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Stephanie’s Weight Loss Surgery Transformation
Dr. Snow and the team at St. Louis Bariatrics are dedicated to helping patients live healthier and more active lives. 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. This is a personal story of one […]
Guidelines for Pregnancy after Weight Loss Surgery
Starting or expanding a family is always an exciting time. At St. Louis Bariatrics, we have helped many women who chose to have bariatric surgery before starting a family because they may have had difficulty conceiving due to obesity. For bariatric surgery patients, or for those who are considering weight loss surgery before starting a […]
Honey Basil Lime Chicken
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Marinade: 1 Tbsp olive oil ¼ c. lime juice 1 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp dried basil 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp grated lime peel 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ tsp pepper Directions: Combine marinade ingredients. Add chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Grill or broil […]
Cold Air, Don’t Care
It’s tempting to use winter weather as an excuse to hibernate, but staying active all year is important for weight loss success and maintaining good health. You have to keep moving even when the temperatures are dropping! Here are our tips to stay active throughout the winter season. Be Prepared Check the weather report for […]
Healthy Fall Dessert Recipes
We have recipes to fall for this season! Get creative and satisfy your sweet tooth with these healthy dessert alternatives. Ghostly Banana Pops Ingredients 6 popsicle sticks 3 bananas, halved 1-2 cups vanilla greek yogurt ¼ cup mini chocolate chips Instructions Insert popsicle sticks into the flat side of the halved bananas and freeze for […]
What’s New on the Nutrition Label?
Within the last couple of years, have you noticed anything different about the nutrition label on food products? If not, read this to learn what’s changed! First off, you can see that some of the text is BIGGER! That includes the calories, servings per container, and the serving size. It makes that information a lot […]
Healthier Alcohol Choices
After undergoing bariatric surgery, creating healthier habits is the cornerstone to successful weight loss. Patients who have lost weight with gastric sleeve, gastric balloon, or gastric bypass need to develop healthful routines. One of the most important is making sure that your diet consists mainly of nutritious foods that deliver high levels of nutrients and […]
Zucchini Puttanesca
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchinis 1 tsp. anchovy paste 2 tsp. chopped garlic 2 tsp. olive oil 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes 3 tbsp. sliced pitted Kalamata olives 1 tbsp. capers, drained 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp. chopped oregano Directions: Using a vegetable spiralizer, cut zucchini into thin noodles. […]
A Guide to Overcoming a Weight Loss Plateau for Bariatric Patients
Many people see significant weight loss at the beginning of their weight loss journey, but it is common to hit a stall. For bariatric surgery patients, this plateau or stall often happens around 3 to 6 months after surgery. So congratulations! You’ve reached a milestone. You have been successful in weight loss and now your […]
10 Ways to Stay Active on Vacation
As the weather warms up, the mind wanders to summer vacation. It’s easy to get lost in planning a memorable time for children, or you may have a trip that you repeat every year. This year, put yourself into the plans. You have made a commitment to a healthy lifestyle and vacation is a perfect […]
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