Obesity Advocates: Thank You For Your Support! We would like to say thank you to the Bariatric Professionals who are currently sponsoring our ObesityHelp community and advocacy outreach missions. Each month, we will feature a few of our sponsors. Please join us in thanking the following professionals for their commitment
RECIPES FOR SUCCESS: Warm Soups and Stews to Comfort the WLS Soul Meatloaf Minestrone Makes eight 1 cup servings This soup is filling and so easy. It doesn’t take hours to simmer, but can be on the table in 50 minutes! Veggie Version: Use vegetarian meatballs. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive
Really? Is there really such a thing? With all the talk about eliminating white, refined bread and starches from our diet, how can anything with “white bread” in its name be considered healthy? Easy, if the bread is made with white whole-wheat flour! White whole-wheat bread is made from white
Halloween can be full of scary things such as ghosts, goblins, and CANDY! The temptation of candy lurking in kids' trick-or-treat bags or dreading leftover candy is especially scary to anyone trying to lose or maintain weight loss. While Halloween temptations might be around every corner, don't forget this time
For as long as I can remember, I have gravitated toward anything sugary and I've had to find ways to tame sugar cravings. The pitfalls of sugar are that the more we eat it, the more we want. Why do we crave sugar? Sugar is a carbohydrate but nutritionally void,
by Margaret Furtado, MS, RD, LDN, RYT and Chef Joseph Ewing, BA Culinary Nutrition, AS Culinary Arts Some or most of us are hurting from the past few years of financial struggle. So for this year, let’s try cutting down on the cost of food, while still keeping the same
The delicious strawberry is not only low in fat, it is an excellent source of vitamin-C and makes for a wonderful natural antioxidant. Also rich in B-complex vitamins, eating strawberries helps your body metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Studies show that strawberries have health benefits against cancer, aging, inflammation, and
Broccoli is a great source of protein and is chock full of nutrients and fiber. As a matter of fact, broccoli contains almost every vitamin that your body needs: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and folate. Broccoli also is full of many minerals: calcium,
One of the most frightening days of the year for many WLS patients, Thanksgiving! Taking the fear out of consuming too many extra calories can lead to a day filled with love, gratitude, and hope. These Thanksgiving tips can help you feel more in control and allow you to get
