Patients who adopted a Mediterranean Diet following weight loss surgery had better weight loss than those who adopted other plans. The more adherent to the Mediterranean Diet, the better long-term results after surgery. Regardless of the type of surgery.
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The news that obesity rates declined for the first time is more of a statistical fluke than real cause to celebrate. There is nothing new that has decreased rates
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Weight regain after participating in ‘The Biggest Loser’ TV show is common. But why? What about weight loss surgery? What’s the difference?
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Diabetes is increasing. Insulin costs have tripled. Obesity as a source of diabetes is increasing. Yet, weight loss surgery is decreasing. 422M have diabetes.
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Obesity rates continue to rise in the US in spite of reduction in consumption of sugar, increase in fiber. This affects minority more. The answer may be found from the interventions we do with children.
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Do you keep getting food stuck in your Lap-Band? Here are three simple rules to avoid the problem
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Sous Vide cooking represents the easiest way to start cooking, and no worries about over cooking food. I started using this method of cooking in 2009 and quickly discovered that some of my patients, who could not tolerate over cooked meats.
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The recent FDA study about the Lap-Band on patients who were obese but not morbidly obese has concluded and found to be safe and effective. This study was done over multiple centers with careful reporting of every adverse event.
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Eat big nutritious meals, but small on calorie dense foods. Don’t deny yourself, and see what you come up with. Follow the biology rules for appetite, and you will be able to Eat big, but small.
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