Salmon is an ideal choice if you’re giving up or reducing your consumption of meat during Lent,and it’s a food you’ll want to include in your diet throughout the year. This type of fish is not only delicious, but it packs a powerful nutritional punch. From delicious to nutritious, these salmon health facts will change...
Some of the cooking and baking ingredients you use almost daily can be loaded with carbs, which can be a problem when you’re following a low-carb diet. Fortunately, there are some cooking substitute for carbohydrates you can use to still enjoy home-cooked meals while reducing your carbs. In some cases, you may need to experiment...
Shedding pounds can be a difficult task, but for some people, a unique treatment called the Obalon Intragastric Balloon weight loss procedure can help jump-start the process. The procedure utilizes three capsules – each containing a special balloon – that you’ll swallow over the course of several months. They’re removed six months after you swallow...
Valentine’s Day can be a depressing time, especially for those who feel self-conscious and unloved because they lack a healthy body image. This is an extremely common feeling, as we’re often our harshest critics. When you look in the mirror and see only flaws, you’re more likely to feel discouraged, eat unhealthy food and give...
“Organic” has become an important word when it comes to food, but many people still wonder exactly what it means and why organic food may be better for you. What does “organic” mean? Organic foods are grown without the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers,away from sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms and ionizing radiation. Organic...
If you’re working on getting fit, you may have wondered whether you should invest in shapewear while you advance toward your goal. Many different companies make shapewear, and although most of the people who use it are women, some businesses also make shapewear designed for men. If you’re deciding whether or not to invest in...
Losing weight and keeping it off through diet and exercise alone often leads to frustration – not to mention a cycle of weight loss and gain that can make extra pounds harder to lose. BMI now offers the Obalon Intragastric balloon to help patients achieve long-term weight loss using breakthrough technology. How does the Obalon...
The popularity of coconut – whether in the form of oil, milk, water or other products – has soared in recent years due to the fruit’s impressive array of health benefits. Moderate amounts of this delicious food can help with everything from weight control to fighting off colds and other viruses. Find out more about...
The beginning of a new year is a common time to set resolutions, so why not start 2017 with a health bucket list? The following items on thisnew year’s health bucket list will help you get – and stay – healthier in 2023 and for years to come: 1. Fall in love with vegetables Many...
If you’re like many people, you probably have more than a few regrets about eating too much and exercising too little over the holidays. You may have started to think about getting a fresh start in the new year, and fortunately there are plenty of great San Antonio fitness opportunities to help you get started...
