Good Fats, Bad Fats – The Lowdown on Fats!

Good Fats, Bad Fats – The Lowdown on Fats!

May 17, 2018 | News

Good Fats, Bad Fats – The Lowdown on Fats! Fat is confusing! It used to be that fat was bad, period. Now, we hear about good fats and bad fats, and it can be confusing. Is there a good way to BE fat or just good ways to EAT fat? Can somebody explain this,...

Quantity Versus Quality: Dieting 101

Mar 7, 2018 | Diet

In this life, we all have so many choices. From the moment we wake up until the time our heads hit our pillows (down, feather, cotton, polyester, latex, etc.) we can choose what works best for us. When you purchase a morning coffee, you can choose between drip or...

Obesity and Heart Health

Feb 15, 2018 | Obesity

Obesity and Heart Health February is National Heart Month 2018 and a great time to evaluate your current health status and determine if you are at risk for developing heart disease, a collective term referring to a host of cardiovascular conditions. While many are...

Be a Sugar Sleuth

Jan 25, 2018 | Health

Be a Sugar Sleuth There is no doubt that we all need sustenance to survive. We need a healthy combination of macronutrients including healthy fats, protein, and carbohydrates. Added to that, we need to make sure we are consuming a mix of micronutrients that nourish...

Set Yourself Up for Success After Bariatric Surgery

Jan 12, 2018 | Bariatric Surgery

Set Yourself Up for Success After Bariatric Surgery Undoubtedly, bariatric surgery is a life-changing experience. If you have recently undergone either lap band, bariatric, or gastric bypass surgery, please know that at Advanced Surgical and Weight Loss Institute we...