Three Fridge Items to Toss Out for a Healthy Diet
Beginning a healthy diet starts with one of the most essential places in your home – the fridge. Getting rid of the not so healthy products in your fridge can help put you in the right mindset and reduce temptation so you are set up for success. Courtney, dietitian at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute…Read more
5 Tips to Protect Your Heart in the Cold
Research shows that 30 percent of heart attacks occur during the cold winter months, and those with heart conditions are particularly susceptible to cardiac events. Why would cold weather affect your heart? Dr. Mahesh Bavineni, general cardiologist, explains that temperatures below 30 degrees causes blood vessels in your skin, toes and fingers to constrict to…Read more
Courtney Goes from Wishing to Doing After Losing 120 Pounds with Weight loss Surgery
Struggling with an extra 120 pounds, Courtney chose gastric sleeve surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI) at Arkansas Heart Hospital to help reverse high blood pressure, improve mental health and create memories with his family. Read his story. Going Downhill I struggled for many years trying to lose weight. I would lose it…Read more
Aliyah Loses 125 Pounds, Overcomes PCOS After Life-Changing Gastric Bypass Surgery
Battling both excess weight and PCOS, Aliyah chose bariatric surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Arkansas Heart Hospital to create a brighter, happier future for her family. Read her story. Fed Up With the Fight The main reason I wanted to lose weight was because it was affecting my life. I remember going…Read more
Get Festive with a Low-Calorie Cranberry Lime Mocktail
If you’re seeking a festive bariatric friendly alternative to the traditional cocktail, look no further than the cranberry lime mocktail. It’s the perfect way to have your “fancy” drink without extra calories. Grab these three ingredients and get to shaking! Ingredients: ½ cup diet cranberry juice (Ocean Spray cran-cherry preferred) Diet ginger beer* Juice of…Read more
Down 120 Pounds, Korey Feels 20 Years Younger, Hopeful for the Future
At more than 300 pounds, a stress test revealed that Korey may not have many quality years ahead of him. Gastric bypass surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute (BMI) at Arkansas Heart Hospital (AHH) changed that uncertainty to hope for the future. Read his story. A Step to Save His Life I was having…Read more
Bariatric Friendly Pumpkin Spoonbread Recipe
If you’re looking for a little taste of fall this season, add this pumpkin spoonbread recipe to your list. Not only delicious, it’s also suitable for the bariatric eating plan or anyone wanting to cut carbs. It’s also an easy make-ahead recipe for Thanksgiving! Try it today. You and your guests will thank us! Ingredients:…Read more
3 Healthy Salad Dressing Recipes
Even though many prepackaged dressings are off-limits on the bariatric eating plan or for a healthy diet, salad dressings can still be flavorful, healthy and easy to make. In just a few steps, you can make your own Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Arkansas Heart Hospital dietitian-approved dressing. Try one of these salad dressing recipes:…Read more
Lara Begins Golden Years with Energy, Optimism After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Lara wanted to start her golden years healthy and energetic, but extra weight, high blood pressure and arthritis were holding her back. She found a new lease on life with weight loss surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute. Read her story. A Lifelong Struggle I’ve struggled with my weight my whole life. My mother…Read more
BMI Friendly Pumpkin Spice Recipe
This fall, don’t just carve your pumpkins, savor them! These nutrient powerhouses are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, can boost eyesight and are a great addition to the bariatric eating plan. Reap the rewards of this tasty vegetable with this pumpkin spice recipe that’s perfect for your protein shakes. Ingredients: 1 can Libby’s pumpkin (not…Read more