Roasted pumpkin seeds for a nutritious snack

From your Bariatric nutrition team Pumpkin seeds are a perfect snack this time of year, or any time of year for that matter. They are packed with fiber and protein and contain essential minerals such as iron, zinc, magnesium, and potassium among others. Pumpkin seeds contain antioxidants and are a good source of heart healthy…

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Emotional eating, overeating, binge eating – is there a difference?

By Danielle Johnson, RDN, CDN What is emotional eating? It can be positive, for example, eating a special meal to celebrate an engagement or cake to celebrate a birthday. Emotional eating can also be negative, like eating for relief, distraction, numbness. Unfortunately, emotional eating is most often referred to in a negative way. When eating…

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