Should I see a dietician before & after weight loss surgery?
Dieticians are qualified, regulated health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems. They use the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease, and translate this into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. If you are considering having weight loss surgery or […]
Tips to overcome the Christmas eating temptation
The festive season can jeopardise our healthy eating regime and further the temptation to overeat and drink is not limited to one weekend, but an entire month with Christmas parties, work drinks, and not to mention the never-ending supply of office treats throughout. So here are our tips to come out the other side with […]
What you can and can’t eat after Gastric Bypass surgery
When looking into having the Gastric Bypass procedure, individuals need to consider what changes they will need to make to their day to day lives after their weight loss surgery. This leads many people to worry about what they can and can’t eat. Post-surgery, patients are placed in contact with a specialist dietician that will […]
Bariatric tips for Easter
With Easter around the corner it might feel like a challenging weekend to stay on track. With the chocolate temptation everywhere, family meals where you’re not in control of the menu and the general ‘holiday mode’ often associated with food treats can play havoc with your healthy mindset. Firstly, don’t panic and think back to […]
Ask an Expert – How do I get back on track after Christmas?
After the festive season you may be finding it hard to get back on track, we have all been there! After all, no one is perfect and we all fall of the wagon sometimes. You may have eaten the wrong things, skipped the gym or made excuses. The most important thing to remember is not […]
Importance of staying hydrated
Water is an essential component, one which, we are unable to live without. In fact, water makes up 75% of the human brain, 82% of blood and 90% of our lungs. Much like protein, water plays an important role in a number of functions in the body. Water helps aid good digestion, production of new […]
The importance of protein
Protein intake will become the cornerstone of your post-bariatric surgery diet. The reason it is so important is that protein is in every cell, muscle and organ in your body. This protein breaks down over time and needs to be replaced. What does protein do? Protein has numerous benefits for the body. It allows […]
Dining out after weight loss surgery
It is almost time to shake of those winter blues and once again venture out to make the most of the lighter evenings. With this in mind we are dedicating this week’s story to an activity that can seem a bit daunting post-weight loss surgery, eating out. With a little planning and thoughtful ordering you […]
Dealing with head hunger after bariatric surgery
One of the hardest things to deal with, after weight loss surgery, can be ‘head hunger’. This can also be a common phenomenon for non-bariatric patients. ‘Head hunger’ is an emotional hunger, were as ‘belly hunger’ is a physical hunger. Knowing the difference between head hunger and belly hunger is one thing, but knowing when […]
Nutritional tips for beating a ‘cold’
It’s that time of year again when everyone seems to be suffering from a cold. We asked our bariatric dietician, Nicole Berberian for tips on how to beat a cold. This advice applies to both bariatric patients and non-bariatric patients. Our immune system is a complex to prevent attack and damage from outside invaders, like […]
Bariatric festive recipes
The holiday period is generally a time when we are told to ‘eat, drink and be merry.’ So we have collected a number of recipes to help give you ideas on what you can make for you and your family or friends over the festive period. Here are some suggestions for breakfast on Christmas morning, […]
