Bariatric Lab Tests
It is natural for patients to want to know everything they can before and after weight loss surgery, so their surgeon will make sure to provide the necessary information for these procedures. Part of the process is having appropriate lab testing done before the surgery, and to continue utilizing the lab tests to monitor the […]
Continue ReadingObesity, Cancer – and Millenials
Conditions such as diabetes and heart disease have been associated with obesity for a long time. Surprisingly, Cancer hasn’t received as much attention in its connection to obesity, even though it happens to be one of the most common causes of death in the United States. Scientific research has already proven there is a link between obesity […]
Continue ReadingHigh Protein Breakfast Ideas
Smoked Salmon Avocado Sweet Potato Toast 22g protein, 292 calories, 12g fat, 26g carbs, 6g fiber, 7g sugar 1/2 Medium Sweet Potato 1/4 Avocado 2 oz Smoked Salmon 1 fried or poached egg 1 tsp chopped red onion Croque Madame Toast 21 g protein, 262 calories, 13g fat, 16g carbs, 3g fiber, 1 g sugar […]
Continue ReadingProtein Loaded Brown Rice Cakes
Yields: 1 Serving Ingredients: 1 Brown rice cake 2 Tbsp. low fat plain Greek Yogurt ½ scoopful protein powder or about 1 tbsp. Sweetener is optional if using unflavored protein powder or Greek Yogurt (try sugar-free maple syrup) ½ banana, sliced 1 Tbsp. chia seeds or ground flaxseed 1 tsp. peanut butter powder Directions: Mix […]
Continue ReadingGreek Spaghetti Squash Bowls
Greek Spaghetti Squash Bowls Recipe type: dinner Prep time: 30 mins Serves: 4-6 Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 40 mins From Fit Mitten Kitchen, here are Greek Spaghetti Squash Bowls packed full with red peppers, onion, artichokes, Greek seasoned ground turkey, and topped with feta for a satisfying, low carb meal! Ingredients 1 medium-large spaghetti squash (about […]
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