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It may sound like a complicated concept, but a low energy density diet may secretly be one of the easiest diets to manage. Energy density is the idea that the food we eat has a certain amount of energy (calories) in a certain amount of weight (grams). The more energy […]
Low Fat BBQ Pulled Pork – Two Ways If you are looking for some easy, low effort dinners to incorporate during the week – try out this crockpot bbq pulled pork recipe that can be used two ways and you’ll have two nights of healthy, delicious meals covered! This is […]
Semaglutide is a non-stimulant weight loss medication that works by mimicking GLP-1 gut hormones that control the appetite, blood sugar, and the rate of digestion. It was FDA-approved for weight loss in 2021 and has been growing in popularity ever since. Semaglutide aides with weight loss by making you feel […]
Although Tirzepatide and Semaglutide are in the same class of drugs and have almost the exact same effects on the body, they are slightly different medications. Tirzepatide and Semaglutide are both classified as GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists and have commonly been used to treat type 2 diabetes in the […]
Simply serve over a bed of romaine lettuce for a refreshing crunch, or on a rice cake, wheat toast, or whole grain crackers for a more traditional feel (just remember to count those calories when tracking). If you are new to counting calories for weight loss you can learn about […]
Don’t get too excited though, that does not mean you can go eat all the dark chocolate you want – the sugars, fats, and calories still count and can quickly negate any of the health benefits when over indulged. However, enjoying a small, controlled portion of the right type of […]
We took a deep dive into the research and there is a large body of scientific studies that support many of the health benefits posted on social media with one initial study indicating potential benefits for weight loss. Let’s take a closer look at the claims. First, what does Tik […]
What is Prediabetes? Prediabetes is a health condition that precedes type 2 diabetes. With prediabetes the blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. According to the […]
1.1 About Ozempic Ozempic is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog prescription medication that was approved by the FDA as an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes in 2017; however, the manufacturer of Ozempic (Novo Nordisk) was recently able to get Semaglutide medication approved for weight loss under the brand name […]
Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro (Tirzepatide), like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, is a GLP-1 medication and it is the first drug of its kind to be FDA approved for blood glucose control in type 2 diabetics. Along with this recent groundbreaking approval, there is also excitement among medical professionals about Mounjaro’s potential weight […]
