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The Importance of Protein for a Post Bariatric Surgery Diet

Consuming the right amount of protein is essential for optimal body function. Getting the right amount can help with healing, ...

Simple Snack Staples - Easy Meals and Snacks for Bariatric Patients

Having an easy and delicious go-to list for snacks can be very helpful when planning meals or on-the-go options.  Here ...

Healthier Season's Treatings: The Main Course

The holidays are here! That means food and family.  You might be wondering how you can be healthy but still ...

Preeclampsia - What is it and Who Does it Affect?

Preeclampsia refers to high blood pressure and protein spillage in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy in a woman ...

Tracking Macronutrients: Forget About the Numbers

Alright, alright, now don’t freak out. Yes, macronutrients are important but we tend to get caught up in the numbers. ...

Holiday Eating with Gestational Diabetes

Living with gestational diabetes can feel overwhelming at any time of the year, but especially during the holidays.  While it ...

Try "Nutrient-Dense" for the New Year

The closer a food is from being hand picked, the more nutrient-density it has. Eating a variety of these types of foods helps fuel our body with macronutrients and micronutrients.

Spruce Up Your Salad: Think Beyond the Leafy Greens

Arugula, spinach, micro greens and more – lettuce salads have transformed in recent years.  Because of this, the term “salad” ...

Healthier Season's Treatings: Delightful Desserts

It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us already! Family time, holiday caroling, and the season of giving- ...

Diabetes Meal Plan Priorities

Can you give me a meal plan? What should I eat?  What about potatoes?  Can I eat fruit? When I first ...

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