by swlc | Nov 6, 2021 | Healthy Eating
The term medical meal replacement can be defined as a calorie-controlled, pre-packaged product in the form of a bar or a beverage (ready-to-drink or powder) used to replace a meal. Medical meal replacement supplements contain an average of 160 – 250 calories, are low...
by swlc | Nov 6, 2021 | Obesity Medicine
Too often, patients blame themselves for gaining weight. They say, “it’s my fault. I just have no self-control. I know what to do, I just can’t do it” Many physicians cause more harm than good by advising patients to “eat less and exercise more.” Patients are left to...
by swlc | Nov 6, 2021 | Food Gauge, Healthy Eating
It is not a secret that the holidays are associated with weight gain. I often describe the time from mid-November to January as “The Eating Season”. Studies show the average weight gain is 1 to 3.5 pounds. More importantly, this weight gain persists after the holidays...
by swlc | Nov 6, 2021 | Obesity Medicine
Patients with obesity are frequently advised to lose weight prior to total knee or total hip replacement. The reasons for this recommendation are numerous: Patients with obesity (BMI >30) are 1.7 times more likely to have complications after total joint replacement...
by swlc | Sep 22, 2021 | Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Recipes
This easy recipe turns an OPTIFAST Chocolate Shake into a delicious dessert. Simply combine your meal replacement and water in your blender and churn! Healthy eating can be fun! This recipe is great on a hot summer Arizona day! It’s protein-based ice cream with 26...
