The Importance of Vitamin D
Check out the article in the RGJ on “The Importance of Vitamin D” by Laurie McGinley, Doctor of Nursing Practice. https://www.rgj.com/viewart/99999999/HEALTHSOURCE02/130905012/The-importance-vitamin-D
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Attention Post Op WLS Patients–Add This Book to Your Library
Add this to your library! The award-winning The Science of Good Food by David Joachim, Andrew Schloss, and A. Phillip Handel, Ph.D. is a great reference book for anyone who loves to cook, wants to learn how to cook, or just enjoys science. This book is no lightweight (it weighs almost 4 pounds) when it ...
Team WBI for the Heart Walk in Reno
Imagine the impact if we reduce death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20% by 2020! Western Bariatric Institute has formed a team for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk to promote physical activity to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Please Join Our Team! Help us reach this lifesaving ...
All Milks Are Not Created Equal
Cow’s milk is a good source of protein, but what about the non-dairy milk beverages? Lately, I have been seeing more patients who are consuming almond milk. Just because you read the word “milk” on the label, don’t assume it’s a good source of protein. Almond milk, like coconut milk and rice milk, are poor ...
Snacking on Peanuts–A Handful was Enough
Snacking on Peanuts—A Handful Was Enough A few weeks ago I watched an excellent old movie, Anatomy of a Murder, from 1959 starring Jimmy Stewart as a defense attorney. In one scene, he left the courtroom, went out into the hallway, put a coin into the peanut machine and got a handful of nuts. I ...
Egg White McMuffins!
Well, I am happy to report some good nutrition news from McDonald’s. Starting April 22, the fast food giant will add a healthy breakfast sandwich- the Egg White Delight McMuffin. While the traditional Egg McMuffin has always a good fast food breakfast choice, the new version is even better. Made with egg whites instead of ...
George Washington’s Rules on Eating
George Washington’s Rules of Civility I am reading a wonderfully entertaining book, My Life as an Experiment: One Man’s Humble Quest to Improve Himself, by A.J. Jacobs. Chapter 7 titled “What Would George Washington Do?” refers to living life as our first president did. The author refers to The Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior ...
Our Non-Surgical Option
Western Bariatric Institute is well-known for weight loss surgery and we do that very well. But maybe surgery isn’t for you, or you don’t have that much weight to lose. Or perhaps you’ve had weight loss surgery, and need to get back on track. Whatever your reason for wanting a jump-start into a new, healthy, ...
WBI Reno Weight Loss Success Story
Western Bariatric Institute is proud of all our successful weight loss clients in the Reno area! One such client will be featured on a new WBI Reno billboard. We will be sharing her success on WBIReno.com. Keep your eyes on the WBI Reno website for her weight loss story. * ...
Dr. Ganser on Ask the Doctor
Check out Dr. Ganser on “Ask The Doctor” with Wendy Damonte on Channel 2. https://www.ktvn.com/story/20642641/ask-the-doctor-bariatric-surgery