By Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Pumpkin spice season is officially underway! Instead of wasting precious money and calories on trendy pumpkin flavored lattes, treat yourself to a filling but seasonal breakfast. Energy bites are a new trend and if they’re done right they can be a great grab-and-go breakfast, or you can have one for…
By Your Bariatric Nutrition Team It’s never too soon to start reintroducing pumpkin into our diets! As fall rolls in and school starts again, our schedules fill up and we neglect our healthy eating! Prepping our meals ahead of time is one of the best ways to avoid buying unhealthy food on fly. Overnight oats…
Blueberries are great because they are packed with antioxidants, arugula is great because it has so many vitamins, and chicken is great because it’s loaded with protein. Combine these sweet and savory ingredients and you can make a great meal! Salads don’t have to be boring or drowned in ranch dressing to be enjoyable. Get…
By Your Bariatric Nutrition Team Summer is on its way. It’s time to ditch the heavy winter meals and enjoy some light seafood! Fish can be a great source of protein and the taste can easily be manipulated with the addition of savory spices. Your favorite fish and favorite veggies can make for a delicious…
By Your Bariatric Nutrition Team It’s spring’s final stretch before summer and there is so much to do! Between planning vacations and preparing the outdoor furniture, some meals can be overlooked. Make sure to keep yourself going strong by eating enough and exercising! We know that your typical muffins can be loaded with sugar, so…
By Your Bariatric Nutrition Team While grilled chicken is an excellent choice, it sometimes gets boring and there are other places we can find protein! Tuna and garbanzo beans (chickpeas) are both good sources of protein and are delicious and versatile! Try our Mediterranean Tuna Salad adapted from www.eatingwell.com.
By Your Mather Bariatric Nutrition Team Go-go-go! We are always on the go and trying to make the most out of our minutes. We often find ourselves running out to grab food and we usually pick fast, unhealthy choices. Instead, we should use that time to make a quick, delicious and nutritious meal! Next time…
By the Mather Bariatric Nutrition Team Not many people can pass up a steamy dish of fried rice. Hibachi is becoming more and more popular for social gatherings and has brought our attention to fried rice. Unfortunately, like most restaurant foods, traditional fried rice is high in fat and carbs. Luckily, cauliflower is also getting…
Make this healthy Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake: Makes 1 serving Ingredients:
Here’s a healthy yet hearty recipe for the cold days ahead from the Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™.