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Did you know, August is Family Fun Month? Here is how you can celebrate:

Wash and trim the stems of the okra. Pat dry place in bowl. Spray oil or drizzle 2 tsp of oil onto okra. Add spices and toss in bowl until evenly coated. Place okra on grill. Be carful to lay okra perpendicular to the grill grates. Grill on each side 4-5 min until tender and the okra has a little char on the skin.

American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Guidelines for RNY and Sleeve

Research shows that patients who maintain long term follow up with their bariatric team are 4.6 times more likely to keep their weight off than those who do not follow up. Meeting with your team will help you stay focused on your goals and provides you with accountability.

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During this pandemic many of you may have stocked up on cans of beans or bags of dried beans. Good for you, as they are a nutrient power house!!! Packed with fiber, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals beans can be considered as a one of the healthiest foods around.

Breakfast is defined as “anything you eat within two hours of waking”. Most of us already know that it is important to eat within this time frame to improve metabolism and provide our bodies with energy to function throughout the day.

Ten Tips for Staying Healthy While Working from Home

Make the most of what you have – before going to the store

Preheat a nonstick sauté pan over medium heat for 1 minute. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, pepper and salt. Toast for 30 seconds. Increase heat to medium-high, add butter and allow to melt completely. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute on each side until flesh is opaque. Turn off heat. Add lemon juice and zest. Swirl the pan until shrimp are evenly coated with sauce. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 2 hrs and serve chilled.