Editor's note: "The Importance of Nutrition for Bariatric GLP-1 / Semaglutide Users" by Patricia Hill is part two of a three-part series. It is no surprise that, post-bariatric surgery, the importance of our nutrition needs are unique. With a significantly reduced food intake compared to non-surgical weight loss patients, our focus should
Introduction Carbohydrates, the primary source of energy for our bodies, often get a bad rap. While not all carbs are created equal, it's easy to find ourselves craving foods high in simple sugars and refined grains. If you've been struggling to break free from your love of carbs, read on
Carb Myths Debunked by a Registered Dietitian: Carbohydrates (aka carbs) don’t have a great reputation, especially in the weight loss world. Many of my clients’ fear eating carbs and feel the need to cut them out of their diet completely to be successful. This only leaves them feeling deprived, low
When it comes to losing weight, we usually think that carbohydrates are the first thing that need to be removed from our diets to achieve results. It is important to know why carbs matter even with low calories in the food. There are many fad diet plans out there that
I have been counseling pre and post-operative bariatric patients for over three years. One of the most common things my patients hope that bariatric surgery will help them with is their food cravings. While bariatric surgery can help minimize the frequency and severity of food cravings, it certainly is not
The Ketogenic diet is King right now. Everybody wants to look better, feel better and lose weight in the process. This is the diet we are hearing about every place we turn. If Keto is King and everybody is jumping on board and reducing their carbohydrate load, then why is
What is a calorie? Every week I teach a Fundamentals of Nutrition Class at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and I start with that question. What does the word calorie mean? As that question lingers in the air, confusion begins to enter the room and patients hesitantly respond
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 starches, a carb that is contained in legumes and pasta to help you
Carbohydrates are one of the most popular topics in the area of nutrition. They have been glorified, vilified, and everything in between. So what are carbohydrates? Where do they come from? Are there different types? How do they help us? Are they something that needs to be eliminated or reduced
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