Facelift with Dr. Catherine Winslow On my birthday in March of 2013, a decade after my gastric bypass bariatric surgery, I was a size 14 and looked every bit of the 49 years that I had turned. However, by the time I turned 50 in March of 2014, I was a size 2 and looked […]
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...
