Could a person technically have weight loss surgery with a surgical practice that does not provide a Registered Dietitian as a resource for support, guidance, and aftercare? Yes, this is entirely possible and there are many programs in the world that provide minimal to no nutritional support to the pre
Embarking on a journey towards bariatric surgery is a huge step for anyone seeking lasting weight loss and improved health. However, the road to success doesn't end with the surgery itself; rather, it’s just the beginning of a new chapter that requires careful planning and commitment. One crucial tool for
Do a quick ‘Dr. Google’ search and you’ll discover that coconut oil promises weight loss, to burn that belly fat and alter fat levels in your blood for the better. Is this true or BS? Let’s separate facts based on science from fiction based on, well, hype. First, a close
Pico de Gallo Grilled Chicken-30g Protein: Labor Day weekend is right around the corner….which means we can see friends and family and take a deep breath with some time off. There isn’t a holiday I don’t like, but the holidays that don’t actually consist of much have a special place in my
Sorting Out the Differences Between Probiotics and Prebiotics: Before we dive into Probiotics and Prebiotics, let’s discuss the gut microbiome. What is the gut microbiome? There are trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in your gut. Collectively, these organisms, known as your microflora are what comprise your gut
We all have different experiences with food throughout our lives and we each have a different relationship with food. The way society treats people experiencing a difficult relationship with food or with excess weight is shameful. These judgements often lead to stigma. The feelings of guilt, shame and stress that
Food Choices That Can Stall Weight Loss: What has more calories? An ounce of M&M’s? Or an ounce of peanuts? If you thought “for sure M&M’s”, you would be wrong. The peanuts have about 160 calories and the M&M’s have about 140 calories. Now, if I then asked you which
Alkaline water has been promoted to slow down how fast you age, prevent cancer, boost your energy and regulate your body’s pH. You have a lot of expenses after weight loss surgery. Should you open your wallet and let go of your hard earned cash? Will alkaline water benefit you
6 Simple Daily Tweaks that Lead to Diet-Free Weight Loss: Dieting sucks. We all know. It’s filled with restriction and deprivation, cravings and desires. It’s frustrating and anger-inducing and….it almost never works! In fact, 98% of the time it completely fails. Sure, we may lose weight for a few weeks,
Food can be very beneficial to your health, like medicine! Going into the flu season, or really any time of the year, it is important to keep yourself healthy and strong. Certain foods contain antioxidants, antiviral/antibacterial properties, fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, and great sources of vitamins and minerals. Because of the
