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Bariatric surgery requires a long term commitment to lifestyle changes, especially when it comes to food choices. In fact, nutrition is one of the best ways to support the medical treatment and management of chronic illnesses such as hypertension, high cholesterol and, of course, diabetes. Dr. Shillingford’s bariatric surgery program combines highly personalized service and
Despite its ancient roots, quinoa is still quite a mysterious food, with many people shying away from it because they don’t quite know what it is or how to pronounce it. We will take a closer look into quinoa and demystify this superfood. Pronounced “keen-wah”, this member of the goosefoot family is a pseudocereal and
If you are trying to kick or reduce your soda habit, you may be looking for alternative beverages to drink. You may want the sweetness of soda, desire the kick of the caffeine, or miss the mouthfeel of the bubbles. We’ve gathered a list of 5 beverages that are better for you than soda, and
Nuts have that rare quality of being both good for you and tasting great. While different kinds of nuts have different flavors, different nutrition profiles, varying levels and types of fats, and different benefits, nuts in general provide a good source of protein, healthy fats, and make a nice addition to breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts,
Eating a healthy lunch when you’re at work can be hard. Fast food restaurants have a limited menu choices that work well with post bariatric surgery diets. It’s often best to bring a lunch to work if you want to make sure you are getting the protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats you need without
The average American consumes 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving. That is closer to a week’s worth of calories for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients. How can we enjoy the Thanksgiving flavors without all the calories? Dr. Shillingford’s staff offer a few tips to help you enjoy your Thanksgiving meal without the guilt and
Incorporating protein into snacks is important for your post weight loss surgery diet. Whether you’ve had gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or lap band surgery, ensuring you are eating enough protein is important for maintaining your health. One way to incorporate protein is to use beans. White beans, like cannellini beans, are low in calories at
Frittatas are versatile egg dishes that are easier to make than homemade quiche and more elegant than scrambled eggs. You can serve it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack for a protein and vegetable packed meal. Once you’ve mastered the technique, you can change the ingredients of your frittata to alter the flavors to keep
December is National Pear Month and research is showing a few good reasons to enjoy sweet, juicy, fresh pears. According to a new study published in Nutrition and Food Science journal shows that fresh pear consumption is associated with better diet quality and weight parameters, both of which are important to gastric sleeve, gastric bypass,
The cold weather in South Florida has us longing for warming, home cooked meals. Pork loin is a great choice because once you’ve dressed it and popped it in the oven, you can get a lot done around the house while it cooks, or even fit in some exercise. This is a simple, classic recipe
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