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Festive Flavors, Healthier Choices
November 18, 2025The holidays can be a wonderful time of year for gathering with friends and family, and of course, to eat some of our favorite foods! While many traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes can be heavier and full of extra calories, we wanted to share some lighter recipes that are still just as tasty, but with a healthier spin for you to try at your next holiday gathering.
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Spring into healthy eating!
April 07, 2025Spring is a great time to incorporate fresh, seasonal produce into your meals. Here are three recipes that utilize in-season vegetables.
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Healthy Recipes for Winter
January 08, 2025White Chicken Chili Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 2 garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder) 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 4-ounce cans diced green chilies 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon…
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Holiday Recipes
October 03, 2024Holiday Snack Mix Yields 10 servings ½ cup per serving Ingredients 2 cups whole grain cereal 1 cup old-fashioned oats ½ cup unsalted walnuts ½ cup unsalted almonds 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp water ½ cup raisins ½ cup dried cranberries Directions Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix cereal,…
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Q&A with an Arkansas Bariatric Institute Patient
October 03, 2024Struggling with losing weight had been a part of Alyssa Wildschuetz's life for as long as she could remember. After years of trying every trick in the book to lose weight, she remembered how a doctor who had recommended gastric sleeve surgery. She took a chance, and now after losing 184 pounds, Alyssa reflects on how grateful she is to have this second chance in life. In this Q&A, she talks openly about how life for her is after the surgery, advice for people considering the surgery and the relief she has felt from doing the surgery.
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