Category: Healthy Diet

During the holidays, it can be difficult to have a family feast while keeping nutritional value in mind. Luckily, there are plenty of low-calorie holiday recipes for the table this year. Yes, healthy holiday alternatives are available without having to forego traditional holiday favorites. After all, it’d be a shame to ignore good holiday nutrition […]

It’s that special time of year when families gather to enjoy a Holiday feast, but it is also time to watch out for weight gain from alcohol consumption. During the holiday season, beverages like butterscotch rum and bourbon eggnog will often pour freely. But before indulging, consider the potential for alcohol weight gain. Even the fastest of metabolisms […]

The Holidays are lurking like The Grinch waiting for his chance to steal the Roast Beast! It’s wise to plan ahead and avoid the potential for holiday weight gain. Even after having weight loss surgery,Thanksgiving Diet temptations are everywhere. It’s not easy when there are cookies at the office, holiday party buffets every weekend, and neighbors with home […]

Following A Low Carbohydrate Diet After SurgeryWritten by Michelle Pollock, RD, LDModifying your diet is crucial to long-term successful weight loss after surgery. As a bariatric dietitian, I stress the importance of getting adequate protein each and every day. As you transition to making protein the most important element on your plate, carbohydrates should become […]