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Rethink Your Drink: Fall Edition

With the crisp coolness in the air (for those who do not live in Georgia), it is hard to resist those warm sugary Starbucks drinks that appear each Fall. What many patients don’t realize is that their morning pumpkin spice latte or midday mocha macchiato are just as dangerous to their weight loss efforts as their […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
5 years ago
calcium supplements after weight loss surgery

Supplementing Calcium After Weight Loss Surgery

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. The majority of the calcium in your body is used for the structure of your bones and your teeth while the rest is in your muscles and throughout your blood. So it may come as a shock to learn that calcium deficiency is a very common condition that […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
5 years ago
Keto diet after weight loss surgery

Portion Control after Weight Loss Surgery

“Portion control” is a word that is frequently heard in the weight loss industry. Like any doctor or nutritionist will tell you, you can not successfully lose weight without limiting the amount of food you consume during each meal. Although the right portion size is different for every individual depending on your height, weight, gender, […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
5 years ago