Nutrition
There are many factors that can lead to the increase in overeating tendencies, especially during the more sedentary seasons (winter and fall). To help identify the problems and figure out the survival mechanisms and solutions to nip that problem in the bud, all you have to do is think in threes. The Three Culprit Causes [...]
Recipes
Apple Chicken Salad a day is a tasty way to shed the pounds away! Ingredients: 4 oz raw, boneless, skinless chicken breast 3 cups leaf lettuce, chopped 1 large sliced apple 2 tsp chopped dried English walnuts 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard Pepper to taste [...]
Health
Eating a lot of salt and sodium can contribute to high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Reducing the salt content in your food is a big part of a heart-healthy diet. The American Heart Association recommends no more than approximately a teaspoon of salt a day for an adult. [...]
Fitness
This workout can be done with weights or without. Either way it’s a great exercise for toning your calf muscles. Starting Position Stand with your back straight and your feet shoulder width apart. If holding weights, keep your arms flat at your sides. If weights are not being used, place your hands on your hips [...]
Recipes
Enjoy a dish that’s as heart-healthy as it is delicious! Ingredients: 10 g Parmesan cheese, low sodium 8 g slivered almonds 2 tsp brown cane sugar 1 serving Pam cooking oil spray 145 g Atlantic Salmon 150 g beans (green or yellow) 150 g pepper (any color) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a [...]
News & Promotions
Love is in the air this month, and at U Weight Loss™ there’s nothing we love more than a good smoothie. So make one yourself with the recipe below, or come out to your local U Weight Loss clinic* between February 14th and 18th to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sampling of our favourite love-themed [...]