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Protein, protein, protein! That’s the first nutrient we emphasize as you go through our program. Do you know if your protein is measuring up? Protein is important in preserving muscle mass, a healthy immune system and hundreds of other important functions in our bodies. Your protein goal is provided to you during your first visit…

A fair number of bariatric patients end up with lactose intolerance after surgery. Lactose is the sugar found in milk from cows and goats. During the rapid weight loss phase, you do lose some muscle mass. The digestive system is a muscle. Think of the small intestine like a roll of shag carpet, with the…

Once upon a time, fat was considered bad for you. The low fat craze of the 1990s ushered in countless food products low in fat, but high in carbohydrates. People started seeing blood sugars go up. People were also hungry! Fat helps you stay fuller longer because it takes longer to digest. What we know…

We are born with a preference for sweet tastes. However, sugar carries calories without any fiber, protein, fat, vitamins or minerals. Sugar is basically empty calories. Reading the Nutrition Facts Label can be confusing. Sugar can be found in a wide range of foods. In 2018, the Nutrition Facts Label was updated to include “added…

How did it feel to sip that first ounce of water after surgery? For some of you, it was fine. For others, it may have felt like you were being tortured. Plain water can feel heavy in your stomach pouch. If you aren’t tolerating water after surgery, that’s called water nausea. It’s not really clear…

We are moving into the fall season with the promise of cooler weather and watching our landscape change from greens, oranges, reds and golds. Another fall happening is eagerly waiting for a fresh crop of pecans. During the low fat craze of the 1990s, nuts were vilified as being too high in fat. As it…

Mindful eating is paying attention to whether you eat because of physiological hunger or head hunger. Physiological hunger is the need to eat. It’s your body’s way to let you know it’s time to fuel up. Signals for physiological hunger include stomach grumbling or growling, feeling shaky, lack of focus, drop in energy, irritability, headaches or food…

Figuring out what is in our foods seems like a mystery at times. We emphasize food logs to help you discover whether you are meeting your protein goals and keeping carbohydrate intake in check. If you are using an app for food logging, the database is there. You just have to type in your foods.…