” Here are some low FODMAP diet snacks that are easy to just grab and go! If you’re unfamiliar, the low FODMAP diet has been shown to help alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive disorders! One of the challenges of following a low FODMAP diet is finding snacks that are bothRead More
Are you tired of eating the same boring foods on your weight management journey? The good news is, you don’t have to! I remember a time when I was so tired of eating the same thing to lose weight! I remember, just being so tired of it to a point it would affect my qualityRead More
Intragastric balloon placement is a procedure for weight-loss that involves placing a saline-filled silicone balloon in your stomach. This helps you lose weight by limiting how much you can eat and making you feel fuller faster. The intragastric balloon procedure may be an option if you have concerns about your weight, and diet and exerciseRead More
As a dietitian, while providing weight loss tips, I always explain to our patients how we all have an incredibly unique relationship with our own bodies. And like all relationships, it should include giving and receiving. However, we tend to neglect our own bodies and pursue plans without consideration. For example, many may skip eatingRead More
INTRODUCTION Procedures for weight loss include a combination of volume-restrictive, intestinal hormone alteration, and nutrient-malabsorptive procedures that affect satiety, absorption, and insulin sensitivity in conjunction with behavior modification to achieve and sustain weight loss. A consultation with a multidisciplinary bariatric team, including a gastroenterologist, provides extensive education on nutrition, good psychological responses, and lifestyle modificationRead More
A gastric balloon, also called endoscopic intragastric balloon, is a non-surgical weight-loss procedure which involves the insertion of a specialized balloon inside the stomach to occupy space and limit the food carrying capacity of the stomach. This makes you feel full sooner and limits your intake to smaller portions. The procedure is temporary and theRead More
The weight loss gastric balloon system is an innovative nonsurgical procedure used to treat appropriately selected patients with obesity who want to lose weight and achieve a healthier lifestyle. The FDA-approved procedure involves placing a temporary, soft balloon inside the patient’s stomach (endoluminal) for six months. The balloon takes up space in the stomach, limitingRead More
Weight Loss Tips: Pairing foods can help with satiety – an example includes pairing most meals with fruit, vegetable, and/or grain to pair with FIBER. Fiber helps with satiety. To add one more example, having adequate PROTEIN with this same meal ALSO helps with satiety!! Additionally, if that same meal has healthy fats, it’ll furtherRead More
Weight loss can be beneficial for most individuals who are overweight and obese when done in a healthy way, like with a weight loss coach. Research suggests excessive body weight can lead to various health conditions including type two diabetes, heart disease and gastrointestinal issues. Most people are able to lose weight but may findRead More
A Gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated training management of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. What is Gastroenterology? Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. It involves a detailed understanding of the normal action (physiology)Read More
Gastro SB Clinic offers comprehensive treatment for a wide range of gastrointestinal and nutritional conditions.
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