Are you ready for your upcoming surgery? Have you done everything you can to help with your recovery? Or are your habits sabotaging your chances at getting the best results? Hospitals across the country are adopting surgery fitness programs for their surgical patients. The goal? To improve a patient’s health before surgery and minimize… Continue Reading
Scallops with Orange Ginger Dressing
YIELD: Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar Juice from ½ lemon Extra-virgin olive oil 3 teaspoons minced or finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro ¼ teaspoon coriander powder ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds (optional) 1 pound of sea scallops, side… Continue Reading
New Food & Supplement Labeling
By now, you’ve probably noticed the new nutrition facts on food labels and dietary supplements. While the new labeling requirements primarily affects packaged foods, it also applies to dietary supplements. Late last year, VitaMedica started rolling out these labeling changes along with a new and refreshed packaging design. Even though the packaging and the… Continue Reading
10 Best Healing Foods to Eat After Surgery
Do you have an upcoming surgery scheduled? Are you wondering if there is a post surgery diet you can follow that is full of vitamins for recovery? Eating the right foods after surgery can promote faster healing and minimize the swelling, bruising and inflammation that often accompany a surgical procedure. Certain foods can also… Continue Reading
Stop Acne By Avoiding These Foods
If you’ve been avoiding certain foods because you think they might trigger a breakout, you’re not that far off. It turns out that despite being characterized as a “myth,” what you eat may affect your skin after all. A recent study provides further evidence that diet plays a role in the development of acne… Continue Reading
The Q Prescription®
The foods you eat on a daily basis can be broken down into three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fats. By making better choices in each of these groups you will not only support a balanced microbiome but a healthy weight. With Step 3 of the LeanBiotics® Healthy Weight Loss Plan you’ll learn how to… Continue Reading
Zucchini Sticks
Ingredients: 2 zucchinis 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a wide, flat bowl, combine cheese,… Continue Reading
Best Anti-Aging Treatments for 2018
We’re always looking for the best treatments for anti-aging, and it seems every year, scientists make important discoveries that we hope to harness to keep us looking and feeling more youthful. But it’s hard to keep up with all the news, so we’ve done the work for you! Here’s what’s new and notable for… Continue Reading
Diet Tips for Weight Loss – 20 Tips to Help You Lose Weight
Over unrealistic advice and fad diets that just don’t work? We’ve put together our 20 best science-backed diet tips to help you lose weight and keep it off for good! 1. Manage Your Microbes Studies have shown that the type and variety of bacteria in your gut, known as the human microbiome, influence weight, food… Continue Reading
How to Stay Young – 20 Tips to Look & Feel Younger
They say aging is inevitable, but why not put it off until the last possible moment? We’ve put together our top 20 time-tested tips on how to look and feel younger starting today! 1. Stay Out of the Sun to Stay Young Always, always, always wear sunscreen with at least a 30 SPF rating, and… Continue Reading