We often get asked about protein drinks and meal replacements. Orgain was developed by a doctor who was undergoing cancer treatment. He used this product to help stay healthy and maintain his weight during treatment. One of our test panel…
Ingredients 4 Cups Water 3 Cups quick cooking oatmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup golden raisins Directions Coat slow cooker with non-stick…
“One of the things that patients cry out the most for is having someone actually listen to them and understand them,” says Micke Brown, director of advocacy at the American Pain Foundation. Patients should think of themselves not as being…
Does this sound familiar? Doctor: I want to get to the bottom of your complaint, identify it, understand it and treat it. Patient: I don’t want to be seen as hysterical or “stressed out”. Doctor: I…
Yesterday I was surrounded with great friends and family. We ate like it was an Olympic event, and laughed ourselves silly. After the mess was cleaned up, and everyone went home, I took time to reflect on how I felt…both…
Ingredients 4 cups milk 3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed 1 cup whipped cream 4 small peppermint candy canes Directions In a saucepan, heat milk until hot, but not boiling. Whisk in the chocolate…
Ingredients 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, set aside. In a…
Tips to get us past “The Winter Blues” Seasonal Affective disorder (SAD): I’m sure you all have heard of it before. It comes with many names: winter blues, cabin fever, winter rut. It’s characterized by the mild depression, lack of…
INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 pounds peeled russet potatoes 1 peeled onion 2 tablespoons matzo meal 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable oil, for frying Applesauce and/or sour cream, for serving (optional) DIRECTIONS Shred potatoes…
INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), melted, plus more for coating the pan 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract…