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Stress and Healthy Eating

Posted: Oct 28 in Weight Loss Blog by

Eating a healthful diet when you’re stressed is an act of will. Whether you live in Bonita Springs or anywhere else, you will have to stay away from the comfort foods that will lead to weight gain and negative health consequences. This is especially true if you’ve had obesity surgery like stomaphy X, where your [...]

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Avoiding Eating Traps

Posted: Oct 11 in Weight Loss Blog by

Is your home filled with eating traps? If you have had banded gastric plication weight loss surgery, the volume of food your stomach can hold has been reduced. Pursuing this weight loss tool can be extremely beneficial to your weight loss goals. Help yourself lose weight prior to your upcoming operation by avoiding eating traps [...]

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Healthy Diet for a Healthy Life

Posted: Sep 26 in Weight Loss Blog by

Bariatric obesity surgery is a beneficial tool for patients in Ft. Myers and elsewhere to lose weight and overcome a lifelong struggle with obesity. Bariatric obesity surgery in Ft. Myers and across the globe involves various weight loss medical procedures that restrict the intake or affect the absorption of food. As a part of pursuing [...]

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Nutrition and Weight Loss Surgery

Posted: Sep 26 in Weight Loss Blog by

Weight loss surgery, like the Lap Band procedure in Ft. Myers, involves making lifestyle and dietary changes before, immediately after, and in the long-term following the operation. Because bariatric surgical procedures help individuals lose weight through malabsorption, restriction, or a combination of the two, weight loss surgery patients require extra nutrient attention after surgery, and [...]

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Dining Out on a Diet

Posted: Sep 05 in Weight Loss Blog by

There are a number of fantastic restaurants in and around Bonita Springs, but without a bit of advice and weight loss help, dining out on a diet can be nearly impossible. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track with your weight loss, especially after weight loss surgery. Eating out on a [...]

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Want to Lose Weight? Drinking Water Before Meals May Help

Posted: May 17 in Weight Loss Blog by

On average, the human body is made up of about 55 percent to 78 percent water. In order for your body to function properly, you need between one and seven liters of water every day to avoid becoming dehydrated. Keep in mind that the exact amount you need depends on a number of factors, such [...]

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What is High Cholesterol?

Posted: Nov 16 in Weight Loss Blog by

Following your bariatric surgery, a great deal of importance is given to making appropriate food choices that will help you lose weight. Even though you are now eating less food, the types of food you eat can affect your health in other ways. Learning about nutrition is an essential first step in choosing food wisely and reducing your risk for nutrition related problems.

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Avoid Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Posted: Nov 09 in Weight Loss Blog by

Your body needs Vitamin B12 for the production of blood cells and proper nervous system function. In order for Vitamin B12 to be usable, it has to bind to a protein called intrinsic factor, which is made in the lining of the stomach. After gastric bypass surgery the normal mechanism for absorbing Vitamin B12 is disrupted and B12 deficiencies can occur.

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The Role of Fat Replacers in a Healthy Diet

Posted: Oct 12 in Weight Loss Blog by

Does reduced fat or fat free mean healthier? In the past, removing fat from products resulted in reduced flavor and loss of sales for the manufacturers. This spawned the introduction of a class of food additives called fat replacers or fat substitutes allowing manufacturers to offer salad and cooking oils, bakery products, ice cream and cheese with a flavor similar to full fat varieties, but without the cholesterol, calories, and fat of the original. It also spawned marketing campaigns to promote the health benefits of these reduced fat products.

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New Dietary Guidelines Call for Less Salt, Sugar and Fat and More Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts

Posted: Aug 31 in Weight Loss Blog by

Are you trying to adjust your diet to lose weight, live longer, and feel better? The newly proposed 2010 Dietary Guidelines from the Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services may give you some insight on what changes to make.

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