Bariatrics Blog
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Santa, Cookies And Traditions
October 20, 2023One of my favorite family traditions is baking homemade cookies with my daughter and putting them out for Santa on Christmas Eve. Of course, we have to sample the cookies to make sure they are yummy and won’t disappoint the big man. The average sugar cookie has about 220 calories for a medium size cookie and if it has frosting, the calories are even higher. And who…
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November’s Superfood: The Sweet Potato
October 20, 2023Nutritious, easy to grow, and with an exceptionally long life span (if stored properly, some can last months), root vegetables are packed with healthy carbs and starches that provide energy. Research on sweet potatoes suggests that this root veggie may contribute to preventing diabetes, obesity, cancer, and other health conditions thanks to their anti-inflammatory,…
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Tips For The Bari-Best Thanksgiving Meal
October 20, 2023Worried about enjoying dinnertime during the upcoming holiday season?Don’t fret – be thankful for these bari-friendly Thanksgiving tips this year! Don’t go to all the partiesPrioritize the ones you desire to attend the most, and stick to those. If you desire to socialize, go late after the meal, or mingle away from the food table. Go into any food…
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Moving Exercise Indoors
October 20, 2023BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! Okay actually it’s kind of perfect now, but it’s about to be rough for the ole’ outdoor activity. So how do we cope with staying in shape while we are confined indoors? Below I have outlined three exercises you can do indoors daily to keep up your strength and stamina this winter:1. Squat/ Wall Sit – probably one of my…
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October’s Featured Superfood: Pumpkin
October 20, 2023Pumpkins often bring to mind images of fall bonfires, jack-o’-lanterns, hay rides, and seasonal desserts, not to mention the pumpkin spice hype — but some people miss pumpkin’s potential as a superfood. They’re actually one of the most nutritious fruits out there. Loaded with antioxidants and disease- fighting vitamins, these gourds aren’t…
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Self-Care Before And After Bariatric Surgery
October 20, 2023Most of us have heard a flight attendant give their spiel about giving yourself oxygen first, before supplying it to your children. The basic premise makes sense: we are not capable of taking care of others if we don’t first take good care of ourselvesSo what exactly is self-care? It essentially means paying attention to our own physical and emotional needs and…
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13 types of cancer associated with obesity
October 20, 2023Obesity (BMI of 30 or greater) is linked with a higher risk of developing 13 different types of cancer. There is evidence to support a strong relationship between weight loss and cancer risk reduction. Obese individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery to aid in weight loss appear to have a lower risk of obesity-related cancers when compared to obese individuals who…
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September’s Featured Superfood: Banana
October 20, 2023Bananas are one of the world’s most appealing fruits. Global banana exports reached almost 18 million tons in 2015, according to the United Nations. About half went to the United States and the European market. Americans eats about 11.4 lbs. of bananas each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, making it Americans’ favorite fresh fruit.…
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Hair Loss As It Relates To Your Health
October 20, 2023There’s a saying that goes a lot like this, ‘show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.’ You may wonder what that has to do with alopecia or hair loss? We start by doing some detective work. By taking a look at the surrounding evidence, we can make an educated conclusion about the cause of someone’s hair loss. Oftentimes, we may be…
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The Kentucky Bariatric Institute and BariNation Join Forces
October 06, 2023The alliance is a first-of-it’s-kind transformative metabolic/bariatric patient educationalcollaboration.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) awareness month
October 05, 2023Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) awareness month September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) awareness month. PCOS is a hormonal disorder common among women. While the cause of PCOS is still unknown, some of the symptoms include weight gain, especially around the midsection, and infertility. We see many women who use weight loss surgery as a tool to address the…
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