Behavioral-based treatment programs improve weight loss results and are associated with improvements in obesity-associated morbidity. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that all adults with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 be offered intensive, multicomponent, behavioral interventions to achieve and maintain weight loss. Behavior modification or behavior therapy is considered to be anRead More
Mito 1: No se pueden comer semillas, nueces ni alimentos que contengan semillas y nueces Realidad: Si bien en el pasado han dicho que las semillas y los frutos secos no deberían ser parte de la dieta de una persona con diverticulosis, ¡nuevos estudios han demostrado que no es así! Las nueces y las semillasRead More
We at Gastro SB know that when it comes to your dietary health and nutrition, it’s important not to cut corners. That’s why when you come to Gastro SB with your unique needs and wishes, you will be evaluated by a bilingual Registered Dietitian. But what is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist, andRead More
Myth 1: You can not eat seeds, nuts, or food containing seeds and nuts Fact: While in the past they have said that seeds and nuts should not be a part of a diet for someone with diverticulosis, new studies have shown that is not the case! Nuts and seeds provide fiber which is importantRead More
¿Luchando por perder peso y no recuperarlo? Nuestros consejos para bajar de peso (weight loss tips) a continuación pueden ayudarlo a tener éxito en su búsqueda de una cintura más delgada y un estilo de vida más saludable. Agregue fibra a su dieta La fibra, que se encuentra en los alimentos a base de plantas,Read More
Struggling to lose weight and keep it off? Our weight loss tips below can help you succeed in your quest for a slimmer waistline and a healthier lifestyle. Add fiber to your diet Fiber, found in plant-based foods is a type of carbohydrate that our body cannot digest. It travels undigested through our digestive systemRead More
Varios medicamentos (weight loss medications) aprobados por la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA) para el tratamiento del sobrepeso o la obesidad. Es esencial que los medicamentos se usen junto con una alimentación saludable, actividad física y modificación del comportamiento, ya que el uso de medicamentos sin tales cambios generalmente esRead More
A number of weight loss medications are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of obesity. It is essential that the medications are used in conjunction with healthy eating, physical activity, and behavior modification, as medication usage without such changes are generally ineffective. The decision to initiate drug therapy inRead More
The prevalence of obesity in the United States in 2017/2018 as stated by the CDC was 42.4%. The prevalence is higher in African American and Hispanic people. Obesity can lead to health complications, chronic diseases, and a decreased quality of life. However, losing weight can be difficult, frustrating, and confusing. At our Gastro SB (Read More
The prevalence of obesity in the United States in 2017/2018 as stated by the CDC was 42.4%. With the prevalence being higher in non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic individuals. Obesity can lead to health complications, chronic diseases, and a decreased quality of life. However, losing weight can be complicated, frustrating, and confusing. At our Gastro SBRead More