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Healthy fats

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Victoria HoltjeFebruary 13, 2026

Navigating meals after bariatric surgery can be challenging, and the holidays add another layer of complexity. While the festive season might feel different, remember your health is worth it.

Precision nutrition – Are we there yet?

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Victoria HoltjeJanuary 15, 2026

Navigating meals after bariatric surgery can be challenging, and the holidays add another layer of complexity. While the festive season might feel different, remember your health is worth it.

Winter Vegetable Soup

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Victoria HoltjeJanuary 5, 2026

Winter Vegetable Soup             Prep Time: 15 minutes    Cook Time: 45 minutes    Total Time: 60 minutes Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup chopped leeks, white parts only 3/4 cup chopped celery 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced 1 cup rutabaga or turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces…

Navigating the holidays after bariatric surgery

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan AndersonDecember 1, 2025

Navigating meals after bariatric surgery can be challenging, and the holidays add another layer of complexity. While the festive season might feel different, remember your health is worth it.

Understanding dense breast tissue

Breast Health, Care & Treatment, Wellness@MatherBy Victoria HoltjeOctober 29, 2025

Dear Breast Imaging Radiologist, After my last routine mammogram, I was told, “You have dense breast tissue.” I stared at the report, a silent “What does that even mean?” hanging in the air. Until then, the concept of breast density had been completely off my radar. Then, I was left wondering: Was this a ticking…

Soy does not cause breast cancer

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan AndersonOctober 8, 2025

Soy refers to the soybean plant. It is categorized as a legume and is native to East Asia. It is often used as a plant-based alternative to animal protein. Soy is considered a high biological protein source because it contains all nine essential amino acids that the human body cannot produce on its own and must obtain from food.

The difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan AndersonSeptember 16, 2025

Have you ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge, not really sure if you’re hungry but still craving something? That might not be physical hunger at all. It could be emotional hunger.

Grilled Salad

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan AndersonJuly 9, 2025

Here is an easy way to have a super simple tasty summer salad. Try grilling your lettuce. You’ll love the charred smoky flavor it adds to salad.

Prevent falls with functional fitness

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan AndersonJune 24, 2025

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older.  In 2019, 83% percent of hip fracture deaths and 88% of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for hip fractures were caused by falls.

Vegetarian Bolognese – A healthy alternative to a classic favorite!

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersBy Jonathan AndersonJune 4, 2025

Enjoy a healthy alternative to a classic favorite!

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