 at 7:18pm — No Comments

MEDICARE AND THE MAYO CLINIC

From the NCPA:

President Obama is a great admirer of the Mayo Clinic. Time and again he has extolled it as an outstanding model of health care excellence and efficiency. So perhaps the president will give some thought to the Mayo Clinic's recent decision to stop accepting Medicare payments at its primary care facility in Glendale, Arizona, says… Continue

Added by David on January 18, 2010 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

A Work Day Lunch of Crunchy Quinoa Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Quinoa is a dieter’s dream. High in protein and fiber, it’s filling and satisfying. Even if you’re not dieting after the holidays, but like to eat light and healthy, quinoa should be on your shopping list.

It’s such a versatile grain that’s cheap and quick to cook. I add it to soups, use it as a side dish, and make a salads out of it. I’ll often make extra and freeze it for a quick meal. Convinced yet?

If not, try this… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on January 18, 2010 at 7:27am — 2 Comments

Why do we care what the Surgeon General weighs?

As soon as President Obama announced Dr. Regina Benjamin as his pick for surgeon general last July she came under fire for—can you believe it?—her weight!

Dr Benjamin’s figure has received more scrutiny and bashing from bloggers and commentators than her exemplary… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on January 18, 2010 at 6:17am — 3 Comments

Stick With That New Fitness Routine - I Know You Can Do It!

January is that time of year where most of us make resolutions to lose weight and start exercising. I see examples of those resolutions at the gym. People get memberships as gifts, or decide they’ve indulged too much over the holidays and take advantage of gym membership specials.

More power to them, I say. I watch as new faces take up space on the treadmills and bikes, and while I have to admit it’s a bit irritating having to wait for an open treadmill, I truly hope they stick to… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on January 17, 2010 at 12:14pm — 2 Comments

What Your Sleep Position Says About You

Starfish? Soldier? Yearner? How do you sleep? I fall firmly into the Fetus category of sleeping positions–curled up on my side–which, according to researchers at the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, suggests that I am a tough cookie with a sensitive heart. (And yes, it’s true…underneath it all I am a big mush.)

Sleep scientists believe the position in which a person sleeps offers important clues about their personality. Director… Continue

Added by Susana on January 17, 2010 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Tuna Salad Sandwiches Don't Have To Be Loaded With Fat

I find it very sad that people order tuna sandwiches at restaurants and fast food joints, thinking they're ordering something healthy. They have no idea that what they've ordered is laden with unhealthy fat and extra calories.

According to the dailyplate.com, a typical tuna sandwich can have 290 calories, 6g of fat, and 2g of fiber.

My tuna sandwich uses tuna… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on January 16, 2010 at 7:23pm — 2 Comments

Brown rice and broccoli pilaf

That's a perfect dish for me because it uses brown rice originally so I don't have to substitute it and change cooking time.

You can use white rice but it will cook in only 20 minutes + 10 more minutes to cook the broccoli.

Ingredients:

* 3 tbsp olive oil

* 2 shallots, minced

* 1 1/2 cup brown rice (long grain is perfect)

* 3 cups vegetable stock

* 1/2 lb. broccoli florets

* pepper… Continue

Added by Susana on January 16, 2010 at 2:34pm — No Comments

Humidifiers: 8 things to know before you buy

The cold, dry air of fall and winter may come as a relief after a sticky summer, or it may make us mutter darkly as we crank up the heaters and huddle indoors. But either way, the dry air can bring with it dry skin, scratchy throats, congestion, and nosebleeds.

Relief from the dryness can come, whatever the season, from a humidifier to help put some moisture back into the air. It may also help to soothe the symptoms that result from colds and… Continue

Added by ViaMedica Medical Center on January 15, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

Colds and flu: when to call in sick

To call in sick or not to call in sick? The question arises often during cold and flu season. Deciding whether you should take a day off may affect more than just you and your sickly self. Say it's Tuesday morning, and you awake coughing, sniffling, and sneezing - but you have a deadline to meet. You have a choice. You can either:

Slog in to work, spewing sneezes and rubbing your nose raw with tissue. Your eyes glaze over as you stare at your computer screen. Despite your attempts to… Continue

Added by ViaMedica Medical Center on January 15, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments