Consider these festive holiday recipes approved by our Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss team. Delicious and bariatric-friendly options are available after your surgery. Don’t miss out on the scrumptious fun. Try these for a season that is yummy and bright! Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups (from Bariatric Foodie) Ingredients Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling 1/2cup pure canned pumpkin (NOT […]
There’s nothing like the comforting goodness of a bowl of mashed potatoes or a not-so-healthy side of salted french fries. The white potatoe is one delicious vegetable that doesn’t disappoint fried and diced or mashed and boiled. However, it’s part of the family of nightshade vegetables which have, unfortunately, gotten a pretty bad rap over […]
With the new year officially upon us, many of us want to lose weight but don’t know where to start. While a quick Google search may yield dozens of diet programs, fad and detox diets, most of us know that these plans typically don’t work and often aren’t good for our long-term health. This leads […]
We all know that food choices and nutrition – before, during and after exercise – can have a significant impact on an athlete’s performance – especially if those athletes are training for the Olympics! So, when it comes to aspiring gold-medal Olympic swimmers, what does their diet look like? While recommendations vary based on a […]
In our kitchen makeover series of blogs, we have talked about appliances to keep in your kitchen, and how to stock your fridge and freezer. Now we are going to tackle the pantry. It is important to stock up your pantry with staple items that help you fix a quick nutritious meal at home without […]
100 extra calories per day can add up to 10 pounds a year. Reduce your consumption by 100 calories per day and you will lose that much in a year with only minimal effort. Follow these suggestions to painlessly reduce your intake and drop 10 lbs by the time you are thinking about making your […]
Ever wonder why dietitians staunchly recommend eating breakfast? There is a metabolic reason behind this advice. Your body has been fasting for at least eight hours while you sleep. When you skip breakfast, your body comes up with a way to get needed energy by exhausting stores saved in your liver. When that supply is used up, your brain […]
Starting Monday, January 14th, Points West Café will feature a meatless main entrée every Monday to encourage employees and visitors to try a meatless meal at least one day per week. Going meatless just one day a week improves your diet by reducing saturated fat and increasing plant-based foods. Why is this important? Decreasing saturated […]
#1 – Eat Breakfast. You can burn more calories each day by eating breakfast and you will have less of a chance of overeating at night. Peanut butter sandwich Homemade Egg McMuffin Banana sandwich Oatmeal w/blueberries Cereal & 1% milk #2 – Cut 100 Calories Out of Your Diet. It adds up! If you cut […]
WakeMed Cary Hospital will host a peach-inspired farmers market with local farmer Roger Ball and a representative from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Plan to get your grocery shopping done as you learn about the health benefits of tomatoes, sweet potatoes, peppers, squash, carrots, green peppers and more. 11 am to 2 pm WakeMed […]
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