The gastric bypass diet plays a critical role in ensuring the success of bariatric surgery. Whether you’ve undergone a gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, or duodenal switch, adhering to your dietitian’s guidelines is essential for promoting healing, optimizing weight loss, and maintaining long-term...

Managing high blood pressure is crucial for bariatric patients, both before and after surgery. One of the most effective dietary strategies for controlling blood pressure is the DASH diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This blog will explore how the DASH diet for high blo...

Social media significantly shapes perceptions about dieting, often propagating unrealistic weight loss ideals. The ever-evolving landscape of social media diet trends can become dangerous for bariatric patients who are adjusting to their new lifestyle. While not all promoted diets are harmful, relyi...

After bariatric surgery, patients will be encouraged to follow the low-carb diet tips put in place by their bariatric program to help them lose and maintain that weight loss through the years. Hopefully, you have learned the importance of a low-carb diet in your bariatric program. However, if you ar...

Following a vegan diet may improve your overall health and long-term quality of life, which is a huge draw to this new form of eating. Yet before you jump into eating a plant-based diet, there are a few things to consider.  Here are 7 things you can expect when switching to a vegan diet.  1. [&hel...

Following a vegan diet has become trendy, whether for health reasons, environmental concerns, or ethical motivations. Whatever the reason, it is entirely safe and healthy to follow a vegan diet after bariatric surgery. You just may have to be a little more creative and careful with the foods that yo...