Peach Mango Soda | Refreshing Low-Sugar MWLC Drink

Peach

Updated: 8/6/25

Low in sugar, hydrating, and satisfying without added calories!

Peach Mango Soda

Servings:
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 MWLC Peach Mango Drink
1 Diet Ginger Ale or Lemon Lime Pop, chilled
Ice (optional)

Preparation:
Combine in a glass with ice if desired and enjoy!

For more healthy recipe ideas, visit mwlc.com/recipes

Garlic Pork Loin (Pressure Cooker)

Updated: 12/28/21

Try this easy Pressure Cooker recipe!  Your taste buds will thank you!  

Garlic Pork Loin (Pressure Cooker)

Servings:
1 Protein
0.5 Vegetable
1 Fruit
1 Starch

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack 2 meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 serving Pork Loin, trimmed of fat
¼ medium Onion, sliced
2 Garlic Cloves
½ medium Grapefruit, diced
2 Tbsp juice from a fresh Lime
¼ Tbsp Oregano, fresh
¼ Tbsp Cumin
1 Bay Leaf
¼ cup Cilantro, chopped

Preparation:
In a small blender, combine garlic cloves, oregano, grapefruit, cumin, and lime juice. Blend together until it is a smooth liquid. Trim fat off from your pork loin serving. Place the pork loin in a medium glass dish. Pour the mixture over top of the pork loin and refrigerate for a couple of hours.

Once time is up, place the marinated pork loin into the pressure cooker. Next, cover the pressure cooker after you have added the bay leaf.

Cook on high pressure for 30-45 minutes. Remember let the pressure from the cooker release naturally.

Remove the pork loin from the cooker, place on a glass plate and shred it into pieces. Remove all liquid, except about a half cup, from the pressure cooker and set the pork back into the cooker to stay hot.

Serve the shredded pork on a tortilla shell OR over top your serving of cooked wild rice.

Chipotle Marinade

Updated: 2/25/25

Chipotle Marinade

Servings:
Counts as nothing

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
2 tsp. Chipotle Peppers
½ tsp. Ground Cumin
½ tsp. Onion Powder
½ tsp. Garlic Powder
¼ tsp. Black pepper
1 Tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed 

Preparation:
Combine marinade ingredients and your protein or vegetables of choice in a re-sealable plastic bag or large bowl and plastic wrap. Refrigerate to keep it safe from contamination for as little as 30 minutes to overnight.   Pre-heat grill or broiler before cooking your protein.

Skinny Shamrock Shake

Updated: 2/28/25

Looking for a healthier version of a Shamrock Shake without the added fat, sugar and calories?  Look no further!  Add a dash of Mint extract for an extra hint of flavor! Happy St. Patrick’s day! 🍀💚

Skinny Shamrock Shake

Servings:
1 Nutritional Supplement
½ Vegetable (if using Spinach)

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 MWLC Vanilla Pudding Shake Nutritional Supplement
6 oz. Water
Ice
½ cup Spinach leaves (or Green Food Coloring)
Mint Extract, to taste

Preparation:
Mix Nutritional Supplement, water, ice, and spinach leaves or a 2 drops of green food coloring in a blender. Add mint extract to taste. Garnish with shavings from a Chocolate Mint Bar.

Blueberry Parfait

Blueberry Parfait


Servings:
1 Nutritional Supplement
1 Fruit
1 Dairy

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 MWLC Cinnamon Vanilla Cereal Nutritional Supplement
4 oz. Greek Yogurt
2/3 cup fresh Blueberries

Preparation:
Layer the cereal, yogurt, and blueberry in a dish or glass, alternating the layers.

Toasted Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Updated: 1/29/25

A warm toasted breakfast sandwich - what’s not to like? Special thanks to patient Nicole!

Toasted Egg Breakfast Sandwich 

Servings:
1 Nutritional Supplement
*Refer to Individual Meal Plan for Protein Count*

Suitable for all Freedom and Fast Track meal plans

Ingredients:
1 MWLC Pancake Nutritional Supplement
½ cup Water
½ tsp Vanilla Extract
½ packet of Splenda (optional)
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray
1 Egg
½ tsp fresh herbs or Mrs. Dash Blend of choice

Preparation:
Combine MWLC Pancake Nutritional Supplement using ½ cup water, vanilla extract and Splenda (optional) until thoroughly mixed. Spray a coffee mug with unflavored non-stick cooking spray and pour pancake mix into the mug and microwave for 2 minutes.  Use a butter knife to loosen the sides and invert the mug onto a plate.  Slice the pancake in half so you have 2 full size circular pancakes. Toast the pancakes until desired crispness is achieved.

Combine your egg with your herbs or Mrs. Dash.  Pour the egg mixture into another similar sized coffee mug sprayed with unflavored non-stick cooking spray and microwave for 1 minute.  Loosen the egg with a butter knife and invert onto one of the toasted pancake halves.

Old Bay Style Seasoning Blend

Updated: 2/18/25

This Old Bay Style seasoning is a salt-free blend perfect for seafood!

Old Bay Style Seasoning Blend

Servings:
Counts as nothing

Suitable for all Freedom and Fast Track meal plans

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. Sweet Paprika
3½ tsp. Celery Seed
2 tsp. Ground Bay Leaves
1 tsp. Dry Mustard Powder
½ tsp. Ground Ginger
½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
¼ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper (or more to taste)
1/8 tsp. Ground Allspice
1/8 tsp. Ground Cloves
1/8 tsp. Cardamom (optional)


Preparation:
Combine ingredients in an airtight jar - store in a pantry for 2-3 months. Sprinkle on your favorite seafood prior to preferred cooking method.

Master your next grocery store visit with tips from Medical Weight Loss Clinic

We’ve all been advised to stay away from the grocery store when we’re hungry. But we wondered, what other words of wisdom work for Medical Weight Loss Clinic patients who are working toward their goals?

Medical Weight Loss Clinic gives you the tips you need to grocery shop for a healthier you.

Sharon Barksdale, manager at the Southfield location of Medical Weight Loss Clinic, understands how important shopping truly is for patients. She and her staff work hard to help patients prepare for success.

Since all Medical Weight Loss Clinic programs rely on cooking real food and preparing ingredients in advance, that trip to the grocery store is perhaps the most important step.

It can be a daunting one, too.

“Carry your meal plan to the grocery store,” Sharon suggests. “Make a conscious effort to shop healthy.”

She and her team are available to help. They will sit and talk with a patient to help plan out meals for the day – even discussing the steps it will take to make those meals. Sharon and her staff provide a Program Education Class to help patients get acquainted with the kinds of meals and recipes that are best suited to their own health and nutritional needs.

And then comes the recipe inspiration. There’s plenty of it here, according to Sharon.

Medical Weight Loss Clinic patients often use MWLC.com as a resource for recipes and ideas. In Southfield, they keep a book of recipe ideas at the front desk for patients to review at any visit.

When it comes time to head to the grocery store, she shares the following tips:

·      Try not to grocery shop hungry

·      Plan ahead an take a list

·      Meal prep so you always have the ingredients to make something healthy at hand

·      Buy in bulk to save time and money

·      Remember that sometimes frozen food lasts longer than fresh

For patient who struggle with cravings or are tempted to buy items that aren’t on their individualized plan, Sharon gave this: “Everything takes time. Modify a recipe if you can't resist making it. Avoid the sweets, the deli and chip aisles.”

Want to learn more? We are here to give you the support and tips you need to reach those healthy goals.. Schedule your free consultation today at MWLC.com.

Meat Loaf

Updated: 2/17/25

Meat Loaf

Servings:
1 Protein
2 Vegetables
1 Starch

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack 1.5, 2 meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 serving Ground Sirloin (or Ground Turkey if preferred)
¼ medium Green Pepper, chopped
¼ medium Onion, chopped
½ cup Mushrooms, fresh sliced
½ small Tomato, chopped
¼ cup Celery, chopped
1 Tbsp. each: Dried Basil Leaves, Dried Parsley Flakes, Cinnamon and Pepper
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 serving Worcestershire Sauce
1 serving Melba Toast or 1 slice of Diet Bread, crumbled in food processor

Preparation:
Put all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix together until thoroughly combined. Put mixture into a small baking dish, spreading evenly, making a finger width space between the edge of baking dish and mixture. Place into oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Thin Mint Truffles

Updated: 2/18/25

Minty and Chocolatey goodness coming right up! Scout’s honor!

Thin Mint Truffles

Servings:
3 Nutritional Supplements

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
2 MWLC Chocolate Pudding Shake Nutritional Supplements
1 MWLC Mint Chocolate Pudding Shake Nutritional Supplements
Water

Preparation:
Pour the 2 Chocolate Pudding Shake packets into a small bowl and slowly add water, stirring until the consistency resembles a thick dough. 

Pour the Mint Chocolate Pudding Shake into a small bowl.  Use a melon baller or spoon to scoop the chocolate dough and roll it into a small ball and roll it into the Mint Chocolate powder. 

Repeat the process and place them in a single layer on a cookie sheet, refrigerating until chilled. 

Makes 3 servings.

Fruit Topped Pancake

Updated: 1/29/25

Looking for a yummy snack today?  Try this 'Fruit Topped Pancake' recipe!

Servings:
1 Nutritional Supplement
1 Dairy
1 Fruit

Suitable for Freedom 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 MWLC Pancake Nutritional Supplement
½ cup Strawberries, sliced
1 Outshine Frozen Yogurt Bar (Flavor of your choice, strawberry or blueberry recommended.)

Preparation:
Prepare pancake per package instructions, using Pam cooking spray, and slightly under-cooking the pancake. Cut up the yogurt bar and let it melt slightly onto the pancake. Add fresh strawberries and enjoy!

Beef with Braised Collard Greens

Updated: 1/29/25

Collard Greens hit peak season January through April. They are rich in vitamins and this dish will be sure to please the taste buds!

Beef with Braised Collard Greens

Servings:
3 Vegetables
1 Protein 

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans and FastTrack 2.0 only

Ingredients: 
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray
¼ medium White Onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, chopped
¼ Jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 portion lean Ground Beef
½ tsp. Black Pepper
½ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
½ tsp. Ground Ginger
½ tsp. Turmeric
1 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Ground Coriander
1 cup Collard Greens, stems removed and sliced into 1-inch strips
5 Grape Tomatoes, quartered
1 tsp. juice from a fresh Lemon

Preparation:
Spray large skillet with unflavored cooking spray add the onion and saute on medium heat until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño and saute for 1 minute. Add the ground beef and seasonings cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the collard greens and tomatoes and saute until wilted, about 4 minutes.

Stir ingredients gently as it cooks, careful not to crush the tomatoes. Remove from heat add the lemon juice, season with pepper to taste and serve.

Lemon Garlic Scallops

Updated: 3/29/23

This recipe for Lemon Garlic Scallops doesn’t get any easier with just 4 ingredients. Enjoy!

Lemon Garlic Scallops

Servings:
1 Protein

Suitable for all Freedom and Fast Track meal plans

Ingredients:
1 serving fresh Scallops
¼ cup juice from fresh squeezed Lemon
2 cloves Garlic, minced
Lemon Pepper, to taste

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and place in 1 quart casserole dish.

Bake scallops in preheated oven for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and garlic.

Remove scallops from oven. Spoon lemon/garlic mixture over scallops and sprinkle generously with lemon pepper.

Return scallops to oven and bake until firm, about 10 minutes. Serve while warm.

This couple found that losing weight is better together

When Sierra Evans got tired of fad diets, she Googled weight loss facilities where she could check in and gain accountability. She got more accountability than she expected when her husband, Michael, overheard her scheduling her consultation with Medical Weight Loss Clinic and asked to make him one too.

A year later, they are down a combined 83 pounds and say doing the program together was key to their success.

Michael and Sierra Evans have lost a combined 83 pounds with Medical Weight Loss Clinic. They are on the program together.

“Being able to go through the program with Michael made it so much easier,” says 37-year-old Sierra. “I had an in-house accountability partner and motivator.”

Sierra is now focused on maintaining her weight and toning, while Michael, 32, works to drop his last 10 pounds, to get to 220 pounds.

The pair joined our Southfield clinic and were put on the same program, which Sierra says was helpful because she could prep the same meals for both of them.

With expertise from clinic staff and support from one another, Michael and Sierra feel like they’ve made lasting changes. Prior to joining MWLC, Sierra tried diets that didn’t stick, “so I would gain the weight right back,” she says. While Michael says, “Prior to joining I could feel myself gaining weight but didn’t think I could actually do something about it. My weight loss experience was unorganized. I was just going to the gym with no change of eating habits.”

 Now, they have tools and knowledge about healthy eating that will help them sustain their weight loss, and they continue to visit their clinic weekly for maintenance support.

“The Medical Weight Loss journey can be very rewarding doing it with a partner,” Michael says. “I wouldn’t have wanted to do it any other way.”

If you’re ready to learn more about how our customized programs can help you achieve lasting weight loss success solo or with a buddy, schedule your free consultation at MWLC.com.

Cheeseburger Macaroni

Updated: 1/29/25

Healthier version of a childhood favorite!

Cheeseburger Macaroni

Servings:
1 Protein
3 Vegetables
1 Starch
1 Nutritional Supplement

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only

Ingredients:

Cheeseburger Macaroni
1 serving Ground Beef, lean (can substitute with Ground Turkey)
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire
1 small Tomato, diced
½ medium Onion, diced
1 packet Macaroni & Cheese Nutritional Supplement
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

MWLC “Pickles”
½ medium Cucumber, sliced
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Dill Weed
1 serving Stevia
1 small Garlic clove, minced

Preparation:
Prepare the “pickles” by combining the cucumber, apple cider vinegar, dill weed, stevia and garlic (optional) in a bowl.  This can be made ahead so the flavors can marinate.

Next, prepare the macaroni and cheese according to package directions.

Preheat a medium sized pan and spray with unflavored non-stick cooking spray. Cook the ground beef and garlic.  How do you like your onions when eating a burger?  Sauteed or raw?  Add the onions if you like them sautéed (or add them at the end with the tomatoes if you prefer them raw.) Mix the prepared macaroni and cheese into your pan.  Stir and serve alongside your pickled cucumbers. 

If serving on top of a bed of lettuce (2 cups), add 1 more vegetable to your count. Can be served with 1 tsp of Mustard OR Ketchup or 1 tsp of Chili Powder for a delicious Chili Cheeseburger Macaroni!

Italian Style Chicken

Updated: 1/29/25

Not sure what to make for dinner? Italian Style Chicken can be prepared in 15 minutes!

Italian Style Chicken

Servings:
1 Protein
1 Vegetable

Suitable for all Freedom and FastTrack meal plans

Ingredients:
1 serving Chicken Breast, boneless and skinless
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 small Tomato, diced
1/8 tsp Onion Powder
½ tsp Italian Blend Seasonings (Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme)
Fresh ground Black Pepper, to taste (or dash or Crushed Red Pepper)
Unflavored Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Preparation:
Spray a non-stick skillet with unflavored non-stick cooking spray and add the chicken, cooking over medium heat.  Add the Garlic, Tomatoes and herbs to the skillet and cover, cooking 10-15 more minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.  Chicken can also be baked in the oven in a shallow baking dish.     

WATCH: Make this super bowl of Buffalo Dip in time for the Big Game

Eating healthy is something we specialize in at Medical Weight Loss Clinic. We know it can sometimes be challenging to stick to a healthy diet.

Aaron Centofanti, clinic manager at our Brighton location, works with patients who are looking for inspiration when it comes to a daily menu.

“Patients at the clinic will tell me that foods are getting boring,” he says. “‘They’re not really challenging my palate. They’re not exciting in any way.’ So how do we fix that?

Aaron says it comes down to three things:

·      Add more color

·      Add more texture

·      Add more flavor

As we all prepare to gather and celebrate the Super Bowl this Feb. 9, it’s an ideal time to try out Aaron’s advice and prepare party snacks that also happen to be healthy - with plenty of flavor, color and texture. Chips and dip top our go-to party foods, so he found a way to make them delicious and healthier.

Aaron Centofanti shared his party snack tips with Fox 2 Detroit.

“You can make a very flavorful Buffalo Dip without all the sodium or salt,” he says, while sharing his tips on Fox 2 Detroit recently.

His recipe includes plenty of ingredients you might already have at home. It can be made with either a base of Cottage Cheese or a base of lean, cooked and shredded Chicken Breast.

Add your choice of those two proteins to a bowl and mix in:

·      2 teaspoons of Tabasco sauce

·      A dash of Fiesta Seasoning

·      ½ teaspoon of Garlic Powder

·      ½ teaspoon of Onion Powder

·      Ground Black Pepper – to taste

Then fold in a teaspoon of Fat Free Blue Cheese Dressing and the dip is ready to serve. It’s a flavorful dip for fresh cut vegetables.

Aaron suggests toasting up some low fat tortilla chips in the oven. Pre-heat the oven to 300 degrees. Slice a low fat tortilla into triangles and place them on a baking sheet. Spray them lightly with Pam cooking spray and season the chips with sodium-free seasonings like Garlic Herb or Southwest seasoning. Then simply bake for about 10 minutes.

 Adding colorful fruit trays or checking out Medical Weight Loss Clinic recipes and supplements are also a great way to add to the healthy options at any social gathering.

Want to learn more? We are here to help you reach your fitness goals. Schedule your free consultation today at MWLC.com.

Zesty Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Updated: 10/28/21

Like it on the spicy side? Add a few dashes of Red Pepper Flakes.

Zesty Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Servings:
1 Protein
3 Vegetables 

Suitable for all Freedom meal plans only

Ingredients:
1 serving medium Shrimp, peeled and de-veined
½ cup Carrots, peeled and shaved with vegetable peeler or grater
½ medium Red Bell Pepper, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh Cilantro leaves
½ tsp grated Lime zest
¼ cup juice from a fresh Lime
½ tsp Ground Cumin
2 cups Boston or butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry 

Preparation:
Combine all ingredients except lettuce in a medium bowl. (Mixture may be chilled until ready to serve.) Spoon 1/3 cup shrimp salad into each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately. 

* If lettuce leaves are small, stack two together before filling.

Patients tell us how great it feels to live at a healthy weight

Don’t wait to feel your very best. Hear what our patients say about Medical Weight Loss Clinic and our personalized health programs.

With a healthy goal in sight, it only takes a personalized plan and support to reach it. No one knows that better than the patients we see every day at Medical Weight Loss Clinic.

This job comes with a lot of exciting wins. We love to see how our patients react as they progress, reach their goal or even learn how to maintain a healthier lifestyle.

We’ve compiled these top seven statements – it’s what we hear from patients at those milestone moments:

1.    “It was the best decision I made” – Heather Kehoe of Shelby Township, Mich. knew she had to lose weight when hiking felt difficult. Like so many of our patients, she came in for a consultation and never turned back.

2.    “Medical Weight Loss Clinic is a good investment,” – Chris Clark has lost more than 50 pounds over about 4 years with personalized support from the staff at our Rochester Hills, Michigan location. He calls himself a member for life. “

3.    “I never had the kind of success doing anything else that I did with Medical Weight Loss Clinic.” – Cindy Hayes Faubert of Hastings, Mich. lost 50 pounds and has kept it off for 4 years and running. It just took the right kind of personalized program to get her back to her high school weight.

4.    “They were there every step of the way…teaching me about food, what kinds of food to eat and what time of day to eat them. I needed that accountability.” – Amy Rummelt lost 80 pounds with the support of our Medical Weight Loss Clinic staff in Grandville. When she noticed the scale began to creep back up, she returned and has lost 47 pounds on a new program.

5.    “I didn’t think someone my age could lose the weight. I thought it was always going to be something I would deal with. I feel a lot younger. I'm doing a lot more and it just feels wonderful.” – Anne DeHaan, 64, lives in Dexter, Mich. She lost 107 pounds and those feelings of doubt disappeared.

6.    “I was a little skeptical at first because the amount and volume of food I was eating and, lo and behold, four months later, I'm down 30 pounds. And I haven't felt this good since college” – Adam Scheinfield of Frankin, Mich. We hear this a lot. Our patients find they can fit into closes they held onto from college or high school. Anything is possible with the right program.

7.    I have so much more energy. I sleep better. I just feel good in my clothes again.” – Heather Kehoe of Shelby Township, Mich. lost 32 pounds on her program and has kept it off for a year. Now, she feels unstoppable.

Don’t wait to feel this good.

A personalized program is waiting for you and our professional staff know just how to help you navigate the challenges so you, too, can reach your health goals. Schedule your free consultation today at MWLC.com.

Hickory Smoked Fish Spread

Updated: 12/26/24

Try our Hickory Smoked Fish Spread with our Double Bites. The spread can be made with your favorite fish. Hickory Wood Chips can be purchased at your local grocery or hardware store (seasonal outdoor items such as grills or smokers).

Hickory Smoked Fish Spread

Servings:
1 Protein
1 Dairy

For Freedom Meal Plans 1-4 and 6-7 Only

Ingredients:
1/4 cup Hickory Wood Chips
1 serving White Fish, skinned, boned, and cut into chunks
1 serving Plain Greek Yogurt
1 Tbsp fresh Chives, diced
Smoked Paprika, to taste
Salt-free Chipotle Seasoning, to taste

Preparation:
Place the hickory wood chips in the center of the bottom of a large pan (large enough for your steamer basket or metal colander) and then place steamer basket or colander on top.

Arrange the fish chunks on the steamer basket or colander and then close the pot tightly with a lid or foil. Place the pot on the stove and cook over high heat until there is a steady stream of smoke coming from the pot, about 5-8 minutes. Decrease the heat to low and cook for five more minutes.

To make the spread, mix the smoked fish, ½ of the yogurt, and the chives in a small bowl, using the fork to break up the fish chunks until everything is well combined. Add the other ½ of yogurt as needed to obtain your desired consistency. Then, sprinkle the top with smoked paprika and chipotle spice. Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve with diet snack crackers.