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Brussel sprouts are in season during fall and winter. These cruciferous vegetables provide 3 gm of fiber per 1 cup serving. When shopping, select fresh brussel sprouts that are bright green and the leaves are firmly together or choose a frozen option that is packaged without a sauce.

Are you needing to spice up your daily protein shake or smoothie? Then Bariatric Fusion’s new caramel protein powder is just what you need! 2 scoops of this protein powder will provide you with 27gm of protein.

Bariatric Fusion has released a watermelon flavor of their Soft Chew iron 45 mg. The iron supplement also comes in grape and cherry varieties. After weight loss surgery, ASMBS recommends 45-65 mg of supplemental iron daily due to risk of deficiency.

Try some Easy Strawberry Protein Nicecream!

Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas, peeled and frozen
2 cups frozen strawberries
3/4 cup milk of your choice
2 scoops of HPMR Strawberry Protein

Instructions:

Blend milk and HPMR Strawberry in your food processor or high powered blender.

August is #KidsEatRight Month, the perfect time to teach your children the importance of healthful eating and physical activity! To help your entire family develop lifelong healthy habits, try these simple tips: https://sm.eatright.org/KERMpk

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.