It is clear that the obesity epidemic in the United States has to lead to an urgent need for treatment. It is also clear that bariatric surgery has answered that call and is helping to stem the tide for those patients who have tried non-surgical weight loss methods only to
There are food choices we make that obviously contain mostly sugar. With these choices, we are aware that we are eating sugar. However, there are many food choices we make that have hidden sugar that we may not be aware of. I'm not talking about the natural sugar that is
Have you swayed a bit from your normal eating routine? Do you want to get back on track with your healthy eating? Whether you’re reading this on January 1st, March 26th or October 2nd, you can get back on track anytime. Here are five essential principles that you can follow to
People are changing their eating habits and finally the big food manufacturers are listening. They had to in order to keep up with competitors and the buying power of our collective purchasing dollars. The big food companies are responding to us, as customers, and how we want to eat! Is
You know the feeling… that deep grumble in your stomach reminding you that too much time has passed since your last meal (or snack), signaling your brain it is time to eat again. Many times these physical hunger cues are diminished right after you've had weight loss surgery. As you
There is a strong connection between WLS, food, nutrition and bioavailability. Having weight loss surgery greatly impacts the types of food post-op patients should eat, the nutrition needed for good health along with the bioavailability from those foods. Bariatric surgery is the most effective solution for long-term weight loss in
Have you ever wondered about heating protein powder? It is a million-dollar question! As a registered and licensed dietitian working with the weight loss surgery community, it is a frequent question. If I counted the times I’m asked about this and exchanged it for dollars I might be rich by
In June 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they have plans to transition to a food supply free of trans fats. After thorough investigation, the FDA determined that trans fats are not “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS). The FDA has the goal of removing trans fats
Bariatric Nutrition Evaluation: We know that many of you may be asking yourselves what you should do with the extra weight that you are carrying. You are not alone! More than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are struggling with obesity. You may be nervous and hesitant to
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble hormone key for bone and muscle health. It is also required for the health of our blood vessels, nervous system, immune system and other systems of the body. A good majority of my weight loss surgery patients take a Vitamin D supplement. Vitamin D and
