The early days following balloon placement can be tough. You may not be able to eat much at all, resulting in a quick initial weight loss. However, as your body adjusts to the balloon and initial symptoms tends to resolve, it is essential you learn to work with your...

Holidays in cabins, home renovations without your usual kitchen, or those days when you simply can't get to the supermarket for fresh food - these are the times when low prep, no fuss meals are a must. There are so many foods available to help reduce cooking and food...

Where possible, it is best to meet your protein requirement with whole food. This provides your body with a combination of beneficial nutrients, rather than just protein. However, it can be challenging to reach your protein requirement in the early stages following...

A well planned vegetarian or vegan diet is a suitable lifestyle to follow after weight loss surgery. Vegetarian and vegan lifestyle patterns are typically rich in fibre and low in saturated fat, both of which are of advantage to our health. After weight loss surgery...

Snacks can form an important part of your eating plan following weight loss surgery. They provide an extra opportunity to give your body with the nutrition it needs. The Three P’s are important to keep in mind when it comes to snacking, making sure your snacks are...

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Some meat alternatives are low in protein, making it difficult to meet your minimum daily targets. When looking for protein rich alternatives to animal protein foods, the following selection criteria can help guide you. When choosing a vegetarian protein food, look...