I am frequently asked questions from clients, acquaintances, and family (as well as pretty much anyone who finds out I am a dietitian) about what's up with sugar substitutes. In addition, I'm also asked about using sugar substitutes after WLS. At a surface level, artificial sweeteners (Splenda, NutraSweet, Sweet N’Low,
You've made it through bariatric surgery and you're plugging along. Now that you're a bariatric post-op patient, and you come upon Ramadan, it's understandable that you may not be sure what to do. Do you Fast? Do you NOT Fast? What's the next step? How to get in Water? Food?
One of the biggest, most common issues bariatric patients deal with is constipation after WLS. Constipation means your bowel movements are happening less often than normal or it is difficult to expel waste from our bodies. Most people will experience constipation sooner or later, and although it is not usually
The biggest key to success in any undertaking is self-discipline. Whether your goal is to save $500 each month, learn a new language, or lose 50 pounds, self-control will see you through. However, constant hunger is distracting to even the most disciplined. Literally. Hunger can lead to decreased concentration, light-headedness,
Have you ever felt overwhelmed looking for protein supplements after weight loss surgery at the store or online? You’re not alone! The protein supplement industry is huge. According to Euromonitor International, a trends monitoring organization, consumers spend 16 billion dollars per year on protein products. It’s nice to have options
Many who have undergone WLS can attest to the fact that tasks involving food that were relatively simple prior to surgery may not be so simple afterward. This can also be the case for grocery shopping. It can be difficult to know what and how much to buy on each
In the world of weight-loss surgery, there are a lot of words and phrases that can sound pretty strange very quickly. To an outsider, words like “dumping” or “slider” may even seem a little alarming! We use acronyms like VSG and WLS and NSV. Someone new to bariatric living might
This is a question that has been an ongoing, central topic in the world of nutrition. It is a topic that incorporates humanity, belief, science, culture and personal preference. If a person decides to live on only plant-based foods, is that enough? Will plant-based foods give a person everything they
It seems like the latest buzz is always about carbs! Some say all carbs are bad. Others say there are some good carbs, but only those with a low glycemic index. And what about the health promoting resistant starch, a carb that is contained in legumes and pasta to help
Note: This article contains some recommendations concerning types of foods to be included in your diet. If you have had weight loss surgery, please first and foremost follow the guidelines and recommendations provided to you by your surgeon and/or dietitian. You could be the most regimented person in the world
