I have been asked to speak by Dr. Jennifer King at her office the evening of March 17th about medically supervised weight loss. At the end of the day, I want people to walk away from this discussion knowing that there are many health conditions that can be treated with weight loss, i.e. Diabetes Mellitus type 2, heart disease, hypertension, and arthritis. There are also some health conditions that require close monitoring due to the multiple medications that may need frequent dose adjustment or cessation with weight loss. Finally, those patients who are pregnant, nursing, have had a recent heart attack or stroke, really need close supervision so that there isn't a bad outcome from there attempts at weight loss.
My posting in June 2009 also discusses this more so please reference this. Finally if there are any questions, please call the office at 480=-949-9047 and ask Melissa for more information. We look forward to helping you Change Your Weighs.
Friday, March 4, 2011
29 year old dies
Today in the newspaper a 29 year old gentleman's death was reported. What is most concerning to me about this is that he was a de facto spokesperson for a burger chain. He apparently helped promote that the restaurant gave free or severely discounted food to obese clients, especially those weighing over 500 pounds. While everyone has been quick to point out that he died of pneumonia rather than a heart attack (which is apparently the nick-name for the 8 patty burger that he promoted) isn't it just sad that he has died? Someone who is 29 years old shouldn't die from pneumonia but I guarantee you that his morbid obesity contributed to his early demise. It is too bad that we as a society continue to glorify enormous portions and encourage binge eating. I am sad for this man and his family that they couldn't get him the healthcare he needed before he developed pneumonia.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Zucchini #3
ZUCCHINI LASAGNA
Ingredients:
2 ½ c zucchini, sliced ¼ inch thick (about 2 medium)
½ lb lean ground beef
¼ c onion, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ c water
1/8 tsp pepper
1 egg
¾ c low fat cottage cheese
½ c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tsp arrowroot
Directions: Cook zucchini until tender, drain and set aside. Fry meat and onions until meat is brown and onions are tender; drain fat. Add next 8 ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 10 minutes or until reduced to2 cups. In small bowl slightly beat egg. Add cottage cheese, half of shredded mozzarella and arrowroot. In 1 ½ qt baking pan arrange half of the meat mixture. Top with half of zucchini and all the cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining meat and zucchini. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Makes: 4 servings
Calories: 262
Fat: 11.3 gm
Carbohydrate: 16.4 gm
Protein: 25.3
From: www.recipezaar.com
Ingredients:
2 ½ c zucchini, sliced ¼ inch thick (about 2 medium)
½ lb lean ground beef
¼ c onion, chopped
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ c water
1/8 tsp pepper
1 egg
¾ c low fat cottage cheese
½ c mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tsp arrowroot
Directions: Cook zucchini until tender, drain and set aside. Fry meat and onions until meat is brown and onions are tender; drain fat. Add next 8 ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 10 minutes or until reduced to2 cups. In small bowl slightly beat egg. Add cottage cheese, half of shredded mozzarella and arrowroot. In 1 ½ qt baking pan arrange half of the meat mixture. Top with half of zucchini and all the cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining meat and zucchini. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Makes: 4 servings
Calories: 262
Fat: 11.3 gm
Carbohydrate: 16.4 gm
Protein: 25.3
From: www.recipezaar.com
Zucchini #2
OVEN-ROASTED VEGETABLES
Ingredients:
1 med zucchini cut into bite-sized pieces
1 med summer squash, but into bite-sized pieces
1 med red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 med yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place zucchini, squash, bell peppers, asparagus, and onion in large roasting pan. Toss with oil, salt, pepper to mix and coat. Spread in single layer in pan. Roast 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
Makes: 4 servings
Calories: 170
Fat: 11 gm
Carbohydrate: 15 gm
Protein: 5 gm
Ingredients:
1 med zucchini cut into bite-sized pieces
1 med summer squash, but into bite-sized pieces
1 med red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 med yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 red onion, coarsely chopped
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place zucchini, squash, bell peppers, asparagus, and onion in large roasting pan. Toss with oil, salt, pepper to mix and coat. Spread in single layer in pan. Roast 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are lightly browned and tender.
Makes: 4 servings
Calories: 170
Fat: 11 gm
Carbohydrate: 15 gm
Protein: 5 gm
Monday, December 20, 2010
Zucchini #1
ZUCCHINI PARMESAN WITH LEMON
Ingredients:
2 lbs small zucchini
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp black pepper
Directions: Cut zucchini in half crosswise; then cut each half into 4 lengthwise sticks. Heat oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini and lemon peel about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until zucchini is lightly browned. Mix in Parmesan cheese, and pepper to taste.
Makes: 4 servings
Calories: 70
Fat: 2 gm
Carbohydrates: 7 gm
Protein: 7 gm
From: www.walgreens.com
Ingredients:
2 lbs small zucchini
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
¼ tsp black pepper
Directions: Cut zucchini in half crosswise; then cut each half into 4 lengthwise sticks. Heat oil in heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini and lemon peel about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until zucchini is lightly browned. Mix in Parmesan cheese, and pepper to taste.
Makes: 4 servings
Calories: 70
Fat: 2 gm
Carbohydrates: 7 gm
Protein: 7 gm
From: www.walgreens.com
Monday, December 13, 2010
Tomato #5
BACON LETTUCE AND TOMATO TREATS
Ingredients:
1 pound bacon
2 c reduced fat mayonnaise
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
24 large cherry tomatoes
Leaf lettuce
Directions: Cook bacon crisp and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon finely. Mix bacon, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper all together. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours allowing flavors to blend and mixture to become firm. Slice cherry tomatoes in ½ and lightly scoop out fruit. Cover platter with lettuce leaves. Working quickly, scoop mixture into cherry tomato cavity; place on platter.
Makes 6 servings
Calories: 674
Fat: 56.6 gm
Carbohydrate: 11.3 gm
Protein: 28.7 gm
From: www.low-carb-ketogenic-diets.com
Ingredients:
1 pound bacon
2 c reduced fat mayonnaise
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
24 large cherry tomatoes
Leaf lettuce
Directions: Cook bacon crisp and drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon finely. Mix bacon, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper all together. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours allowing flavors to blend and mixture to become firm. Slice cherry tomatoes in ½ and lightly scoop out fruit. Cover platter with lettuce leaves. Working quickly, scoop mixture into cherry tomato cavity; place on platter.
Makes 6 servings
Calories: 674
Fat: 56.6 gm
Carbohydrate: 11.3 gm
Protein: 28.7 gm
From: www.low-carb-ketogenic-diets.com
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