Top Fruit Drinks and Smoothies for Post WLS

Top Fruit Drinks and Smoothies for Post WLS

Alex Brecher
A low-carb, high-protein diet is standard after weight loss surgery, and that makes it nearly impossible to fit in many fruits and fruit juices due to their high sugar and carb contents together with lack of protein. For example, a banana or cup o...
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Fun and Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Fun and Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Alex Brecher
FUN CINCO DE MAYO RECIPES TO HELP YOU STAY HEALTHY! BariatricPal Peach Mango Cooler 1 pkg. BariatricPal Peach Mango Fruit Drink 6 oz. Diet Lemon-lime soda Combine drink mix with soda and stir thoroughly. (Do not shake, unless you want a real par...
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Cave into Cravings Part 2: Hot and Cold

Cave into Cravings Part 2: Hot and Cold

Abegail Fernandez
  Cravings can be your downfall when you are trying to lose weight unless you know how to handle them. This part of the series gives you some better alternatives for your hot and cold cravings. Everything in this post will work on a liquid diet ...
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Bananas for Weight Loss!

Bananas for Weight Loss!

Abegail Fernandez
At The BariatricPal Store, we love celebrations, and we have no problem making up for them if we missed them! Today, we’re marking National Banana Lover’s Day, which was officially August 27. We’re not marking it with starchy bananas, sugary smoo...
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Summer Peaches: Protein without So Much Sugar!

Summer Peaches: Protein without So Much Sugar!

Abegail Fernandez
  August is National Peach Month, which can put you in a tough situation: do you miss out, or do you join in? Joining in can be devastating for your weight loss goals if you choose a peach smoothie with 100 grams of carbs, or peach pie with a da...
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Back to Basics with Protein Shakes

Abby Dean
Protein is the nutrient with the spotlight on it, and it can help you lose weight. Protein shakes can help you meet your requirements whether you are on a pre- or post-op weight loss surgery diet, on a liquid diet to kick start weight loss, or on...
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Protein Shakes and Powders as Your Powerful Weight Loss Friend

Alex Brecher
You may know in your head that you need to keep your protein intake high, but it is not so easy to do. As you cut back on calories to lose weight, it can be tough to get in enough protein. You have extra obstacles if you are on a liquid diet. And...
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Protein Drinks for Summer Refreshment

Alex Brecher
Summer can present challenges if you’re trying to lose weight. Some of the biggest temptations can come when it’s hot outside. Oppressive summer heat can leave you craving sweet, refreshing drinks, such as milkshakes, floats, and fruit smoothies....
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Loving the Liquid Diet

Alex Brecher
Keep reading for a coupon code… The dreaded liquid diet. It involves days or weeks of skipping solid foods and relying on liquids for all of your nourishment. It may take all of your willpower to keep from cheating. But if you succeed, you may be...
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Surviving Your High-Protein Liquid Diet: Pre-Op, Post-Op, and Cleansing

Surviving Your High-Protein Liquid Diet: Pre-Op, Post-Op, and Cleansing

Alex Brecher
Going on a liquid diet may be one of the biggest challenges you face on your weight loss surgery journey. It can be tough to get in enough protein without eating any solid foods, and you may still have cravings for certain tastes. But don’t worry ...
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