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The Facts About Medical Tourism

Posted In: Weight Loss
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Better health is the most important factor in the decision to have Weight Loss Surgery, but for many people finances also play a part in this life changing choice. The team at St. Louis Bariatrics…

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Weight Loss Surgery Cures Diabetes

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Weight Loss Surgery And Type 2 Diabetes It’s estimated that 29 million Americans are currently living with diabetes, and most with Type 2 Diabetes which often afflicts those struggling with obesity. Type 2 Diabetes can…

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Baked Apples

Posted In: Healthy Recipes
baked apples

Ingredients: 4 apples (Honeycrisp apples work great for this recipe) ½ cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons butter Directions: Preheat oven to…

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Turkey Bean Enchiladas

Posted In: Healthy Recipes
bean enchilada

INGREDIENTS 6 medium scallions, white and green parts chopped 2 cups cooked skinless, white turkey meat, cubed 15 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup canned enchilada sauce or taco sauce, divided 4…

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

Posted In: Healthy Recipes
pumpkin spice oatmeal

Ingredients 1 cup oats 3 ½ cups water 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1-2 tablespoons honey (or a preferred sugar substitute) Directions Combine…

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Posted In: Healthy Recipes
slow cooker taco soup

SERVINGS: 6 INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey 1 small onion, chopped 1 (11 ounce) can rotel 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and…

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Mercy Jefferson names Jay M. Snow, MD, as Medical Director of Bariatrics

Posted In: Practice News
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Founder of St. Louis Bariatrics, LLC, has served area patients for five years CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. (Oct. 14, 2016) – St. Louis Bariatrics surgeon Jay M. Snow, MD, has been named the Bariatric Medical Director…

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Meal Prepping- How To Get Started

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Step 1  PLAN Deciding what you want to eat ahead of time is the foundation of meal planning and will make life simpler and more efficient. Meal planning for an entire week can be intimidating…

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake

Posted In: Healthy Recipes
pumpkin pie protein shake

Ingredients: 1 Frozen Banana ½ Cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree ¼ TSP Cinnamon ¼ TSP Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder ½ Cup Milk (low-fat or non-dairy) ½ TSP…

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Vanilla Chai Protein Shake

Posted In: Weight Loss
vanilla chai protein shake

As the weather cools down, spice up your day with this Vanilla Chai Protein Shake! Ingredients: 1 Cup Milk (low-fat or non-dairy) Ice ⅓ Cup Strong Brewed Black Tea, Chilled ¼ TSP Vanilla Extract ¼…

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