When it comes to seafood, tuna is the third most frequently consumed product in the U.S after shrimp and salmon. We eat about 2.2 pounds of tuna a year per person. That’s a lot of fish! Of the tuna eaters, 83 percent eat it at lunch and it most commonly is found in sandwiches. ...
The WBI and Western Surgical offices are undergoing renovations. This has necessitated a shuffling of staff and office space and the WBI classroom has been convert to office space. As a result we are not able to have support group meetings in our facility. Please attend our meeting on the second Sunday of the month at ...
Curried Apple & Tuna Salad Curry powder is a blend of spices and varies in different countries and regions. Turmeric is common to all curry blends and gives it its yellow color. The curcumin in turmeric is thought to act as an anti-inflammatory agent. The taste of curry with the crunch of the apples ...
If you browse our gallery of surgery patients, you will see transformations in both body figure and emotions. The smiles on the faces of Western Bariatric patients say it all; we have given people their lives back thanks to procedures like the vertical sleeve gastrectomy. The gastrectomy sleeve procedure involves the surgical removal of a ...
PUSH. Persist until something happens. It’s easy to stay motivated when you first start something, or when you’re seeing results. The trick is staying motivated when you’re not seeing results. The important thing to remember is that even if you don’t see it yet, every healthy food choice and workout is bringing you closer ...
The WBI and Western Surgical offices are undergoing renovations. This has necessitated a shuffling of staff and office space and the WBI classroom has been convert to office space. As a result we are not able to have support group meetings in our facility. Please attend our meeting on the second Sunday of the month at ...
What should you expect? We get this question quite a bit. Under-going gastric bypass surgery should be no split-second decision, it is a complete lifestyle change. What do we mean by this? The foods you eat will change, the drinks you enjoyed will change, your taste buds, your exercise patterns and your diet plan will ...
Edamame & Chicken Greek Salad Make this simple salad even easier by using rotisserie chicken from the deli. Put your salad on a bed of greens to add more veggies. If you’re packing it for lunch, put the greens in separate container to keep them crisp. At lunch time, simply put the chicken salad ...
If you are looking to change your health for the better, Northern Nevada is a great place to be. Lake Tahoe is in our back yard, the entertainment options in Reno/Sparks are plentiful, and an active lifestyle beckons. Northern Nevada also offers an outstanding surgical weight loss center. Western Bariatric Institute is dedicated to offering ...
There are tons of benefits to physical activity. Along with a balanced diet, it can lead to better heart health and weight loss. But what about the brain? Recent studies show that regular exercise can improve memory and heighten your mood. As if you needed another reason to get out and exercise, here are the ...