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Post-Mardi Gras Detox

Post-Mardi Gras Detox

We hope that you had an amazing Mardi Gras and that you were able to avoid the temptation of making it a true Fat Tuesday! Our culture makes it hard to stick to a healthy lifestyle when surrounded by king cakes, alcohol, and savory foods on the parade route, but don’t...
17 Healthy Winter Foods

17 Healthy Winter Foods

Eating for the season: Winter It’s that time of year again in Southern Louisiana! Β One day it’s 80 degrees and the next there is potential for snow and sleet. Β While the weather is completely unpredictable, one thing that can remain consistent is your diet. Β It may...
Beat the Sweets With Fat/Sugar Enzymes

Beat the Sweets With Fat/Sugar Enzymes

It’s that time of year again! Chocolate bunnies, marshmallow-shaped ducks, and chocolate eggs filled with peanut butter surround us. No matter where you go, the temptation is REAL! We already know what you’re going to say; we’ve told you to eat plentyΒ of eggs for...
Meal Plan, Meal Plan, Meal Plan!

Meal Plan, Meal Plan, Meal Plan!

β€œIf you fail to plan, you plan to fail” is a quote you’ve probably heard a million times. But, if you’re honest, it’s true! Especially when it comes to weight loss. Think about it, how many times do you have every intention of eating healthy and then before you know...
Coconut Oil: What the Hype is All About

Coconut Oil: What the Hype is All About

At the Aspen Clinic, we try to stay up to date on the latest trends in health and nutrition that way we can keep our patients informed as well.Β  But honestly, if you grocery shop, look up healthy recipes, or if you ever look at Pinterest you’ve probably noticed...
10 Tips to Not Gain Weight During the Holidays

10 Tips to Not Gain Weight During the Holidays

So what’s the harm in a little holidayΒ weightΒ gain, especially if it’s just a Pound? According to researchers at the National Institutes of Health, most AmericansΒ neverΒ lose the weight they gain during the winter holidays. The pounds add up year after year, making...