According to the National Institute of Health, 2 in 5 adults are classified as obese. Obesity has become a growing problem worldwide, and its health implications are well known. From an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease to its direct ties to mental health conditions like depression...
We all know that sticking to a healthy diet seems like a great option and an easy enough feat on paper to achieve a long-term healthy lifestyle. The truth is that maintaining a balanced diet can feel impossible during certain times of the year. From holidays centered around food like...
With over a third of all Americans categorized as “obese,” many believe that obesity is just the result of a weight-focused condition caused by an increase in bad eating habits and a decrease in regular physical activity. While nutrition and exercise play a role in overall weight loss and health,...
Throughout our lifetime, we meet people who seem like they can eat anything they want, in any quantity, without gaining an ounce of weight. On the other hand, some have been coined the ones who “look at food and gain weight.” Most of us, though, fall somewhere in between the...
Sleep is a vital part of a healthy life. When you lack sleep due to irregular sleep patterns, illness or health conditions, it can affect the way your mind and body function. Nearly 70 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic sleep problem. This alone leads to chronic disease,...
At Beltre Bariatrics, we understand that being overweight can be detrimental to your physical and mental health. Whether you’ve recently gained weight, cannot seem to lose weight through countless diet or exercise tactics, or are simply hoping to learn more about weight loss surgery, we have you covered. It is...
If you are a candidate for bariatric surgery, we are here to help you regain your strength and poise post surgery so that you feel better than you have in years. From preoperative appointments to post-surgery meals, knowing exactly what treatment plan to follow is imperative to get you feeling...
Visceral fat, or active fat, sits inside your abdominal cavity and wraps around nearby organs like the liver, stomach and intestines. Visceral fat is also metabolized by the liver. Once it’s turned into cholesterol and circulated in the blood, it can get stuck inside the arteries. This type of fat...
Diabetes is a malfunction of the metabolic system, which means the body is unable to process glucose (e.g., sugar) correctly. In a nondiabetic person, the peptide hormone called insulin metabolizes carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Those with type 2 diabetes struggle with elevated blood sugar levels because the pancreas either produces...
Obesity is a complex disease that can be caused or exacerbated by genetics, behavior and environment. Healthcare providers diagnose obesity based on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and other symptoms. It can lead to a number of health problems and complications like sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,...
