Just thought I would post information from another support site.

At the Port Arthur, Texas meeting last night, a nutritionist spoke. These are the notes I took. Your comments are welcome.

She said she counsels/advises people who are overweight and said if Craving Carbs - need Magnesium. I've read magnesium is helpful for cravings before menstral cycles, too. Also, I've read when people crave chocolate, they need Magnesium.

Sweets - use up chromium in our bodies

Chromium is beneficial to diabetics - often lacking in this

We need 1500 mg Calcium & 750 mg of Magnesium a day

(Calcium contracts muscles & Magnesium relaxes muscles)

Magnesium Oxide is not soluble

We need either Flax Seed Oil or Fish Oil (capsules) each day..I don't know how much but plan a trip to Mr. T's Health food Store to find out. Also, will find the daily requirements for minerals there. I'll let you know.

If a person has acid reflux or indigestion, try taking 1 teasp vinegar. If this stops the reflux or indigestion it means you do not have enough acid in your stomach rather than too much as one might think. A product Betaine (hydrochloric acid) contains the acids we need. Walking or exercise after dinner is important for digestion.

When taking Betaine or hydrochloric acid for digestion bounce up and down on your toes (with them still on the floor) after each swallow. This is for everyone, lap band or not. Sounds funny but she said it is important.

Walking is equal to Prozac for depression studies show.

Any artificial sweetener is not good for us and have been associated with MS and other things I did not have time to write down.

Fiber is beneficial in reducing cholesterol.

Tofu, which I've never tried, is a good source of Protein. It has no flavor but takes on the flavor of whatever it is cooked in or battered in. She said Basic Foods (one in Beaumont Texas) has tofu that comes in flavors such as barbecue. Also, she mentioned Meso and Tempeah, Asian foods for protein. Some people,like her, are allergic to meat or don't eat meat so these are good sources of protein.

Iron is essential in our diet.

Benefiber for regularity completely dissolves in Water or juice with no flavor. Can be added to coffee.

Deficiencies causing anemia are B-12, B-6 and Folic Acid and a test should be run for each individually for people who are anemic.

Now, as a grandmother who has always thought milk is important for children, this is something I will have to research but thought I'd pass her thoughts along:

Milk is not a good source of calcium for the protein in it binds calcium. If we do not get calcium daily by diet or supplements, our body takes calcium from our bones.

Milk contains growth hormones given the cows and is passed on to us. She says it is believed the hormones are contributing to obesity and other problems in children.

She says...now research this...She said milk should not be given to children past ages 4 to 5. Of course, mother's milk for babies is the best. She suggested Notmilk.com to learn about milk.

But, please remember, children must have calcium daily and daily requirements of Vitamins to be healthy both now and in the future. If they are not eating a proper diet of protein, vegetables and fruits, etc. they do need supplements.

I am just passing along the things the nutritionist said. Research them for yourselves.

Just a little more info for all of us!!!

very interestin about the milk. i just met with my dr. & nutritionalist and they both told me to drink 24 oz of milk a day as it helps with weight loss. i was told to take 400-500 mg of chronium picolinate for aid in weight loss and metabolism

This is what I was told

24 Ounces, 24 Hours - The Milk and Weight Loss Connection

A growing body of evidence suggests that drinking 24 ounces of lowfat or fat free milk each day when losing weight can help people lose more weight by burning more fat than just cutting calories alone. The mix of essential nutrients found in milk, including calcium and Protein, appear to improve the body's ability to burn fat, particularly around the middle.

thanks for all the info i will definately research it all in depth