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10 Tips for Healthy Holidays

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Ten Healthy Holiday Tips The holiday season can be a challenging and stressful time for weight loss and weight maintenance. Remember - it is all about creating healthy habits rather than restrictions! Here are 10…

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

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Ingredients: 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons chili powder 4 teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder (optional, adds a spicy kick) ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoons olive oil…

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One Pan Chicken Bake

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Ingredients: 4 - 5 chicken breasts 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh or ground thyme 1 tablespoon fresh or ground sage 1 tablespoon…

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Bean Spread

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bean spread

Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) canned pinto or kidney beans Juice of 1 lime Green or Red Tabasco sauce, to taste Salt (optional) Directions: Mix all ingredients together and blend with hand mixer…

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The Facts About Medical Tourism

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Better health is the most important factor in the decision to have Weight Loss Surgery, but for many people finances also play a part in this life changing choice. The team at St. Louis Bariatrics…

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Weight Loss Surgery Cures Diabetes

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Weight Loss Surgery And Type 2 Diabetes It’s estimated that 29 million Americans are currently living with diabetes, and most with Type 2 Diabetes which often afflicts those struggling with obesity. Type 2 Diabetes can…

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Baked Apples

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Ingredients: 4 apples (Honeycrisp apples work great for this recipe) ½ cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons butter Directions: Preheat oven to…

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Turkey Bean Enchiladas

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bean enchilada

INGREDIENTS 6 medium scallions, white and green parts chopped 2 cups cooked skinless, white turkey meat, cubed 15 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup canned enchilada sauce or taco sauce, divided 4…

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

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pumpkin spice oatmeal

Ingredients 1 cup oats 3 ½ cups water 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1-2 tablespoons honey (or a preferred sugar substitute) Directions Combine…

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

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SERVINGS: 6 INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey 1 small onion, chopped 1 (11 ounce) can rotel 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and…

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