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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A Healthy Chicken Chilli
We’ve had some up and down weather here in the UK (heat-wave one minute, torrential downpours the next) and many of you tell me these fluctuations are happening around the world. The US have had storms and very high temperatures and Australia is steadily moving into winter time. It makes food planning a bit of[Read More]
Constipated? What You Can Do About It
GUEST POST: Constipation is a common complaint after bariatric surgery. The combination of a high protein diet lacking in fiber, poor water intake, and inactivity is a recipe to feel “backed-up” Many practitioners recommend laxatives such as Miralax or fiber supplement such as Benefiber to help keep things moving. Others suggest stool softeners such[Read More]
Crepe Expectations!
I’m guessing that many of you will have been looking enviously at pancake recipes over the last few days like the one above (and including our latest ones posted this week see here). But some of you won’t! Some may be worried about adding flour or refined carbs back into their diet and[Read More]
How To Read A Nutrition Label And Lose Weight
Your WLS Team will all suggest that post-op you arm yourself with good nutritional food that complies with the less than 3-5% fat and sugar rule for healthy and bariatric-friendly meals. That’s fine if you follow recipes where the nutritional information is given (we give them here at Bariatric Cookery), but what about[Read More]