Beat the Sweets With Fat/Sugar Enzymes
It’s that time of year again! Chocolate bunnies, marshmallow-shaped ducks, and chocolate eggs filled with peanut butter surround us. No matter where you go, the temptation is REAL! We already know what you’re going to say; we’ve told you to eat plenty of eggs for...
Natural vs Synthetic Supplements & Why It Matters
Do you know the real reason you eat? It’s not because you’re hungry or because you’re having a craving for a burger or chocolate. We eat for two main reasons: nutrients and energy. However, many of the foods we eat don’t provide us with either. We have become so...
Cake Batter Overnight Oatmeal
One of the main confessions that our patients make is that they skip breakfast most days of the week. When we ask why, the most common answer is that there just isn’t enough time to prepare something healthy. So, of course we’ve found a solution: Make breakfast the...
Meal Plan, Meal Plan, Meal Plan!
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” is a quote you’ve probably heard a million times. But, if you’re honest, it’s true! Especially when it comes to weight loss. Think about it, how many times do you have every intention of eating healthy and then before you know...
Coconut Oil: What the Hype is All About
At the Aspen Clinic, we try to stay up to date on the latest trends in health and nutrition that way we can keep our patients informed as well. But honestly, if you grocery shop, look up healthy recipes, or if you ever look at Pinterest you’ve probably noticed...
FitBook: Why We Love It
We are officially two weeks in to the New Year! Are you still keeping up with your with your resolutions? Have you given into any cravings, skipped a work out, or failed to meal plan? Don’t worry! We have a solution to solve all of your goal setting, meal planning,...
Recipe: Egg White Muffins
Haven’t you heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”? So many people admit to skipping breakfast due to a lack of time in the mornings to prepare anything healthy. However, those who skip breakfast are actually decreasing their...
10 Tips to Not Gain Weight During the Holidays
So what’s the harm in a little holiday weight gain, especially if it’s just a Pound? According to researchers at the National Institutes of Health, most Americans never lose the weight they gain during the winter holidays. The pounds add up year after year, making...
Guide to Fall Foods
It’s hard to say goodbye to the fresh flavors of summer, but autumn ushers in a wealth of healthy and tasty seasonal foods as well. Here is a look at what’s in season as well as a breakdown of nutritional benefits and tasty ways to prepare fall’s produce....
How to FALL Back Into Shape
Basic fact: It’s hard to not love fall. There’s the crisp, fresh air, the excitement of new beginnings, the pumpkin everything…you get the idea. But aside from pumpkin latte-induced giddiness, there’s a whole separate reason to love the season: It’s a perfect time to...