bariatric nutrition
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Protein does more than support muscle. It helps keep you satisfied, supports steady energy, and makes it easier to stay on track after bariatric surgery or while taking GLP-1 medications.
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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, an...
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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 i...
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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 f...
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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...
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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, o...
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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 gainin...
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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 do...
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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...
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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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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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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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