Category: Healthy Diet

September is “Better Breakfast Month”Breakfast is not only the most important meal of the day, it is also the most important meal of the Month in September. Yes, Fall is here and we have football, pumpkin carving and the brilliant colors of Autumn leaves on our minds, but it’s also time to think about why […]

Marinate Chicken and Fish with Greek YogurtCombine yogurt, lemon peel and juice, oregano, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Use Dijon mustard as optional flavor. Put the chicken into a dish and spread about 1/2 cup yogurt over the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.Swirl Greek Yogurt into SoupsGreek yogurt can add creaminess to soups without the calories and fat of […]

The Bariatric Surgery Diet and Your Family Following a restricted diet after bariatric surgery is already an alteration from the patient’s regular routine. But it gets even more complicated when there are other people in the household who are not on a bariatric diet and are used to having their cake and eating it too…so to […]

Healthy Vegetable Marinades and RecipesIncorporating healthy vegetable marinades and recipes into your diet is easier when they are prepared properly and have a zesty flavor. As part of the Life After Bariatric Surgery healthy diet plan, try these tips and marinades to give your vegetables an extra zing! 1st tip: Don’t boil vegetables. This causes essential nutrients to leach […]

Quality Protein is Key!Forms of Protein Protein supplements come in many different forms. There are 2 very common types of proteins; whey protein concentrate and whey protein isolate. Products can have one or the other, or a combination of the two. If you are lactose intolerant, you may tolerate products with whey protein isolate more […]