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Keto Diet fundamentals for a bariatric patient

The Fundamentals of a Keto Diet

Far from a fad diet, the ketogenic diet, a.k.a the keto diet, is proving that it is here to stay. The attention is well justified, since the ketogenic diet has benefits for athletes, weight loss, and several other health-related conditions. And with an emphasis on the consumption of whole, nutritious, tasty foods, many people find […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
how bariatric patients can stay healthy when working from home

Tips to Stay Healthy When Working From Home

As coronavirus continues to spread across the country, many employees are working from home. Although there are advantages to not having to go into the office—like never having to get out of your jammies—there are some challenges that can arise. Here are our tips to stay healthy during your workday and to avoid boredom eating.
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
fast Food bariatric friendly meals

The Bariatric Patient’s Guide to Eating Fast Food

Although I highly suggest patients avoid eating at fast food restaurant chains, there is bound to be a time when you are stuck in the drive-thru line at McDonald’s. Whether your spouse sent you on a run to pick up dinner after a long day at work or you are road-tripping it, I want to […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
eating out after bariatric surgery

Tips for Eating Out After Bariatric Surgery

After bariatric surgery, patients must make changes to their eating habits to avoid regain. This is to include eating fewer packaged and restaurant meals, which are traditionally high in calories and carbohydrates. However, eating out is inevitable and is often a focal point of social events with friends and family. So how can you avoid […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
3 years ago
How to be healthy during Christmas after weight loss surgery

The Bariatric Patient’s Guide to a Healthy Christmas

We are halfway through December and as much as you may hate to admit it, you have probably slipped up a few times on your healthy eating and exercise regimen. But before you fall too far off the wagon, we want to give you some healthy tips for the reindeer (I mean remainder) of this […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
3 years ago
Christmas Giveway Bariatric vitamins

Christmas Giveaway!

We know that Christmas is a time to celebrate. And we are giving you more reasons to be holly and jolly. We are doing a giveaway! We will be selecting two lucky winners to win a 6 month supply of our bariatric multivitamins. Check out the video below to find out how you can enter […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
3 years ago
Thanksgiving for bariatric patients

How Many Carbs Are In That? Thanksgiving Edition

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
3 years ago
how to lower your blood sugar through your diet

Dietary Changes That Will Lower Your Blood Sugar

The most direct way to impact blood sugar levels is through a healthy diet. Blood sugar or blood glucose is directly affected by the foods that we eat as carbohydrates are readily converted into glucose, entering the bloodstream and becoming blood sugar.
Dr. Mike Blaney Weight Loss Surgeon Georgia
3 years ago