Author: Lily

Key Takeaways Medical weight loss is a physician-supervised approach to weight management. Programs combine medical evaluation, nutrition guidance, lifestyle changes, and evidence-based treatments. Doctor-supervised programs are designed to prioritize safety, personalization, and long-term health outcomes. Research shows modern obesity medications can lead to significant and sustained weight loss when monitored by a physician. If you’ve been searching for a medical weight loss program, chances are you’ve already tried diet plans, fitness routines, or commercial programs that promised quick results but didn’t deliver lasting change. Many patients come to my clinic feeling frustrated, discouraged, or even skeptical about whether medically guided…

                          Spend time around people who remain active into their 60s, 70s and beyond, and you start hearing the same ideas over and over. They’re not complicated or trendy, but they sure do work. Here are 10 lessons from folks who age well and stay active- maintaining health, energy, and independence through exercise. Don’t wait for life to be perfect Barbara Warren kept competing in track events while waiting for knee replacement surgery. She sometimes finished last. She was still moving. Active older adults usually adjust instead of…

Learn 7 ways to detox and support liver health with my Liver reset program. The Liver Reset Your liver is one of the most important organs in the body when it comes to overall health, energy levels, metabolism, and detoxification. Every day your liver works behind the scenes to support healthy liver function, filter toxins, process nutrients from the foods you eat, regulate liver enzymes, and help maintain digestive health and immune system balance.  If you’re working on weight loss this year, supporting your liver of toxins can be the first line of defense toward your health goals. In fact,…

If you are a peanut butter-lover like me, you’re going to want to make these peanut sauce butter beans for dinner tonight. It all comes together in 10 minutes and you cook the sauce and beans in one pan. This peanut sauce butter beans recipe is the next in line for my No Boring Beans series on social media. As a self-proclaimed bean-lover, it has been so fun for me to come up with new bean focused recipes for this series. I’m also someone who is obsessed with peanut butter, so it was only a matter of time before I…

Bean salads are the perfect picnic salad. They stay fresh, keep well, and serve a crowd. My Mediterranean three bean salad recipe features kidney beans, cannellini beans, and chickpeas tossed with fresh veggies and herbs in a zesty vinaigrette. Photo Credits: Suzy Karadsheh The Best Mediterranean Three Bean Salad This easy Mediterranean Three Bean Salad is one of my favorite healthy side dishes for potlucks, picnics, or even a weeknight dinner side or desk lunch. I skip the canned green beans often found in classic bean salad recipes and instead go for a vibrant protein-packed trio of kidney beans, cannellini…

Whatever your goal is—whether you want to improve your running or merely keep up with your present routine—you must pay attention to your diet. Running demands a lot of energy, but understanding what to eat can pose a difficult task, especially for beginner runners. Food is fuel for all runners. Your energy levels and performance can be significantly influenced by the types of food you eat. They may also help reduce your chances of developing gastrointestinal issues in the long run. Knowing the correct meals to consume and when to consume them is essential to performing and feeling your best,…

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: Huli Huli Tiki Lounge in Powell announced that they are opening a second location, this one in downtown Columbus in the former Jury Room space at 22 E. Mound St. An exact opening date hasn’t been set yet, but it looks to be opening sometime this spring. The MCL Restaurant and Bakery in Whitehall announced that they will be closing at the end of this month, on March 29, after nearly 70 years in business. (Thanks to reader Larry V who sent me a tip on it; MCL confirmed it in the…

These tiny homemade bread crumbs can make a big impact on your meal! They’re the perfect crisp finishing touch on casseroles, salads and more. Follow this recipe to make regular golden bread crumbs, or add the optional seasonings and your kitchen will smell like the best Italian restaurant. This simple recipe is far more flavorful than store-bought options, and keeps well for months. Use your bread of choice, whether it’s your favorite crusty sourdough or whole wheat sandwich bread. If you have leftover bread that’s turning stale, turn it into bread crumbs to save it for later (or croutons or…

As if better balance, improved heart health, and sounder sleep weren’t enough to get you into strength training, here’s one more reason that might do the trick: Weightlifting is good for your skin. That’s the finding of a study published in Scientific Reports, which found that both aerobic exercise and weight training altered gene expression and improved the underlying health of facial skin cells and tissue. Participants in the study saw their skin grow “more youthful at a cellular level” after they began exercising, one of the researchers said – and the biggest boost came from weightlifting. Researchers examined 56 middle-aged…

Whip up these vegetarian pasta recipes for cozy weeknight dinners or wallet-friendly meal prep! With endless ways to enjoy pasta, you’ll love exploring over 18 delicious and family-friendly vegetarian dishes. Are you new to vegetarian and vegan recipes? We are so happy you are here! We love to help people make delicious vegetarian dishes packed with nutrition and flavor, too. If you are looking for some like-minded friends, we even have a whole community just waiting to welcome you!  Whether you are a veteran vegetarian or new to plant-based diets, we have some easy and delicious vegetarian pasta recipes to…