We are a nation of “fat cats” in more ways than one. As the prosperity level of the people in the U.S. have grown, so have our waistlines. A CDC study finds that over the past 25 years, obesity rates have increased to 34% of U.S. adults over age 20. It seems we are a […]
The Importance of Protein and Carbs in Your Meals Breakfast: The Foundation of Your Day Start your day with a protein-rich breakfast to fuel your body and keep you satiated. Incorporating organic eggs, cottage cheese, raw nut butter, or smoked fish into your morning meal can provide the necessary protein. Pair these with complex carbohydrates […]
The complication rate declined from 19% in an unselected historical control group of LAGB patients to 9% in a selected group of patients. The mean body mass index (BMI) at 5 years was 3 kg/m2 lower in patients selected on the basis of criteria associated with successful weight loss in previous studies of LAGB, Jean-Marc […]