One of the most important duties I have as a bariatric dietitian is teaching pre-operative patients about the post-surgery diet. Inevitably when I get to the pureed stage I hear groaning. I get it. What adult wants to eat pureed food? However, when I suggest pureed chicken salad those frowns turn upside down! I know…
Recipes
What to Eat Wednesday – Dinner Recipes
One of things I find that patients have trouble with is variety in their diet. Patients get comfortable eating the same foods, which can get pretty boring. The internet is full of endless recipes. This post is a first in a series “What to Eat Wednesday”. Each Wednesday I will share recipes perfect for weight…
Baked Mozzarella Sticks
Cheese sticks are a great snack that I always recommend to my patients. They can get a bit boring though. Why not jazz them up a bit?! Breaded cheese sticks will remind you of those mozzarella sticks you now stay away from (I hope). You will get all the crunch and gooey cheese without the guilt….
Mango Peach Smoothie {Recipe}
Often I have patients asking me about alternatives to protein powders. Protein shakes are a great way to meet protein needs, but I know they don’t all taste great. There are many other foods that can give you the extra protein you need and they taste better too. If you can handle dairy products you…
Low Sugar Pudding Bites
I know after weight loss surgery patients try to stay away from sweets, but there are ways to enjoy lower sugar options in a controlled way. I recently heard about Lily’s Dark Chocolate No Sugar Added Baking Chips. These chips are sweetened with Stevia, so are lower in sugar than regular baking chips. Lily’s…
Low Sugar Crescent Cookies
Many patients miss sweets after surgery. Yes, desserts are often filled with empty calories that shouldn’t be a part of your daily diet, but once in a while, a sweet treat is ok. These low sugar crescent cookies have less than 3 grams of sugar per cookie. My favorite cookie to make, especially during the…
