Nutrition | Rochester Center for Healthy Living

9 Top Superfoods to Lose Weight

Posted: Nov 24 in Blog by

As in many other places around the world, superfoods are becoming an increasingly popular topic amongst those looking to lose weight in Rochester. Why are these foods gaining such attention? Perhaps it’s their appetite-controlling properties or their low-calorie impact — or maybe it’s because they simply taste so good! Whatever the reason, they have the [...]

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Stop Comfort Eating to Lose Weight

Posted: Sep 23 in Blog by

Whether it’s a warm bowl of mac and cheese or a cold pint of ice cream, we all have comfort foods that can cure anything from a bad break-up to a bad day at work. Although these foods may soothe tough emotional problems, they tend to cause even worse physical problems, such as weight gain. [...]

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Preventing Osteoporosis with Nutritional Strategies

Posted: Jul 05 in Blog by

Approximately 18 million American men and women have low bone mass, or osteopenia, and another 10 million have osteoporosis. After reaching 50 years of age one-in-two women will suffer from an osteoporosis caused bone fracture, while one-in-eight men will develop a bone fracture during their lifetime. Nutritional strategies play an important role in preventing osteoporosis. [...]

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Tomatoes Are Essential to a Detox Diet

Posted: May 10 in Blog by

The cheery red pigment that provides tomatoes with their bright color is also a powerful antioxidant, providing a host of health benefits. Lycopene, the red pigment found in many fruits and vegetables, is especially abundant in the tomato. Used as a part of a healthy diet, tomatoes can help protect the body from cancer and [...]

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All About Fiber

Posted: Apr 06 in Blog by

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is important to overall health despite the fact that the human body can’t entirely digest it. It is usually found in plants, vegetables and grains. There are two basic kinds of fiber: soluble fiber, which dissolves in liquid and insoluble fiber, which does not dissolve. Fiber is appreciated [...]

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Reduce PMS with Vitamin B

Posted: Feb 28 in Blog by

Findings of a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition link a diet rich in B complex vitamins to a decreased risk of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The study found that women who ate foods rich in the B vitamins had an approximately one-fourth lower risk of developing PMS. Dietary sources such as fortified [...]

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Best Condiment Choices for a Healthy Weight

Posted: Feb 21 in Blog by

It’s no surprise: some condiments are healthier than others. For instance, full fat mayonnaise adds more fat and calories to your diet than mustard or balsamic vinegar. If you are concerned with weight loss, next time you are adding a little flavor to your salad or sandwich, reach for a condiment that offers the best [...]

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Eat to Enhance your Metabolism

Posted: Dec 20 in Blog by

Whether utilizing a Rochester Hills medical weight loss program or working to lose weight on your own, eating carefully is a key to success. Here are some tips on what to eat to feel energized and satisfied throughout the day while revving up your metabolism:

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Foods for Younger-Looking Skin

Posted: Nov 23 in Blog by

Anti-aging is a combination of correcting hormonal imbalances and improving your lifestyle to become more active and eating healthier foods. Can you eat your way to a younger appearance? You can if you know what to eat!

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Food and Diet Tips for People with Depression

Posted: Nov 09 in Blog by

While eating certain foods can’t cure depression, there are dietary changes you can make that can help. Incorporating the right foods and eating habits into your overall treatment plan can help you fight back against depression or seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD.

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