Dr. Garcia, talk to us about cravings … What’s your best advice when you’re hit with a serious craving and you’re trying to stick to eating healthy? Dr. G: Well, the first thing to do when you get a cravings is to drink an 8-ounce glass of water and wait a little bit to make sure you are hungry, not just thirsty. Thirst is often masked as hunger. Drinking your water and waiting 20 minutes …
Foods that can help keep your skin looking youthful
Exercise, plenty of sleep, and minimal sun exposure are just some ways to keep your skin looking youthful, but did you know the foods you eat can also impact your appearance? A diet high in sugar and other unhealthy ingredients can accelerate the aging process and cause skin problems including acne and rashes. But a diet high in vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients can keep your skin looking smooth, supple, and youthful today and for …
From the doc: Proper portions without a food scale
Portion control is often an issue when you’re trying to lose weight. Whether you’re following a specific nutritional plan or just trying some new healthy recipes, the more closely you can stick to the recommended portion sizes, the better your meal plan will work! Depending on the type of food, you may see portions listed in ounces, grams, cups, or simply the number of items. But it can hard to make sure you have the …
Dr. G on the Holidays
It’s time for our second installation of Ask Dr. G! We spoke to him recently about the holidays, his favorite restaurants in town, and his thoughts on the gluten-free trend. So, Dr. Garcia, what is your favorite holiday tradition this time of year? Well, it’s probably not too unique, but I love Christmas Eve dinner and watching my Grandkids open their gifts on Christmas morning. Well, now you need to tell us what’s on the …
Why and How to Journal
If you try to recall everything you ate and drank yesterday and how much, chances are that you would forget a few things. While this is completely normal, those forgotten items and amounts can add up quickly and interfere with weight loss and maintenance. You may be engaging in unhealthy patterns that you’re not even aware of. The solution: journal everything that you eat or drink as well as quantity and time. A Kaiser Permanente …
It’s Time for a Facial
There was probably a time in the not so distant past when your skin probably looked pretty great. When it required minimal products and had a healthy and natural looking glow. Now, as you remove your makeup at night, you see all the little signs of aging. Whether you’ve just hit your thirties or are in your sixties or older or somewhere in between, your skin doesn’t look or feel like it did when you …
Q and A With Dr. Garcia-Round 2
Here is the next interview in our series of Q & A with Dr. Garcia. We caught up with him on how his summer went and how he spends football weekends! Check it out below: Dr. G, you mentioned last time that one of your favorite vacation spots is Las Vegas…did you make it to Sin City this summer? No, we didn’t make it there this summer. Instead, we spent a couple weeks in Cleveland, …
Benefits of easy exchange foods.
One of the best things about foods that you can easily exchange out for your regular food is that you can get many of them for great prices. There are many great benefits of choosing healthier foods instead of eating fattening foods full of sugar, calories, and carbohydrates. When you choose to eat the healthier types of foods like Easy Exchange Foods you will be able to purchase them in either single servings or a …
Essential Skin Care Products
Your skin can make you look younger or older, rested or tired, even healthy or sick. Though everyone wants to have terrific-looking skin, they may not know which skin-care products are essential. The following four skin care products are essential for healthy skin. Cleanser The cleanser you use depends on the type of skin you have. For dry skin, use an oil-based or creamy product. For oily skin, use a gel or foamy cleanser. For …
Am I A Candidate For Dr. Garcia’s Weight Loss Program?
Could Dr. Garcia’s weight loss and wellness program be your ticket to better health? With so many tips and tricks available online, finding the right solution when it comes to weight loss is no easy task. But through Dr. Garcia’s unique approach to overall health and wellness, weight loss is not only possible, it’s a rewarding aspect of an overall lifestyle change that can lead to a healthier, happier you! Learn more about what to expect from Dr. …