Cabbage may be a vegetable you walk right passed as you pick up a head of lettuce at your local grocery store. The round heads of different colored unpacked cabbages may even more closely resemble bowling bowls than vegetables. But, if you cut open a cabbage, you’ll find multiple layers of superimposed leaves forming what
Super Bowl is this Sunday, February 5th and three things are guaranteed: a football game, funny commercials, and an abundance of food. Researchers estimate that the average American will consume over 6,000 calories on Super Bowl Sunday. 6,000! That’s even more than Thanksgiving (the holiday known for inducing a food coma). For gastric sleeve, gastric
Microgreens are one of the latest trends in food and nutrition these days. The health conscious are piling these plants on their sandwiches, mixing them with their salad, and sneaking them into smoothies. What are microgreens? As the name implies, these are small green plants. More specifically, they are the seedlings of edible vegetables and
Scallops seem to be an enigma of the fish world with some people not realizing the scallop is actually a form of shellfish. In fact, typing ‘scallop’ into Google shows that people often ask if scallops are vegan. A quick reminder of what a scallop shell looks like will often lead to a forehead slap.
July 4th, or Independence Day, is just around the corner. And in keeping with the idea of independence, we want our gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients to feel independent from social pressure to overeat or eat the wrong foods this holiday. An invitation to a holiday party doesn’t have to be an
Sandwiches are the old standby for lunch. Ham, turkey, tuna, or roast beef on white, wheat, rye, wrap, or a roll. Mix and match to suit your preference. They are quick, easy, filling, able to eat on the go, and tasty. The problem? For some, there’s no problem. But, for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and
OK, maybe they aren’t a phenomenon. But frozen grapes are tasty, refreshing, and can make a great treat when you need somethings sweet, especially for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band patients. Sweet treats and desserts (like cakes, cookies, and ice cream) are often a big no-no after weight loss surgery as they are
Carbohydrates aren’t all bad. They supply many vitamins and minerals in the American diet. But, often times we eat too many of them and this can contribute to eating too many calories and gaining weight. After gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band surgery, patients are looking to lose weight, not gain weight. Reducing carbohydrate
Many people believe that bananas are a no-no for weight loss due to their high sugar content. And while the size of a banana should be taken into account, bananas should not necessarily be eliminated from your diet if you are trying to lose weight, whether you’ve had gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, or lap band
June 18th is Father’s Day. If you haven’t gotten the father in your life a gift yet, this may be one blog to read or share with friends or family. Instead of a traditional tie, why not choose a gift that lets him know you love him and want him in your life for as
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