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[Original Article at AmBari Nutrition] Losing weight can be a powerful first step in improving your quality of life, but it isn’t the only part of the journey. Shedding pounds and inching closer to your goal weight can make you feel like you can conquer any challenge. So why not tap into this newfound empowerment and use it to transform other areas of your life? Personal growth is one of...

If you’ve done your homework on weight loss surgery, you’ve likely come across the dreaded dumping syndrome. This condition commonly occurs in patients who have had bariatric or esophageal surgery and is one of the least desirable side effects of the procedure. The good news is that dumping syndrome can be prevented. Here’s what you need to know: Dumping Syndrome: Defined Dumping...

The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) surgery is the most common bariatric surgery performed in the United States, and has been performed for well over 20 years. This procedure may be done either through an open approach (large incision) or the more common laparoscopic approach. Since no part of the stomach is removed using Roux-en-Y, it is less complicated and more commonly used by surgeons...

The Glycemic Index is a measure of how foods that are high in carbohydrates raise blood glucose. The standard for this ranking system is pure glucose, or white bread. Foods with high GI raise glucose levels in our blood more than foods with a low GI. Foods that are Low on the GI index have a GI score of 55 or less. Medium is 56-69. High is 70 or more. Glycemic Index History The (GI) Index...

Dangers of Low Vitamin D First off: it is worth noting that Vitamin D deficiency is very common. 32% of children and 50% of adults need more of the "Sunlight Vitamin." With staggering numbers like this it seems like we would all be finding excuses to see more sunlight or find fun sources of Vitamin D fortified foods like Orange Juice or vitamin gummies. Vitamin D is essential in the process...

Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups provide many people with an excellent opportunity to discuss the personal and professional issues involved with the life-changing Bariatric surgery. Meeting other people that have gone through the same struggles as you can be a very powerful and emotional experience. Patients that get the emotional and physical support from peers are usually more likely to...

Basically this is the 5 Day Pouch Test (5DPT) Start by eating liquid protein, end up eating solid protein. The basic rule is that on any day you can eat the items that were available on previous days; but placing emphasis on the foods that pertain to the rules of that day. D1: Liquid Protein Zero Carb Gelatin Zero Carb Pudding Low Carb High Protein Shakes Broth Clear Soup 1 cup Cream Soup 1...

Following bariatric surgery, your body will need to heal and recover before you start eating a regular bariatric diet. While your body is recovering you will slowly progress from an all-liquid diet to a solid food diet. This progression can take from 4-14 weeks depending on the type of surgery and the speed of recovery. Before adding a new type of food to your diet, make sure that you are...