Post surgery is a time where many WLS members experience some sort of difficulties adapting to their new lifestyle. Many things change after a gastric sleeve or bypass surgery, and one of the biggest factors is definitely food and our nutritional intake. Dining will not be the same as it used to be; portions will shrink to a fraction of the size, personal preferences will change and the nutritional requirements needed to fulfil a healthy lifestyle is largely different as well. Luckily, the experts from Nutrition for Weight Loss Surgery has had plenty of experiences working with WLS clients over their careers, and they have recently published this guidebook which will break down exactly what you need to be looking for while shopping.
Equipped with their knowledge, this book will show you EXACTLY what to look for on the nutrition information panel for over 30 different categories of food. No longer will you be confused by ingredients you’ve never heard of or struggle to make a healthy and informed decision. On top of that, Justine and Sally also share their top picks on different category of foods, from whole food sources to specific dietary supplementation, providing you with over 180 specific food products you can confidently add to your cart knowing it has been approved by specialised WLS dietitians.
While visiting dietitians for a 1 on 1 is the best way to find out what you should be eating, this book comes in at a close second, giving you the break-downs and insight to cut through all of your confusion and uncertainties. Simply put, this handbook is must for anyone who has had WLS surgery.