Almond Joy Shake

Almond Joy Shake

Servings:
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 MWLC Chocolate Pudding Shake Nutritional Supplement
2-3 drops Coconut Extract
2-3 drops Almond Extract

Preparation:
Prepare the pudding or shake according to package directions with the extract. 

Mushroom Pizza

Updated: 10/27/21

We're cooking up these scrumptious Mushroom Pizza Bites tonight from our MWLC recipe book. If you're a pizza lover and you're looking for a healthy alternative, you have to give these a try!  These make a great snack!

Mushroom Pizza

Servings:
1 Protein
3 Vegetables

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans and Fast Track 2 only

Mushroom Pizza

Ingredients:
1 Portabella Mushroom Cap (equivalent to 1 cup)
1 small Tomato, diced
½ medium Onion, diced
Garlic Powder to taste
Onion Powder to taste
Crushed Red Pepper
Truvia to taste
1 serving Cottage Cheese
Basil

Preparation:
Cook tomatoes and onions with water and seasonings until a sauce is made, add ½ pack of Truvia to add a little sweetness. Set aside sauce.

Remove gills from mushroom and pat dry. Bake the mushroom in the oven at 350 for a few minutes to cook water out. Put cottage cheese, the other ½ pack of Truvia and fresh or dry basil into food processor, blend until creamy. Spoon sauce onto mushroom and cottage cheese mixture on top. Bake for another 5 minutes and then turn oven to broil to get cottage cheese mixture to brown and melt. Serve and enjoy.

Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Updated: 11/9/23

Perfect for any meal, our delicious Red Pepper and Tomato Soup is sure to warm you up and doesn't take long to whip up. Enjoy!

Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Servings:
3 Vegetables

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack 2.0 meal plans only

Ingredients:
½ medium Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ medium Onion, chopped
1½ small Tomato, chopped
½ Garlic Clove, chopped
½ tsp. fresh Thyme Leaves
Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
1 cup Water

Preparation:
Place onion and bell pepper in a saucepan and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1-2 minutes, then add tomato and water. Cook covered for 5-10 minutes. Puree the mixture as a soup and season with pepper.

Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Servings:
1 Protein
2 Vegetables
1 Starch

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
Pork Tenderloin:
1 serving Pork Tenderloin
¼ tsp. Allspice
¼ tsp. Black Pepper
½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Rice:
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh Cilantro
2 medium Green Onions, chopped
Juice of ½ fresh Lemon or Lime
¼ cup Brown Rice, cooked

Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the allspice, pepper, and cinnamon.  Use your hands to coat the pork, pressing the spices in. In a large skillet, coat the bottom with unflavored non-stick cooking spray. Sear/brown the pork for 4 minutes on each side.  Transfer the pork to a baking dish and roast for 25 minutes or until internal temperature reads 145.

Stir cilantro, green onions, and fresh lime or lemon juice into the rice. When the pork has roasted, transfer it to a cutting board. Let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing diagonally across the grain into slices. Arrange the pork over the rice and serve with a side salad or your favorite steamed vegetable.

Break through your weight loss plateau with Medical Weight Loss Clinic

It can be frustrating to feel successful on your weight loss journey, consistently seeing the scale going in the right direction when it suddenly comes to a screeching halt. You’ve hit the dreaded weight loss plateau. The good news is that, not only is it normal — even expected — but the team at your Medical Weight Loss Clinic has the tools and expertise to help you push through and get the scale moving again.

Overcome your weight loss plateau by following our tips at Medical Weight Loss Clinic.

What is a Weight Loss Plateau and Why Does It Happen?

MWLC Regional Manager Kami LaPerna says a weight loss plateau is when you have stuck to your MWLC program but haven't seen movement on the scale in two weeks.

“It’s not a matter of if, it’s more a matter of when,” she says. “It’s different for everybody. A lot of times after you lose your first 10-12 pounds, you’ll hit a plateau. It could last a year or month at other programs. But at MWLC, if within two weeks there hasn’t been a movement, we will implement one of our meal plan changes because we don't want someone to be stuck with that.”

This is one of the times that journaling proves key because Kami says she can skim a patient’s food journal and quickly know whether they’ve truly hit a plateau or have fallen off track a bit with their program. She notes that some patients think they hit a plateau, but journaling shows that they may actually be eating off plan, or thrown off their healthy habits by vacations and special events.

“By tracking what you eat and when, we can at a glance make quick changes if we need to,” she says. 

If your MWLC team does establish that you’ve been following your program and have truly hit a weight loss plateau, don’t panic.

“A weight loss plateau is frustrating but common as well,” Kami says. “That’s what patients need to understand. It’s not something they’re doing wrong; it’s that they’re doing all the right things and that’s how they got to the plateau.”

She says that you will likely see significant weight loss in the first weeks of your program, but as your body gets used to your new behaviors and habits, including eating a healthier, lower calorie diet, it will stop giving you results. This can happen more than once over the course of your weight loss journey.

“That’s when I always say we need to shock your system again.” Kami says.

How to Overcome a Weight Loss Plateau

MWLC programs are custom built around a patient’s unique circumstances and goals. Kami says this means they are created to allow room for change when those plateaus occur. Depending on which program you’re on, there are meal plan changes and modifications to jumpstart your metabolism and break through the weight loss plateaus. This might mean cutting your calorie intake for a couple days, adjusting your program overall or suggesting workout changes, among other options.

“During a plateau, we focus on whether we can increase your activity, if you drink enough water, and if you are getting enough sleep at night. Tracking and journals are such essential tools when it comes to weight loss because it paints a picture. We can tell when and what you’re consuming and what changes we can make. 

Sometimes, all it takes are simple changes.

“People often eat the same thing over and over. That might be convenient for weight loss, but that can cause a weight loss plateau as well because your body is used to eating the same thing,” Kami says. “Something as simple as changing up the types of food you’re eating can break the plateau.”

She adds that if you are someone who goes for walks regularly, even changing your route can make a difference.

“It’s like tricking your brain into knowing you’re doing new things.”

Kami says it’s crucial to stay positive when you hit a plateau.  

“We can be so negative and hard on ourselves,” she says. “But your body truly responds to what you’re saying and how you’re thinking about yourself, so use positive words and affirmations. I don’t want people to give up on their long-term goals.”

She also cautions against getting discouraged by a weight loss plateau and thinking that’s just the weight your body wants to be.  

“I don’t want people to do that,” she says. “We remind them that your body has gotten comfortable and that’s where we need to help.” 

Kami and the rest of the MWLC clinic staff are ready to help with motivation and solutions that will work best for you. And while checking in on the scale is an important part of your program, she stresses that it’s not the only component to weight loss success. 

“You will not walk around with a scale. You will walk around in your skin and clothing. Focus on things like how much better you feel, how much better your clothes are fitting, how you’re sleeping at night. Don’t narrow your weight loss success to a number on a scale because that can be very defeating.”

If you are ready to jumpstart your weight loss journey with a knowledgeable team that will help you achieve your goals and break through any challenges, schedule your free consultation with Medical Weight Loss Clinic now at MWLC.com.

Vanilla Coffee Shake

Updated: 11/8/23

Our yummy Vanilla Coffee Shake is the perfect, healthy way to celebrate National Coffee Day!  A great way to cool down on a hot day!

Vanilla Coffee Shake

Servings:
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 MWLC Vanilla Pudding Shake Nutritional Supplement
1 packet Stevia
¼ tsp. Coconut Extract
½ tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp. Instant Coffee
7 oz. Cold Water

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients in blender for 30 seconds and serve.

Cauliflower Pizza

Updated: 9/23/24

Do you love pizza but want to find a healthier alternative? Look no further! Check out MWLC's Cauliflower Pizza recipe!

Cauliflower Pizza

Servings:
0.5 Protein
2 Vegetables

Suitable for Freedom meal plans 4-7 only

Ingredients:
2 heads of Cauliflower, cut, blended then steamed in microwave until soft
1 Egg
2 oz. Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Dash Italian Medley
1 small Tomato, diced and blended with Dash (pizza sauce)

Preparation:
Cut cauliflower into small pieces and blend in food processor or blender. Steam blended cauliflower in microwave, use a kitchen towel to ring out water from steamed cauliflower.

In small bowl, mix cauliflower, egg, 1 oz. cheese, seasonings. Form mini pizzas on a pizza stone or cookie sheet. Top with remaining 1 oz. cheese and pizza sauce.

Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes.

Makes 4 small mini pizzas.

Spicy No-Mayo Coleslaw

Updated: 11/7/23

Need the perfect side dish? Try our Spicy No-Mayo Coleslaw!

Spicy No-Mayo Coleslaw

Servings:
2 Vegetables

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

SpicyNoMayoColeslaw

Ingredients:
1 tsp. Mustard
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed Lemon Juice or Apple Cider Vinegar
½ small clove Garlic, minced
¼ fresh Jalapeno or Habanero Pepper, minced
¼ medium Red Bell Pepper, seeded and diced or shredded
½ cup Parsley leaves, minced
1 cup cored, spiralized Cabbage
Ground Pepper to taste

Preparation:
Whisk the mustard, vinegar/lemon juice, garlic, and hot pepper together in a small bowl.  Combine the cabbage and pepper and toss with the dressing.  Season with ground pepper and refrigerate until served.  Just before serving, toss with parsley.

Chicken and Wild Rice Bowl

Chicken and Wild Rice Bowl

Servings:
1 Protein
1.5 Vegetables
1 Starch 
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 serving Chicken Breast, boneless/skinless
½ cup Wild Rice, cooked
1 cup Brussels Sprouts, sliced in half or thin disks
1 clove fresh Garlic, chopped
1 MWLC Chicken Bouillon Fiber Fulfill
Lemon wedges, and juice of a fresh Lemon
½ tsp. Thyme, dried
½ tsp. Sage, dried
2 medium Scallions, thinly sliced
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Preparation:
Use MWLC Chicken Bouillon prepared to cook the Wild Rice.

In a large skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, spread the brussels sprouts and cook over medium to medium high heat. Set cooked brussels sprouts aside.

Coat the raw chicken with the garlic, thyme, and sage. Brown in the same skillet used for the brussels sprouts until cooked through. Prior to serving, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the brussels sprouts and follow with layer of rice, and then chicken. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and scallion garnish.

Medical Weight Loss Clinic patients can try a sunny new supplement this month

We’ll let you in on a little secret. Our patients have access to delicious and healthy supplements with every visit to one of our clinic locations.

Medical Weight Loss Clinic nutritional supplements make it easier to meet your healthy goals. Many of the tried-and-true tested products can be purchased online in our shop. But every so often, something new comes along that can only be found at our clinics.

Imagine an Orange Creamsicle shake that was actually good for you? You don’t have to imagine it; just stop by your local Medical Weight Loss Clinic to find out more about supplements like these.

That’s the case with Orange Creamsicle, the newest flavor of our pudding or shake supplement. It’s a tasty blend of sweet and tart oranges with a creamsicle twist.  

“If you’re a fan of Orange Creamsicle ice cream bars or Orange Julius smoothies, this is the product for you!” said Jordan Stewart at Medical Weight Loss Clinic. “Our Orange Creamsicle supplement can be easily made into a rich smoothie or a creamy pudding.” 

Like many Medical Weight Loss Clinic nutritional supplements, it comes with 15 grams of high quality protein and is fortified with essential vitamins and nutrients. What tastes like dessert can actually support your overall health and wellness. The Orange Creamsicle  pudding or shake has only 100 calories.

Add this high-quality supplement to a customized program to reach your health goals. Contact us at Medical Weight Loss Clinic today and sign up for a free consultation at mwlc.com.

Buffalo Dip

Updated: 1/14/25

A healthier dip favorite for vegetarians and non-vegetarians!

Buffalo Dip

Servings:
1 Protein
2 Condiments

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 serving Cottage Cheese OR lean Chicken Breast, shredded
1 tsp. Kraft Fat-Free Blue Cheese Dressing
2 tsp Tabasco
Dash Fiesta Seasoning (to taste)
½ tsp. Garlic Powder
½ tsp. Onion Powder
Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation:
Vegetarian: Blend cottage cheese until smooth in a blender.

Chicken: Shred cooked chicken breast.

Combine seasonings, Tabasco and cottage cheese or shredded chicken in a bowl. Top with dressing and chill a minimum 2-3 hours prior to serving. Can be served warm or chilled with fresh cut vegetables.

Eating in Season with Medical Weight Loss Clinic

Late summer and early fall offer the perfect chance to take advantage of fresh and vibrant produce. To help you make the most of in-season fruits and vegetables, we spoke with Renee Hunter, manager at the Dearborn Medical Weight Loss Clinic. She shared some of her favorite fresh ingredients and tips for incorporating them into your healthy eating routine.

Renee's top picks for seasonal fruits include grapes, apples, oranges, pears, and bananas. When it comes to vegetables, she loves yams and beets.

Grapes are just one of our favorite summer foods to eat in-season.

“These veggies are quick to prepare and can be baked in an air fryer or oven in no time, usually less than 30 minutes,” she says. “They make easy side dishes for the entire family and are even safe for our fur babies.”

When you take advantage of eating in-season produce, consider the variety of ways you may be able to prepare it.

“Beets, for example, can be eaten raw or cooked, used in juices or added to shakes with our MWLC supplements,” Renee says. “Sweet potatoes or yams are incredibly versatile — they can be used in pancakes, soups, shakes, and salads.”

Quick Recipes for Hot Weather

Renee said patients love to share tips and cooking ideas that include MWLC supplements.

One popular late summer recipe uses our chicken soup mix as a batter for air-fried chicken. To make it, you’ll need 6 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken strips, seasoned to your liking (skip the salt) and covered with one egg wash and dry chicken soup mix. Spray with Pam and place it in the air fryer until cooked, which will take less than 20 minutes. Voila!

A recipe Renee recommends for when you’re craving something sweet and don’t want to turn on the oven is the No Bake Cookies.

It's a quick and easy treat. Just mix one pack of chocolate pudding, one pack of our oatmeal supplement and one bar of peanut butter crunch, roll into balls to make cookies then refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Don’t forget to visit the many recipes available on our website. It’s simple to search for an ingredient you want to use, like Chicken, or search under an eating category, like Vegetarian, for recipe inspiration anytime. For more personalized recipes, our knowledgeable staff is always ready to share ideas, customize a recipe or provide suitable substitutions to fit a patients’ program.

Are you looking to reach your health goals? Contact us for a free consultation at MWLC.com.

Zoodles with Spicy Grilled Tomato Sauce

Updated: 3/17/22

Before Summer weather is over, here's a recipe to use up your garden veggies! Zoodles with Spicy Grilled Tomato Sauce

Zoodles with Spicy Grilled Tomato Sauce

Servings:
3 Vegetables

Suitable for Freedom meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 cup Zucchini, spiralized or shaved into ribbons
2 small Tomatoes, halved
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
¼ tsp. dried Oregano
¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
2 Tbsp. fresh Basil, chopped

Preparation:
Combine tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Heat a grill pan (or sauce pan) over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add tomatoes, flesh-side down.

After a few minutes, flip and turn heat to low. Cook low and slow until tomatoes start to burst and soften. Once they are very soft, turn off heat and let cool.

Transfer tomatoes to a blender or food processor and add fresh basil. Pulse until desired consistency. Pour sauce over fresh zucchini and serve.

Recipe makes one serving.

Recipe and Photo by Sarah in Canton.

Watermelon Smoothie

Updated: 11/7/23

Who doesn't want some more delicious watermelon in their life? Give our Watermelon Smoothie a try!🍉

Watermelon Smoothie

Servings:
1 Fruit
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 MWLC Vanilla Pudding Shake Nutritional Supplement
1 cup Watermelon, seedless, chopped
8 ounces Water (or more for desired consistency)
Ice
Fresh Mint to garnish

Preparation:
In a blender, mix watermelon, pudding shake powder, water, ice and puree until smooth.  Garnish with mint leaves.

Brown Rice Salad

Updated: 3/18/22

Brown Rice Salad

Servings:
2 Vegetables
1 Starch

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
¼ cup prepared Long Grain Brown Rice
½ cup Zucchini, finely chopped
¼ medium Cucumber, finely chopped
½ small Tomato, finely chopped
3 Green Onions (white and light green parts), finely chopped
¼ cup fresh Cilantro leaves
1 Tbsp juice from a fresh Lemon
Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation:
Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl, and let it cool for a few minutes until it is no longer steaming. Add the zucchini, cucumber, tomato, green onion, cilantro, lemon juice, pepper. Mix well. Cover and chill, or let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld.

5 Flavored Ice Cube Recipes

Updated: 11/7/23

If you're looking to add some variety to your water, try these flavorful ice cubes!

1. Add a few berries – blackberries, blueberries, raspberries – to each cube in an ice cube tray, add water, and freeze.  This is a delicious addition to throw in your water bottle.

BerryIceCubes

2. Fill an ice cube tray with fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice and freeze. Enjoy the tangy flavor as the ice melts!

3. Slice your favorite citrus fruits – oranges, lemons, limes – and add 1 slice to each cube in an ice cube tray. Add water to the tray and freeze.

4. Make “watermelon ice cubes” by slicing watermelon into small cubes or using a melon baller. Add 1 cube/ball to each cube in an ice cube tray and freeze.

5. Chop fresh mint leaves, add a few leaves to each cube in an ice cube tray, add water and freeze.

Couscous with Zucchini & Cherry Tomatoes

If you’re not sure what to do with all of the extra zucchini and cherry tomatoes you have at home, we have the perfect recipe for you!

Couscous with Zucchini & Cherry Tomatoes

Servings:
3 Vegetable
1 Starch
1 Fiber

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only

Ingredients:
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray
½ medium Onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 clove Garlic, minced
MWLC Chicken Bouillon, prepared
1 cup Zucchini, cut into ½ inch thick chunks
2 tsp fresh Thyme, chopped, plus a few sprigs for garnish
½ Lemon, juiced
1 small Tomato, diced
¼ cup Whole Wheat Couscous, cooked

Preparation:
Spray a large saucepan with unflavored non-stick cooking spray.  Over medium heat, add onion and garlic.  Cook for about 6 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Add prepared bouillon; bring to boiling.

Add zucchini, 2 teaspoons thyme, and salt; cook for about 3 minutes or until the zucchini is crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes and couscous. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes or until the bouillon is absorbed.

Fluff with a fork. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs. Serve warm.

Grilled Tuna and Pico de Gallo

Grilled Tuna and Pico de Gallo

Servings:
1 Protein
2 Vegetables

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
Tuna:
1 serving fresh Tuna Steak
1 tsp. Lemon Zest
¼ tsp. Dried Oregano
¼ tsp. Paprika
¼ tsp. Lemon Pepper
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Salsa:
1 small Tomato, chopped
1 tsp coarsely chopped fresh Cilantro or Italian Parsley
2 medium Green Onions, chopped
½ small fresh Jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 Tbsp juice of a fresh Lime
1 fresh clove Garlic, minced

Preparation:
Lightly spray the grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat the grill on medium to medium high.

In a small bowl stir together the salsa ingredients. Set aside in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.

In another small bowl, stir together the zest, oregano, paprika, and lemon pepper. Spray both sides of the fish steak with unflavored non-stick cooking spray.

Sprinkle the seasoning all over the fish and grill for 4-6 minutes or until cooked to the desired doneness, turning once halfway through cooking. Transfer fish to a plate and spoon fresh pico over the fish.

Nutty Strawberry Banana Crepe

Updated: 6/23/25

Chocolate Strawberry Banana Crepe

Servings:
2 Nutritional Supplements
1 Fruit

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 MWLC Chocolate Pudding Shake Nutritional Supplement (prepared as pudding)
1 MWLC Pancake Nutritional Supplement, prepared
1-2 drops Vanilla Extract
Dash of Ground Cinnamon
¼ cup Strawberries, sliced
½ small Banana, sliced
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Preparation:
In a small bowl, prepare the chocolate pudding according to package directions and set aside. In another bowl, prepare the pancake mixture - if you like a thinner pancake, you can add a bit more water. Add the cinnamon and vanilla extract.

Heat a small pan or griddle sprayed with unflavored cooking spray. Pour your batter to desired crepe size. Flip over when the edges are bubbly or appear cooked. Cook a few more minutes and set aside.

The crepes can be served with fruit and hazelnut pudding inside as a “taco”, “tube” or flat with repeating layers.

Cool off with these Medical Weight Loss Clinic-approved summer snacks

These summer snacks can keep you cool, too.

Updated: 7/14/25

Figuring out what to eat can be a chore, especially on hot summer days. Medical Weight Loss Clinic professionals are here to help our patients overcome that kind of decision fatigue.

Jaye Cooper, Medical Weight Loss Clinic Farmington Hills consultant, is always ready with new ideas when patients are looking for ways to incorporate crisp cold snacks that help beat the heat.

“Sometimes I just create a recipe right in front of them,” she says of her interactions with patients.”

This time of year, the freezer is the best kept secret for cooking up healthy, cool snacks.

“You can freeze fruits and vegetables,” Jaye reminds us. “Try a cold fruit soup. Make Borscht and use yogurt instead of sour cream.”

Add cooked vegetables to our base of Cream of Chicken broth and chill for a cold Cream of Broccoli or Chilled Red Pepper Velouté. There’s a lot more variety beyond the traditional Gazpacho. And spices can help keep a meal interesting or add variety to some old favorites.

Frozen grapes can be a perfect summer snack. Jaye likes to cut Watermelon chunks into a popsicle shape and freeze them with a stick. She also uses Medical Weight Loss Clinic supplements like Strawberry Pudding or Vanilla Shake mixed with frozen fruit to create a cold, thick and creamy smoothie.

“Mix in yogurt and put it back in the freezer and you’ve got ice cream,” she adds.

It’s also simple to dress up something like cold water or iced tea with fresh fruits or herbs. Jaye prefers to add lemon or lime slices, fresh mint or cucumber to cold water. She’s also a fan of infusing water with a handful of strawberries in a pitcher. Remove the strawberries before serving,

For dessert, she suggests a simple fruit sorbet. Whip egg whites with fresh strawberries, cream of tartar and Splenda and you’ve got a sweet treat that’s healthy, too. She likes this Watermelon Sorbet, too.

Do you want more recipe inspiration? How about a custom weight loss program with Medical Weight Loss Clinic? Schedule a free consultation today at MWLC.com.