Ah, so it’s that time again – Hallowe’en, when ghosts, ghouls and candy assault you from all angles! Never fear … Bariatric Cookery is here and we have tips and tricks to tackle the sugar-high frenzy. Check out our features, food and tactics to beat the tricksters! Some Early Hallowe’en Tips (click here) [Read More]
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Some Early Hallowe’en Tips
Half-term already beckons, which often means going off-piste somewhat, and then there’s also Hallowe’en to factor in as well. Little wonder a few WLS patients start to get jittery! My children are fully grown and whilst they still partake in the festivities at the end of October (still big kids at heart) I don’t[Read More]
Hallow’een Treats That Don’t Make Your Skin Crawl!
PETRIFYING PUMPKINS! The clock is ticking and Hallow’een is slowly creeping closer. So too are those sweet/candy treats …. STEP AWAY! I don’t want to be a fun-stripper, party-pooper or worse, but trust me … once the sampling begins it’s hard to stop. From now until Christmas there will be a whole[Read More]
Zero Calorie or VLC Foods – Too Good to be True?
Probably just like you I’ve noticed and then been tempted by lots of products on shelves and on the web that seem too good to be true – you know, things like zero-calorie salad dressings, desserts with super-low calorie counts, and sugar-free sweets/candy. Should we stock up or steer clear? Our friends at[Read More]
It Needn’t Be A Hallowe’en Horror Show!
The scariest part of Hallowe’en isn’t the ghoulish masks and the frightening costumes, it’s the sweet and candy binge that often accompanies it! According to some new stats your kid’s trick-or-treat bag could now contain 4,800 calories with some 700 g/3 cups sugar in it! Now that is SCARY… So how about[Read More]