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Pumpkin Ricotta Custard

October 19, 2017 | Uncategorized

Ingredients: 1/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese 2 Tbs canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/8 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Perfect for the fall! Makes 1 serving Appropriate for Pureed Stage Post-Op Diet

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

September 27, 2017 | Uncategorized

Ingredients: 1/4 cup raw cashews 2 Tbs olive oil 1/2 small white onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium cauliflower, cut into 2 inch chunks 2 Tbs tahini (sesame paste) salt and pepper to taste Directions: soak raw cashews covered in water for 8hours or over night, then drain well. Heat oil in…

Lemon Herb Chickpeas

August 23, 2017 | Uncategorized

Lemon Herb Chickpeas (recipe adapted from Nutrition Action Healthletter) Ingredients 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 2 Tbs. plain greek yogurt (fat free or low fat) 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs. tahini (sesame paste) ¼ tsp. kosher salt 1 15 oz. can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped or 1…

FloraVantage Control – Probiotic

June 23, 2017 | Uncategorized

Weight loss is a multi-faceted approach. Along with proper nutrition and daily physical activity, new findings show that modifying the bacteria in our gut may improve weight loss outcomes, specifically with the strain Bifidobacterium lactis (B-420) found in Bariatric Advantage’s new probiotic FloraVantage Control. Taken daily for at least 6 months, studies resulted in an…

5 Tips on Getting Physical at Work

May 26, 2017 | Uncategorized

I mean getting physically active, that is. Not moving for long periods of time has continued to negatively impact our health and longevity. Even if you exercise for 30 minutes every day, it is still not enough to protect you from disease. Increased sitting has been linked to increased risk for type 2 diabetes and…

TLC Offers Up To $1,000 Off Obalon Gastric Balloon

January 10, 2017 | Uncategorized

We are excited offer the Obalon® Gastric Balloon System, the FIRST and ONLY swallowable gastric balloon approved by the FDA to kickstart healthy weight loss. For a limited time, get up to $1,000 off* this non-surgical weight loss procedure with a $500 instant rebate and a $500 mail-in…

Introducing the Obalon® Balloon System

November 18, 2016 | Uncategorized

Texas Laparoscopic Consultants is excited to announce the addition of the Obalon Balloon System to our nonsurgical weight loss options. Rather than having to undergo a surgical procedure, patients can now lose weight though the nonsurgical Obalon swallowable gastric balloon. What Is the Obalon Balloon System? The Obalon Balloon System is an FDA approved nonsurgical…

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Dr. Yu Performs Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

November 09, 2016 | Uncategorized

At Texas Laparoscopic Consultants, we provide weight loss solutions tailored to the needs and goals of our patients, and we always strive to perform the most minimally invasive procedures possible while delivering safe and effective results. Therefore, we are thrilled to announce that Dr. Yu has performed our first Endoscopic Gastric Sleeve procedure at TLC….