Childhood obesity is an issue we have discussed over the last few weeks. We’d like to offer some recipe ideas for kids that could serve as a healthy alternative to processed foods and fast food options. Dessert is important too! Here’s an easy fruit salad recipe that kids can enjoy:
Creamy fruit salad
(serves 6) cost is around $1.10 per serving.
Ingredients:
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 pound honeydew melon, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 20-ounce can pineapple rings in syrup, drained and cut into small wedges
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup cream of coconut
Pinch of salt
Directions
In a large bowl add the apple chunks, honey dew melon, pineapple chunks, dried cherries, yogurt, cream of coconut, and pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
We believe in making healthy, lifelong changes to your daily eating and exercise patterns. Physician’s Weight Control & Wellness’s programs are different from other weight loss programs in that they are specifically constructed by bariatric specialists to meet each patient’s individual needs based on their body chemistry, lifestyle, and weight loss goals. Our individualized programs focus on providing positive alternatives to unhealthy habits and targeting foods that provide your body with the specific nutrients it needs for optimal energy and fat metabolism. Practical exercise and hydration are also implemented into our overall program.
At Physician’s Weight Control and Wellness, our weight loss programs are unique in that they are physician-guided and individually tailored to each patient. Because every patient is different, no two treatment plans are the same. The same philosophy applies to our nutrition consulting and coaching programs. These programs are designed to be the next step after meeting with our doctors to ensure your investment in your new lifestyle takes root.
We encourage you to become a part of our successful weight loss program. We offer 50 years of safety, experience, knowledge, and expertise found nowhere else!
Contact us with any questions about Physician’s Weight Control & Wellness Center and how we can help you in your journey to better health.
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