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The Cost of Dieting vs. The Cost of Weight Loss Surgery
When considering the cost of weight loss surgery, begin by comparing costs of struggling with obesity with the cost of bariatric surgery. The direct costs of obesity include the price of health care and medication for obesity related diseases, as well as money spent on dieting plans. Long term dieting can be costly and ineffective. […]
Obesity and Comorbidities
Obesity and Comorbidities Comorbidity is a disease or condition which occurs at the same time as another disease. Obesity is a risk factor for the development of life-threatening and costly comorbid conditions. These comorbid illnesses create a financial impact on society and individuals, with obesity-related medical costs estimated at over 140 billion dollars nationally and […]
The Costs of Obesity at Work
If you are questioning if you can afford weight loss surgery, it’s important to compare the direct and indirect costs of obesity with the cost of bariatric surgery. Direct costs include the price of health care and medication for obesity related diseases. Indirect costs represent the ways that obesity can impact your life financially, including […]
The Effects of Obesity on Fertility
The Connection Between Obesity and Infertility Starting a family can be an exciting and joyous time, but for couples facing infertility it can be a heartbreaking and expensive experience. Obesity has been found to affect the fertility of both men and women. Obesity can influence many factors that determine conception including hormone levels, sperm production […]
Obesity and the Cost of Diabetes
The Cost of Obesity Weight loss surgery has been shown to improve or cure type 2 diabetes. People suffering with obesity and Type 2 diabetes may consider weight loss surgery, but have concerns about the cost of a bariatric procedure. However, when comparing the cost of bariatric surgery to the costs associated with treating diabetes, […]
Southwestern Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 1 cup quinoa 1 cup vegetable broth 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, if you like extra […]
High Protein Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients: ½ cup orange juice (it is best to use 100% juice with no added sugar) ½ cup low fat cottage cheese 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen strawberries Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. Add more juice or water to get desired consistency & enjoy! Experiment with different fruits! […]
Broccoli Cheese Egg Whites Mug
Ingredients: ⅓ cup frozen broccoli florets ½ cup egg whites 2 tbsp chopped or diced low-sodium deli ham or turkey 2 tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese Dash of pepper to taste Directions: Spray a large, microwave-safe mug with nonstick cooking spray. Place the broccoli in the mug and microwave on high for 30 seconds. […]
High Protein Muffins
Ingredients: ¼ cup whey protein powder (any flavor will do) ¼ teaspoon baking powder 1 large egg ½ cup mashed banana, very ripe 1 tablespoon milk Directions: Spray inside of a large, microwave-safe mug with nonstick cooking spray. Add all ingredients to the mug and stir with a fork until well blended. Microwave on high […]
Cowboy Stew
Ingredients: 1lb ground beef 1 (28 ounce) can whole kernel corn (low sodium) 2 (15.25 ounce) cans green beans (low sodium) 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes (low sodium) 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 small onion, diced ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper salt & pepper to […]
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