Did you know chewing food slowly can help you burn more calories? Eating on the run is a common problem in today's society. We're all so busy that it can be hard to find the time to sit down and enjoy a leisurely meal. We often end up eating while doing other things,...
It’s finally here…summer! The time for sun, warmth and opened-toed shoes! Most of us have either waited all year for these months, or spent time dreading the arrival due to myriad of reasons. Perhaps you haven’t reached your goal weight, or you feel that you’re not...
Bariatric surgery is defined as any surgical procedure performed on the stomach or intestines whose primary intention is to encourage weight loss. When the stomach is altered in some way, it requires dietary changes to support our body’s new physiology (i.e....
Labor Day has come and gone which signals summer’s unofficial end and fall’s beginning. Many people use this time as a way to get back on track, most especially after summer holiday, vacation and most of all: the heat. We all know that physical activity is important,...
There’s no question that dietary changes must happen both pre- and post-surgery. Two nutrients in particular, the mineral calcium and the fat soluble vitamin D, are two very critical nutrients post-surgery. Let’s start with calcium first. Calcium is an essential...
Post-surgery eating a balanced diet is critical to success. You hear all about protein and how important it is to your diet, but what about dietary fiber? How important is it, especially if you’re limiting things like vegetables and fruit intake in favor of protein?...
Physical activity is akin to a bad word in the world of weight loss. Everyone is always looking for a quick solution to weight loss; you know, the one that doesn’t involve changing their eating behaviors or getting off the couch. Right? Wrong. But why? Why is physical...
Artificial sweeteners are hardly new and have been around for well over 50 years. In fact, the very first artificial sweetener, saccharine, was inadvertently discovered over 100 years ago in 1878 by chemist Constantin Fahlberg while eating his dinner roll. Since its...
It’s 3 weeks into the New Year and what have you been up to? What have you been doing? Have you given thought to what goals you’ve like to set for the year? Any new exercise program or class you’re wanting to try? With this time of year comes fresh new thinking and...
At R-Kane Nutritionals, it is no secret that we’re passionate about health, nutrition and fitness. With 2019 upon us, the time to forecast this year’s trends is an exciting moment for our team; it’s a time for us to review what happened in the last years and make...
Come stop by our booth to taste our TinyMeal™ bars! They are decadent, filling and great meal replacement for your patients. Meet with our Food Scientist and CEO to see how R•Kane Nutritionals can help bring weight loss success to your patients, and also revenue...
One of the most dreaded seasons is soon to be upon us – the period of time between Halloween and New Year’s Eve: The Holiday Season. These next 8 weeks tend to be some of the most challenging for those watching what they eat and living a lifestyle designed for weight...
Breathing can be a struggle when we are first getting our bodies moving. Any movement seems to leave you feeling winded, tired and ready to give up. It’s hard and the team here at R-Kane Nutritionals understands. Often the first steps on a life-changing journey are...
The snow is melting. The grass is emerging. The trees are budding. The bulbs are peaking their way through ground. The sun is shining more and more each day which means warmer and warmer weather is on the way; these warming temperatures make getting up and moving...
Stop by and Meet the R•Kane Nutritionals’ Team at Booth #50 We are excited to share that we’ve officially launched our rebranded look and products! We’ve spent the last 16 months researching, testing and redeveloping not only our products but our brand. We’ve kept the...
We are so excited to announce that we have officially launched our rebranded product lines of high protein meal replacement solutions: Pro-Cal, Z-Pro25™ Pudding/Shake Mixes and TinyMeal™ Nutritional Bars. Yum! As you all know, we’ve been servicing the weight loss and...
New Year’s Resolutions can be a challenging commitment, in fact, most of us place so much effort into making them…and it doesn’t just start on the first day of the year either, the process starts sometime around Halloween, continues into Thanksgiving and then bleeds...
When the holiday season is upon us we need to be realistic and set up some parameters and goals for ourselves. This way we have a roadmap of how to manage. This post will focus on physical activity since we know that if we can maintain an active lifestyle we can give...
It’s been such a busy and productive year at R-Kane Nutritionals as we’ve been planning and executing our company rebrand. Along with rebranding there will be many new products, but we are also so excited to announce the return of TinyMeal™ bars! What’s New...
Losing weight is hard. In fact it can be down right difficult at times that’s why taking in all of the tricks and tips to be the most successful is important. Why reinvent the wheel when it’s not necessary? 1) Plan your meals. Make a meal plan and stick to it. It’s ok...
We are excited to share that we’ve rebranded and stronger than before! We’ve spent the entire year evaluating, testing and redeveloping not only our products but our brand. We’ve kept the classic flavors that make your patient’s successful as well as added new flavors...
Severe obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 40 and may be treated with surgical intervention. In few cases where a patient’s BMI >/= 35 and presents with comorbid conditions they may be approved for surgical intervention as...
We all want healthy hearts – a healthy heart means a long life with our families, our friends and the ability to move without worry. Unfortunately, we all know that carrying around extra weight is not the best for our hearts. Even when we lose just a little bit of...
What does it mean to be mindful? It’s about self-honesty, self-respect and accountability. It’s about owning your actions and being aware of the decisions we make each and every day and their impact on our health and wellness. Well, here’s the tough love…so brace...
