Bailey Bariatrics dietitian Rene Norman, RD/LD, joins us on the blog today to talk about plant-based milks and how much protein they actually contain.  True or False?  Plant-based milks are a good source of protein.  For almond, coconut and cashew milk, the answer is false. Soy milk is actually a good source of protein.  In…

Bailey Bariatrics’ dietitian Rene Norman, RD/LD, shares some useful tips for protein portions. Making sure you get enough protein is important for staying healthy after surgery.  Food scales, measuring cups, measuring spoons and a nutrition label are helpful tools to calculate how much protein you are getting in your day.  Once you are able to eat…

“I can’t run. I can’t swim. I can’t bike.” Tonya Cowan, wife and mother to three children, told herself the same mantra she had repeated over and over again growing up. “I couldn’t do it before, because I was too heavy. I would just sit and watch.” Though she was never an “athlete” growing up,…

Bailey Bariatrics dietitian Rene Norman, RD/LD, joins us on the blog today to explain how vitamin B12 is absorbed by our body and why that is of special consideration for anyone who has had bariatric weight loss surgery. Vitamin B12 does a lot of work – protecting nerves, helping to release energy from our foods and…

As we continue to strive to be your resource throughout your weight loss journey, we are excited to announce we are now on Pinterest to provide you more information at your finger tips. Bailey Bariatrics dietitian Rene Norman, RD/LD, has shared valuable nutritional information with our Facebook fans in her weekly “Tip from Rene” posted on our Facebook page…