by JJ VirginHey let’s face it, a weight loss plan only works…if you work it.   And there are a lot of challenges along the way that can throw you off if you let th… Read More

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix + water as directed 1/2 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla… Read More

It's BBQ time! One thing I particularly love to do is grill vegetables. Here is an easy "go-to" marinade that can be used on all sorts of vegetables including: asparagus, broccoli, zucchini… Read More

by JJ VirginYou eat organic food whenever possible,  you drink filtered water, you use environmentally healthy cleaning products and you wash your hair and moisturize your body wi… Read More

Ingredients:1-2 Cups Watermelon, seeded and chunked5 or 6 ice cubes1 Tablespoon sugar, or a sprinkle of TruviaSplash of fresh Lime Juice1 mint leaf (1 additional for garnish, if desired)1 Pa… Read More

Now, I know that this is not a "healthy treat". However, if you are going to splurge once in a while, might as well get filled up so that you don't need to snack on anything else! Ingredient… Read More

Why Cilantro?Recent research shows that consumption of significant amounts of cilantro can accelerate the excretion of heavy metals like mercury, lead and aluminum from the body. Research pe… Read More

...Blend it in to your morning smoothie!!Ingredients:1 cup of frozen blueberries1/2 cup of steamed broccoli1 cup of 100 percent cranberry juice1/2 cup of low-fat plain yogurt1 packet ThinSti… Read More

By JJ VirginNot a day goes by where someone doesn’t share with me their food or drink “habit” and ask me if they are a “Freaky Eater”.  By our show&rsq&hell…Read More

Simple Strategies to Help You Eat Less Effortlessly by JJ Virgin Dashboard dining, TV dinners, movie munching – let’s face it, we are becoming a society of mindless eate… Read More

Ingredients:1 cup Ginger Ale1/4 cup soy sauce1 tsp fresh grated ginger2 cloves garlic crushed or grated2 Chicken BreastsDirections: Place chicken breasts in a sealable plastic bag. Pour… Read More

This smoothie is great to drink after an intense workout. The protein/sugar balance helps your muscles repair and recover faster. Enjoy! It's not only good for you, it tastes good and will… Read More

"Thin stick is the best supplement I have used to decrease patient's hunger I have seen nothing work better to stop night-time snacking. For patients who snack, Thin Stick is the answer… Read More

Ingredients:1 cup Frozen Raspberries1 cup Tart (unsweetened) Cherry Juice1 Banana2 scoops Thinstick Shake™ or 1 packet ThinStick™1 cup iceDirections:Add to blenger in order liste… Read More

by JJ VirginI bet you will agree that there is nothing worse than feeling gassy and bloated but what you might not realize is this could be a symptom of bigger things going down in your… Read More

Pineapple is a great source of vitamin C, B1 and smaller amounts of B2, B3, B5 and B6.  It is also an loaded with manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium, beta-carotene, folic… Read More

Here is an excerpt from one of our favorite bloggers. We thought this was very relevant to our customers so we wanted to share it. By the way, Elizabeth Somer also writes a bi-weekly nutriti… Read More

Ingredients1/2 cup watermelon1/2 cup honeydew melon1/2 cup cantaloupe1/2 cup blackberries2 handfuls of spinach1 banana1/2 cup water1 cup ice2 scoops ThinStick™ Shake or 1 packet ThinSt… Read More

Obesity is infectious, you get it from your friends,according to research from Harvard University. Theresearchers reported back in 2007 that if someone’sfriend is overweight, that pers… Read More

Ingredients2 bananas1 apple1/4 of a cucumber, peeled if not a seedless or "English cucumber"1 cup spinach2 scoops ThinStick™ Shake or 1 packet Thinstick1/2 cup peach puree or juice1 cu… Read More

Five Things You Can DO to Recession Proof Your Health Right Now!by JJ Virgin With the economic downturn showing no end in sight…the unemployment rates climbing… those who… Read More

Plan ThinStick into your day: What time of day do you normally get hungry? Is it mid-morning? Drink a beverage mixed with ThinStick about an hour before the clock strikes your hunger time… Read More

Ingredients1 cup of frozen cranberries1 pear1 cup spinach3-4 mint leaves1 banana1 cup of coconut water1 cup of ice2 scoops ThinStick™ Shake or one packet ThinStick™Combine all in… Read More

by Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NPIn recent years, the word stress has taken on negative connotations, but from your body’s point of view, stress means any type of demand or challenge th… Read More

The raspberry and apple balance the flavor of the calcium rich kale. This smoothie not only tastes good, it is super nutritious!  1 apple1 cup of raspberriesLarge slice of your favorit… Read More