This article "Understanding Obesity and Food Addiction Through a Compassionate Lens" is adapted from the session “A Patient Perspective on Food Addiction and Obesity,” presented by Certified Health Coach Amy Eiges, at the ObesityHelp 2025 National Conference. In this session, Amy shared her powerful journey through decades of failed diets,
This salmon salad is creamy, crunchy, and bursting with dill pickle flavor. It's light yet satisfying, packed with protein, and comes together in minutes. No cooking required! If you love dill pickles and need a quick, protein-packed lunch, this salmon salad is the way to go! It's everything you love
This article "Planning Bariatric Reconstruction Surgery: What Patients Should Know" is adapted from the session “Beyond Aesthetics – The Functional Outcomes,” presented by Dr. Munish Batra, a board-certified plastic surgeon, at the ObesityHelp 2025 National Conference. In this session, Dr. Batra highlighted the often-overlooked functional and restorative benefits of body
This flavorful recipe is bariatric-friendly and one your whole family will enjoy! Light, fresh, and so satisfying, these Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Skewers are a grilling option that keeps protein front and center without sacrificing taste. Made with lean chicken breast and a simple marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic,
10 healthy summer habits: The “dog days of Summer” are upon us, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and more opportunities to get out and enjoy life. But these hot days ahead can also disrupt routines and make healthy summer habits harder to maintain. With family barbecues, well-deserved vacations, packed schedules, and
Looking for fresh, flavorful salads that are easy to make and satisfying to eat? This roundup brings together a variety of protein-packed and veggie-forward salads that are perfect for warm weather, busy schedules, and healthy living. From fruity chicken salads and classic BLT-inspired bowls to refreshing chopped salads and bariatric-friendly
Look out, protein! There’s an equally important nutrient that deserves a place on our plates—fiber! Fiber plays a significant role in many aspects of our health. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot fully digest. It is found in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. This carbohydrate is
This is a bariatric-friendly recipe for parmesan marinara chicken baked in a zucchini boat. I really love recipes that allow me to bake a lean and solid protein into a vegetable. It’s a double whammy! These Parmesan Chicken Zucchini Boats fit that description perfectly. Bariatric patients find a lot of
There’s something deeply rewarding about tending to your own garden and watching it grow… from the first signs of green sprouts breaking through the soil to the moment you harvest what you’ve nurtured with care. When you combine that sense of accomplishment with the incredible flavor and freshness of homegrown
Shrimp Piccata is a quick, 30-minute skillet dinner with tender shrimp in a bright lemon, garlic, butter, and caper sauce. It feels fancy enough for date night but is simple enough for a weeknight using basic pantry ingredients. There is something about shrimp in a silky lemon butter sauce that
