Dr. Samantha Stavola-Giaconia DCN, RDN, LD, FAND
Dr. Samantha Stavola-Giaconia DCN, RDN, LD, FAND is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with over 9 years of professional experience in the Bariatric industry. She served as the Council on Practice chair for the Philadelphia Dietetic Association 2015-2017. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from La Salle University and Master’s Degree in Health Administration from Drexel University. She holds Adult Weight Management Certificates In-Training Level 1 and 2 from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Sam has also been a guest speaker at international conferences and is working on authoring several book chapters for an international publication.
Ingredients to Add to Your Bariatric Protein Shake Recipes
Dr. Samantha Stavola-Giaconia DCN, RDN, LD, FAND April 5th, 2023
Lifestyle
Consuming enough protein each day can be a challenge no matter who you are. But it’s an exceptional challenge when you are post-bariatric surgery. It is typically recommended to consume 60-100 grams of protein each day following weight loss surgery1....
Collagen After Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Samantha Stavola-Giaconia DCN, RDN, LD, FAND March 30th, 2023
Lifestyle
Weight loss surgery can result in significant changes to the body, including changes to the skin and other connective tissues. Collagen, a protein that provides structure and elasticity to the skin, can be particularly affected by bariatric surgery. Learn all about Collagen & see 2 easy recipes to get more of it.
Bariatric Friendly Restaurants
Dr. Samantha Stavola-Giaconia DCN, RDN, LD, FAND March 8th, 2023
Lifestyle
Inside we give you our suggestions for bariatric friendly restaurants, as well as a few tips to help you make the right choices at each place to keep you on track for success.
Setting Realistic Goals After Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Samantha Stavola-Giaconia DCN, RDN, LD, FAND March 1st, 2023
Lifestyle
Do you make an attempt every year at goal setting, only to find you fall short? We'll help you learn to set realistic goals during your bariatric journey and why setting goals is so important for your health.