I developed these recipes after having gastric bypass surgery, when I was no longer able to tolerate sugar and needed to be on a high protein diet. I was thrilled to be able to have ice cream again, and it was actually healthy for me! In addition to those who have had weight loss surgery, ...
At the office yesterday, I was approached by a co-worker while holding Starbucks cup in my hand. “Do you drink Starbucks every day?” she asked. “Almost!” I replied with an energized smile. “But you’re thin! How do you do that?” My response was that Starbucks drinks don’t have to be high in calories. In fact, ...
Milk – it does a body good. This phrase is more than just an advertising ploy – although it is a pretty good advertisement. The idea sticks in your head, doesn’t it? But there are no two ways about it, milk is good for the human body. We all know that milk contains a lot ...
The average person needs about 45 – 55 grams of protein per day, and probably gets that fairly easily in their daily diet. Some people need extra protein, though. Last year I had a gastric bypass, and I learned that gastric bypass patients need a minimum of 60 grams of protein per day (some doctors ...
Dunkin’ Donuts is known for its rivalry with Starbucks, another popular coffee chain, and the brand’s slogan, “America runs on Dunkin'”. While this is effective advertising, running on Dunkin’s could be hazardous to your health. Many coffee beverages come with more than your much-needed caffeine kick; they contain lots of calories, sugar, and fat. However, ...
Ok now we know the basics of drywall terminology and also how to tape. In this section I will cover coating in all of the tape and actually finishing the job along with sanding. I would suggest bedding in the corner beads as a next step. This will give you practice with the 8″ knife ...
After my gastric bypass surgery last year, I was advised to increase my protein intake to 60 – 80 grams per day. It can be hard to get that much protein, especially when you just had gastric bypass surgery and can’t eat very much at one time. Many people use protein shakes after a gastric ...
My favorite treat as a child was always chocolate milk. My health-conscious mother never let us have it in the house, but my dad would sneak up a carton occasionally. I loved the thick, creamy texture and rich chocolate flavor. Chocolate syrup in skim milk never had the same taste. Because of my pickiness, I ...
Listen to your average healthy eating advice and it would seem cheese is right up there with deep-fried pork rinds. Even when you take a look at the nutritional stats, it’s hard to know whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. On the one hand, cheese contains good amounts of zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and ...