10 Practical and Effective Tips to Stop Drinking Soda and Energy Drinks
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) give you temporary satisfaction (rush), but they are empty calories and not good for you. Whether it [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-03-06T00:48:48+00:00February 22nd, 2018|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Diet & Nutrition|Tags: avoid, caffeine, drink, drinking, drinking coffee, HFCS, hyperuricemia, soda, SSB, sugar, tips, unhealthy, Uric Acid, why to avoid sugar|2 Comments
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) give you temporary satisfaction (rush), but they are empty calories and not good for you. Whether it [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2025-08-08T15:20:19+00:00October 3rd, 2017|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: avoid, calories, carbohydrates, diet, healthy, protein, unhealthy, vegetables, weight gain, weight loss|0 Comments
When looking to lose weight, the first thing many turns to is their diet. Turning to diet first makes perfect [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2023-11-21T17:45:53+00:00August 24th, 2017|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: avoid, bariatric diet, bariatric post-op, bariatric vitamins, danger, dehydration, multivitamin, postoperative diet, risks, soda, vitamins, water, water intake, why to avoid sugar|0 Comments
Bariatric surgery is a great option if you are seeking a rapid and long-term weight loss solution. Even though it [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-11-18T22:24:51+00:00January 26th, 2017|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Post-Op Resources|Tags: alcohol, avoid, caffeine, drinking coffee, eating healthy, healthy fats, healthy food, healthy habits, healthy meals, healthy snacks, is fast food healthy, macronutrients, macros, meal prep, nutrition, sugar, Ultra-Processed Foods, water, why to avoid sugar|2 Comments
When it comes to making decisions regarding your health, it can get tough to know where to start. There are [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-12-28T23:44:35+00:00January 17th, 2017|Categories: Diet & Nutrition|Tags: AHA, American Heart Association, avoid, benefits, fruits, RDA, Recommended Daily Allowance, risks, sugar, tips, why to avoid sugar|0 Comments
When it comes to those sweet tooth cravings, a tasty piece of fruit can be an amazingly refreshing and delicious [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2024-06-02T22:17:05+00:00August 26th, 2016|Categories: Case Studies|Tags: agonist medications, anti-obesity medications, avoid, danger, diet pills, fda approved, GLP-1, GLP-1 Medication, medical advice, medicated weight loss, medication, Metformin, Pharmacotherapy, Prescription Weight Loss Drugs, Saxenda, Semaglutide, supplements, Wegovy, weight loss, weight loss pill|0 Comments
For many of us, fighting obesity is an all-out war. You may win a few battles, but the slightest [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2025-07-27T16:09:56+00:00June 27th, 2014|Categories: Bariatric Lifestyle, Case Studies, News & Trends|Tags: avoid, benefits, cancer, CDC, colorectal cancer, doctor, insurance, medical, prostate cancer, UPF, WLS|0 Comments
In the United States alone, over a third of adults are obese, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. [...]
By Ron Elli, Ph.D.|2022-11-28T22:53:19+00:00December 11th, 2013|Categories: Post-Op Resources|Tags: alcohol after bariatric surgery, avoid, calories, can i drink alcohol, drinking, healthy habits, liquids, post-op diet, rny gastric bypass, why not to drink after surgery, wine|0 Comments
Drinking alcohol after gastric bypass surgery is a very popular topic for both past patients and those who are considering [...]