13
Jul
Some common food items we use on a regular basis are considered calorie dense, meaning that they contain a lot of calories in a very small amount. These calorie dense items can be nutrient dense as well, but they may hinder our weight loss if we are not careful. For example, one tbsp of any […]
01
Jun
June is National Dairy Month and that is a wonderful reason to celebrate the benefits that dairy products have to offer! Nonfat or low fat dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese provide a great source of protein, calcium and vitamin D (if fortified) and they taste good too! But, whole fat dairy products like […]
01
Jun
As a lap-band patient, accountability is an important component to your health and weight loss! One form of accountability is monitoring your nutritional intake to ensure you are meeting your daily nutrient goals (think protein) without going over on calories. Without monitoring what we put into our mouths we are very likely to underestimate the […]
