While we have all heard the expression, “Calories in, calories out!” as a method for preventing weight gain, it should come as no surprise that not all calories are created equal. It is true that if you burn more calories than you consume, you will lose weight.  However, that is certainly not the entire picture Read More »

Your body is made up of many parts that each have a unique function. The many activities of your different organs are elegantly coordinated by sophisticated communication systems in the body. For instance, your nervous system allows your brain to take in information about what is going on around you and helps you to make Read More »

Obesity is a disease that bariatric surgery can cure when diet and exercise are not enough, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the best way to achieve permanent results. It is critical for bariatric surgery patients to make healthy choices after surgery, which means eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong ones. Read our Read More »

It’s common knowledge high cholesterol is unhealthy, but not all cholesterol is created equally, and more than simple food intake affects cholesterol levels in the body.  And while you may hear plenty about this biological material, you may not know what it does or why you have higher levels than you’d imagined. For obese patients, Read More »

To metabolize something is to process it. When it comes to biological functions, we metabolize plenty of compounds, including calories, vitamins, and sugars. When others casually talk about metabolism, however, they’re likely referring to the rate at which you manage calories and fats, turning them into energy to go about your daily routine, exercise, and Read More »