| Nutritional deficiency is a serious concern for | | | | Vitamin B: 35% |
| people who have undergone gastric bypass or | | | | Vitamin C: 18% |
| lap-band weight loss surgery. Most patients are | | | | Potassium: 13% |
| instructed to supplement their low-calorie diet with | | | | Walnuts contain omega-3 essential fatty acids, a |
| vitamin and mineral supplements. In addition, | | | | special type of protective fat the body cannot |
| patients can make informed food choices to | | | | manufacture. |
| boost their nurtrient intake while respecting the | | | | The omega-3 fats can improve cardiovascular |
| restrictions of weight loss surgery. | | | | health, promote better cognitive function and |
| Two foods patients should include in their diet are | | | | work as anti-inflammatory agents against asthma, |
| bananas and walnuts. Here's why: | | | | rheumatoid arthritis, eczema and psoriasis. |
| Bananas are rich in potassium, an essential mineral | | | | Walnuts contain an antioxidant compound called |
| for maintaining heart function and blood pressure. | | | | ellagic acid which supports the immune system |
| Bananas help activate the stomach lining cells | | | | and has several anticancer properties. |
| protecting against ulcers and acting as an antacid. | | | | Nutrition per 1 tablespoon of dry raw walnuts: |
| Bananas are effective in normalizing movement | | | | Calories: 175 |
| through the digestive tract and ease constipation. | | | | Fat: 16.7 (1 gram saturated) |
| Bananas contain a compound that nourishes the | | | | Protein: 6.8 grams |
| friendly bacteria in the colon and helps the body | | | | Carbohydrate: 2.8 grams |
| absorb calcium | | | | Fiber 1.9 grams |
| Bananas are available year round at low cost. | | | | Daily Values: |
| Nutrition per 1 medium banana: | | | | Omega 3 fatty acids: 90.8% |
| Calories: 108 | | | | Manganese: 42.5% |
| Protein: 1.3 grams | | | | Copper: 20% |
| Carbohydrates: 27 grams | | | | Tryptophan: 15% |
| Natural Sugar: 14.4 grams | | | | One way patients can get a reasonable serving of |
| Fiber 3.1 grams | | | | bananas and walnuts is in a WLS safe |
| Daily Values: | | | | Banana-Walnut Bread. |