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Looking for a vegetarian alternative for tuna salad? This Chickpea Salad recipe is low-carb and low-fat, and makes for a great healthy lunch or side dish! Ingredients: · 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, drained & rinsed · 1 tbsp. dijon mustard · 2- 1 oz. wedges lite laughing cow cheese · 2 tbsp.…

This delicious Fish in Foil recipe will have your mouth watering! Plus, pick your fish of choice and season how you'd enjoy it best. 🐟 Ingredients: · 3 oz. fish fillet (perch, cod, walleye, tilapia, haddock, or 6 shrimp) · Juice of one lemon · Salt · Pepper · Smoked…

Tempeh is an awesome vegan meat substitute that is heart-healthy and packed with protein. Check out this delicious, easy, quick BBQ Tempeh Recipe. 👇 Ingredients: · 1 package original plain tempeh, cut into ½ inch strips · 1 tbsp. Braggs liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce, · Sugar-free BBQ…

Constipation can occur in the weeks following weight loss surgery due to several factors including decreased hydration, insufficient fiber intake and less food consumption overall. If you are experiencing discomfort, remember that your body is going through significant changes and an adjustment period is both normal and expected. However, there…

Hair loss following weight loss surgery can be a cause for concern, however, understanding its causes can help to alleviate distress. Triggered by trauma or stress, this type of hair loss is called telogen effluvium, and it is a reversible condition that is very common. Connected to the hair growth…

Check out this healthy, vegan take on vegetable scrambled eggs. By swapping eggs for tofu, we lower fat and cholesterol while losing none of the delicious taste! 🥕🍅🧅 Ingredients: 14 oz. firm tofu, drained 1 small onion, diced 1 tbsp. chicken style seasoning (*see below) Veggies: mushrooms, peppers, spinach Garnish…

At Alabama Surgical Associates, our team is committed to making sure people have the resources they need to make educated decisions about their health. Right now, there is an obesity pandemic in the United States. While weight loss surgery has long been proven to be an effective tool in the…

Immediately after undergoing weight loss surgery, many people lose a significant amount of weight. However, they can become disheartened when their weight loss begins to plateau. This is absolutely normal. In fact, it’s a sign that your body is adjusting to the changes made during weight loss surgery. Don’t let…

There are so many benefits of weight loss surgery. Losing a significant amount of weight can help you feel better, have more energy, and fit into more fashionable clothes, for a start. But the benefits of bariatric surgery go much deeper than the superficial: it can help improve or even…

Who doesn’t love PIZZA! Check out this month’s easy, healthy, egg-crust pizza recipe. This recipe is high in protein and low in carbs and fat making it a great breakfast or lunch option to keep you full all day long! Ingredients: 2 eggs 4 grape tomatoes 6 slices of turkey…