My Bariatric Solutions Blog
Tabbouleh and Chicken
Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups Per Serving: 312 calories; protein 20g; carbohydrates 25g; dietary fiber 5g; sugars 3g; fat 16g; saturated fat 2g; cholesterol 42mg; potassium 619mg; sodium 449mg. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 cup medium bulgur (see Tip) 1 ½ cups...
Lactose intolerance symptoms and approved alternative proteins
Dairy is one of the main protein sources recommended when switching to a high protein diet. It is, like meat, one of the most bioavailable proteins for human bodies. We are also the only mammal that consumes another mammal’s milk! Lactose is found in mostly all...
Junk Food Replacements
Even after you feel like you’ve mastered this whole new way of eating after bariatric surgery, those old food cravings can creep back up every now and then. It is important for long-term weight management to keep junk food to a minimum. These foods do not keep you...
Cheesecake
Yield: 6 (½- cup) servings Ingredients 4 oz. fat free cream cheese 16 oz. plain, non-fat Greek yogurt ½ package (1 oz) Sugar Free, Fat Free Jello Instant Pudding 2-3 packets Splenda or another sweetener Directions Place in medium mixing bowl. Mix until smooth....
Importance of Hydration
Are you feeling fatigued? Have frequent headaches? Are you still struggling with weight fluctuation? Feeling bloated? These are just a few of the symptoms of dehydration. Our bodies are made up of 60-70% water that must be replenished every day with oral...
Avocado Pesto Zoodles
Want some extra fiber in your life?! Try this recipe! Serves 5 / Prep time: 10mins / Cook time: 5mins Calories: 180 / Total Fat: 16g / Total Carbs: 8g / Protein: 4g / Fiber: 8-10g 2-3 medium sized zucchinis, cleaned, not peeled 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and...
Physiological changes after bariatric surgery
Hunger after surgery I often hear at postoperative appointments after surgery, “I only eat like once a day, I’m not hungry, so I just don’t eat.” This is not a desirable or sustainable practice. We want you eating healthy, high protein, nutrient dense foods, in...
Buffalo Chicken Dips
Servings 12 / prep time 25mins / cook time 20 mins Calories 208 / total fat 10g / total carbs 2g / protein 25g 2-3 chicken breasts (1/5 lbs) cooked and shredded 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1 c cheddar cheese 1c plain fat free Greek yogurt 8oz whipped cream...