According to this year’s annual report from The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America, a report from the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), adult obesity rates in the United States remain high overall with an increase in six states and not a single decrease in any state in the last year.
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There are many different sources of protein supplements. Here is a look at the different sources, and which ones are available at Aloha Surgery.
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Iron (Fe) is an essential mineral our bodies need to sustain life.
Recommended daily allowance is currently 18 mg per day for the average individual. Requirements can vary depending on gender, age, and absorption. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) currently recommends double the daily allowance for patients who have undergone metabolic surgery (gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, duodenal switch).
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Proteins are molecules made up of amino acids. They are essential parts of organisms and participate in all processes in the body. Proteins can also be used as fuel for the body, like glucose. We are unable to make all of the kinds of amino acids that are necessary for us to survive. These necessary amino acids are called essential amino acids.
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In the realm of healthy snacks and meal replacements, there’s a whole range of products ranging from the “surprisingly good” to the “disgusting.” It seems that the market is flooded products that taste closer to the latter.
We recently obtained samples from Healthwise, and we were pleasantly surprised by a couple of their products.
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