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NEW LOOK for the FOOD LABEL

February is National Heart Health Month! Protect your heart by replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats. Here are four ways to get more heart healthy fats into your daily routine.

Remembering to practice food safety is the only way to prevent against foodborne illnesses. Practicing food safety will keep you and your family safe and healthy. Take these precautions to prevent common foodborne illnesses.

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Even if you have chosen a bariatric procedure that does not involve malabsorption; adequate vitamin supplementation will be needed due to the reduction in food intake.

Always work closely with your Registered Dietitian for a personalized supplement regimen based on your individual bloodwork. Here are some basic pointers:

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1.5 quarts apple cider
1 quart diet cranberry juice
4 sticks cinnamon
8 cloves
10 allspice berries
1 quarter sized slice of ginger
1 orange, sliced
¼ cup of cranberries

Place all ingredients in a large pot or crockpot and bring to a low boil.

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion , chopped
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 cup pumpkin puree , from the can or homemade
1.5 cups diced butternut squash
1.5 diced cup tomatoes , from the can
2 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
7.5 oz garbanzo beans, canned and rinsed

1 ½ cups old fashioned oats (uncooked)
3 scoops Bariatric Advantage High Protein Meal Replacement- Pumpkin spice
1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup nut butter (peanut, almond etc)
½ cup pure canned pumpkin puree
Optional: 1/8 cup mini chocolate chips