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Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating!
Stress eating is a negative behavior that many of us give into during hard times. It’s easy to just sit down, eat our favorite foods, and forget about whatever it is that’s bothering us. Eating when we’re feeling emotional is only going to provide us with short-term relief. In the end, we’ll just end up […]
Weight Loss Surgery Can Improve Your Love Life
At St. Louis Bariatrics, we have the honor of seeing firsthand the many ways that our patients’ lives are improved after bariatric surgery. Beyond health benefits, such as improvement of diabetes, weight loss surgery may improve overall quality of life. In fact, procedures such as gastric sleeve or gastric bypass may even enhance a patient’s […]
Zucchini Chips
Ingredients 2 large zucchini, thinly sliced 1 ½ cups low fat grated Parmesan Salt and pepper to taste Marinara, for dipping Directions Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pat zucchini slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Arrange zucchini slices on the baking sheet and season […]
Hummus Dip
Ingredients 16 oz can Garbanzo/Chick Peas ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tsp minced garlic ½ tbsp. olive oil ⅛ tsp paprika ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp dried parsley Directions Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Dish out dip into a small bowl and serve with your favorite […]
No Bake Energy Balls
Ingredients 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1 Tbsp flax seeds ½ cup crunchy peanut butter (may substitute with creamy) ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup sugar-free honey 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips Directions Combine the oats, flaxseed, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and honey in a food processor or blender and pulse until […]
Shrimp & Zucchini Pasta with Cherry Tomato Basil Sauce
Ingredients 1 pound of small/medium sized shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail off 4 cups of cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 cup fresh basil, freshly chopped or dried 1 clove garlic, minced or grated Juice of 1 lemon (or approximately 2 Tbsp) Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 4 medium size […]
Serena’s Story
Dr. Snow and the team at St. Louis Bariatrics help patients meet their weight loss goals. We are proud of everyone who takes the first step toward better health and we are honored when our patients choose to share their stories with our community. Patients are not compensated for sharing their stories. This is a […]
“Bad” Fruit Doesn’t Exist
Are you being told to not eat certain fruits because they’re higher in carbohydrates and sugar? For some fruits, such as bananas and apples, this may be true. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t eat them. While they may have more naturally occurring carbs and sugars, they are still packed with vitamins and minerals that […]
Savory Oatmeal With Over-Easy Egg
Ingredients ¼ cup quick cooking steel cut oats ¾ cup water 2 Tbsp fat free/reduced fat shredded cheddar 1 tsp olive oil ¼ cup diced red peppers ¼ cup diced zucchini 2 Tbsp finely chopped onions 1 large egg Salt and pepper to taste Green onions to garnish, if desired Directions Prepare oatmeal according to […]
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients 2 large eggs 3/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 3/4 cup finely grated low-fat Parmesan 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 4 cups (32 ounces) store-bought chunky tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. […]
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