Summer BBQ Tips June 2023

Meats ❖ Marinate lean cuts of meat ahead of time so they stay moist. ❖ Use fresh or dried herbs, olive oil and small amounts of fruit juice to marinate instead of store-bought marinades which usually contain added sugar and salt. Vegetables ❖ Focus on the rainbow. You can make grilled vegetables on skewers or […]

Recipe Corner

POTATO, ROASTED PEPPER, AND TUNA SALAD LUNCHBOX Ingredients ▪ 8 oz baby new potatoes, scrubbed and halved ▪ 3 tbsp low-fat or fat-free vinaigrette dressing (such as Dijon mustard) ▪ 1 1⁄2 tsp capers, drained and rinsed ▪ 2 roasted red peppers (canned or jarred if liked), cut into strips ▪ 2 handfuls of crispy […]

Patient Spotlight June 2023

How much weight have you lost? So far I have lost a total of 93 lbs since my first appointment and 68 lbs since surgery. What were some of the biggest challenges before surgery? Some of my biggest challenges before surgery were learning how to eat the right foods. Portion control. I was also feeling […]