Dr. Joseph G. McCabe MDVIP

12/24/2019

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

10/10/2019

For Halloween parties, instead of bringing candy or cupcakes, try to make these guilt-free Chocolate Pretzel and Cherry Popcorn Balls.

These popcorn balls are made with agave nectar and peanut butter and are spiked with chocolate covered pretzels and dried cherries for a special treat. Try making them for your Halloween party this year. Ingredients 6 heaping cups popped corn 1/4 cup agave nectar (see Note) or honey

10/10/2019

I'm always encouraging my smoking patients to quit.

Many widely consider va**ng to be a safer alternative than smoking; however, the debate between va**ng vs smoking is quite complex. Learn more about va**ng health risks.

08/23/2019

If I see a suspicious lesion on your skin, I’ll order a biopsy.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Each year more than 5.4 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer are treated in more than 3.3 million people, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Close to 100,000 cases of melanoma — the most dangerous form — will be diagnosed in 201...

08/02/2019

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/hate-exercise-new-fitness-trend-might-be-you

A new trend in physical activity is quickly gaining popularity -- high-intensity interval physical activity (HIIPA). It’s based on the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) method and could be a way for you to get the benefits of intense training without the risks or even working out.

07/03/2019

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Like millions of Americans, I plan to fire up the grill today for a Fourth of July cookout. But I’ll be adding an extra step to my routine: checking the grate for bristles that may have fallen off my cleaning brush. Over the years, a handful of repo

05/24/2019

Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey burgers for Memorial Day cookouts. They have all the taste of your standard cheeseburger but with less fat and calories. They’re perfect because they’re lower in saturated fat, which can really affect your heart health.

These tasty turkey burgers, served on toasted focaccia and dressed with marinara sauce, are reminiscent of a sausage pizza. Shredded mozzarella combined with fresh basil melts beautifully inside these gems. Ingredients Marinara Sauce 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 4...

05/10/2019

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/meal-timing-promotes-weight-loss-and-diabetic-control

For years, experts recommended eating smaller meals more frequently for weight and blood sugar control. However, new studies are showing that eating three meals a day including a calorie dense breakfast is more effective.

04/12/2019

When I want a lighter dinner, I go to this recipe for Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/chopped-greek-salad-chicken

04/12/2019

It’s important to understand which types of fat are healthy and which ones are not.

You may already know that fats are classified as being saturated or unsaturated. It gets a little more complicated beyond these basic categories. Here’s what you need to know. Unsaturated fat is broken into two groups – cis fats and trans fats.

03/07/2019

Just as good as the fried variation but with considerably less fat and calories.

Our oven-baked zucchini sticks taste every bit as good as their deep-fried brethren with only a fraction of the fat and calories. Serve with a side of your favorite marinara sauce for dipping. Ingredients Canola or olive oil cooking spray 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoo...