Posts by Josh Woodruff

The expression we all grew up hearing, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, could not be more true. The word breakfast translates to, quite literally, ‘to break the fast’. Overnight, we are unintentionally fasting for hours. When we wake up, our bodies have gone a long period of time without any energy…

Throughout your bariatric journey, we talk a lot about meal planning and prioritizing protein and encourage you to eat fresh fruit and vegetables. The way you prepare these foods makes a big difference in the flavor and overall eating experience. Oftentimes, people can be hesitant to try new vegetables or new flavors because they aren’t…

Navigating Thanksgiving as a bariatric surgery patient can be a challenge. The main purpose of surgery is to limit room available for food intake, and the focus of meals should be providing good nutrition to fuel the body. On the other hand, food is meant to be enjoyed, and eating a holiday meal is a…

After weight loss surgery, the main dietary focus is protein. Protein at every meal. Eat protein first. Hit your protein goal. But the end game is not to just eat protein forever! A balanced diet, whether pre or post surgery, always includes protein and produce. Variety in the diet is just as important after weight…