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4th of July Menu – Starters

Deviled eggs Veggie tray Meat and cheese tray Your favorite low carb dip and “crackers” Cheese “Crackers” Unwrap one individually-wrapped Kraft brand American cheese single and cut it into four to eight pieces. Place them on a piece of parchment paper. Don’t use anything else other than parchment paper or it won’t work. Microwave for[...]
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4th of July Menu – Main Course

Baby Back Ribs Ingredients: • Baby Back Ribs – however many racks you want! • Salt and spices (see below) • Diet cola • Sugar-free BBQ sauce (see below) Preparation: There are usually two phases to making baby back ribs – the first is a long slow braise (cooking in a little liquid) to dissolve[...]
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4th of July Menu – Side Dishes

Cole Slaw Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2/3 cup sour cream 2 Tablespoons lemon juice Artificial sweetener to equal 2 T sugar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon plus one pinch salt 1 lb cabbage, shredded Mix all cole slaw dressing ingredients together, and then[...]
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4th of July Menu – Desserts

Creamy Cheesecake Ingredients 1 Cup pine nuts 1 Cup unsalted macadamia nuts 9-1/2 Tablespoons granular sugar substitute (sucralose) 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 16 Ounce-weights cream cheese 3 large eggs 1 Cup sour cream 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 2 Teaspoons lemon zest 1/4 Teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. To make crust:[...]
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Sugar: America’s Public Enemy No. 1

As increased attention is being paid to reducing the spread of obesity in our society, more experts and policymakers have been shining the spotlight directly on sugar, one of the major culprits of American weight gain. Disney has announced that it will no longer market junk food to kids on TV or radio by 2015.[...]
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Sleep Deprivation May Cause Junk Food Cravings

Before bariatric surgery, did you ever catch yourself reaching for an unhealthy snack when you were overly tired or even just a little groggy? Turns out, your actions may not be entirely your fault as new research suggests that sleep-related hunger and food cravings are fueled by not only your belly but your brain, too.
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The Soundtrack of a Healthier Life

Would you take a yoga class with a heavy metal soundtrack? How about a high-energy aerobics class based around the somber quietude of a Brahms piano concerto? Would you go back to a salsa dancing instructor who refused to play anything but the experimental ambient works of Brian Eno?
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The Cycling Workout

Looking for a way to get a great workout this summer? Regardless of whether you go stationary or outdoors, biking is a great cardio workout that anyone can do. If you’re a patient of a bariatric procedure like Lap Band, hopping up on the steel steed could be the perfect exercise for you—it’s fun, it’s[...]
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Abandon Gym-Skipping Excuses and Get Moving

Following your LAP-BAND surgery, you will need to make several lifestyle changes--such as making an honest effort to exercise on a regular basis. We all lead busy lives, but in order to maintain weight loss long-term we need to finally leave the excuses at the door and find the time to make it to the[...]
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