If you’ve recently undergone bariatric surgery, you’re likely figuring out the requirements of your new diet so you can eat well and maintain a healthy weight. Your nutritional needs will be different after surgery. This may require a shift in thinking in addition to making smart choices at the grocery store. Here are some helpful…
Our joints endure a lot of stress over an extended period of time. If you’re experiencing joint pain for any reason, it can be frustrating, and of course, painful. Luckily, there are steps we can all take to minimize joint pain and live a more active, comfortable life. Exercise Exercise can relieve joint pain on…
While it’s a bit of an understatement, your approach to eating after bariatric surgery is changed pretty dramatically. You will be eating less, and your body will absorb fewer calories and nutrients. You will have to be more attentive to what you eat than the average person, and you need the appropriate nutrients for Bariatric…
Healthy Lemon Cheesecake Yield: size is 2×2 inch square Nutrition Facts: 57.2 calories, 4.8 grams fat, 1.7g protein, 2.5g carbohydrates, 0.5g fiber, 1.2g of sugar, 8.1mg cholesterol Ingredients: 1 box sugar-free lemon jello 2 Tbsp lemon juice 8oz pkg of low-fat cream cheese 1 cup boiling water 1 cup organic unsweetened coconut shreds Instructions: In an…
Healthy Mexican Pizza October 19, 2015 Yield: 1/2 pizza Nutrition Facts: 250 calories, 12g fat, 24g protein, 16g carbohydrate, 13g fiber, 2g sugar, 54mg cholesterol Ingredients: ½ Low carb wrap 2oz. ground turkey 2 tbsp refried black beans 2 tbsp salsa 1 tbsp guacamole 2tbsp low fat cheddar or mozzarella cheese cayenne, cumin, salt, garlic…
There’s a new weight loss device that is less invasive than surgery. A gastric balloon, also known as an intragastric balloon, is inserted into the patient under sedation, and can be finished in well under an hour. During this relatively minor procedure, a doctor inserts a soft balloon into the stomach through the patient’s mouth….
Recipe provided by OWLS patient, Heather! Check out her success story here! Asparagus Fries/strong> April 07, 2015 Yield: about 4 medium shoots Nutrition Facts: 136.8 calories, 1.7g fat, 6.1g protein, 19.4 g carbohydrate, 1.3g fiber, 1.2g sugar, 2.9mg cholesterol Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus 1 package herb shake n bake ½ cup panko ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan…
Recipe provided by OWLS patient, Heather! Check out her success story here! Serving size 2 cups Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite size pieces 1 large container of organic free-range chicken broth 2 packages of Yam Noodles (you can find these at Uwijamaya – 2g carbs) 3 bunches baby bok choy chopped…
Recipe provided by OWLS patient, Heather! Check out her success story here! Serving size ½ pizza Ingredients: 1 piece of whole grain flat bread (“Flat Out has a total of 6g net carbs) 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese 1 small roma tomato chopped 1/3 avacado diced 3 strips turkey bacon lightly cooked and chopped Optional:…
According to a recent study, patients who receive care from large, hospital-owned physician practices can expect to pay anywhere from 10.3% – 19.8% more than they would pay for the same care at a physician-owned practice. Practices owned by multihospital systems have the highest costs according to the article “JAMA” by James C. Robinson (PhD)…