Category: Wellness

Not to be confused with the buzzword ‘superfood,’ powerhouse fruits and vegetables are those that contain a dense amount of multiple vitamins and minerals that maintain weight and fight off disease. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has comprised a list of these powerhouse foods containing 17 essential nutrients within a 100 calorie […]

It is natural for patients to want to know everything they can before and after weight loss surgery, so their surgeon will make sure to provide the necessary information for these procedures. Part of the process is having appropriate lab testing done before the surgery, and to continue utilizing the lab tests to monitor the […]

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 […]

Why Our Bodies Need Protein Protein is essential after weight loss surgery and plays a critical role in the body. It is a requirement! The body does NOT store protein, and therefore has no reservoir to draw on when it needs a new supply. How Protein Helps the Body Protein is a vital component of every cell […]

March is National Kidney Month, and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is reminding Americans to be aware of their risk for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Over 30 million Americans have Chronic Kidney Disease and some are not even aware of their condition because symptoms may not appear until the disease advances.Many people do not realize there […]