Is it fine to cut the meat (and more) after bariatric surgery? This was the question we posed in the last free Bariatric Cookery Newsletter (click to see here). Is it a wise move for someone who has had WLS? There are now so many varied dietary regimes and some might well be[Read More]
Vitamins, minerals and other supplements
New! Summer 2019 Bariatric Cookery Newsletter Out Now!
Our latest Free Bariatric Cookery Summer 2019 Newsletter has just gone out – I hope you have received yours! This issue we tackle plant-based diets and other regimes and ask if they are advisable after WLS and if so what should we check out before contemplating them. Of course there’s also the recipes (see[Read More]
LATEST! The Bariatric Bible – New WLS Book Has Arrived!
It’s been a momentous and exciting week here – first the birth of a new grandchild and now the arrival of my new bariatric book ‘The Bariatric Bible’. It’s seems like I have been waiting forever for this new ‘baby’ but here it is (a little earlier than expected). And I am thrilled with[Read More]
Vitamins After Bariatric Surgery – What’s The Deal?
Are you a bit of a slacker when it comes to taking your vitamins after surgery? My mailbag and conversations with you suggest that may be the case. It certainly appears that you’re not a fan because either you don’t fully understand why they are needed; you’re confused about formulations; you hate the taste[Read More]
The Keto Diet
Every now and again I get a flurry of requests about a topic that is either in the news; gaining popularity; or causing confusion for bariatric patients. This has been the case just recently with the keto diet. Some WLS patients have been enjoying success with this low-carb regime; others are tempted to try it[Read More]