Traveling doesn’t have to be put on hold just because you had weight loss surgery. In fact, you may have had weight loss surgery to actually enjoy travel and not be limited by your weight. Therefore, the key is to be prepared. Your limited food choices and options will be
Our bodies contain more bacterial cells than actual human cells. Therefore, it is probably not surprising that our gut microbiome plays a role in many different body processes – likely more than we are even aware of. While it is well known that our microbiota plays an important role in
It comes as no surprise that the consumption of processed foods such as chips, candy bars, and the like are correlated with weight gain and obesity. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7399967/) These foods lack nutritional value and pack the calories, leading one to feel unsatisfied and often craving more. But are there other factors
Bariatric surgery is considered one of the best treatments for severe obesity; however, it is not a quick fix and still involves changes to one’s diet and lifestyle. Anyone who has had bariatric surgery can attest to it; that it is not the “easy way out.” Making healthy choices and
We have all likely had the experience of discomfort after eating a larger amount of food than usual or eating something we know fully well our body does not tolerate. In some cases, it can be easy to move on from that one incident, but what happens when one meal
When browsing the shelves for a vitamin D supplement, individuals may come across a few different options. Some supplements list ‘Vitamin D3’, some list ‘Vitamin D2’, and some just say ‘Vitamin D.’ So what’s the difference and what should we choose? The Difference in Vitamin D2 and Vitamin D3 The
Many of us have likely heard that we have to burn more calories than we consume in order to lose weight. And while there is some truth to that, chronically under-eating is not always the best approach for long-term weight management or health. Below we outline four reasons why that
Cut Out Sugar! Sugar is ubiquitous in the food supply. Sugar can be found in anything from condiments, to soups and stews, to the more obvious sweet treats and cereals lining the inner aisles of the grocery store. A little bit of sugar is likely not a problem as long
One of the most preventable complications following bariatric surgery is dehydration. Identifying the potential causes, signs, and symptoms of dehydration after bariatric surgery, as well as providing early education in prevention and treatment are key factors in reducing one’s risk for this common problem. Dehydration After Bariatric Surgery Dehydration: Causes
