Bariatric Patients

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  Keys to a Healthy Immune System (and Avoiding the Flu)

  Posted in: Bariatric Patients | Tags: WLS, weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery, Flushot | Posted on: 06-Feb-2018

  The flu is all over the news this winter. It’s taking its toll across the country and, sadly, leading to dozens of deaths. While the news is not specifically related to bariatric patients, we want to keep our gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients healthy. That includes things like promoting weight loss, achieving normal blood sugar levels, reducing hypertension and high cholesterol, but also helping to reduce the chance of contracting contagious infections like influenza.

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  Put Down That Yogurt!

  Posted in: Bariatric Patients | Tags: sugar, Miami, Greek Yogurt, yogurt | Posted on: 18-Jan-2018

  Even if it’s greek yogurt, put it down. Just for a second. Turn the container around and check the sugar content before spooning in another delicious mouthful.
  Yogurt and greek yogurt have gained popularity in recent years due to their high protein content. For gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients, greek yogurts often have upwards of 10-13 g protein in each 6 oz cup, which goes a long way toward meeting their daily goal of 80g protein. But, if you are trying to lose weight (like bariatric surgery patients) or even just be healthy, you’ll want to make sure you aren’t eating heaping spoonfuls of sugar alongside of your protein.

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  Holiday Baked Pears

  Posted in: Bariatric Patients | Tags: delicious, boca raton, weight loss, Baked Pears | Posted on: 20-Dec-2017

  The concept is simple, easy, quick, and wholesome. The end result is delicious. If you are looking for a dessert that won’t make you feel guilty this holiday, this is one to try. While the pears make this dish very traditional and seasonal, it’s the smell of the baking pears that makes it magical. In order to promote health, wellness, and weight loss, it’s important for bariatric patients to limit their caloric intake, even on holidays. But, Dr. Shillingford’s gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band patients, may consider making this sweet and healthy treat the perfect end to your holiday meal.

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  Food Highlight: Farro

  Posted in: Bariatric Patients | Tags: weightloss, BocaRaton, gastric sleeve, foodhighlight, farro, wholegrain, ancientgrain, fiber | Posted on: 08-Nov-2017

  Do you incorporate farro into your gastric sleeve diet? Many people haven’t even heard of farro, and even less have tried it. But farro is a grain that bariatric patients should consider including in their weight loss diet. Let’s take a closer look this Italian grain.

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