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
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
Is it Time to DITCH the DIETS? I am writing to the person who has tried every diet under the stars, to the person who has done the shakes, pills, fasts, this plan and that with limited success. You may have even tried bariatric surgery with the hope that it
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
Stress alert! You’ve made an immense decision and decided to have bariatric surgery. Then, you’re informed that it’s not quite as straightforward as you thought. First, you need to follow the liver shrinking diet, also known as the liver reduction diet. Why? What’s this all about? Let’s lower your stress
How I Found My Voice After WLS: Being overweight all of my life came with a lot of baggage. Food was always my medicine when it came to depression, anxiety, and lack of confidence. Feeling like I was stuck was such a horrible feeling. Stuck with a job I didn’t
How Will I Know Which Weight Loss Surgery is Right For ME? Congratulations on making the decision to undergo weight loss surgery! This will likely be one of the most monumental decisions of your lifetime. Battling the disease of obesity can be frustrating, to say the least. The good news
Food Addiction is Real! Have you ever wondered why someone can take one square of a chocolate bar and put the rest away for later? Why are some people satisfied with one bite of cake, while others can stuff their mouths with frosting until they are ill? Why can one
Having weight loss surgery is a big decision. Planning can alleviate stress that comes along with this process. Here are some tested and true steps from bariatric professionals in planning for weight loss surgery that may help! 10 Steps When Planning For Weight Loss Surgery: 1. Check Your Insurance Benefits
