Now that the state of New Jersey legalized the use of recreational marijuana for adults, several patients have asked how using marijuana can affect their weight loss surgery journey. To start, the use of marijuana should be discussed with your surgeon. Smoking, whether it’s cigarettes or marijuana, is a health risk that can lead to […]
March is National Nutrition Month and this year's theme by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics is Celebrate a World of Flavors. Meeting with your dietitian regularly can help you create healthier habits that still celebrate your individual heritage. They might even encourage you to expand your palate and try new foods and flavors […]
Childhood obesity rates have continued to rise over the past 20 years. Since obesity can pose immediate and future health risks, parents and caregivers are looking for answers to how they can help their children live a healthier and happier life. In the United States, 1 in 5 children or about 19% struggle with obesity. […]
A baby brings so much joy, a ton of work and sometimes, sleep-deprived nights. While you’re focusing on your little one, postpartum weight loss definitely is not top of mind. Once you’re physically and emotionally ready to start losing the baby weight, here are some tips to get you through. Caloric Intake […]
Wegovy®, the FDA-approved prescription weight loss injection, is now offered to weight loss patients who qualify as part of the medical weight loss program at New Jersey Bariatric Center®. Wegovy® is a weekly, self-administered injection used for the treatment of chronic weight management in adults with obesity. Wegovy® works by mimicking a hormone that targets […]
Learn About Bariatric Revision Surgery and Weight Loss by Watching Our On-Demand Revision Surgery Webinar For some of our NJ patients, bariatric surgery is the jump start they need to lose and sustain weight loss. But for others, sometimes, no matter how hard you work, life’s circumstances get in the way and you need a […]
When you’re trying to avoid the extra carbohydrates from bread but a lettuce wrap isn’t cutting it, finding a healthy substitute isn’t always easy. I recently found these Cauliflower Thins from Trader Joe’s and they have 100 calories, 5 grams of fat, 3 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, and 9 grams of protein. […]
You’ve been working out and following a healthy eating plan, but now the scale won’t budge. What happened? You might have hit a weight loss plateau. A plateau happens naturally when weight starts to stabilize after a period of active weight loss. Don’t give up! There are ways to jump-start the weight loss again. Check […]
One of the most common questions I get as a registered dietitian is “which foods should I have in my kitchen?”. It’s important to keep your fridge and pantry stocked with healthy foods to ensure that you’re sticking to your pre or post-op diet and to resist temptation. Here are a few staples to […]
My family and I have recently started making soup. Not only is it a healthy and hearty meal, but it’s a great way to keep my kids occupied and learning about nutrition now that we are indoors more often. One of our favorite soups is a creamy roasted carrot soup. I start off by roasting […]
“How long is the recovery after bariatric surgery?” is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear from patients when they’re thinking about weight loss surgery, whether it’s gastric sleeve or gastric bypass procedure. They want to know what to expect - both in the hospital and when they return home. Below is all […]
The state of New Jersey has announced that individuals at high risk of severe COVID-19 complications,including those with obesity, severe obesity and medical conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Obesity is classified as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher but less than 40, and severe […]
