Dr. J. Cummins Couch III, MDVIP

08/19/2016

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: You need to drink plenty of water, particularly during the summer. But if you’re bored with water, you can re-hydrate with food. http://www.mdvip.com/community/blog/view/bored-with-drinking-water-rehydrate-with-food

01/08/2016

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http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/positive-thinking-can-influence-your-health-1

  In several research studies, a psychological phenomenon known as ‘framing’ was shown to help people change the way they think about their health. The technique helps people live healthier by listening to that little voice in their head, but in

01/08/2016

This simple recipe for Five Spice Chicken & Orange Salad uses five-spice powder, a Chinese seasoning shortcut that combines multiple flavors in one convenient package. And when tossed with orange juice and chicken, makes a tasty salad.

http://www.mdvip.com/five-spice-chicken-orange-sala

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12/11/2015

This healthy recipe for Baked Apple-Cinnamon French Toast can help make your Christmas morning special.

http://www.mdvip.com/baked-apple-cinnamon-french-toast

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12/04/2015

People expect holiday foods to cause weight gain; however, this list of seasonal foods is healthy and may contribute to weight control.

http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/the-eight-healthiest-holiday-food-favorites

The holidays are a time of year for fun, friendship and, perhaps most of all – great food! You have probably resigned yourself to the fact that this festive season means you will be packing on a few pounds as you enjoy the spread at parties and get-

12/04/2015

This festive recipe for Shredded Root Vegetable Pancakes is great for the Hanukkah, as well as throughout the year.

http://www.mdvip.com/living-well/shredded-root-vegetable-pancakes

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12/04/2015

Happy Hanukkah! Celebrate the holiday with eight waist-friendly recipes for latkes.

http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/for-hanukkah-latkes-lightened-yes-its-possible

09/03/2015

Broccoli, chard, mushrooms and potatoes are just some of the vegetables that are now in season. This article on MDVIP Connect explains the nutritional value of these vegetables & how to select the best at the market. http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/fall-vegetable-guide

How to select the best vegetables this fall season. EatingWell Four vegetables in season now—broccoli, chard, mushrooms and potatoes—are delicious in fall dishes from soups and stews to casseroles, side dishes and more. See what these four

09/03/2015

This recipe for Chipotle and Orange Grilled Chicken is easy to make and a great addition to your Labor Day barbecue menu.

http://www.mdvip.com/chipotle-orange-grilled-chicken

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07/16/2015

If you are bored with chicken but prefer lean sources of protein, try these suggestions from Connect to help make chicken more exciting for summer dinners and barbecues.

http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/6-reasons-not-to-write-off-chicken-summer-soiree

For me, chicken can feel like an uninspired fallback at a summer party, depending on the seasonings (or lack thereof) and the method of preparation. Perhaps I’ve been put off by one too many cookouts where the main event consisted of dried-out white

07/16/2015

A fairly new trend in hydration is maple water. Does it work or is it hype? Read this article from Connect.

http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/testing-the-waters-the-maple-waters-trend-that-is

There is certainly no shortage of trendy ways to hydrate yourself on a hot summer day: smoothies, energy drinks, kombucha teas, vitamin-infused waters and, lest we forget, the ubiquitous coconut waters. Not to mention the boring old plain water that come