Are you bored of the typical protein bar flavors? Try these Salted Toffee Pretzel bars!

Are you bored of the typical protein bar flavors? Try these Salted Toffee Pretzel bars!

Kimberly Hembree
Protein! It is one of the most critical things needed after bariatric surgery because it supports healthy muscle function and metabolism. There are so many other benefits for eating a high protein diet, especially after weight loss surgery. Protein should be included in all of your meals after bariatric surgery and you should aim to get at least 80-100 grams per day.
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Are you bored of the typical protein bar flavors? Try these Salted Toffee Pretzel bars!

Are you bored of the typical protein bar flavors? Try these Salted Toffee Pretzel bars!

Kimberly Hembree
Protein! It is one of the most critical things needed after bariatric surgery because it supports healthy muscle function and metabolism. There are so many other benefits for eating a high protein diet, especially after weight loss surgery. Protein should be included in all of your meals after bariatric surgery and you should aim to get at least 80-100 grams per day.
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Thanksgiving Weekend Hacks

Thanksgiving Weekend Hacks

Alex Brecher
Thursday Pie Day Sure, Thanksgiving is Turkey Day, but let’s focus on what really matters at this moment: the pies. You probably have turkey or an...
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Thanksgiving Turkey Jerky to Save the Day

Thanksgiving Turkey Jerky to Save the Day

Alex Brecher
It is natural to crave Thanksgiving flavors if you have grown up with the tradition or have adopted it into your lifestyle. The problem is usually ...
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National Pickle Appreciation Day

National Pickle Appreciation Day

Alex Brecher
Today is National Pickle Appreciation Day, and boy, do we have the treat for you. Kay’s Naturals Chickpea Pass the Peas Dill Snack will make you a...
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches? Try these bars instead!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches? Try these bars instead!

Kimberly Hembree
One of my all time favorite foods before bariatric surgery was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I could eat them all day every day. As a weight loss surgery patient, the heavy carbs in a sandwich can be extremely painful and hard to eat. Plus, the sugar found in most jellies should be avoided.
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Tasty Vanilla Wafers

Tasty Vanilla Wafers

Kimberly Hembree
The Vanilla Wafers brought me back to my childhood. They taste exactly like the vanilla wafers I grew up with, only better! They have a chocolate bottom that gives them an extra sweet flavor. The consistency is identical to other wafers and it doesn’t have a protein taste at all.
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Thanksgiving Weight Loss Helpers

Thanksgiving Weight Loss Helpers

Alex Brecher
Thanksgiving is in less than two weeks. Are you ready…to lose weight? There will surely be tons of high-calorie, diet-devastating foods on your Th...
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Crazy Good Protein: Loopy Fruits Whey Protein Blend

Crazy Good Protein: Loopy Fruits Whey Protein Blend

Alex Brecher
Just when you thought all protein shakes were the same, along comes Spartan Whey Loopy Fruits Whey Protein Blend. From a novel flavor to carefully-...
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Another Golden Chance for Weight Loss: Chinese Take-Out

Another Golden Chance for Weight Loss: Chinese Take-Out

Alex Brecher
Isn’t life grand? It offers so many opportunities for great food and great weight loss. Today is no exception. It is national Chinese Take-Out Day...
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Back to Basics Post-Halloween: Great-Tasting Weight Loss

Back to Basics Post-Halloween: Great-Tasting Weight Loss

Alex Brecher
How was your Halloween? How did your waistline handle it? Things may have gotten out of hand the last few days, between candy at work and from tri...
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Swap Unhealthy Potato Chips for Protein Potato Chips!

Swap Unhealthy Potato Chips for Protein Potato Chips!

Kimberly Hembree
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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Weight Loss Wonder: Pumpkin Spice Latte

Weight Loss Wonder: Pumpkin Spice Latte

Alex Brecher
As we turn the corner and enter the holiday season, temptations will pop up everywhere. You will need weight loss-friendly alternatives to help you...
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Halloween Horrors? Not at The BariatricPal Store!

Halloween Horrors? Not at The BariatricPal Store!

Alex Brecher
Have you figured out what Halloween treats you will be having this year? If not, it is about time to do so. Otherwise, you may find yourself munch...
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