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Oct82025

Soy does not cause breast cancer

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersOctober 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.

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Sep162025

The difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersSeptember 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.

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Jul92025

Grilled Salad

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersJuly 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.

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Jun242025

Prevent falls with functional fitness

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersJune 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.

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Jun42025

Vegetarian Bolognese – A healthy alternative to a classic favorite!

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersJune 4, 2025

Enjoy a healthy alternative to a classic favorite!

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May222025

No change leads to no change

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersMay 22, 2025

Behavior change is hard! It is complex and multifactorial; it includes our biology, our psyche, and our environment. Change will only occur when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of making the change.

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Apr242025

Spring into nutrition

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersApril 24, 2025

Spring is a bountiful time for fresh produce! If you want the freshest, ripest produce choose fruits, veggies and herbs that are in season. Plus, in season usually means they cost less money! Check out your local grocery store or your local farmers market as they are starting to open back up for the season.

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Apr142025

Oven Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Tomato, Spinach and Feta

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersApril 14, 2025

This easy and delicious one pan dish can be a meal by itself or a great side to your favorite protein.

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Mar252025

Protect your bones during weight loss

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersMarch 25, 2025

It is no secret that weight loss medications like Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, etc., are extremely popular. While these medications produce weight loss, there is also concern that they can cause a loss of bone mineral density due to rapid weight loss.

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Mar42025

Chicken veggie casserole

Bariatrics, Health Tips, Medical Weight Management, Related Content, Weight Loss MattersMarch 4, 2025

February is American Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

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