Meal planning can feel incredibly overwhelming to so many people. For most, the thought of planning a week's worth of meals is just another daunting chore on the to-do list. As both a bariatric registered dietitian and a bariatric patient myself, I can understand why meal planning can be so
Intuitive Eating For Long-Term Weight Control: You may have heard the research. Up to 2/3 of people who lost weight on a diet plan not only regained the weight lost within a year, but many gained even more. In fact, consistent food restriction through dieting has been shown to be
Are You Getting Enough Protein After Weight Loss Surgery? Protein is an essential nutrient found in food. It plays a vital role in many functions of the body, including tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and immune system support. After bariatric surgery, its importance cannot be stressed enough. Bariatric surgery reduces the
This article is also available in English. Click here to read the English version. Perspectivas de una dietista: Desmintiendo 3 mitos nutricionales hispanos: en Puerto Rico, de padres puertorriqueños, bajo una influencia hispana toda mi vida, aunque haya sido criada en los Estados Unidos, como Dietista Registrada, tengo una perspectiva
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Haz clic aquí para leer la versión en español. Insights from a Dietitian: Debunking 3 Hispanic Nutrition Myths: Born in Puerto Rico, of Puerto Rican parents, under a Hispanic influence all my life, even though I was raised in the United States with
I was shopping recently and came across this holiday card that read: “When what to my wondering eyes should appear…but 10 extra pounds on my hips, thighs and rear!” I think we can all relate to this card and the concern for weight regain from Thanksgiving to the New Year.
Is your holiday schedule super hectic or do you plan to try and slow down to savor the season? As much as we want to slow down, I bet you’re saying…"are you kidding me? The stress of the holidays seems to ratchet up my life every day. And food is
Bariatric-Friendly Foods to Help Lower Your Cholesterol: This might surprise you. Did you know that your total cholesterol level and your triglyceride level may both improve, that is, decrease within six months of bariatric surgery? It’s quite common to have elevated lipid levels prior to and after bariatric surgery. These
In part one of How to Eat for the Long Haul After WLS Part 1, we talked about the important role that mindfulness plays in your success. A mindful attitude means that you pay attention to details that you may have ignored before, such as how you feel when you
Wondering what’s next? You’ve made it through the first 6-8 weeks after bariatric surgery, but you’re not sure what or how to eat now. You know one thing for sure. You don’t want to regain the weight after all you’ve been through. I hear you. No worries, I have 10
