Bariatrics Blog

Cooking Methods

By Josh Woodruff | February 2, 2023

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…

Navigating Thanksgiving As A Bariatric Surgery Patient

By Josh Woodruff | November 4, 2022

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…

Seasonal Produce

By Josh Woodruff | September 15, 2022

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 To Go

By Josh Woodruff | June 28, 2022

It doesn’t take much for summer activities to disrupt the routine. More people travel and take vacations during the summer months. There are more outdoor activities and parties to attend.…

Saving Money at the Store

By Josh Woodruff | May 13, 2022

Saving Money at the Store It’s no secret that grocery prices are going up. Navigating a nutritious diet while controlling your grocery budget is challenging. Following a few basic tips…

Fats

By Josh Woodruff | April 13, 2022

Protein is the main dietary focus after weight loss surgery. Protein at every meal. Eat your protein first. Hit your daily protein goal. In past blog posts, carbohydrates were explained…

Carbohydrates

By Josh Woodruff | March 14, 2022

After weight loss surgery, the main dietary focus is protein. Protein at every meal. Eat your protein first. Hit your daily protein goal. But what about carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are often…

Plant-Centric Eating: What, Why, and How

By Josh Woodruff | February 9, 2022

The plant-centric eating trend continues to grow with more and more consumers searching for plant-based options on shelves and menus. Sales of plant-based foods and drinks have sky-rocketed the past…

At Home Exercise

By Josh Woodruff | January 19, 2022

As many of us discover during the first weeks of any new year, establishing an exercise routine can be challenging. Starting and maintaining any new habit, including exercise, is difficult.…

Handling The Holidays

By Josh Woodruff | November 29, 2021

Holiday meals after bariatric surgery present themselves with a unique set of challenges. Do I still strive for my protein and fluid goals? Should I avoid alcohol? Can I have…

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