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Bariatric Protein Bar

Bariatric Protein Bars: Check The Label For These 5 Items

March 17, 2025 · 0 comments

Life seems to get busier every year. Do you have days when you just can't cook meals or prep snacks? Or maybe you are not quite meeting your protein needs for the day. What do you reach for to help fill the gap? Protein bars! Popular, portable, and packable. There’s

Alcohol and Bariatric Surgery

Alcohol and Bariatric Surgery: How Risky is the Mix?

December 18, 2024 · 0 comments

Have you had alcohol since your surgery? Did you notice that you got a buzz from just a few sips? Is alcohol a risky mix with bariatric surgery? How much can you drink, and how fast will you become intoxicated? This is must-know information for your journey. Alcohol and Bariatric

feast without fear

Feast Without Fear: Your Thanksgiving Bariatric Eating Plan

November 25, 2024 · 0 comments

Feast Without Fear: It’s the season of eatings, greetings, and meetings. The season for all the fun festivities, family, friends, and of course food. Kicking off with Thanksgiving. I can almost hear you moan as you say to me, “How do I survive Thanksgiving without weight regain? What do I

Mushrooms after Bariatric Surgery

7 Reasons to Love Mushrooms after Bariatric Surgery

October 21, 2024 · 0 comments

Mushrooms after Bariatric Surgery: Ready? Guess the vegetables. It’s fat-free, low in calories, gluten-and cholesterol-free, good for your immune system, very low in sodium, and may contain vitamin D depending on how it’s grown. What’s your guess? If you guessed marvelous mushrooms, you’re correct. Technically, mushrooms are not a vegetable.

Choosing Your Bariatric Surgeon

5 Ways to Save Money & Time Choosing Your Bariatric Surgeon

October 14, 2024 · 0 comments

There’s a lot of information to find out when you consider Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS). It can be so confusing and downright scary. How much is this going to cost? Who’s paying for what? Who’s the best when choosing your bariatric surgeon? What types of services should be included?

Almond Flour

5 Benefits of Bariatric-Friendly Almond Flour

September 3, 2024 · 0 comments

Carbs—we love them and we hate them, right? But watching the type of carbs you consume is especially important for a successful long-term journey after your bariatric surgery. Is there a way to cut unwanted carbs in baked goods and snacks, whether you buy or make them without losing flavor?

Bariatric Tips

Bariatric Tips That Are Total BS!

August 19, 2024 · 0 comments

Know what bugs me the most for you and our bariatric community? The never-ending of crap nutrition information on the Internet promising you all kinds of miracles and delivering a big fat zero. In my Facebook group, I answer many questions about this baloney. I’m not talking about the baloney

sugar shocks

Sugar Shocks: How to Find it in Your Food

June 17, 2024 · 0 comments

Sugar Shocks: How many teaspoons of sugar do you think the average soda contains? Try 8-12 teaspoons per soda! Shocking isn’t it? Just for the heck of it, go get your sugar bowl or the container of sugar you use for cooking and a teaspoon. Measure out 8-12 teaspoons. Can