Summer time is my favorite for variations of chicken, tuna, shrimp and salmon salads. Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve patients should keep a stash of good recipes on hand for these types of meals. Whether it’s a Classic Chicken Salad, a Greek Chicken Salad or a Balsamic Chicken Salad.…I love making a big batch of chicken … Continue reading "Fast Fiesta Chicken Salad"
It’s July as I post this blog which means this: I love iced coffee.When coffee still sounds good but you feel too hot for a mug of the read deal, a low cal iced version is the way to go! After weight-loss surgery, you have to be cautious with caffeine. Why? Gastric Sleeve and Bypass … Continue reading "Instant Decaf Iced Coffee – WLS Treats"
Have you heard about Yummly? It’s an awesome website for recipe searching and saving. Much like Pinterest only it’s just for food and can be tailored to your diet preferences and allergies. Find out more how to use the site and how easy it is to save FoodCoachMe recipes into your Yummly Recipe Box!
I started working as a Bariatric Dietitian in weight-loss surgery in 2009, and for the most part I can see when someone is going to excel in their weight-loss and who is going to have a long road ahead of them. The title of this blog may tip you off to one of the biggest indicators … Continue reading "DON’T WAIT to Make Your Postop Changes"
Ahhhh! I’m so stinking excited! The time has come that I can officially announce that the very first Food Coach Me Cookbook has been published and ready for purchase on Amazon! Not only is the book ready for order RIGHT NOW…but we are also opening AND discounting Premier Access Membership when you purchase a book! Here’s … Continue reading "My Cookbook is Here! Best Fork Forward: Everyday Dinners After Weight-Loss Surgery"
I’m always looking for a great new way to get flavor in meats and veggies, with the least amount of work possible. Who isn’t?? After weight-loss surgery, it’s hard to get motivated to make a meal when you can only eat so much, right?? So items like a pre-made sauce that’s low in carbs … Continue reading "Product Review: Rick Bayless New Mexico Skillet Sauce"
When you started research Bariatric Surgery, you likely started hearing how important protein was going to be after Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass Surgery! Protein shakes are the most common way for many patients to focus on protein. But who should really be using protein shakes? And what should you put in them? What … Continue reading "FoodCoachMe Guide to WLS Protein Shakes"
While every Bariatric program has patients progress their healing diet differently, chances are many weight-loss surgery patients will have a liquid diet at some point on their journey. In my clinic, and the clinics I’ve worked with in the past, patients must stick to a liquid diet for their first 2 weeks after Gastric Sleeve … Continue reading "The 1st Bite – When Your Liquid Diet is Finally OVER"
Not too long ago I posted some of my favorite Bariatric Friendly products I felt beginners needed to know about. But the truth is…I really just scratched the surface. I spent some time going through the aisles of Sam’s Club and couldn’t stop snapping photos of products perfect for pre and post-op Sleeve and Bypass … Continue reading "Sam’s Club Bariatric Friendly Deals"
