Diet Myths: BUSTED!

If you haven’t heard the news yet, we started a podcast!  It’s been so much fun to discuss some of the topics/questions that we get every day in our offices with you whenever and wherever you choose!  As of now, we have 3 episodes available.  Happy Healthy...

10 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

1. Never Arrive Hungry When attending a holiday party, the best advice is to eat a healthy meal before you go to avoid over-eating.  If you are attending a sit-down dinner, eat a healthy snack high in protein and low in carbohydrates 30 minutes before and...

Ditch the dairy!

Did you know that humans are the only species on Earth who continue to drink milk after we wean from breast milk?  We are also the only species who drink another species’ milk. If you’ve never considered why that may be, it may be time to start re-thinking your...

Appetite vs. Hunger

Did you know that appetite and hunger are two completely different things? Hunger: The physical need for food Occurs with low levels of glucose in your blood, several hours after eating due to a protective mechanism that ensures your body is adequately fueled....
The Whole30: Not Just for Weight Loss

The Whole30: Not Just for Weight Loss

At the Aspen Clinic, one of the main things that we pride ourselves on is that we work extremely hard to teach our patients how to eat to be healthy, not just how to eat to lose weight. If you come in to one of our offices to watch the Grocery Store Tour or looked at...