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A variety of Birch Benders baking mixes and products, including pancake, brownie, and cake mixes, are displayed on a kitchen counter with finished baked goods, showcasing their branding and flavors.

New Brand Birch Benders

Alex Brecher
Baking on a keto or paleo diet can be tough. It’s hard to get the right ingredients, make sure your nutritionals stay in line, and get the product ...
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A variety of Birch Benders baking mixes and products, including pancake, brownie, and cake mixes, are displayed on a kitchen counter with finished baked goods, showcasing their branding and flavors.

New Brand Birch Benders

Alex Brecher
Baking on a keto or paleo diet can be tough. It’s hard to get the right ingredients, make sure your nutritionals stay in line, and get the product ...
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A surgeon in blue scrubs and gloves performs a bariatric surgery using a robotic surgical system, while an assistant observes in a bright, sterile operating room.

Different Types Of Bariatric Surgeries

Alex Brecher
Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is a surgery to lose weight, but there’s way more to the story. There are different types of procedures,...
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Grilled pork chops seasoned with spices and mustard seeds are arranged on a black slate platter, garnished with fresh rosemary, on a wooden table alongside a knife.

Everything You Need to Know About Pork Rind Panko

Veronica Hernandez
Take a moment and think about some delicious dishes that use breadcrumbs. Eggplant parmesan, fried chicken, and mozzarella sticks are just a few. N...
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A person with a backpack stands triumphantly on a rocky outcrop, raising their arms in celebration against a backdrop of blue skies and the ocean.

How to Reward Yourself After Bariatric Surgery without Using Food

Alex Brecher
Losing weight after bariatric surgery takes a lot of commitment. You will probably need a lot of tricks to stay motivated. One way to help yourself...
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A variety of protein-rich foods, including salmon, beef, eggs, spinach, nuts, and quinoa, are arranged on a wooden surface, emphasizing their importance for nutrition after bariatric surgery.

Why Protein Is So Important After Bariatric Surgery (And How You Can Get More Easily)

Veronica Hernandez
Protein is an essential nutrient for everyone, but it takes on special significance after weight loss surgery. That’s because you need more, and it...
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A variety of bariatric-friendly snacks, including popcorn, pretzels, and chips, are arranged in bowls on a gray surface, showcasing different textures and shapes.

Top 10 Bariatric-Friendly Snacks

Alex Brecher
Are you looking for that perfect snack to satisfy cravings and tide you over until the next meal, but still fit into your weight loss or low-carb d...
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A hand holds strands of hair above a black hairbrush, which is covered with loose hair, highlighting concerns about hair loss after bariatric surgery.

Minimizing Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
It’s common to notice hair loss after bariatric surgery, and that’s frustrating! If you’re about to have weight loss surgery, or you recently did, ...
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A person in a yellow sweater slices a halved pumpkin on a wooden cutting board, with pumpkin seeds and herbs nearby, and a whole pumpkin and potted plant in the background.

Top Bariatric-Friendly Foods for Pumpkin Lovers

Alex Brecher
Now that it’s October, pumpkin foods and beverages seem to be everywhere! Those pumpkin treats are beyond tempting, but they’re not always very hea...
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A woman smiles while holding a stack of vegetables topped with a tomato in one hand, and a pink measuring tape draped around her mouth, against a bright blue background.

2 Week Pouch Reset Diet

Alex Brecher
Weight loss surgery can be an amazing turning point, and the first weeks, months, or even years can go great. But what happens if you stop losing w...
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A group of people joyfully clink glasses together in a festive setting with colorful lights, celebrating with drinks, highlighting social interaction after bariatric surgery.

Alcohol Consumption After Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
When can I drink alcohol? How can I do it safely? What are the rules after bariatric surgery? If you’re a bariatric surgery patient, or if you’re a...
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A woman sitting on a couch holds a bowl of salad in one hand and a fork in the other, looking at a plate of fries and a burger being offered to her by another person.

Ten Common Mistakes Among Weight Loss Surgery Patients

Alex Brecher
If you’ve gotten bariatric surgery, you’ve done the hard part and you’re totally committed, so make sure you don’t make these common mistakes that ...
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A hand reaches for a chocolate-covered strawberry from a tray, surrounded by bowls of chocolate candies, heart-shaped chocolates, and two bags of Lily's Sweets, with pink flowers and drinks in the background.

New Brand Lily's Sweets

Alex Brecher
Do you love chocolate, but not the sugar and carbs you normally get from chocolate treats? Get ready to experience chocolate like never before. It’...
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A healthcare professional's hand points to a white bottle labeled "Ca" for calcium, emphasizing its importance after bariatric surgery, with a stethoscope visible in the background.

Importance of Calcium After Bariatric Surgery

Alex Brecher
Your nutrition is critical after bariatric surgery, and among the most common needs for supplements is calcium. You need it for long-term bone heal...
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