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It can be difficult to find great snack options that are low in calories, sugar, and fat while out and about. It’s best to pack some snacks in your purse or backpack in case you get hungry or have gone too long in-between meals. Some tasty options include:

Sweet Cabbage Salad Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups shredded cabbage (about 1/2 head)
1 cup shredded carrot (about 1 medium)
1 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well.

While it seems enticing to simply place a vitamin and mineral patch on your skin for a few hours each day instead of taking oral supplements, there are a few things you should be aware of when it comes to transdermal micronutrient delivery (a.k.a. the patch).

We know that weight loss surgery is an effective tool. In order to reach your weight loss or health goals, you have to commit and follow through with diet and lifestyle changes. Once you have mastered eating slowly, chewing well, separating your liquids from your meals, having lean protein and produce with each meal, you may want to reward yourself for your hard work, but how? Food is one of the most common ways we reward ourselves, but it's not the only way.

Are you looking to join a Bariatric Support Group? Check out the groups offered by Unjury’s The Bariatric Academy. You can register on their website (www.Unjury.com) under the UNJURY CARES tab at the top left of the page. Support groups are separated into 2 groups- pre-surgery to 1 year post-op and over 1 year post-op.

This green pine cone looking vegetable may look a little intimidating to cook with, but it is definitely worth your time. One medium sized artichoke is packed full of nutrients and contains about 60 kcals, 7 gm fiber, and is a good source of folate, vitamin C and vitamin K.

The number of protein powders out there is a little overwhelming. Your dietitians have created a list of good quality protein powders/ ready to drink shakes for you. You may be wondering how it decided on which protein supplements make the cut. Here are some of the items that are considered.

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:

Tired of just having a plain protein shake each day? Check out and download Premier Protein’s new recipe book! The free recipe book gives 35 ideas for high protein drinks, meals and desserts.

Strength training improves your muscle mass, balance, flexibility and bone health. You can start with crunches, lunges, push ups, squats or check out some Youtube strength training videos like this one: