Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes There are so many things to love about cherry tomatoes! Could they be any more bariatric sized?! They are perfect for a small portion! I love using cherry tomatoes as a simple side to pair with cheese but it also has endless possibilities when it comes to a quick dish. I’ll … Continue reading "Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes"
Ranch Pork Chops This recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery I’ve mentioned so many times all over this website how powerful lean and solid protein sources can be to the bariatric diet. Protein takes the longest to digest and a solid texture will … Continue reading "Ranch Pork Chops"
Parmesan Zucchini Chips There are two ingredients I use a LOT to create bariatric friendly recipes: zucchini and grated parmesan cheese. Let’s talk a moment about the beauty of zucchini- I love how versatile this low carb, low calorie vegetable can be! Many people have tried to zucchini noodle (“zoodle”) approach which I love. I … Continue reading "Parmesan Zucchini Chips"
Honey Mustard Roasted Brussel Sprouts Bariatric surgery patient or not….the hunt for healthy vegetable side dishes that aren’t canned green beans is a real struggle. I love adding vegetables to my protein entree but doesn’t it feel like all the energy goes into the entree that you don’t really want to make a whole other recipe for … Continue reading "Honey Mustard Roasted Brussel Sprouts"
Hummus Crusted Pork Tenderloin This recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery Many of my WLS patients ask me where hummus falls into the bariatric diet. Is it a protein? Does that count? Such a great question. I treat hummus as a “fat” source on … Continue reading "Hummus Crusted Pork Tenderloin"
Eggs in a Cloud This recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery This recipe takes little to no time at all but brings your everyday eggs in a whole new category of flavor! I love the texture. I love the fresh chives. I love that … Continue reading "Eggs in a Cloud"
Cauliflower Mini Pizza After weight loss surgery, you have to get creative in how to enjoy the flavors of pizza without the troubles of pizza. Sure you can have the toppings and, on occasion, that’s probably fine. Of course the higher fat content is just that…high fat…and could cause stomach upset aside from extra … Continue reading "Cauliflower Mini Pizza"
Buffalo Pork Chop I have always loved the flavor of buffalo wing sauce. My guess is, if you’ve clicked this recipe you join me in this regard! This recipe is really simple but produces an amazing flavor without the excess fat of buffalo wings (and dips). The pork chop is still a lean and … Continue reading "Buffalo Pork Chop"
Baked Salmon Cakes This Baked Salmon Cakes recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery This is one of the recipes that looks like it has too many ingredients but in reality is simple to get together. The ingredients are nothing you’ve never heard of and … Continue reading "Baked Salmon Cakes"
Dijon Bacon Chicken Bariatric patients are just like everyone else – BUSY. So meals that are going to keep you on track for your post-op WLS goals but are quick, easy and tasty are a must. I hope you find exactly that on FoodCoach.Me (I hit over 500 recipes this summer!) This recipe fits the … Continue reading "Dijon Bacon Chicken"
