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Category: Nutrition

Eating After Bariatric Surgery

Tuesday, 14 May 2019 by Why Weight
Our dedicated team of dietitians will provide instruction to patients leading up to surgery and follow-up with patients post-surgery as well. Eating post-surgery typically starts with liquids, then progresses to a soft diet, and ultimately back to a regular diet. Despite a somewhat slower dieting transition, most patients immediately notice a difference with their hunger
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Why Diets Don’t Work

Friday, 26 April 2019 by Why Weight
Almost everyone has fallen victim to the unkept promises of a new fad diet (Keto, Atkins, Paleo, etc.). Unfortunately for those struggling with obesity, diets are a short-term solution to a life-long problem. Patients may lose 20, 30, or even 50 pounds while dieting; however, the weight will steadily creep back over time. So, why
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Why Diets Don’t Work

Friday, 22 March 2019 by Why Weight
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Eating after Bariatric Surgery

Friday, 22 March 2019 by Why Weight
Our dedicated team of dieticians will provide instruction to patients leading up to surgery and follow-up with patients post-surgery as well. Eating post-surgery typically starts with liquids, then progresses to a soft diet, and ultimately back to a regular diet. Despite a somewhat slower dieting transition, most patients immediately notice a difference with their hunger
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Sneaking in Your Daily Dose of Produce

Monday, 28 September 2015 by
Are you one of the 10% of Americans eating enough fruits and vegetables each day? According to the CDC, only one in ten Americans are getting the recommended 1.5-2 cups of fruit and 2-3 cups of veggies into their daily diet. Give yourself a pat on the back if you’re getting enough. If not, incorporating
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The Best Bariatric-Approved BBQ Ideas for Summer

Friday, 24 July 2015 by
Right about now temperatures are reaching scorching new highs. We’re guessing the last thing you want to do is heat up your kitchen to prep healthy, bariatric approved meals. We don’t blame you. Tis the season for outdoor entertaining; what better way to take advantage of hot summer nights than with an all out BBQ?
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Men: Is the “Men’s Health Gap” Putting You at Risk?

Monday, 22 June 2015 by
The “men’s health gap” is a term for the significant difference in health between men and women. Despite improved health overall, men are still dying younger and performing more poorly on many health indicators than their women counterparts. According to the 2010 Global Burden of Disease (GBD), men typically live almost 6 years less than
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GOT A SWEET TOOTH?

Thursday, 10 July 2014 by
Before driving to your local fast food restaurant to dive into something sweet you might want to check out the nutrition facts on some of their tantalizing desserts. The Banana Cream Pie Blizzard at DQ contains a whopping 1,090 calories with 29 teaspoons of sugar while Coldstone Creamery’s Gotta Have It Oreo Crème Ice Cream
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Mindful Eating For Improved Weight Loss

Saturday, 05 April 2014 by
After a long day at work, school, or running kids around, the thought of gluing yourself to the couch with a tasty meal sounds just about like heaven. But, cue your favorite comfort dish and a packed line-up on Netflix and you might be spelling disaster for your health and diet. Eating in front of
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How to Nourish Your Body After Bariatric Surgery

Monday, 31 March 2014 by
If you’re considering bariatric surgery, or if you have recently had bariatric surgery at our Louisiana or Mississippi centers, the question “What can you eat after bariatric surgery?” has probably come up once or twice in conversation (whether at our clinic or with your family). It’s not uncommon for people who are at the beginning
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