Intragastric balloon therapy is an endoscopic and temporary method of inducing weight loss. It entails placing a soft saline- or gas -filled balloon in the stomach to promote a feeling of satiety and restriction. Because its weight loss mechanism is mostly restrictive, its efficacy largelyRead More
¿Cómo sé si tengo sobrepeso y cuánto? Los médicos utilizan una medida especial llamada “índice de masa corporal” o IMC, para decidir quién tiene bajo peso, peso normal o sobrepeso. Su IMC le dirá si su peso es apropiado para su altura. ● Si suRead More
¿Por qué es importante llevar una dieta saludable? Es importante llevar una dieta saludable porque comer los alimentos adecuados puede mantenerlo saludable ahora y más adelante en la vida. ¿Qué alimentos son especialmente saludables? Los alimentos que son especialmente saludables incluyen: ● Frutas y verduras:Read More
La pérdida de peso del 5 al 7 por ciento del peso corporal conlleva numerosos beneficios para la salud y debe buscarse como un objetivo inicial de pérdida de peso. La pérdida de peso está directamente relacionada con la diferencia entre la ingesta energética yRead More
If your doctor recommends it, there are ways to lose weight safely. But how much should you lose? Read on for weight loss tips and treatments to help you reach your goals while staying healthy. How do I know if I am overweight and byRead More
Why is it important to eat a healthy diet? It’s important to eat a healthy diet because eating the right foods can keep you healthy now and later on in life. Read on for healthy eating guidelines and helpful meal planning tips. Which foods areRead More
Trying to lose weight can be frustrating for both weight loss coaches and patients. Advising patients that they must lose weight for health reasons or that they need to eat less and exercise more often generally produces little in the way of change. This isRead More
Here is what to expect when you schedule an appointment with our San Diego dietitian and visit our weight loss clinic: Visit 1- Initial assessment 24 hr recall Pt states nutritional concern Visit 2- Assessment Food frequency questionnaire Calculate macros Introduce Myfitnesspal to track mealsRead More
Michelle McMacken, MD is Assistant Professor of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine and the Director of Bellevue Hospital Weight Management Clinic. In this exclusive video guide, she breaks down everything you need to know about a whole-food plant-based diet in relation to weight loss.Read More
Culinary medicine, a new educational and nutritional approach to improving eating behaviors, focuses on skills such as food shopping, storage and meal preparation. Lifestyle medicine physician Rani Polak will discuss how to blend the joy of cooking with the science of medicine to create aRead More