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Are You Getting Enough Protein After Weight Loss Surgery? Protein is an essential nutrient found in food. It plays a vital role in many functions of the body, including tissue repair, hormone synthesis, and immune system support. After bariatric surgery, its importance cannot be stressed enough. Bariatric surgery reduces the
Introduction The overwhelming success and safety of bariatric surgery compared to diets and medication is well known to the medical community. However, a surgical revision of a previous bariatric surgery is sometimes necessary. Around 15% of bariatric patients will proceed with revision, and this number is on the rise due
Easy recipe for a healthy, low calorie quick pineapple chicken! From start to finish dinner can be ready in 10 minutes. Why you should try this Quick Pineapple Chicken If you are trying to eat lean foods, chicken is a great source of protein. I love eating chicken, but it
Weight Loss Medications vs. Weight Loss Surgery: Obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease that increases the risk of many additional health problems if left untreated. In 2000, 30.5% of American adults had obesity as compared to 41.9% today, and that number is expected to grow to 48.9% by 2030. Fortunately,
One common cause of weight regain after sleeve gastrectomy is that of stretching or dilation of the remaining stomach. This leads to an increase in storage capacity and, ultimately, weight gain. With an enlarged stomach, patients require increased amounts of food to feel satisfied. Avoiding this issue is obviously preferable,
This Buttery Barramundi Fish recipe is a quick and easy yet healthy dish that can be prepared as a weeknight meal. Barramundi is a popular fish in Australia. It has a nice buttery flavor, so the lemon butter sauce is a great accompaniment. This recipe is high in protein and
Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment for individuals struggling with obesity, offering not only significant and sustainable weight loss, but also providing improvements in various weight-related medical problems. One common medical problem that affects many patients with obesity is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD is
With heart disease being the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, February is known not only for Valentines Day but also as American Heart Month. Since 1964, American Heart Health Month has put a national spotlight on the seriousness of heart disease and
Eating in a calorie deficit will lead to weight loss. For less than 300 calories, this healthy spaghetti squash with ground turkey dinner can help you meet your weight loss goals by helping you eat fewer calories, without being hungry! The calories and carbs for this spaghetti squash with turkey
