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Heart-healthy desserts: New Year's resolution ...

January 3, 2022

Pick a new year's resolution you can keep. Enjoy dessert without cheating on your heart-health diet.

tags: cardiology , healthy eating , healthy snacking , heart health , heart-healthy diet , new years resolution

Supersized: The do’s and don’ts of portion control

January 21, 2020

Many people eat more calories than they need because they have a warped sense of what an appropriate portion size is for their particular nutritional...

tags: safety , weight loss

Nutrition fads: What works and what doesn’t

January 21, 2020

A heart-healthy diet is not about deprivation. It is about eating more--more fruits, more vegetables, more whole grains, and more unsaturated...

tags: bariatrics , safety , weight loss

The not so sweet side of eating too much sugar

January 21, 2020

A lot of sugar adds up to a lot of calories, as well as potential health issues.

tags: bariatrics , nutrition , safety , weight loss

Weight loss and emotional eating

January 21, 2020

Emotional eating is a slippery slope for those trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. The trick is to manage your stress before ...

tags: bariatrics , emotional eating , safety , weight loss

Healthy weight, healthy heart

January 21, 2020

Many Americans hit the gym and watch their diet in order to look great come bathing suit season, but did you now there is a much more important...

tags: cpr-saves-lives , methodist-specialty-and-transplant-hospital , metropolitan-methodist-hospital , safety , stroke

Manage your weight to help manage joint pain

January 21, 2020

If your joints sometimes hurt, it may be worthwhile to take a look at your weight. Even carrying a few extra pounds puts pressure on your joints...

tags: bariatrics , joint pain , safety , weight loss

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Heart-healthy desserts: New Year's resolution ...

Supersized: The do’s and don’ts of portion control

Nutrition fads: What works and what doesn’t

The not so sweet side of eating too much sugar

Weight loss and emotional eating

Healthy weight, healthy heart

Manage your weight to help manage joint pain