As frigid temperatures grip our nation, some of our patients are having a tough time wanting to drink water. Cold water on a frigid day isn’t that appealing. Have you thought about brewing yourself a hot cup of decaf or herbal tea? This counts toward your fluid for the day. Just the time it takes…

Key Points: · Having your own food with you helps you stay on track with your nutrition.  · Foods that need to stay cool will need some type of cooler, insulated lunch bag or ice pack. · Bringing leftovers may require heating, so look for containers that are safe for microwave cooking.  Lunch Bags ·…

Key Point: · Products listed were chosen to make preparing food easier to achieve.  Slow Cookers: Small · Small slow cooker brands include TRU (0.65 quarts), Proctor Silex (1.5 quarts) and Crock-Pot (2.5 quarts). Prices range from $10-$30. · Smaller slow cookers make cooking for one or two people more practical. There will be leftovers…

Are you surrounded with holiday goodies? Do you feel left out? One way to have a low carb/high protein treat is by turning a Quest bar into cookies. Quest protein bars are available in the pharmacy section of Walmart and Reasor’s grocery stores. GNC may also have them in their stores.  Enjoy your holidays.   *This…

 Blenders and Mixers….where to start? The Key Points: · The main key is the power of the motor. The more powerful the motor, the faster the blades rotate. A motor that is 900 watts will mix much better than a motor that is 300 watts. An evenly smooth texture is more likely with more powerful…

Key Points · Measuring your food helps you keep track of your nutrition. · Tracking protein is difficult unless you know the portion size.   Measuring Spoons · Stainless steel (heavier gage like 18/8 is more durable). Plastic measuring spoons are lightweight and can be put in a dishwasher. · Aluminum is a metal that can…

Measure, mix, make and move: When it comes to preparing healthy food, which cooking products are best? Rene put together a series of the best products for measuring foods and fluids, mixing protein powders, making meals and what to use while on the go. Here’s part one: Key Points: · Products listed were chosen to…

Blessed are the food and beverage pushers. They are likely a lot more uncomfortable about your new way of eating than you are.  Thanksgiving marks the beginning of an extended holiday season where you will be encountering people who push food and beverages not appropriate for bariatric patients. It might be your grandma at Thanksgiving…

Pumpkin, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. You have an astounding amount of beta-carotene to protect our bodies with an assertive amount of antioxidant power. Beta-carotene morphs into Vitamin A to assist in healthy vision and immunity. Pumpkin also delivers a punch of potassium, a comely amount of copper, an interesting…