6 Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet

January 30, 2023 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Diets
Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet
The vegan diet is becoming increasingly popular. With celebrities and influencers touting the health benefits of a vegan diet, you may be curious about what it means to be vegan and why everyone is beginning to follow this trend.  A vegan diet, otherwise known as a plant-based diet, is a way of...

4 Helpful Tips for The Bariatric Pre-Op Liquid Diet

August 29, 2021 By Donald Maynard, MD, FACS In Diets
Bariatric Liquid Diet before Weight Loss Surgery
All patients must adhere to a two-week bariatric pre-op liquid diet no matter the type of  bariatric procedure  being performed. The thought of drinking only liquids for two weeks might sound horrible and intimidating. But in this blog, we hope to educate you on the purpose of the liquid diet, the...