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GLP-1 Medications & Muscle Loss: How to Protect Your Strength There’s a huge buzz around brands like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. These medications, known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs, have surpassed their original FDA-approved use for obesity and type 2 diabetes and are gaining popularity for their dramatic impact on weight loss. But as more… Read More »Shrink the Fat, Keep the Muscle

Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to enjoy bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Instead of dining out, bring the fiesta to your own kitchen and celebrate with homemade Mexican dishes that are as healthy as they are delicious. Pico De Gallo Salsa This versatile salsa goes with just about anything.  Try it on grilled… Read More »Cinco de Mayo

Plant-based eating focuses on foods that come primarily from plants. This includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. While some people go fully vegan or vegetarian, you don’t have to cut out animal products entirely to benefit from a plant-forward diet. A plant-based diet provides many health benefits due to the nature of… Read More »Plant-Based Eating for Beginners

If you’re trying to increase your protein intake, and it seems like everyone is these days, there are many ways you can do this without having to use protein powder. Protein is found in foods such as chicken, fish, beef, turkey, and eggs. However, there are many other food sources that you might not have… Read More »Boost Your Protein Intake Without Protein Powder

Spring is finally here and so is the proverbial spring cleaning. We may find ourselves tidying up the yard, organizing the garage or a closet, or even thoroughly cleaning the house.  Why not apply that concept to your health? After a long, cold winter, changing up the usual routine can help to put your best foot… Read More »Spring Clean Your Routine

Prediabetes is when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet in the range of diabetes. If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, healthy lifestyle changes can be effective, decreasing the risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects more than 38 million American adults and can… Read More »Prediabetes 101

Janyce has over 20 years’ experience with all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics, working in the areas of weight management, intuitive eating, digestive disorders, diabetes care, cardiac rehab and more. She has certifications in Health Coaching and Wellness Coaching, and she provides an integrative approach to recommendations, goal setting and habits-centered health coaching. Her recommendations… Read More »Spring Into Health: Q&A with Registered Dietitian, Janyce

Q. Were you active growing up? What sports did you play? I was an athlete growing up and in college I played D1 soccer. Q. Tell us about your relationship with fitness and nutrition as you progressed past your college years and into adulthood. As I got older and settled into a routine of work… Read More »The Power of Hard Work & Dedication: A Waverley Oaks Success Story

National Nutrition Month® is an annual Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics campaign. During March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. The theme for 2025 is “Food Connects Us.”     Food Connects Us Food is a connecting factor for many of us. Food connects us… Read More »March is National Nutrition Month®

Fat is an essential macronutrient that provides energy for our bodies. Fat also helps the body absorb fat soluble vitamins A, D and E. In addition, fat helps our hormones function optimally and when eaten as part of a meal, promotes satiety; that feeling of fullness or satisfaction after eating.  However, not all fats are… Read More »Healthy Fats to Add to Your Grocery List