Time to Ditch Your All-or-Nothing Mentality
All-or-nothing, or black and white thinking is a common barrier to long-term success. This way of thinking leads us to give up when things are not perfect, or are not what we were expecting them to be.
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Stay updated on the latest advancements and trends in nutrition, weight loss, and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Ahmad shares his expertise and advice, giving you the tools to make better healthcare decisions.
Dr. Ahmad’s Blog Posts
Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgery: What’s the Difference?
The differences between laparoscopic surgery vs. open surgery are significant. You might find yourself having to decide when you will have the procedure, which surgeon you will choose to do it...
Improve Sleep Apnea Through Weight Loss Surgery
If you are overweight and struggling with sleep apnea, you are not alone. It is estimated that over 12 million Americans are obese and many of those millions suffer with sleep apnea.
What to Expect After Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery can change just about every aspect of your life, including your eating habits, self-image, and relationships. If you’re among the one-third of Americans considered obese...
Signs and Symptoms of Gallstones
Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid (bile) formed inside your gallbladder. These deposits can vary in size and can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.
Nutrition Corner
Serving size: 12 egg cups, 1 cup baby spinach, chopped, 3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced,3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent. Add the ground turkey and cook through, breaking it up as it cooks with a wooden spoon.
Fiber: what is it and why is it important?
Fiber is a carbohydrate that your body does not digest or absorb. Fiber is also often known as roughage and is found in plant foods.
This year, consider starting a new tradition that does not involve foods.
Board games, card games or puzzles, Holiday decorating, Knitting Watching a holiday themed movie
Post-Op Diet Progression During the Holidays (Recipe Guide)
No matter what the time of year it is very important to follow the post-operative diet progression exactly as written to ensure your safety.
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and curry powder and cook for another minute.
Comparison & the Importance of a Positive Mindset
It is normal to be inclined to compare yourself and your weight loss journey to others. However, it is not beneficial to use this comparison to make yourself feel lesser than others.
Many of us find that a barrier to reaching or maintaining our health goals can be time. Cooking things from scratch or trying new recipes can be very rewarding; however, many of us do not have the tim...
Italian Single-Skillet Chicken
Heat olive oil in a skillet to medium high heat. Add peppers and onions. Cook for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook for another few minutes.
Mediterranean Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Using a sharp knife, cut spaghetti squash in half. Scoop out the insides of each half and discard. Drizzle each squash half with olive oil and rub it over ...
