After weight loss surgery, you start paying closer attention to the foods you’re buying at the grocery store. But food marketing companies know how to put their products in front of you and try to fool you on making a choice based on the color of the package or the words on the front of … Continue reading "Food Marketing Traps to Look Out For – Video"
Product Brand Name: Simply Balanced, Salted Edamame (freeze dried) Purchased at: Target Cost: $3.44 for 3.25 oz bag Nutrition Info: 1/2 cup serving 120 calories 12 grams protein 8 grams total carbohydrates 5 grams total fat Steph’s Thoughts: I love walking the aisles of grocery stores just to see what new products are out … Continue reading "Bariatric Product Review – Salted & Dried Edamame"
Many patients interested in weight loss surgery are terrified of vomiting after the surgery. They’ve always HATED throwing up and the idea of this being an issue makes them cringe. Watch this video for some good news – vomiting doesn’t have to happen after surgery if you follow these eating tips! Click here to … Continue reading "I’m Having Weight Loss Surgery…But I’m Terrified of Vomiting"
I’ve been a fan of PowerCrunch Protein bars for several years now. I was introduced to them in my first job out of graduate school and loved the flavor and texture. They remind me of wafer cookies (you know, the chocolate, vanilla and strawberry wafer cookies?) They have several flavors and always growing. While it … Continue reading "PowerCrunch Vanilla Whey Protein – Product Review"
Deviled Egg Veggie Dip Bariatric Friendly Appetizer for a party! With Easter quickly upon us (along with the season of Wedding Showers, Baby Showers and Graduation parties) this recipe is wonderful for a postop weight loss surgery patient – deviled egg veggie dip. One thing I loved most was how much this … Continue reading "Deviled Egg Veggie Dip – Bariatric Friendly Appetizer"
How do you chop an onion? I’m certain there are a variety of ways to chop an onion…but this is my approach. After a knife skills class in college and years of working with and around food, it’s the approach I feel is safest and easiest. Have a good cutting board and a good knife. … Continue reading "How to Chop an Onion – Video"
11 Signs You’ve Had Weight-Loss Surgery I know I’m not Buzzfeed…but I thought this could be fun. You know those “10 Signs You Were Raised in the 1980s” and other fun articles? Hmmm…it makes me wonder. What would the signs be that you’ve had Gastric Bypass or Gastric Sleeve Surgery? These are based on … Continue reading "11 Signs You’ve Had Weight-Loss Surgery"
Swanson Flavor Infused Broths So sad…this product is no longer available! Not to worry, I have other suggestions Here are a a couple easy ways to add flavor to your broth during your liquid diet after bariatric surgery! Plus a pureed recipe for when you’re ready :) For more information on the … Continue reading "Swanson Flavor Infused Broths – Approved for the Bariatric Liquid Diet"
With Spring Break just around the corner, I thought now would be a great time to share about my recent trip and how I kept health a priority in the midst of my vacationing! You may have read in my other posts or seen on Facebook that in February, Mr. W and I took a 12 … Continue reading "Roadtrip and Other Vacation Tips After Bariatric Surgery"
Have you had Gastric Sleeve or Bypass surgery and fearful of losing too much weight? Maybe you get comments from friends and family members telling you not to lose too much weight (which is another video all in itself!) Today’s video on FoodCoachMe TV is about what I do as a provider when someones weight … Continue reading "Losing Too Much Weight After Bariatric Surgery – Video"
