It’s the time of the summer when I start moving towards meals that don’t need to be cooked. I mean, ya know what I mean?? More meals that are served cold. Or in a slow-cooker. Or on a grill. I start steering away from stovetop or even baked. I still use them on occasion, … Continue reading "Bariatric Chicken Salad"
Quick Beef and Vegetable Stoup Updated November 2023 Two ingredients for an in a pinch Beef Vegetable “Stoup” Why didn’t I think of that? Years ago when visiting my husband family, my Mother in Law made a big pot of delicious soup. I could not believe it when she told me she just bought vegetable … Continue reading "Quick Beef and Vegetable Stoup"
Turkey Sausage and Veggies Packet Easy 4 ingredient meal on the grill Cutting down on fat grams There is a reason this is Turkey Sausage and Veggies Packet instead of just sausage and veggies packet. The difference in fat grams is HUGE! If you didn’t know you can purchase pre-cooked turkey kielbasa sausage in … Continue reading "Turkey Sausage and Veggies Packet"
No Cook Bariatric Meal Chicken Sausage and Pineapple Skewers Pre-cooked sausage for a no cook bariatric meal Okay, full disclosure, this is nearly a no cook meal because the meat itself was already cooked. I still count this is a no cook bariatric meal! However, I DID thread it on a skewer and grill it to … Continue reading "No Cook Bariatric Meal: Chicken Sausage and Pineapple Skewers"
Chicken Or The Egg Salad
Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad Bariatric Soft Recipe If you’re ready for a change of pace in your canned chicken options on the soft phase diet, this recipe has a lemon twist! Just a little lemon pepper and some fresh lemon juice will take your boring canned chicken to a more exciting place. As always, … Continue reading "Lemon Pepper Chicken Salad – Bariatric Soft Recipe"
Soft Mexican Chicken Salad Soft phase diet after bariatric surgery Of course, every program is different so a soft recipe might mean something else at another program (nice and confusing) so as always be sure to refer back to your programs materials. In my experience as a bariatric dietitian, once a patient is cleared … Continue reading "Soft Mexican Chicken Salad"
Soft Crab Salad Soft diet phase after bariatric surgery The bariatric pureed and soft diets are not for the faint of heart. Let’s face it. Although, congratulations on finishing your liquid diet! Some programs have a pureed and some combine the pureed and soft diet phases. You’ll want to double check with your … Continue reading "Soft Crab Salad"
BLT Chicken Salad Anyone else a sucker for a good chicken salad?? I love ’em. You can make a giant bowl of chicken salad and have easy lunches for days. I don’t need it on a sandwich! In fact, I prefer that it isn’t! I find it too difficult to eat chicken salad … Continue reading "BLT Chicken Salad"
Banana Muffin in a Mug – Bariatric Sweet Treat Baked goods and bariatric surgery are a dangerous combination. Not just because they might make you sick (and they might make you sick) but also because they are NOT WORTH IT to get to your health and weight-goals!! But…I know you miss them. I often get … Continue reading "Banana Muffin in a Mug – Bariatric Sweet Treat"
