There are several diet and meal plans stating what we should or should not eat if we want to lose weight. Low carbohydrate diets such as Carnivore and Ketogenic advise to cut bread, pasta and fruit. While high carbohydrate diets like vegan and vegetarian advise to cut meat. Some meal…
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Early Childhood Development: Mental Health and Children
Parenting is hard, and no one will argue with a parent about that. Parents spend lots of energy tracking their child’s physical and developmental milestones, but what about their mental health milestones? What skills and milestones do you want to see your child achieve or accomplish as they grow up?…
Wellness Wednesday: Plant-Based Proteins
Protein serves as the main building blocks of your body, and is used to make muscles, tendons, organs, skin, and hair. It is also used to produce hormones, immune responses, and cellular repair. Foods that contain protein provide essential amino acids, known as the building blocks of protein, and other…
LSCC Expands Behavioral Health Services at Collinfield Clinic
Lone Star Circle of Care is pleased to announce an exciting expansion of its behavioral health services at Collinfield, located in North Austin at 8913 Collinfield Drive, Unit 1 & Unit 2, Austin, TX 78758. Formerly operated by LifeWorks, the newly acquired section of the facility offers enhanced therapy and…
Wellness Wednesday: Join Our Next Nutrition Education Class!
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day is Wednesday, March 12. To celebrate, we invite you to join our next Nutrition Education Class later this month. It's hosted by Lone Star Circle of Care's Registered Dietitian and Wellness Wednesday blogger, Karissa Lucio! This class is free to attend and will take place…
Measles in Texas: How LSCC is Helping Keep You and Your Family Safe
As measles cases continue to increase throughout Texas, Lone Star Circle of Care is closely monitoring the situation. We are staying in close contact with local and state health officials. Measles is a highly contagious childhood infection caused by a virus, but it is also preventable with the Measles, Mumps,…
Wellness Wednesday – Snacking: Healthy or Harmful?
Snacking can be part of a healthy meal plan. It can help prevent hunger between meals, and help manage portion sizes at mealtime. When snacking becomes habitual and cravings increase exponentially, it can wreak havoc on your weight loss journey. Here are some strategies to snack smartly. Eat More at…
Wellness Wednesday: How to Set Goals for a Healthy Year!
A new year offers the chance to make the future you've imagined for yourself a reality. For many, it is a time to reset, get refocused, and improve life in a variety of different ways by setting healthy goals. Eating healthy and exercising are some of the most popular New…
Early Childhood Development: It’s More Than Just Play!
“When children pretend, they’re using their imaginations to move beyond the bounds of reality. A stick can be a magic wand. A sock can be a puppet. A small child can be a superhero.” – Fred Rogers For children, the wonder of play is an essential steppingstone toward healthy development…
Wellness Wednesday: Holiday Eating Tips
Thanksgiving may be right behind us, but several holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Year’s Eve are on the horizon, and also bring lots of food to the table. These festivities make it feel impossible to keep up with our healthy habits. Here are some tips to eat, drink,…