Things We Love – from Inova’s Bariatric Surgery Dietitians

Mason Jars

Use mason jars to make fun refreshing summer treats for meals or snacks. The mason jars will let you take your summer snacks anywhere with you, and you can easily recycle them.

• Simply layer your 8 oz or 12 oz mason jars with portion sized fruit, nuts (1/4 c), and or 6oz of your favorite Greek yogurt. Seal with lid for an instant breakfast or snack. Keeps well in fridge for 3-4 days.

• Try making Salad Jars too: Layer by putting your dressing on the bottom, followed by a hearty veggie like bell pepper, carrots, or radishes, next add your protein, followed by your lettuce. Seal with a lid for an instant lunch or snack.

Healthy Frozen Treats

For a summer treat, try freezing your protein supplement in Dixie Cups.

Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Slicer

A fun way to make zucchini pasta (available at Wegman’s, Target, and Amazon). Click here to check it out

Local Hikes

Take advantage of the many wonderful parks for some fun hikes such as Great Falls or Sugar Loaf Mountain where you can adjust your hike to fit your current fitness level.

Fitness and Nutrition Apps

How can you use your phone to help you stay active and make healthy choices?

• Find walking and jogging routes in your city
• Help you train towards a fitness goal and learn new exercises
• Look up nutrition info at restaurants and while on-the-go

Couch to 5K: $1.99 (iPhone and Android)
Step by step training program

Nike Training Club: Free (iPhone and Android)
Fitness plans

Nike+ GPS, Map My Run/Ride: $1.99 and Free version (iPhone and Android)
Track your running & bicycling routes

WalkJogRun: $2.99 (iPhone and Android)
Find routes in any city and training plans

Daily Burn: Free (iPhone and Android)
Calories, Workout, Fitness

Hy app: Free (iPhone)
Tracks hydration and sends reminders to hydrate

Sworkit: Free to $2.99 (iPhone and Android)

MapMyWalk: Free (iPhone and Android)

Nutrition Menu: $1.99 (iPhone)
Nutrition info for over 360 restaurants and 51,000 common foods

Restaurant Nutrition: Free (iPhone and Android)
Nutrition info for over 250 restaurants

From the Weight Loss Connection newsletter – Inova Bariatric Surgery