There are so many bariatric starter kit and bariatric box options on the market, along with an overwhelming amount of prepared food for the bariatric diet. So it’s no surprise, then, that finding bariatric food best-suited for your needs and tastes can be confounding. And as it is my desire to find the best tasting […]
Preparing a health-filled pre-op bariatric diet shopping list before my gastric bypass was not easy for me. After a lifetime of being a processed food junkie, I did not understand what were the most healthful choices for my bariatric life. It was much more challenging than I expected. So, to simplify bariatric food shopping for you, we’ve […]
Preparing for the Bariatric Diet Phase 1 Preparing a health-filled bariatric diet phase 1 shopping list for my gastric bypass was not easy for me. It took a long time to learn the most healthful choices for my bariatric life. It was much more challenging than I expected. So, to simplify bariatric food shopping for you, […]
My Bariatric Life is pleased to partner with The BariatricPal Store to continue to fight obesity and support you in your weight loss surgery journey! Access The BariatricPal Store from the SHOP link in the blue ribbon at the very top of this page. It can be very difficult to stick to the foods on […]
Did you know? You may not be drinking enough water. In fact, on average, Americans drink a little more than four glasses a day, which is a drop in the bucket. Shortchanging yourself can affect your #workout, your #weight — even your brainpower. Why? Virtually every system in the body relies on H2O, says Lawrence Armstrong, Ph.D., a professor of #exercise and environmental physiology at the Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Connecticut. #Water protects and hydrates our organs, transports #nutrients to our cells and helps us stay energized and mentally sharp. It also balances the level of #electrolytes—minerals such as sodium and potassium—in your body to keep your muscles functioning properly. But do you need electrolyte drinks to stay hydrated? Read my article in @Bariatric Food Source to find out. #MyBariatricLife #wls #bariatrics www.bariatricfoodsource.com/blogs/bariatric-blog/diy-sports-drink-and-why-electrolytes-are-important
DIY Sports Drink and Why Electrolytes are Important
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Sports drink popularity is due to their easily digestible carbohydrates for fuel and electrolytes for hydration during or after a workout. But are you aware of the vital importance of electrolytes after bariatric surgery? Just as we measure vitamins and minerals every year so, too, should we measure...
