The Blog

Here’s one of the best bariatric nutrition tips I can give you… PAIR ALL OF YOUR CARBS WITH A PROTEIN SOURCE It’s a huge misconception after WLS that we can’t have carbs after WLS and that’s just not true. We can have carbs after WLS, it’s how we eat them that matters!!! What is a […]

Is there anything better than fresh melon in the summertime? It makes me so sad that so many bariatric patients miss out on the simple joys in life because they are so afraid of carbs. They try to stick to “just protein” all day but then just end up snacking on slider foods all afternoon […]

Please note there are some affiliate links in this blog post.  Fun fact: We, at The Sleeved Dietitian, disagree with the common recommendation to never snack again after WLS. We just don’t think that it is realistic! Snacks can be really helpful in hitting our protein goals. Since we can’t eat very much at once, […]

These are my least favorite questions that I see being asked by other bariatric patients. “Omg can you actually eat all of that?” “Wait, are you able to eat all of that?” “Oh wow, I could never eat all of that.” Over time, many bariatric patients can consume larger quantities of food, which can be […]

Hey Babe! How are you?  Are you a cottage cheese fan?! Cottage Cheese is one of the top consumed sources of protein in the bariatric community, and one of my personal favorites, too! A half-cup serving of low-fat (2%) plain cottage cheese typically contains around 90 calories, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 12 grams of protein, […]

Let’s talk about protein powder! I think we all can agree that protein powder is a staple after WLS! I want to help you pick the best one for YOU, so let’s dive in. How to pick the best protein powder for YOU!  *Please keep in mind that this is for a protein shake, not […]