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#85 Bariatric Nutrition Q & A #7: Your Questions Answered Feb 16, 2022

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The pouch reset after bariatric surgery. Should you do it? People swear by it. Or is just more pureed baby food? Your favorite bariatric dietitians Gayle and Isabel join me from their clinics to answer your questions about the pouch reset for weight gain.

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A large percentage of people face unwanted weight regain after their weight loss surgery. Enter: the pouch reset diet. Touted as the way to dump this extra weight, reset the stomach to its original size after surgery and gain control of unhealthy eating habits, it’s become a darling of internet health hype. Many people swear by it, I don’t. I'll explain why later in the episode.

Gayle, Isabel and I just attended a virtual continuing education webinar on all that’s new in bariatric surgery. We have a lot to share with you this episode:

* What is the pouch reset diet?

* What are the different stages?

* Does it work?

* What about hunger?

* Does the size of your stomach affect your weight?

* What about hormone changes after surgery and your appetite?

* Are there new weight loss drugs?

* Where's the leak?

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Guest Bariatric Dietitians

Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD

Fauquier Health Weight Loss Surgery

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Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN

Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics

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#84 Coconut Oil: Bariatric Weight Loss Benefit or Bull? Feb 09, 2022

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If you do a quick Dr. Google search, health claims promise that coconut oil will burn your bariatric belly fat and alter fat levels in your blood. Let’s separate facts based on science from fiction based on nothing but hype in this episode of the Bariatric Surgery Success podcast..

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How did you like my bariatric friendly Valentine's Day Dinner Recipes? If you haven’t checked them out, it’s a romantic yet super simple menu of One Pan Steak Fajitas and Chocolate Stuffed Raspberries. Download the freebie now so you'll be ready

Here are the top things to know about coconut oil and what it can and can’t do for you in terms of weight. I talk in depth about:

Coconut is a fruit, and the inside of the coconut is called the meat. Coconut oil is categorized into two main types - refined and virgin. I explain the difference and which is better and why.
Science 101: understanding why coconut isn't the answer to your weight regain.
Looking at MCT oil compared to coconut oil: the differences and why those differences matter for weight loss.
Coconut oil stats
Other oil choices with less saturated fat

#83 Bariatric Friendly Foods: Focus on Chia Seeds Feb 02, 2022

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“Ch-ch-ch-chia”? Do you remember that jingle? You know, those pets in a pot that grew grassy hair? Who knew those seeds would become a so-called superfood down the track? Let's take an up close look at chia seeds with one caveat that will surprise you.

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This week the focus is on the bariatric friendly food chia seeds. What nutritional value do they possess and what do you need to be aware of if you eat them. Stay with me to the end of the episode as there’s one red flag I want you to know about if you’ve already had surgery.

From chia pets to a so-called superfood, who knew chia would become so popular? By the way, as an FYI, the term superfood does’t have a regulated definition, but is used by marketing types to make you think a food has superpowers. Just remember, many foods are nutrition powerhouses and there is no one magic bullet. But the great news, there are many powerful foods to eat.

In this episode you'll find out:

The nutritional benefits in 1 teaspoon of chia seeds including protein and fiber.
The type of omega 3 fats that chia seeds contain
Is chia a complete protein or is it missing some amino acids?
The benefits to your body of soluble fiber
Ways to use chia seeds
ONE big word of caution

Other episodes mentioned:

#41 Is Pea Protein a Smart Choice after Bariatric Surgery

#44 How to Eat for the Long Haul after Bariatric Surgery, part 2.

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#82 Bariatric Mental Health Q & A #6: Your Questions Answered Jan 26, 2022

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Do you feel like you blew it over the holidays? Over indulged way too much? Maybe even told yourself you’re a failure and can’t stay on track. Wondering how in the heck to start this new year off with a positive focus on you and your mental health? Psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton, who specializes in bariatric surgery, is with me today and gets right to it with the answers you need now.

How are you feeling about this new year? Are you excited? I always look forward to a fresh start. My passion is to show you how to use food and nutrition to feel better every single day, so you can do what you want to do.

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Dr. Connie's info:

Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com

BariAftercare: The Podcast; available on phone podcast apps, Apple podcasts and most other podcatchers

Topics Dr. Connie and I cover in this episode:

If you overindulged during the holidays and feel like a failure, how do you deal with those feelings and stop that stinky feeling?
How do you "Stay In Today"?
Words to replace "I'm a failure" with.
Addressing feelings of failure.
What works better than resolutions for your mental health?
Dr. Connie's Gotta Do Ems for 2022.
Today's coping tip for anxiety, the topic we'll cover when Dr. Connie returns.

#81 Is Adrenal Fatigue a Thing or a Fake Health Hype? Jan 19, 2022

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In my many years of practice, some topics like weight loss in the beginning of a new year, pop up over and over again. Adrenal Fatigue is one of those topics. That’s why I do what I do. I’m here to cut thru the hype and BS and share accurate, evidence-based nutrition information worthy of your time and efforts. Simple, step by step strategies that can change your life now. I want you to feel well every single day and get out there and do the things you want to do. That’s why I do this Bariatric Surgery Success podcast.

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The term Adrenal Fatigue has been around at least 20 years and every year it pops up again and again like whack a mole. For giggles I did a google search on the words adrenal fatigue and in .60 seconds I got over 23 million results selling everything from home test kits to all types of nutrition supplements to treat it.

In this episode I cover:

Find out what adrenal fatigue is and isn't
Where you adrenals are located and what they do in the body
Do adrenal glands burn out and cause fatigue?
What supplements, if any, do you need?
Can supplements contain hormones that may be harmful to your body?

#80 3 Benefits of the MIND Diet for Bariatric Surgery Jan 12, 2022

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Did you know that the MIND Diet is tied to better brain function, particularly as you age? What is it about this diet that is also good for bariatric surgery? In this episode I'll share three benefits to you.

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Thank you for giving your time to listen. Because you do listen, FeedSpot selected the Bariatric Surgery Success podcast as one of the BEST 35 Dietitian Podcasts in 2021. It was selected from thousands of podcasts on the web ranked by traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. You helped make this happen and I’m very grateful.

Wondering what brain-healthy foods the MIND diet focuses on? The foods include:

Green leafy vegetables

All other vegetables with a limit on starchy ones

Berries

Nuts

Olive oil

Whole Grains

Fish

Beans

Poultry

What makes the Mind Diet beneficial to bariatric surgery? Here are three benefits covered in detail:

Better brain function over time.

2. Brain-healthy foods boost your fiber intake.

3. Brain-healthy foods are anti-inflammatory foods.

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#79 Bariatric Nutrition Q & A #6: Your Questions Answered Jan 05, 2022

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Bariatric Dietitian guests:

Isabel Maples, RD

Fauquier Health Weight Loss Surgery

Email weightloss@fauquierhealth.org

isabel.maples@fauquierhealth.org

Gayle B.Smith:

Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics

gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com

I want to give a Shout Out to Marie from Australia. Thank you for your email to let me know that you listen to the podcast and find it fantastic. It’s feedback like yours that makes it all worthwhile.

You requested and I’m happy to announce that Gayle and Isabel will be regulars on the podcast this year. You can expect to hear from them every 6 weeks. Do you have a question you want Isabel and Gayle to answer? Post it anytime if you’re in the private Facebook Group or join us Bariatric Surgery Success with Dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell. Or go right to my website, Breaking Down Nutrition and there’s a contact us link at the top of the home page. Or hit reply to the weekly newsletter if you receive it. If not, why not? You can sign up for it on the home page of the website.

As part of out new year kick off, Gayle, Isabel and I talk about proven tips that we believe in and have had success with over the years because they work in every day life.

Listen to the episode to hear about exercise ideas and strategies, how to deal with guilt when you eat a 'bad' food and what you get for giving up something else. You don't want to miss these real-world strategies for a successful 2022.

Choose one or two of these tips and put them into play now. Set aside 20 minutes for a walk or two several times a week. Put it in your calendar as a to-do. Remember our saying about guilt too. No guilt allowed in 2022. YOU are worth it.

#78 1% to Infinity: Tiny but Mighty Goals for Success Dec 29, 2021

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Do you make New Year’s resolutions that by mid January are already kaput? There’s got to be a better way, right? I want to share with you what I do now and what I’ve been doing the last few years. It’s called 1% to infinity and it actually works. You’ll want to try this for 2022.

1% to Infinity

I’m sitting at my desk taking a minute, actually a few minutes, to reflect on this past year. So much has changed due to Covid and the stress had been incredible. Not just world wide but for our personal lives too, right?

A few years ago I attended a work conference and heard about a concept called 1% to infinity. This concept is what I use now and it works.

In this episode of Bariatric Surgery Success, I'll explain what 1% to infinity means and how to put it to work in your life today.

It’s tiny but it is mighty.

As the year rolls to an end, it’s necessary to pause, take a minute or several for that matter and look back. Remember. Reflect. Ask yourself questions about your life…what you love, what needs a tweak here and there? Be honest with yourself. Reflection is one way we heal and move forward to a better self and life.

I recently read a New York times Opinion piece by Tish Harrison Warren who said and I quote: “Reflection is how we make space to heal and grow, to receive God’s work in and through the raw material of our lives. It’s the time needed for the quiet seeds hidden in the hard soil of the past two years to begin to sprout.”

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#77 Friends Will Beg for This Chocolate Recipe Dec 15, 2021

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Every holiday season several of my friends and my husband ask…”Hey, are you going to make that chocolate peanut treat? I want some.” In this episode I’ll share my favorite, fast, go-to chocolate recipe. You won’t believe how easy it is.

Did you already ask yourself…can I have chocolate? I hope you answered yourself YES and remembered when I’m down the track from surgery, according to Dr. Susan, I can have small amounts of the foods I love.

Video on how to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Clusters

Here’s what you need:

1/2 cup natural peanut butter, creamy or crunchy

2 cups dark chocolate chips or chunks

2 cups unsalted or lightly salted, dry roasted peanuts

Combine the peanut butter and the chocolate chips in a large microwavable bowl and microwave 30-40 seconds at a time on medium power until melted. Stir to blend the chocolate and the peanut butter.
Stir in the chopped peanuts.
Spoon the mixture onto parchment paper or wax paper about a tablespoon at a time. Chill in the fridge until firm.

Listen to the episode for all the deets.

Chocolate has health benefits. There are several you’ll be happy to know. The naturally found flavonoids in chocolate may improve blood flow, reduce blood pressure and lower lousy or LDL cholesterol. I bet you never thought that chocolate is a source of fiber. The undigested fiber in cocoa is broken down in the gut and can be combined with prebiotics to produce anti-inflammatory compounds. There’s a lot more information in episode #40 if you missed it: 3 Surprising Health Benefits of Chocolate. It goes in depth on dumping syndrome, ingredients you don’t want in your chocolate, etc.

We’re just a few weeks away from a fresh new year. Be sure and sign up now for my weekly Breaking Down Nutrition newsletter. You’ll be the first to know about new freebies, upcoming courses, tips, product discounts and of course, the latest podcast episode. It’s super easy to sign up on my home page https://www.breakingdownnutrition.com

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If you need a festive meal plan for the holidays, go get this freebie. The meal plan comes complete with appetizer, entree, side and dessert plus the recipes and color photos of each recipe. It’s available now to the end of December and you can find it on my homepage too.

#76 Bariatric Mental Health Q & A #5: Your Questions Answered Dec 08, 2021

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Are you considering bariatric surgery? How do you prepare yourself mentally for this huge decision? Psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton, who specializes in bariatric surgery, is with me to share 5 ways to help you get in the right mindset.

Hi, I’m registered dietitian nutritionist Dr. Susan Mitchell. You’re listening to the Bariatric Surgery Success podcast episode number 76. Most of my career I’ve worked in some type of media, particularly radio where I did morning drive nutrition spots for over 18 years. That’s what lead me to start podcasting and ultimately to you. I created Bariatric Surgery Success to provide you with life-changing information based on science along with simple strategies and tools to help you be successful in your transformation and your entire journey. So happy you’ve connected with me. You’re in the right place and I’m glad you’re listening.

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Joining me via Skype is Atlanta-based psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton. Thanks to your requests, Dr. Connie has become a regular guest and she’s here about every six weeks answering your questions. You’ve heard her and know that she has vast experience in the field of weight loss surgery. More importantly, she’s here to help you with your relationship with yourself, family and friends. She teaches you better ways to deal with life’s stuff. You can find links in the show notes to Dr. Connie’s website complete with resources as well as her podcast called BariAftercare.

Dr. Connie's Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com

BariAftercare: The Podcast; available on phone podcast apps, Apple podcasts and most other podcatchers}

S: Welcome back to the podcast, Dr. Connie!

Questions I asked her and she answers during the episode:

People are eager to get bariatric surgery as they want to get rid of that stubborn weight they’ve struggled with for so long. But they’re often frustrated with the number of “hoops” as they call them to jump thru in order to be cleared for surgery. What do you, as a psychologist, want patients to know before they have surgery?

Although the size of the stomach changes, the issues from a mental health/brain standpoint haven't changed. What do you see most frequently as issues that still raise their ugly heads?

I have patients ask me: “How can a person regain weight after having bariatric surgery? Doesn’t the fact that they can eat much less food after surgery make it impossible to regain weight?”

What are your top five mental health strategies to help find the right mindset and set you up for success in your upcoming weight loss surgery?

If you have more questions you want Dr. Connie to answer the next time she’s here, please contact me thru my website. You’ll see 'contact us' at the top of the page. You can messenger me thru Facebook as well or reply to one of my newsletters. I read every email that comes in.

Take care of you. You’re worth it!

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