GUEST POST: With news this week that coffee shops are set to outstrip pubs, should we be worried? I think so. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not hankering after those days of beer sodden carpets, sticky tables laden with glasses and air thick with tobacco smoke! That wasn’t an atmosphere conducive to a long and[Read More]
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Hidden Health Benefits of your Christmas Dinner
GUEST POST: Did you know we consume as much as three times our recommended daily calorie intake on Christmas day? But it’s not all doom and gloom…
Could You Go Sober This October?
So September has drawn to a close and for many a new challenge in October has reared its head all over social media yet again – Sober October! From our experiences and from talking with other WLS patients, cutting out wine and alcohol is one of the biggest challenges when it comes[Read More]
Pancake Day: Have A Flippin’ Great Time!
Sweet, savoury, thick, thin, crispy, crepes, American pancakes, fruity or chocolaty … however you like your pancakes – there’s a whole host that you could enjoy this Shrove Tuesday. Personally I love savoury pancakes more than sweet ones and a current favourite includes some herb flavoured ones with smoked salmon, yogurt or[Read More]
Objects of Affection for Valentine’s Day
‘ ‘Without Valentine’s day, February would be … well, January.’ Jim Gaffigan While some long for the annual celebration to express their love, others fear the romantic minefield and tread cautiously in their gift selection. Bariatrics are no exception – they may dismiss the chocolate fest but wonder what gift will fill the gap.[Read More]