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How to Read a Nutrition Label

A Guide to Reading a Nutrition Label After Bariatric Surgery

Nutrition facts are on any packaged food item and even pertain to produce and meat products. Nutrition labels are essential to providing valuable information on the quality of food you are eating and making informed, healthy food choices—which is especially important after bariatric surgery. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) created the nutrition label to […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
1 year ago

Foods Hindering Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery

Despite what you may think, all “healthy” foods are not created equal. The food industry has spent billions of dollars on marketing certain foods that they claim to be “healthy”. And unless you are doing your own research on food nutrition and food science, you are likely falling prey to this form of information dissemination. 
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago

5 Supplements to Start Incorporating for Improved Health

What is biohacking, you might ask? Well, it’s a DIY way to make changes in your lifestyle for improved health and wellness. These changes are usually small and incremental, which means you can start incorporating them right now! One way to ease this process is by using biohacking supplements, and here are the most important […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago

Counting Your Thanksgiving Calories

The holidays are a time when family and friends gather together, and food is usually a huge part of the celebration. Food is part of culture and heritage, and there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, family recipes and ethnic or regional dishes are one of the things that makes holiday meals so special.
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
Carbs after Weight Loss Surgery

Carbs After Weight Loss Surgery

Carbohydrates are naturally occurring sugars, starches, and fibers found in food products. Like fats and protein, carbohydrates are a macronutrient, meaning a nutrient that must be consumed in relatively large amounts as fuel for the body. In fact, you may have heard that carbs are the body’s primary source of energy.
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
bariatric tips for a healthy 4th of July

10 Bariatric Tips for a Healthy 4th of July Weekend

For most people, especially us southerners, July 4th is spent enjoying a long weekend filled with grilling out, drinking beer, soaking up the sun, and sharing laughs with family and friends. As glorious as this may sound, holidays can lead to anxious feelings for bariatric patients though, as they are typically surrounded by food. And […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago