Midweek Treat: Strawberry-Banana Milkshakes!

February 07, 2018 The Last Diet You Will Ever Need According to U.S. News and World Report, The Mayo Clinic Diet is one of the best commercial diet plan on the market. It's designed to help you lose up to 6 to 10 pounds in the first two weeks, and then maintain weight loss once you hit your goal. What are you waiting for? Sign up now! "One way to keep motivation high is to remember your long-term goal. Then to accomplish that, focus on short-term goals — the day-to-day things." — Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H. Healthy Eating Indulge your sweet tooth — the healthy way Do you find it harder to manage your cravings during colder months? You're not alone. However, sweets such as cake, cookies, candy and doughnuts are loaded with "empty calories" — mostly from sugar and fat — because they are not very filling and offer very little (if any) nutritional value. But don't worry; you don't have to give up treats entirely on the Mayo Clinic Diet — after all, healthy living is about balance! Read on for a sweet-tooth-satisfying strawberry-banana milkshake recipe, and learn how you can make your indulgences count. Learn how to be smart about sweets » Smart Choices Portion control guide Confused about serving sizes? Thankfully, there's no need to bring out the measuring cups at mealtime. Simply use these serving size illustrations to help you identify accurate portions quickly and easily. Learn these visual serving size cues » Today's Fitness Tip Start a walking group! There's motivation in numbers. Tell family, friends, neighbors or co-workers that you're starting a walking group — you may be surprised by how many people are ready to lace up their walking shoes! Agree on how often to walk, when and where to meet, what to do in case of bad weather, and the distance to cover. Having a plan will keep you accountable. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Possible RA? Find A Prescription Treatment For Moderate or Severe RA Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Relapsed Multiple Myeloma - Updated Treatment Option Info See the Updated Superiority Study Results in this Relapsed MM Treatment Option. Help For Adult Depression Discover A Treatment Option For Major Depressive Disorder Today. Osteoporosis Information Treatment Is Available To Help Manage Postmenopausal Osteoporosis BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Wednesday February 07, 2018. Copyright 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy