Carbohydrate Counting

By Barbara Broggelwirth, RD Why are carbohydrates so often demonized when it comes to weight loss?  In a word: satiety.  Satiety refers to how long a particular nutrient (protein, fat or carbohydrates) keeps people feeling full and more satisfied for a longer period of time. Studies show that people who replace their carbohydrates with protein…

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Morning Muffins

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…

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Stand Up For Your Health

By Helaine Krasner, RD Don’t take life sitting down. Recent studies point to an association between sitting time and high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and abdominal obesity, a term for fat that accumulates around your midsection and usually associated with excessive visceral fat that surrounds your internal organs. All of those conditions increase your risk…

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