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2014

Bariatric Friendly Superbowl Snacks

January 29, 2014

The big game is coming our way soon. You've got your jerseys, your pompoms, the war paint… All you need is some tasty food to nosh on. But what are you going to serve at the big event now that you are post-bariatric surgery? After all, during those tense moments you will be too focused on the game to make good food choices, right? We propose making all your snacks bariatric friendly so you don't have to worry about what you're munching. Your guests won’t know the difference. Healthy Superbowl Snack Ideas Edamame – Edamame are fresh, green soybeans. Loaded with protein, these tasty pods are perfect for bariatric patients. Pick them up at the supermarket in the frozen foods isle, nuke them for a few minutes and serve them warm with a bit of kosher salt. Shrimp Cocktail – This is the easiest snack that makes a big impression. Substitute a little less cocktail sauce for a little more lemon juice and you have yourself a delicious protein-rich snack. White Bean Dip – Put the rinsed contents of a... Read More

Your resolution after bariatric surgery for 2014: do what makes you happy

January 12, 2014

It is hard not to feel down in January in Connecticut. The weather has hit record lows with wind chills that make even the most devoted outdoorsmen into hermits. This leads you to watch way too much television and what do you keep hearing: That apparently you have been exercising the wrong way; the only food that is good for you tastes like cardboard; and that you need a stylist, a personal trainer, not to mention a nanny, personal chef, housekeeper and personal assistant to pull off the latest celebrity look. Whew! No wonder this is a rough time of year. Ok, we can be a bit hard on you, too. We keep forcing the healthy lifestyle on you: Exercise daily! Did you remember to take bariatric multivitamins?! Sleep 8 hours a night! Make sure you take the right calcium supplement! Have you tried meditation? Make sure that you get 75 grams of protein every day! Gee, looking at it this way, it does sound a bit harsh. A healthy lifestyle after weight loss surgery is so important. It is... Read More

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