I had a patient not too long ago who struggled to lose weight. A quick look at her food journal revealed why. To save calories, she skipped breakfast and simply sipped on coffee or one of those “skinny lattes” that actually contain a good bit of sugar. She’s not alone. “I hate breakfast,” many patients ...

Simple to prepare, this creamy, vibrant orange puree of squash and apples is scented with clove, sweet curry and ginger. Coconut milk gives this soup its creamy texture with out any dairy. Make it ahead. It lasts five days in the refrigerator. Serving Serves 6 for a main course (12 ounces) or 9 for a first ...

I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.  John 10:10 The life God wants to give you is not small and restrictive. Jesus says the abundant life that comes from being intimately connected to him will be better than all your dreams rolled into one. It will happen more and ...

r“Anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 LB) We learned yesterday that, ultimately, your identity is based on your choices. Here are five winning choices you can make that will help determine your destiny: 1. I can choose to get healthier. Instead ...

I tell people to change their diet and exercise, to take certain supplements and meds, and I know you won’t be shocked to hear this: they don’t always listen. Most people have the best intentions, but aren’t always the best at connecting with WHY they want to change, or understanding what’s standing in their way. ...

“Is it true?” Carry these words with you everywhere you go. They can interrupt your thoughts and short circuit an episode of bingeing, depression, or even panic. One of our participants weighed 425 pounds when he first joined The Daniel Plan. When one of the doctors asked him about his weight, his automatic response was, ...

So often we subscribe to the misguided notion that change requires deprivation—that transformation somehow requires avoiding certain things. We easily focus on what we can’t have instead of the abundance of things we can enjoy. But the truth is, change is much more sustainable when we focus on what we can have, rather than what ...

This brain healthy Chocolate-Blueberry Smoothie is a delicious, guilt-free treat that is perfect for breakfast, dessert or a snack. It’s easy enough to whip up with basic ingredients from your kitchen, and you can always add different berries, protein powder or even greens. Serves 1 2 Tablespoons Cashew 12 ounces cold water 1/2 cup frozen ...

“Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” (Romans 12:2a NLT) People really don’t forget anything. Stored somewhere in your mind, you’ll find the date of your anniversary, the score of the Super Bowl when you were 10, and the day your child lost his first tooth. You may ...

Your brain is the most amazing organ. Even though it is only 2 percent of your body’s weight, it uses 20 to 30 percent of the calories you consume and 20 percent of the oxygen and blood flow in your body. It is the most expensive real estate in your body, requiring the most resources. ...