Pineapple Chicken Stir Fry

Ingredients 2/3 cup pineapple juice 1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp peanut oil (can substitute with olive, canola, or vegetable…
Read MoreStephanie’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…
Read MoreGuidelines 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…
Read MoreHoney 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,…
Read MoreCold 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…
Read MoreHealthy 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…
Read MoreWhat’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…
Read MoreToasted Pumpkin Seeds

1 cup unsalted pumpkin seed kernels 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash of ground red pepper Directions Place…
Read MoreHealthier 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…
Read MoreZucchini 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,…
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