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…
Category: Health & Wellness
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…
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…
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,…
Wellness Wednesday: National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month, the perfect time to raise awareness to help prevent, manage and reduce risks associated with diabetes. There are 38.4 million people in the U.S. with diabetes. The highest prevalence is seen in American Indian, Alaska Native, non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic adult communities. What is Diabetes?…
Marketplace Open Enrollment 2025
Marketplace Open Enrollment begins November 1, 2024, and lasts until January 15, 2025. Lone Star Circle of Care will be offering in-person application and enrollment assistance at multiple locations with extended hours to better serve you. Reserve your appointment now by calling 512 -614-0074. We will not have benefits appointments on November 28th…
Wellness Wednesday: Tips for a Healthy and Happy Halloween
Halloween is a time for ghostly fun, filled with spooky décor, creative costumes and delicious treats. While it can feel difficult or even ghastly to make healthy decisions during this time, it is not impossible. Here are a few tips for having a fun and healthy Halloween. Before the treats,…