Snack smart with Medical Weight Loss Clinic programs

When we’re on a healthy journey, it might seem counterintuitive to snack throughout the day. But it’s actually a great way to stay on track while pursuing weight loss goals. Just ask Dee Verhil, manager at the Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Okemos, Mich.

Popcorn can be a great healthy snack. Check out Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s recipe page for ways to flavor it into something even more delicious and filling.

Popcorn can be a great healthy snack. Check out Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s recipe page for ways to flavor it into something even more delicious and filling.

“Snacking is part of the Medical Weight Loss Clinic program,” she says. “It’s a great way to reach your weight loss goals with a little help. Snacking is for anyone and everyone. If you’re busy, on-the-go or working from home, anyone can benefit from a healthy snack. They can be incorporated right into your meal plan.”

Dee recommends healthy fruit or vegetable snacks, or Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s bars for anyone who’s on-the-go. It’s easy to prepare healthy snacks so you always have a stash to reach into before hunger strikes.

“Our bars can help with your cravings,” Dee says. “They can satisfy your sweet tooth and help keep you feeling full.”

A new line of Medical Weight Loss Clinic supplements provide 15 grams of protein and are gluten-free. So it’s easy to amp up the healthy ingredients in your day while enjoying flavors that feel like a pure treat. Dee says the most popular flavors at her clinic seem to be Medical Weight Loss Clinic bars in Salted Pretzel Toffee, Caramel Nut and Peanut Butter Cup. 

They’re perfectly portioned for a snack and can be enjoyed as-is or creatively used in a recipe. Dee suggests when you’re craving sweet and salty foods, to crumble a Salted Pretzel Toffee Bar over some fresh, warm popcorn. “It’s the best of both worlds,” she says.

The ideal times to snack are mid-morning, mid-afternoon or early evening. Dress up popcorn with flavors like Cajun spice or Apple Cinnamon for a filling treat. When you’re looking for a crunch, celery is an easy and healthy option. And Dee suggests chopping up your vegetables ahead of time and popping them into a container with a portion of Italian dressing. It will marinate the vegetables and amp up the flavor, giving you a healthy crunchy snack. 

Snacking isn’t just part of a healthy diet. It’s actually a great way to model healthy eating for children and others in our lives.

“A huge part of why people come here is to set a good example for kiddos in the home,” Dee says. “It does help in that way.”

In all, Medical Weight Loss Clinic and our professionals provide a respite – a safe space for patients to come and focus on their own needs and goals. “It’s really uplifting to be part of that,” Dee says.

Why not make an appointment today and find out how you can benefit from a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program? Schedule your free consultation online or by calling 1-800-GET-SLIM.

 

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When you enroll in a Medical Weight Loss Clinic program, the length of your program will be determined by you and the staff based on the amount of weight you want to lose and how quickly you want to lose it. Your actual weight loss will be determined by many factors, including, but not limited to: your medical circumstances, the plan you choose, adherence to the meal plan and use of nutritional supplements. Your goal and program duration information will be given to you in writing at the time of enrollment. As your program progresses, the rate you lose weight may change and you will have the opportunity to discuss this at every daily visit with your weight loss consultant, where changes to your meal plan and/or program can be made.