by WeightWise | Nov 25, 2020 | Diet, Health
For our entire lives, we’ve been told to eat our fruits and vegetables – which is a good thing! Fresh produce is a healthy part of any diet, and they taste great. They provide us with nutrients and vitamins we need to keep our bodies in good working order....
by WeightWise | Nov 18, 2020 | Diet, Health
After an hour of basketball, mowing the yard, or just on a real hot day, a nice cold glass of water hits the spot. Normally when you think of water it is safe to assume most of the time you don’t think “water and heart health.” But drink enough of...
by Kaycee Hammack | Nov 16, 2020 | Diet, Holidays, Recipes
2020 has been a doozy, and that is probably an understatement. Between COVID, murder hornets, and an ice storm in October, I am beyond happy that the holidays are approaching. Time with family, spent responsibly, is a much needed reminder to be thankful even during...
by WeightWise | Nov 11, 2020 | Diet, Health
It’s hard to argue: the best way to lose weight and keep it off is a combination of bariatric surgery, increased physical activity, and a leaner, healthier diet. In some cases of obesity or morbid obesity, it may be the only way to lose up to 80 percent of unwanted...
by WeightWise | Oct 28, 2020 | Clinic Operations, Diet, Health, Weight Loss Surgery
The human body is about 60 percent water. The surface of the earth is covered in more than 70 percent water. Water is responsible for keeping every living thing on earth alive. Of course, the amount of water needed by every living thing on earth can vary to extreme...
by WeightWise | Oct 21, 2020 | Diet, Health, Patient Resources
Bariatric Meal Plan: Can you be a Vegetarian after Gastric Bypass? Living a vegetarian lifestyle after gastric sleeve surgery is not impossible, but it’s not easy either. Intaking enough protein is a big part of a weight loss surgery patient’s diet, it will be...
by WeightWise | Oct 14, 2020 | Diet, Exercise, Recipes
Protein is an essential part of your daily diet before and after surgery. Protein helps build and repair body tissues, aids in hunger control, and promotes fat metabolism. Your immune system also needs protein to do its job. As a bariatric surgery patient, your diet...
by WeightWise | Oct 7, 2020 | Diet, Exercise, Health
The summer heat can get intense and because of that, it’s important to stay safe and stay hydrated. Whether you are playing in the pool, out for a walk, or enjoying a hike on a lovely nature trail near your home, always make sure to have adequate hydration. This is...
by WeightWise | Sep 30, 2020 | Diet
Doughnuts, fettuccini, tortillas – all the greatest foods in the world are just laden with carbohydrates. While we might be joking about “greatest” foods, carbs do tend to show up in a lot of the foods we enjoy eating. Bread, pasta, sugary cereals, and more may...
by WeightWise | Sep 23, 2020 | Diet, Patient Resources
Diet is a necessity after gastric sleeve surgery, or any weight loss surgery, and water plays an important part. Water is key to keeping your skin, hair, and cells hydrated. But what happens if you drink too much water or simply gulp it down? Here, we will discuss...
