Slow Cooker Veggie Omelet
Ingredients 6 eggs 4 egg whites ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup spinach ½ cup sliced white onion 1 cup mixed bell peppers, sliced (or 1 whole bell pepper diced) 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dried parsley salt…
Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan
Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan Ingredients 4 pounds of eggplant 1 tablespoon salt 3 large eggs 1/4 cup milk of choice 1 1/2 cup gluten free breadcrumbs 3 ounces Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. 4 cups marinara…
Is Childhood Obesity A Concern?
You may have heard about a young boy in Indonesia who weighed 423 pounds and needed to lose weight to save his life. His previous lifestyle at 10 years old included 2 full plates of food 5 times a day. …
New Type of Weight Loss “Surgery”
There is a new weight loss surgery available and it involves a no cutting like the typical weight loss surgery options. This procedure involves sewing the stomach in a zigzag pattern and pulling the stitches together to make the stomach smaller. This…
Pizza. Yes, Pizza.
Hey there my bariatric family, I can't believe it has been three years since my gastric bypass surgery. I am a changed woman, both inside and outside. As many of you, it also means giving up some of the foods…
How Do I Maintain My Weight Loss
Oh my sweet bariatric patients. In order to maintain your weight or continue to lose, you must remember that surgery is only 50%, the other 50% is on you. It is your mindset that must change to make a better lifestyle forever. Changing…
I had the surgey and I HATE IT!!!
I've heard this over and over from many bariatric patients. Don't get the surgery because it was the worst decision I've ever made in my life. However, when I ask why they feel this way it is because they can't eat anything they want. Also, individuals…
How I Took Charge of My Health Destiny
You are a Type 1 diabetic, obese and you have hypertension. Those were the words of my physician and words that I already knew were real and true. I have been obese and a type 1 diabetic for 20 years and…
Bari Salad Jars
All of the below recipes are placed in the jar as follows: Put the dressing, chicken, if any, tomatoes, eggs, cheese, cucumbers (if any) bacon (if any), and lettuce. BLT Jar Salad 1 cup of Lettuce - Romaine and/or Iceberg…
