We are still in the thick of summer and the heat is on. This is an easy time of year to get dehydrated. You’ll break a sweat just standing outside. Water is important because it helps regulate our temperature, carries nutrients and waste products through the body, fills the spaces inside and outside our cells,…

How many of you pack a lunch for work? You may be a person who brings a lunch in a traditional bag, whether the standard brown paper bag or fancy insulated lunch bags that come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. In a case of something that is old is new again: Have…

Reading the nutrition facts label can be confusing. This year, food manufacturers have to update the label. The serving size and calories per serving are now in larger, bold type lettering.  Another helpful addition is “Added Sugars”, which is found under the carbohydrate information. Naturally occurring sugars are primarily from fruit (fructose) and dairy (lactose).…

Our patients learn to log their nutrition to understand whether they are achieving their protein and other nutrition goals. One challenge is our busy lifestyles. It’s sometimes difficult to remember what you ate. There are several apps that you can use to log your food, like Baritastic, My Fitness Pal and Lose It. Keeping track…

How many of us have leftover strawberries or blueberries from our 4th of July celebrations? Berries are a great, early summer fruit. These include strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. Berries are packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, fiber and water. Antioxidants help slow down the aging process by protecting our cells from oxidative stress, Vitamin C…

Now that summer is here, it’s time to sharpen our grilling skills. Are you thinking burgers, hot dogs or chicken breasts? Well, think again. You can cook just about anything on the grill. Choose foods that are in your post-surgery diet phase. Find a recipe you like and then start grilling. Veggies can be grilled…

 Spring has sprung, and summer is around the corner. Have you started planning a vacation? Don’t forget to pack your protein! Having the right equipment and easy to bring protein sources will help you with your protein. For equipment, think about bringing a shaker cup or small blender to mix protein shakes, carry protein powder…

Your surgeon and your dietitian say you need more protein. With a limited stomach pouch, how is that going to happen? You can add protein by adding unflavored powder to many things you are already eating and drinking. These can be added to a variety of foods and beverages including cooked cereals, flavored water or…