Obesity and Comorbidities
Obesity and Comorbidities Comorbidity is a disease or condition which occurs at the same time as another disease. Obesity is a risk factor for the development of life-threatening and costly comorbid conditions. These comorbid illnesses…
Read MoreThe Costs of Obesity at Work
If you are questioning if you can afford weight loss surgery, it’s important to compare the direct and indirect costs of obesity with the cost of bariatric surgery. Direct costs include the price of health…
Read MoreThe Effects of Obesity on Fertility
The Connection Between Obesity and Infertility Starting a family can be an exciting and joyous time, but for couples facing infertility it can be a heartbreaking and expensive experience. Obesity has been found to affect…
Read MoreObesity and the Cost of Diabetes
The Cost of Obesity Weight loss surgery has been shown to improve or cure type 2 diabetes. People suffering with obesity and Type 2 diabetes may consider weight loss surgery, but have concerns about the…
Read MoreSouthwestern Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, minced 1 cup quinoa 1 cup vegetable broth 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1…
Read MoreHigh Protein Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients: ½ cup orange juice (it is best to use 100% juice with no added sugar) ½ cup low fat cottage cheese 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen strawberries Directions: Add all ingredients to a…
Read MoreBroccoli Cheese Egg Whites Mug
Ingredients: ⅓ cup frozen broccoli florets ½ cup egg whites 2 tbsp chopped or diced low-sodium deli ham or turkey 2 tbsp reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese Dash of pepper to taste Directions: Spray a large,…
Read MoreHigh Protein Muffins
Ingredients: ¼ cup whey protein powder (any flavor will do) ¼ teaspoon baking powder 1 large egg ½ cup mashed banana, very ripe 1 tablespoon milk Directions: Spray inside of a large, microwave-safe mug with…
Read MoreCowboy Stew
Ingredients: 1lb ground beef 1 (28 ounce) can whole kernel corn (low sodium) 2 (15.25 ounce) cans green beans (low sodium) 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes (low sodium) 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney…
Read MoreBariatric Friendly Gumbo
Ingredients: 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 small can of tomato paste 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and diced 1 large turkey kielbasa sausage link, diced 1 bag frozen…
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