The Austin Bariatric Clinic Blog
Recipe of the week 9/6/2010
Asian Slaw Dressing
This simple, quick and healthy alternative to mayonnaise-based coleslaw dressing is tangy and delicious. I pour it over one package of pre-shredded coleslaw (red and green cabbage and carrots or even broccoli slaw). I also add 1/2 cup shelled edamame to the mix for a little added protein and fiber.
2 tbsp extra virgin olive [...]
Great menu finds at local austin restaurants Summer 2010
I am always being asked by my patients what they can order when eating out to keep them losing weight and to help with maintaning. I have a couple of suggestions I have recently discovered at some local Austin favorite restaurants. Almost all of my choices below reflect the one rule about eating out that I usually [...]
Check out our in-store sales and specials on your favorite high protein, low carb foods!
We currently have TWO specials running.
One is our Pro-Cal breakfast cereal (vanilla and cocoa). Like a vanilla or chocolate shake with rice krispies! Kids love them, too. Only 94 calories with 15 grams of protein. Regularly $10.99 for 6-pak, now $8.99.
Also, Chromium Piccolinate 250mg (100 count) regularly $10.99, now $7.99.
Hurry while supplies last!
High Cholesterol- what’s the real cause and the best treatment?
I have long been convinced that the root cause of so much of the chronic disease in this country (specifically heart disease, diabetes, and various cancers) comes from our diet. Specifically, the disproportionate amounts of sugar and refined carbohydrates (bread, pasta, chips, crackers, etc-also sugar)we eat compared to lean protein and healthy fats. In addition, the [...]
Dr. Dupont’s Quick, Tasty and Healthy Food Preparation Tips
Dr. Dupont’s Healthy and Tasty Food Preparation tips
Dr. Dupont’s Healthy Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Suggestions
Dr.Dupont’s Menu Suggestions
Drinking Water Really Does Improve Weight Loss!
A recent study showed that dieters who consumed 16 oz of water 30 minutes prior to each meal had a 44% greater rate of weight loss than a control group of dieters. Practicle Tips: 1) At restaurants drink 1 glass of water while waiting to order and a second glass before your meal is served. 2)Drink as [...]
QQF THEORY
The QQF Theory
The Quality, Quantity and Frequency of Food Consumption as it relates to Obesity and Excess Body Fat
For many years, popular and scientific belief held that weight gain was simply a matter of energy input exceeding energy output, better known as the Caloric Theory. While this theory has some validity with [...]
Obesity and Inflammation
Obesity and Inflammation
The connection between inflammation and the obesity, depression, diabetes and heart disease epidemics
What is inflammation and why is it bad?
Acute inflammation is a series of reactions that occur within and between the cells of our bodies when an irritant or infection attacks our system. The [...]
