Weight Loss Medications vs. Weight Loss Surgery: Obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease that increases the risk of many additional health problems if left untreated. In 2000, 30.5% of American adults had obesity as compared to 41.9% today, and that number is expected to grow to 48.9% by 2030. Fortunately,
One common cause of weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy is that of stretching or dilation of the remaining stomach. This leads to an increase in storage capacity and, ultimately, weight gain. With an enlarged stomach, patients require increased amounts of food to feel satisfied. Avoiding this issue is obviously preferable,
This Buttery Barramundi Fish recipe is a quick and easy yet healthy dish that can be prepared as a weeknight meal. Barramundi is a popular fish in Australia. It has a nice buttery flavor, so the lemon butter sauce is a great accompaniment. This recipe is high in protein and
Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment for individuals struggling with obesity, offering not only significant and sustainable weight loss, but also providing improvements in various weight-related medical problems. One common medical problem that affects many patients with obesity is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD is
With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, February is known not only for Valentines Day but also as American Heart Month. Since 1964, American Heart Health Month has put a national spotlight on the seriousness of heart disease and
Eating in a calorie deficit will lead to weight loss. For less than 300 calories, this healthy spaghetti squash with ground turkey dinner can help you meet your weight loss goals by helping you eat fewer calories, without being hungry! The calories and carbs for this spaghetti squash with turkey
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Do you tend to obsess about how you look? Maybe there’s something in your appearance that really bugs you but isn’t even noticed by other people. Does it bother you so much that you think about it 24-7? Are you so anxious about it that you avoid social situations? I
This Easy White Chicken Chili is packed with chicken breast, beans, corn and uses store-bought green salsa to make a super delicious and spicy broth. Make it in your slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop. Chili is something that everyone should absolutely have in their fridge or freezer. It's 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
