Happy New Year! Ten Tips for Surviving the Holidays & Staying Fit!
Here are Ten Tips for surviving the holidays & staying fit:
Healthy Gifts for the Holidays
What’s on your wish list this holiday season? This is the perfect opportunity to ask for a gift that will help aid in your new healthy lifestyle. Ask for a gift that will keep on giving throughout the whole year! No more bottles of liquor or boxes of chocolates! Get a jumpstart on your New […]
We Are Now Checking Vitamin D Levels!
We are noticing very low levels of Vitamin D in many of our patients at Olivera Weight Loss. Vitamin D, a nutrient found in some foods and obtained from the sun’s rays, helps the body to absorb calcium. Calcium and Vitamin D both play important roles in overall bone health and the immune system.
8 Tips for a Healthy and Happy Holiday
At Olivera Weight Loss we want you to have a happy AND healthy holiday season. We know that eating healthy during the holiday season at social gatherings can be a challenge. Here are some ABC’s on how to do it right: Anticipate the challenge and plan ahead!
The Many Benefits of Eating Fiber
Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet. Foods naturally high in fiber are also high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients (found in plant based foods). Due to the chemical makeup of fiber, it cannot be broken down and absorbed by the body. But don’t worry. We do not have to absorb everything […]
So You Don’t Like Veggies?
Everyone knows that vegetables are good for you. But many of my patients at Olivera Weight Loss tell me that, even though they know vegetables are healthy, they just don’t like them. There are hundreds of ways to prepare vegetables. If you are one of those vegetable haters, maybe you just haven’t had them cooked […]
7 Ways for Eating Healthy on a Budget
We often hear from patients that it is difficult for them to afford a healthier lifestyle. Here are 7 ways for eating healthy on a budget. While it’s true some “real food” can be pricier than processed food, there are many ways to eat healthier for less. Even on a limited income, making small changes […]
Thirsty? Guidelines for Drinking Water
Did you know that your body is 60-75% water? Therefore it should be no surprise that how much water you drink can affect your health. We often hear that too little water can cause dehydration, headaches, or fatigue. But did you also know that too little water can lead to weight gain? At Olivera Weight […]
Need to Lose Weight For Your Employee Wellness Program?
Some of our patients at Olivera Weight Management are telling us that they need to lose weight for their company’s employee wellness program. For many, this is very awkward or uncomfortable. It might feel like your boss is peeking at your scale, or telling you to exercise more. More and more, employers are using financial incentives (the […]
Healthy Granola Recipe
Do you think that any recipe made with granola must be a healthy granola recipe? Think twice: Some brands of granola have as many as 28 grams of fat in one cup! That’s like adding 2 big slices of butter to your plate! At Olivera Weight Loss, we help you lose weight and be healthy. […]