Posted - September 12, 2011

Eating Healthy after Gastric Bypass

If you have had a stomach bypass in the past, or you are currently considering it, then chances are that you already know bariatric surgery can help you lose weight by decreasing your daily food intake. But did you know that gastric bypass surgery could help you make healthier food choices, too? Learn More
Posted - May 3, 2011

Eating After Gastric Bypass

After weight loss surgery, you may be wondering what types of food you should eat. You already know that you need to change your diet in order to ensure long-term, weight loss success. But finding the right balance of foods following bariatric surgery can be challenging, especially during the initial recovery period. Read on for a quick guide to the best foods for your body after weight loss surgery. Learn More
Posted - February 21, 2011

Navigating Your Fish and Meat Counter

Navigating your Fort Worth, Texas meat and fish counter may be daunting when you're trying to lose weight. You know that you need to include lean meat and fish in your diet in order to eat healthy, but you may not be sure which products to buy? Fortunately, it's not as difficult as you might think. Learn More
Posted - February 7, 2011

The Benefits of Probiotics After Weight Loss Surgery

Probiotics are a type of live microorganism that prevails in the digestive tract of humans. Probiotics are referred to as the "good bacteria" because they help keep illness causing bacteria under control, while aiding digestion. Studies are now suggesting that probiotics are beneficial to weight loss after bariatric surgery as well. Learn More
Posted - October 5, 2010

Tips For Healthy Weight Loss

You have heard the old saying, “Slow and steady wins the race,” and never is it more true than when we are discussing weight loss. Your body does not respond well to sudden changes but, with a little time and encouragement, can adapt to achieve remarkable things. Learn More
Posted - March 8, 2010

Fat-Free Isn’t Trouble-Free

If you're trying to lose weight or watch your cholesterol, picking up fat-free products from the grocery store may not be as helpful as you think. Learn More
Posted - February 26, 2010

Restaurant Nutrition Labels Innacurate

Are you trying to count calories in order to lose weight? Be careful about relying on nutrition labels or calorie lists on restaurant menus for accurate calorie counts—researchers say that you could be consuming as much as twice as many calories as you think. Learn More
Posted - December 15, 2009

Low-Fat Diet may be Better for your Mood

New research suggests that while there may be more than one way to lose weight, only one diet plan will help you improve your mood while Learn More
Posted - November 28, 2009

Link Between Weight Loss And Vitamin D

New research suggests that there may be a link between Vitamin D and how quickly you're able to lose weight.A new study measured Vitamin Learn More
Posted - November 13, 2009

Iron Deficiency After Gastric Bypass

Because a portion of the digestive tract that helps with iron absorption is bypassed during weight loss surgery, gastric bypass patients Learn More

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Dr. Al-Kalla will be leaving Weight Loss Specialists of North Texas at the end of July. If you would like continue as his patient, please let us know and we can assist in getting your medical records transferred.

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