How Vitamin B12 Deficiency Affects the Body: Bariatric surgery creates a major overhaul in diet and lifestyle choices. Not only are your eating, drinking and exercise habits drastically changed, but you also must ensure the body is getting adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals to function properly. There are several
Insulin Resistance And Why You Aren't Losing Weight: Insulin is a hormone. We make it. That’s normal. For people who don’t, that’s called type I diabetes. Insulin’s job is to open your cells to absorb the sugar and nutrients you just ate. You can then use these for fuel. That
This delicious 3 Ingredient Protein Waffles recipe made with just three ingredients: Cottage cheese, oats, and egg whites. This whole recipe has 34 grams of protein! Perfect breakfast to start your day. So, when I make something like these protein waffles for breakfast, they definitely hit the spot. Balanced perfectly with
Exercising can be difficult at any size for so many different reasons. The benefits of swimming will not only make your weight loss journey a little easier... it will also provide other health benefits. Here you’ll find how swimming can help you lose weight while improving your mental and physical
Controlling the Hunger-Causing Hormone Ghrelin: You are what you eat is a common term among dietitians. And that is true considering that if you eat healthy foods rich in nutrients that your body needs to keep going strong and develop a strong immune system, you will be healthier. You can
Instant Pot Ham and Beans is the perfect weeknight dinner. It's an affordable way to make a hearty meal that is filling and delicious. If you're looking for a comfort soup and a great way to use up leftover ham or ham bones, making a pot of homemade soup is always a
It doesn’t matter where you are on your weight loss journey, whether you are dieting, in a medically supervised weight loss program, are a WLS post-op or considering weight loss surgery, you've heard that diet soda is bad for you. You don’t have the motivation or nothing has persuaded you
Dehydration is one of the most common complications after bariatric surgery. Many factors contribute to this, such as reduced stomach capacity, swelling and inflammation, nausea, food intolerances, and medications. Since it is so prevalent post-op, it has become one of the main pillars of proper nutrition for recovery that most
As much as I love Thanksgiving day and all of the festivities, I have come to realize that the day after Thanksgiving isn’t so bad either. Of course, I love spending time with family and friends, so Thanksgiving day wins out. But I have to tell you, to me, the
Thanksgiving 2022 is upon us and there is so much to be thankful for and so many reasons to celebrate! Whether it be the birth of a new family member, the accomplishments you or a loved one have mastered in 2022, reaching your goals, the obstacles you have overcome, the
