Plotting Out Your Plate – Grains

Plotting Out Your Plate – Grains

The grain group seems to be the most confusing for many people.  You are probably familiar with whole grains and even refined grains, but do you know what that means? Let’s start at the top, any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another...
Looking Back.

Looking Back.

If you’re not making a daily Facebook post detailing something you are thankful for, you likely have multiple friends doing exactly that. To see how we added a weight loss twist, check out our November Challenge. Looking for a unique fall recipe? Check out our tasty...
Not So Fast!

Not So Fast!

It seems the moment you share with someone that you’re feeling inspired to drop a few pounds and improve your health, you’re tacitly giving them permission to inundate you with any and all tips they’ve heard or perhaps tried themselves to varying degrees of success....
Better Beverages For a Healthy Diet

Better Beverages For a Healthy Diet

We all know that we need to watch our calorie intake in our food, but we often forget to watch the number of calories we drink everyday. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the average American sips down 400 calories PER DAY.  The #1 offender...
Not So Fast!

Four Diet Rules to Live By.

Here at Mediplan Diet Services, we understand the very personal nature of a weight loss journey. For instance, a low-carb, high-protein diet combined with a daily high-energy aerobic workout may be what I need to reach my goal in a healthy and timely manner, but...