Inspiration

May Mocktail Recipe: Mint Julep

Just in time for summer! Enjoy this refreshing and minty classic with this fun recipe.    Ingredients: -   ¼ cup pineapple juice -   ¼ cup orange juice -    ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice -    ¼ cup diet ginger ale -   15-20 mint leaves -    ½ cup ice   Directions: 1.       Gather all materials, suggested materials include: 1 shaker, and 1 mason jar. 2.       Fresh squeeze lime, and pour into shaker. 3.       Add pineapple, ora

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Diabetic Exchange List vs. Jenny’s Grocery List

A healthy diabetic weight loss program consists of eating a variety of foods that contain the right amounts of carbohydrates, protein, and fat, as well as vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Whether you are using Jenny’s Grocery List or the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Diabetic Exchange List, you can learn to eat a nutritionally balanced diet. The original use of the Diabetic Exchange list was to help people with diabetes meal plan and choose safe foods that would keep their blood sugar at a s

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Understanding the Food Exchange System

What are food exchanges and why are they important for a healthy diet? With other diet plans you could be reaching your calorie targets, but is your diet nutritionally balanced? This The food exchange system helps ensure you are getting the right balance of nutrients your body needs. The Jenny Craig plan uses the US food exchange system in creating menus, the meals on your own meal structure and days on your own.   Following a healthy eating plan doesn’t have to be a struggle. The exch

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Understanding the Calorie Balance For Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance

Updated: March 9, 2020   If you’re trying to figure out how many calories a day you need to lose weight or maintain your current weight, you’re not alone. But there’s good news: You don’t need to count every calorie to reach your goals. In fact, when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight, the bottom line is caloric balance.   With so much information in today’s world, losing weight can feel like a complicated puzzle — but it really comes down to this: Take

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Best Clothes for Transitioning Weight Loss

Part of the weight loss journey is celebrating yourself throughout the process. One of the biggest moments during your journey is when you notice how your clothes are fitting you—or really, not fitting you anymore! Clothes that you wore before your weight loss will get looser and baggier, and will hide your new shape.   We encourage everyone to celebrate milestones throughout the weight loss journey, and one of the ways you can celebrate is with buying new clothes or tailoring your cur

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Simple Inspiration Recipe: Chicken Faux-Lo-Mein

Take your taste buds on an international stroll with Chicken Faux-Lo-Mein. Add roasted spaghetti squash to your Asian Style Chicken for a low-calorie dish that is full of flavor! Ingredients  Jenny Craig Asian Style Chicken 1/2 of a spaghetti squash Directions  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  2. Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. 3. Place cut side down in a shallow baking dish. 4. Add a little water and cover with foil.  5. Roast

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