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Whole Grain Quinoa Meatballs Ingredients 1 lb 90% or leaner ground beef or mix half ground turkey ¾ cup cooked quinoa (frozen or from scratch) ¼ cup diced onion ¼ cup grated carrot ¼ cup grated zucchini 2 tbsp. low sugar ketchup 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce ½ tsp. ground […]

Medical tourism refers to people traveling to a country other than their own to obtain medical treatment. Recently, traveling out of the United States for weight loss surgery has become a topic for discussion. Some patients are willing to take this chance in hopes of lower prices for a procedure to help them lose weight and […]

GHRELIN vs. LEPTIN: How Bariatric Surgery Affects Hunger Hormones The brain and body work together to either increase or decrease the desire for food consumption using what are referred to as hunger hormones. These are amino acids which alter a person’s interest in food consumption and can also have both positive and negative impacts on […]

What to Expect After Bariatric Surgery Succesful Starting Tips The first 1-2 weeks after surgery are arguably the most challenging. The transition back into employment and personal routine can be somewhat difficult, so doctors recommend allowing time to gradually create a positive lifestyle change. During this time, diet and exercise should not be taken lightly, as these […]

New Year, New YOU! It is no surprise that the #1 New Year’s Resolution is – you guessed it – lose weight. Doing it right is the best way to ensure success so that next year, a brand new resolution can take its place! Weight loss goal: CHECK! Here are some hints to help set […]