Ingredients: 1 package of *Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal powdered protein 1 package of the *Bacon and Cheese Omelet powdered protein ½ cup of hot water 1 egg 1 teaspoon of epicure pumpkin spice mix (alternative spice options: cinnamon, nutmeg etc.)

*Powdered Proteins can be purchased through our office

Directions: Pour both packages of protein into a bowl and mix well with a fork. Add water and stir until all powder is absorbed. Add the egg and mix well. Add preferred spice and again mix in completely. Spoon into 3 lined muffin cups. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. 

Allowance: Makes 3 muffin: Count as 2 proteins

“Thanks to Deb for this great recipe!”

Vibrant and healthy looking skin is a common goal for men and women, but that goal can be at odds with Canadian winters. The harsh elements and the reflected sun coming off the snow make skin damage a common part of winter in Calgary. Medical Spas can provide a range of treatments to help, and this is the perfect time of year to think about freshening up for spring and summer and leaving winter behind.

Laser Genesis skin therapy offers a gentle way to achieve dramatic results, leading to skin that looks and feels years younger. As the name implies, Laser Genesis is a skin care technique that uses gentle and non-invasive lasers to improve your skin. In this article we’ll be giving you a brief overview of what Laser Genesis can do, how it works, and what you can expect during the treatment process. If it turns out to be something you’re interested in, […]

Excessive redness, burst blood vessels, and damaged veins can all contribute to uneven skin tone or discolored patches on your face and elsewhere on the body. Luckily, there are arrays of treatments that can help you treat skin redness. This article will cover some of the most popular ones, giving you a brief overview of how the treatment works and what results you can expect. We’ll take a look at Pearl and Limelight photo facials, Laser Genesis, and Excel vein removal. These four treatments are some of the most successful methods for treating excessive redness available at medical spas in Calgary.

Pearl Photo Facials

The Pearl Photo Facial was designed as a resurfacing method for treating aging or sun damaged skin to trigger revitalization and regrowth in targeted areas of your skin. It works by sending a series of light pulses in a pre-designated pattern to the top layers of your skin. As this […]

We always stress the importance of finding a high quality medical spa. Finding a reputable medical spa, and a location with staff you can trust is of the utmost importance.

The single largest advantage a medical spa has is the knowledge of the staff. Doctors who can listen to your needs and help identify the right treatment are an essential first step.  Although essentially all procedures available at a medical spa are extremely safe and unlikely to cause injury, this always assumes well-trained staff members are using the device correctly over the course of your treatment.

This article will provide an overview of things to consider when seeking out a medical spa in Calgary. We’ll be looking at three main areas that can be used to identify reputable medical spas: who owns or operates the spa, what sort of training does the staff receive, and is their equipment safe and modern? We’ll also identify some […]

If you love Greek food this is the perfect dinner salad for you!  

Ingredients: Chicken 12 skewers, about 12 inches long 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp garlic powder 1 ½ tsp dried oregano leaves 1 tsp each: dried basil and freshly ground black pepper Pinch of salt 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Salad 1-18oz bag romaine hearts; about 3 hearts or 1 large head romaine 2 large ripe tomatoes ½ English cucumber ½ cup each kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese 1 cup tzatziki dip 2 tbsp milk  

Directions: If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 15 minutes to avoid burning during grilling.

Lightly oil grill and heat barbecue to medium. In a medium-size bowl, stir oil with garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt and pepper. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add to bowl and turn to coat, rubbing spices evenly over chicken. Thread onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces. […]

An alternate way of combining a delicious steak and a healthy salad! Put a Greek spin on this dish by using Feta cheese instead!

Ingredients: 1/4 cup Light Italian Salad Dressing 1 boneless beef sirloin steak (1lb./500g), cut into thin slices 1 large red pepper, cut into strips 1 small red onion, sliced, separated into rings 8 cups torn mixed salad greens 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese (or Feta cheese)

Directions: Heat 1 Tbsp. of the dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir 5 min. or until steak is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in remaining 3 Tbsp. dressing. Place 2 cups of the greens on each of four salad plates. Top evenly with the steak mixture and cheese just before serving.

Allowances: Makes 4 servings. Each serving counts as 3 servings of protein (group 6) and 1 […]

This cool and creamy dip is a refreshing treat for a hot summer day. Serve it with fresh or grilled fruit.

Ingredients: 1 tub (250g) Philadelphia Low Fat Cream Cheese Spread 1/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, partially thawed 2 Tbsp. orange juice 1/2 cup Cool Whip Light Whipped Topping

Directions: Beat cream cheese spread, limeade concentrate and orange juice in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping; cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with cut-up fruit.

Allowances: Makes 1 ¾ cups or 14 – 2tbsp servings. Each serving of dip (2 tbsp) counts as 1 fat (group 7)

Courtesy of Dr. Bishop www.drbishop.ca

Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad originally from the island of Capri. It is perfect in the summer when local tomatoes and basil are in season and you don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen! 

Ingredients: 3 firm, red tomatoes 18 oz. ball of fresh mozzarella 12 fresh whole basil leaves 1 clove garlic, minced Drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions: 1) Slice tomatoes in 1/4 inch slices. 2) Slice fresh mozzarella in 1/4 inch slices. 3) Arrange one slice of tomato with one slice of mozzarella and top with a basil leaf. Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella with basil staggering the entire surface of the serving platter or plate. 4) Sprinkle the platter with the minced garlic, salt & pepper. 5) Just before serving drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar across the entire platter.

Allowances: Count each serving […]

A low calorie alternative to an old favourite! Using yogurt and lemon juice instead of oil in this recipe takes away the fat content that’s usually found in regular, store-bought hummus.

Ingredients: 1 – 15 ounce can garbanzo beans or chick peas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 2 cloves garlic, halved 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Red, green and/or yellow sweet pepper wedge or assorted vegetable dippers from your free list

Directions: In a food processor bowl or blender container combine garbanzo beans or chick peas, yogurt, sesame seeds, garlic, lemon juice and ground red pepper. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Place in serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours to blend flavors. Serve with sweet pepper wedges and other vegetable dippers.

Allowances: 1/4 cup of hummus = 1 starch (group 5), 1/2 protein (group […]

Looking for a great new way to add fish to your diet? This salmon recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious!

Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. Kraft Signature Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing 4 salmon fillets (4 oz. Each)

Directions: Pour dressing over salmon in large re-sealable plastic bag; seal bag. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. Preheat broiler. Remove salmon from marinade; discard marinade. Broil salmon, 4 to 6 inches from heat, 7 to 10 min. or until salmon flakes easily with fork. If using the barbecue, grill salmon 5 minutes per side or until it flakes easily with a fork.

Allowance: Makes 4 servings. Count each serving as 2 proteins (group 6).