bariatric nutrition
Why Do Most Bariatric Surgery Patients Lose Their Hair?
A common side effect of bariatric surgery is thinning of hair. Over half of patients lose a noticeable amount of hair after weight loss surgery, and hair loss can be a top worry for patients who are planning for their surgeries.
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Getting Through the Liquid Phase
Nobody said bariatric surgery would be easy, and the liquid phase is a challenge that comes early in the journey. As you recover from surgery, it is important to stick to liquids and avoid solid foods, and to get enough protein. By the time the li...
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Vegetarian Bariatric-Friendly Products
Can you be a vegetarian and a successful bariatric surgery patient at the same time? Of course you can! Getting enough protein can be a challenge for any bariatric surgery patient, but it is possible to hit your goals with a plant-based diet.
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Bariatric Gift-Giving Guide: Gifts for Dessert Lovers!
The holiday season always comes up faster than expected. That is even true this year, when so many other things have been different. It is time to start thinking about gifts for the people you love. If they include bariatric surgery patients who ...
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Youtopia Snacks
Could you use a good snack mix in your life? It may not be so easy to find the right one, as they can be too sugary, too boring, too artificial, or too inconvenient. YouTopia Snacks have none of these problems, and they have tons of benefits. Her...
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Shopping for a 2-Week Pouch Reset Diet
There may be a time after weight loss surgery when you notice that you are not losing weight as fast as you once were, or even that you are gaining weight again. Many bariatric patients turn to a 2-week pouch reset diet to help regain focus and g...
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Snack Away with Simply Snackin' Jerky
When it comes to snacking, you have to be very careful as a weight loss surgery patient. There are some things that should be off limits as they don’t provide any nutritional value. Jerky is a perfect snack for a bariatric patient as it is low in...
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Eat Clean with JiMMY! Bars
Protein bars are one of the best snacks and meal replacement ideas after bariatric surgery. They provide a quick source of protein to help you stay on track with your protein goals for the day. I am always looking for more protein bars to try and ...
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In a hurry and don't have time to cook? Try these pre-made bariatric meals!
Are you on the go a lot and don’t have time to cook? I know I am! I am constantly on the go and often times forget to make my lunch for work. I also don’t always have time to cook at night, which makes life after weight loss surgery challenging for me sometimes. Often when people forget their lunch, they go out for fast food at lunchtime. Unfortunately, this is not the best choice for bariatric patients as we can’t eat many things on fast food restaurant menus. There are certain foods we must make sure we are eating to stay healthy after weight loss surgery. These pre-made meals are perfect for bariatric patients!
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Swap Unhealthy Potato Chips for Protein Potato Chips!
Potato chips are one of my all-time favorite snacks. However, we all know how unhealthy they are. As bariatric patients, the last thing we need is the unnecessary carbs and fat found in potato chips. When I found the Healthwise Protein Potato Chips I was so excited. Could I really enjoy potato chips without all the guilt? Well, it’s true!
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Healthy Version of 100 Grand Candy Bars
Do you love the 100 grand candy bars? Me too! Unfortunately, as bariatric patients, candy should be off limits. Sugar is detrimental for weight loss surgery patients and things such as candy bars provide no nutritional value for us. We should be nourishing our bodies with high protein, low sugar foods. I am happy to report I have found a healthy version of the 100 grand candy!
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Bariatric Friendly Cinnamon Fall Treat
Are you a cinnamon fan? Now is the time of year where pumpkin and cinnamon flavors and scents are everywhere. If you are looking for treats to help you through this fall season, look no further!
BariatricPal’s Cinnamon Protein Baked Squares are so...
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