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Utility and function; fashion and style. These are the two masters of prescription glasses. Choosing one does not always mean the sacrifice of another, and finding the right company to fill both of these needs concurrently is a gem among gems. These are the type of companies that we tell our friends and families about, and are the ones we always think of when we get those occasional comments and compliments about our eyewear. Having the perfect blend of both of these needs is critical for that everyday necessity. And, finding the right place to fill these needs is critical to our health, style and outlook on life — both literally and figuratively.

If you have no worries about the actual look of the glasses, then you can have your pick of the litter when it comes to the many different brands and styles of frames that are on the market. You should also consider the element that has to do with the type of material that your frames are going to be made of. Active people who are on the go constantly or may have jobs that are very physical, may want to purchase frames that are lightweight and more flexible for their glasses. You can choose from plastic or metal types of materials.

Whenever you may need to get your prescription upgraded because you are having problems with your eyes, these centers will already have all the information they need to look at about your last exam. You can have your new prescription installed into the current frames that you have, or you can upgrade them also. You will have the frames created, fitted, put on all in the same spot. No need to wait while you get your exam records from an optometrist. Use the reliability and convenience of these stores in order to save yourself a lot of time.

Grazing through the December holidays is a common American practice. Beginning at Thanksgiving and continuing through New Year’s we gather with family and friends and surround ourselves with vast quantities of delicious foods. On many such days we eat all day long and then sit down to a bountiful meal and eat some more.

After Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) this day-long grazing is a catastrophic habit to indulge. The reconstructed stomach pouch, which holds about one-cup of food volume, protects WLS patients from over-eating at the dinner table. But it is entirely possible for a WLS patient to graze through the day and consume over 1,500 calories noshing on traditional appetizers. This is thin ice for WLS patients because grazing allows us to out-eat the pouch. Grazing is the number one reason patients report weight gain after weight loss.

I present a list of 16 appetizer-type foods that may be available in our homes during the holidays. Over the course of four hours a WLS patient could easily consume one serving of each of these items which totals 1,652 calories. Please look at this list and take note – is it really worth it? Perhaps even more damaging than the 1,652 calories (109 grams of fat, by the way) is the trespass into grazing behavior – once we trespass justifying the next grazing opportunity becomes easier and soon we are grazing from habit. Is it worth it?

You will note this list includes only savory appetizers as I know all of us WLS people are avoiding sweets to prevent dumping and weight gain, right? Speaking of sweets – the sauce on Buffalo Wings is usually loaded with sugar and molasses – proceed with caution – extreme caution.

Nutrition: 1,652 Calories: 59% of the calories are from fat, 19% from protein, 22% from carbs.

Classic Hot Appetizers:

2 ounces reduced fat Veggie Cream Cheese Spread – 130 calories, 11 grams fat

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