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]
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The Bulletproof Diet – Any Good After WLS?
Further to my blog yesterday, saying we’d take a look at some other dietary regimes out there that may (or may not) help WLS patients, here’s a resumé of one that may have caught your eye. My son-in-law (not a wls patient) has enjoyed particular success with the Bulletproof Diet and so I have been[Read More]
Nut Butters – The Low Down
GUEST POST: Not that long ago, the only choice when it came to nut butters was smooth or crunchy peanut butter. Now the preserves shelves in health food shops are offering a choice of almond, cashew and brazil alternatives – but what are the health benefits?
How Protein Can Help With Your WLS Success
GUEST POST: When it comes to weight-loss we are always looking to spotlight a particular food group as the hero or villain. We talked about fats for years – they were DEFINITELY the reason behind our obesity crisis and so we were sold low-fat, sugary, processed apologies for food to make us all slim[Read More]
7 Year Oppiversary!
Sometimes I have to pinch myself (but not too hard because there isn’t as much flesh these days to limit the pain) that it’s 7 years since I had my weight-loss surgery. During that time I, like just about every WLS patient I meet or chat to, have had ups, downs, plateaus and stalls.[Read More]