Diet


After Bariatric Surgery Protein: Plant vs Animal

October 1, 2025

Protein is protein, right? Not exactly. As a macronutrient, protein is the building block of bones, muscles, skin, hair, nails, […]

Carbonated Beverages and Beer Are a No-No

September 24, 2025

From the fizz of soda to the frothy head of a cold beer, carbonated beverages are woven into modern culture […]

The Food Rainbow: Packing a Colorful (and Healthy!) Plate

September 9, 2025

Scroll through social media, and the most eye-catching dishes often have one thing in common – color. A pop of […]

Fiber Has Rules? A Guide for Weight Loss Patients

June 4, 2025

“Eat your roughage.” “Stay regular, stay healthy.” “Get plenty of fiber.” Sound familiar? Many are aware of it, but according […]

Appetite Loss After Bariatric Surgery – and How to Respond

April 9, 2025

It may seem like a wonderful thing – you’ve had a gastric sleeve procedure, you’re losing a significant amount of […]

Does Sodium Cause Weight Gain/Regain?

December 26, 2024

When you read or hear about foods or ingredients to avoid for a healthy lifestyle, one that comes up often […]

How The Small Intestine Can Start Producing Ghrelin and What To Do

May 9, 2024

Several bariatric surgeries, especially the gastric sleeve, offer benefits in addition to the mechanical shrinking of the gastric pouch/stomach. These […]

Can You Enjoy Alcohol After Bariatric Surgery?

March 6, 2024

Bariatric patients must make significant changes in their lives after their procedure. Most welcome these changes knowing the goal is […]

Diets Versus Bariatric Surgery

February 23, 2021

Most overweight patients have tried to correct their weight with diet and exercise…usually multiple times.  There are hundreds of different […]

Sticking to the Diet Plan After Weight Loss Surgery

June 24, 2020

Some argue having weight loss surgery is the “easy way out”, but those who have had surgery know it is […]

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