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Perhaps you have been diagnosed with a weight related medical condition or maybe you want to create some healthier habits. No matter the reason, we are glad you have joined us. The Weight Management page has tips, recipes and information from Mayo Clinic experts to help you create a healthier lifestyle. And if weight loss in one of your goals, you can learn more about options available to support your journey, including lifestyle changes, medication, procedures or surgery.
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Written by Stephanie Vanderboom, a Mayo Clinic nurse practitioner specializing in weight management and bariatric surgery. There are many things to consider when contemplating…
Written by Margaret Gall, Mayo Clinic Registered Dietitian You may experience symptoms including passing gas, burping or belching, or bloating, (a feeling of fullness or…
Written by Abby McWaters, RDN, LD. Abby is a registered dietitian at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Protein is an essential macronutrient that is vital…
Written by Haley Veith, Mayo Clinic Dietetic Intern Peas are an excellent source of fiber, which can promote health by helping you maintain a…
Written by Angie Murad, RDN, LD. Angie is a registered dietitian who specializes in weight management. Making New Year’s resolutions can feel almost like a…
Written by Michelle Benish, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N.. Michelle is a nurse practitioner for the bariatric surgery practice in Rochester, Minnesota. Hospital stay and hydration Following…
Written by Brosnan Rhodes, Mayo Clinic Dietetic Intern One of the earliest daunting steps towards better health literacy is being able to read a food…
Don’t throw away that turkey carcass! This turkey soup utilizes not only the carcass, but any leftover turkey meat you may have in the refrigerator…
The following was written by a Mayo Clinic patient who has undergone bariatric surgery. They wished to remain anonymous upon posting. When thinking about starting…
Want to try a new variety of green beans this year, that actually turn out green (and not beige)? This recipe includes not only green…
Written by Madison Hemer, Mayo Clinic Dietetic Intern Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that has set time periods of eating and set periods for…
Answer provided by Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B.. Dr. Shah is a consultant within the Division of Endocrinology. Phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira) is an amphetamine-like prescription medication used…
Written by Victoria Vasquez, Mayo Clinic registered dietitian Sugar can be found in a lot of foods such as regular soda, candy, and cereal, but…
Use time on the weekend to prepare and pre-portion this warm, comforting dish for a week of breakfasts ahead of time! Skip that tempting brown…
The following was written by a Mayo Clinic patient who has undergone bariatric surgery. They wished to remain anonymous upon posting. When making a journey,…
Kimberly Ollendieck, registered nurse at Mayo Clinic, writes about expectations during your hospitalization following a weight loss surgery. Surgical pain is expected from the incision(s).…
Welcome the flavors of fall with this mixture of ingredients. No need to stick to Granny Smith apples if you have another variety stocked in…
Written by Melissa Mapes, Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach You’ve been watching what you eat, moving more and drinking water, even counting calories…doing all the ‘right’…
Written by Jessica Lundberg, Mayo Clinic Dietetic Intern Fat is an important macronutrient and essential in a variety of bodily functions. We need fat to…
It’s stone fruit season! July and August are known for an abundance of apricots, peaches, plums and nectarines. The recipe below includes peaches and less…
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