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Bariatric Multivitamins after weight loss surgery

Complete Guide to Bariatric Multivitamins

Bariatric providers require patients to take a bariatric multivitamin after weight surgery, along with other vitamins, to ensure optimal health. After bariatric surgery, the digestive tract will be altered, reducing the amount of vitamins and minerals absorbed by the body. Therefore, to avoid malnutrition, patients will be required to take vitamins for life after their […]
Casey Blaney, Bariatric Centers of America
1 year ago
the Problem with Cheat days after bariatric surgery

The Problem with Cheat Days after Bariatric Surgery

Cheat Days have become a popular trend amount dieters and fitness enthusiasts alike. Life after bariatric surgery comes with many changes, the most significant being a change in your eating habits. Transitioning from a diet high in carbs and fatty foods to the typical post-op diet low in carbohydrates and high in protein can be […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
1 year ago
food substitutes for better health after bariatric surgery

5 Foods to Substitute for Better Health After Bariatric Surgery

It is not unusual to become overwhelmed and confused when sifting through the latest nutritional data to improve your health after bariatric surgery. However, when it comes to improving your diet, sometimes the little steps can make a big difference. Here are five foods that you can substitute for healthier options to improve your overall […]
1 year ago
Bariatric Popsicles 4th of July

Bariatric Recipe: Patriotic Yogurt Popsicles

For most people, the 4th of July celebrations involve 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.  As we come together to celebrate the red, […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
Summer Food to Promote Weight Loss

10 Healthy Summer Foods That Promote Weight Loss

For most individuals, summer in the south means backyard barbecues, outdoor festivals and fairs, and lots of time with family and friends. This can also mean battling the urge to eat whatever and whenever you want when surrounded by all the temptations. As an individual interested in losing weight or who has just had weight […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
Calories and macronutrients after bariatric surgery-2

Calorie and Macronutrient Breakdown After Bariatric Surgery

We have all heard of calories, but do you know what they actually do? Calories are what make our bodies run; they are the gas to our tank. Calories are needed for our organs to function and for our brains to work; they are what allow us to live. Remember, from last week’s blog, A Guide to Reading […]
Morgan Schaack, Bariatric Dietitian and Personal Trainer
2 years ago
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
2 years 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

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