When you’re looking for a healthy alternative to drink, tea could offer more than just a new flavour to enjoy. Modern science is discovering more about the health benefits of the ancient tradition of tea drinking. But how can you discern which tea is best for your health, with so many choices to buy or […]
You may have seen in recent cooking trends that gut health recipes are the new black! Here’s why: our gut health is incredibly important at all stages of life. It is linked to so many other bodily systems, with new connections emerging between gut health and mental illness and even improving symptoms related to Parkinson’s […]
Weight loss surgery is a successful, long-term solution for improving health for people who are overweight or clinically obese. But, the important part of the journey goes well beyond the surgery itself. Post-surgery, your nutrition is vital as the effects of the procedure changes the way your body absorbs and processes nutrients, including one key […]
What is high cholesterol? Everyone has a certain degree of cholesterol. It is a naturally occurring fatty substance found in the blood. Your level of cholesterol is affected by the types of foods you eat. If you consume too much fatty food, cholesterol can build up in your blood vessels and arteries. This can cause […]
In having weight loss surgery, you are committing to making a change in your life. As a result of your weight loss, you will probably experience a boost in self-confidence, feel like you have more energy and motivation, maybe even a different outlook on the future. Overall, your weight loss surgery can be a major […]
After undergoing bariatric surgery you are on your way to a healthy lifestyle with reduced health issues. To help with post-operation recovery and get you back to full health faster, it’s important to eat right and follow a strict transition diet while your stomach heals. Our Dietitians are here to guide you through this phase. […]
Post-surgery, people often struggle following post-surgery food guidelines and their changing relationship with food and eating. At Perth Weight Loss and Surgery, we know that for some people, eating behaviours can be driven by the internal discomfort that feelings produce and for many of us, this discomfort is eased by eating. This makes a lot of sense. […]
Health problems associated with overweight and obesity, poor diets, and physical inactivity are costing Australians dearly both in health and financial terms. This is according to a new study that estimates the contribution of leading risk factors like smoking, drug use, obesity and poor diet to disease and premature death. The Australian Burden of Disease […]
At Perth Weight Loss and Surgery we believe that healthy eating is not only good for your waistline but also for your mental health, and overall vitality. Why then are so many Australians risking their health and waistlines by eating a high-calorie diet and doing little to no exercise? Why a high-calorie diet is dangerous […]
Weight loss surgery is a big decision and for many can be both life changing, life enhancing and life saving with the ability to rewrite a person’s future. Weight loss surgery is an extremely effective and useful tool for patients who, for various reasons, have been unable to shed significant excess weight. Despite the benefits, […]
