Stop Grazing for Weight Loss: Healthy snacking can be beneficial as a planned part of your bariatric diet but is not meant to replace meals. Mindful snacks between meals actually can reduce your intake of calories by reducing your appetite at mealtime. Snacks should be carefully assessed. Lean protein with
Hungry? Be a Hunger Detective! In the weeks and months following weight loss surgery, most people experience practically no hunger at all, at least not physical hunger. The protein shakes, purees, and protein-first meal structure are usually enough to satiate us from the physical hunger standpoint. Emotional hunger or “head
This Flatbread Greek Pizza Recipe is low in calories, high in fiber, super hearty, and filling. When you want to assemble a fast and flavorful snack or meal that doesn't break the calorie bank, you can use a low-carb flatbread. Flatbread Greek Pizza Recipe Recipe by: Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl)Makes
What is Lipedema? Despite our advancing knowledge of the causes of obesity and its various effects on the body, one condition has been tremendously overlooked and underdiagnosed - lipedema. Also known as the “painful fat disease,” lipedema is a subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) disease that affects up to 11% and
A favorite local Italian restaurant makes an incredible Italian Stuffed Meatloaf. Here’s Holly's Trim & Terrific version, yet still authentic, using a combination of meat, Italian sausage, and seasonings, and this is unbelievably good too! If you have resolved to eat healthier, don’t panic at the thought of giving up
This Grilled Sirloin Steak with Chimichurri recipe packs in so much flavor from a homemade chimichurri sauce made with parsley, cilantro, basil, and garlic all served over a simple grilled steak makes the ultimate healthy steak dinner. Sirloin Steak Temperature Guide Here is a quick guide to help you grill
Bariatric Surgery Physician Assistant - First Impressions I’ve been practicing as a Physician Assistant for five years and switched specialties to an entirely new specialty, Bariatric Surgery, in the Spring of 2021. Since joining DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery, and working alongside Dr. Sachin Kukreja and Dr. Elizabeth Hooper, I’ve been learning the
This Parmesan-Crusted Pork Chop Recipe for the solo diner (but can be doubled, tripled, or more for the family) is coated with a crumb and Parmesan mixture for a crusted chop and it’s divine. You could substitute the ground almonds/almond flour for breadcrumbs if you prefer, both give a golden
This Instant Pot Orange Chicken is so easy to make and even if you are new to the Instant Pot, you can get a delicious meal in only 10 minutes! It’s best to use fresh oranges to make the juice, but this recipe also works with store-bought orange juice. You can buy
This easy Low-Carb Omelette Breakfast Loaf recipe takes the classic omelette ingredients like eggs, egg whites, veggies, and fat-free cheese, and makes it into a breakfast loaf casserole! You’ll love starting your day with this omelette breakfast loaf! I have been eating eggs every single morning, for the better part
