Category Archives: Diet
A New Low Carb Study Shows… Increased Diabetes?
Low-carb diets have significantly increased in popularity over the past decade. It’s simple – these diets deny the body an influx of carbs by limiting vegetables, fruits, and other carbohydrate-rich foods. Instead, dieters are encouraged to eat high-fat foods. The results can be striking, and many patients who pursue a […]
Is Coffee a Good Option After Bariatric Surgery?
Dr. Tsuda’s Key Points Minimal coffee within the first six months after surgery Longer-term coffee is OK and even protective Minimize what you put IN the coffee As with most foods and drinks, moderation is the key
Testosterone Replacement Therapy in the Bariatric Patient
With the proliferation of health clinics around the United States and a multitude of online pharmacies, there has been a renewed fever-pitch discussion on testosterone and its effect on bodily function. Believe it or not, testosterone is necessary in both men and women, and both genders tend to lose some […]
Multi-Day Water Fasting. Appropriate for Bariatric Patients?
It seems you can’t turn anywhere on the Internet without seeing information about newfangled diets and biohacking tactics. These have become discussion topics among podcasts and social media influencers within and outside the medical community. With all this information swirling on the Internet and reports of some people spending millions […]
Is a Smoothie Diet a Good Idea After Bariatric Surgery?
Smoothies are a big part of many bariatric patients’ postoperative life. This is primarily because we need so much protein that we often can’t get enough from our meals alone. Protein shakes become a great way to fill that deficit while enjoying something that tastes Good and contains essential nutrients. […]
Preparing for Colder Weather as a Bariatric Patient
As the weather turns decidedly colder here in Las Vegas, we must understand how the many variables in our lives can affect our bodies and our continued weight loss. Undoubtedly, you’ve seen how seemingly obscure changes in lifestyle and circumstances can make a big difference in how we lose weight. […]
Is a Program Like Noom Acceptable After Bariatric Surgery?
The diet industry is a juggernaut, with hundreds if not thousands of diets and new and popular diets popping up yearly. These dietary plans have a checkered success rate. However, some of these diet plans have blossomed over time. One such “diet” plan is Noom, marketed heavily as a psychology-based […]
Are Probiotics the Answer to Excess Weight?
In a world seemingly chock-full of fad diets that don’t work and may even cause health issues, we often turn to natural or holistic remedies to help us lose weight. One such hope has been probiotics. Analyzing the name tells us what they do – these foods and drinks contain […]
Does Coffee Count Toward Your Hydration Goals
For many years, it was thought that coffee and other caffeinated drinks like black and green tea acted as diuretics, offsetting their value as a hydrating drink. We were often told that if we drank a cup of caffeinated tea or coffee, it should be offset with the same amount […]
How to Approach Weight Loss Medications Like Wegovy & Mounjaro
As discussed in a previous article, there is a significant shortage of weight loss medications in the US and worldwide. Some of you reading this article have started or eventually may start an injection-based weight loss regimen. This can reinforce the results of your bariatric procedure or can be pursued […]