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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:

Now that the weather is warming up and the sun is shining longer, it’s time to focus on physical activity.

Check out “The Bari-Heart of It” podcast by Bariatric Fusion. They will address a lot of the frequently asked questions associated with weight loss surgery. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Knowing culinary techniques can help you bring out the flavor of foods without needing to add a lot of extra ingredients or calories! Learn the basics of common cooking techniques to navigate recipes and get healthy meals on the table:
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During #NationalNutritionMonth and beyond, choose nutrient-rich foods that represent the five basic food groups. Use these tips to get started: https://sm.eatright.org/nutrichdie.

This week focus on trying new nutritious foods every day.

The food and nutrition experts who can translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.

This year’s National Nutrition Month theme is Personalize Your Plate. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique with different bodies, goals, backgrounds, and tastes!

Try some beets this week! Beets are in season from fall to spring and packed full of antioxidants and fiber. In addition, they are good sources of folate, manganese, potassium, iron and vitamin C. Check out this recipe for Roasted Balsamic Beets:

Reading the nutrition facts label will help you choose heart healthy food options. Always check the total fat, saturated fat and trans fat amounts. After bariatric surgery, the total fat should be less than 5 gm per serving to prevent dumping syndrome and to help you reach your weight loss goals.