Tex-Mex Beef Stew – Bariatric Recipes Weight Loss Surgery friendly Chili recipes! This Tex Mex Chili, Jalapeno Popper Chili and more! High in protein, easy to make and great to freeze in small batches for portion sizes. Chicken, turkey, beef and pork with vegetables, seasonings and spices to keep you post-op diet exciting! If … Continue reading “Tex-Mex Beef Stew – Bariatric Recipes”
Slow Cooker: 4 Ingredient Green Chile Chicken Who doesn’t need another slow cooker recipe?? Who doesn’t need another 4 ingredient recipe?! Exactly. So why would I not share?? Especially if you are a weight-loss surgery patient. If you’ve had Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass surgery, slow cooker meals mean you can make a lot … Continue reading “Slow Cooker: 4 Ingredient Green Chile Chicken”
This past weekend I rode a 40-mile bike ride with my Dad. It was a huge blessing for so many reasons – a beautiful day, quality time with my Dad, and a bit of a physical challenge for me to push myself to new heights. I’ve been bike riding for a few years now. But this bike … Continue reading “How to Eat for Running/Biking After Weight-Loss Surgery”
Worried why you can eat so much after surgery? A few post-op case studies on why portions were getting bigger.
Pictured above: Spinach Artichoke Mini Souffles Ahhhhh the muffin pan. AND the mini muffin pan! Could there be a better pan for a postop gastric sleeve, bypass or banding patient? Well, actually, I think there are tons of great kitchen tools for postop patients…but let’s stick to the point. There are so many wonderful benefits of … Continue reading “Mini Meals for Weight-Loss Surgery”
Caribbean Pork and Zucchini This weight loss surgery friendly can be made in the Instant Pot or in the oven! A nice blend of spices on this pork tenderloin pairs perfectly with the zucchini squash. You wouldn’t think ground cinnamon would go in a pork tenderloin recipes, but it’s super delicious! Whether you … Continue reading “Caribbean Pork and Zucchini”
Santa Fe Pulled Chicken – WLS Recipes Another great Mexican style chicken meal! Unless you’re allergic to chicken, you can never have too many of these :) This meal can be made in the slow cooker or the oven. I actually made mine in the microwave using my Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker. Any … Continue reading “Santa Fe Pulled Chicken – WLS Recipes”
If you are tired of sweet tasting protein bars but need something quick and easy for a snack, these products are great options. While some were better than others, I definitely had a few favorites from the sample pack Kay’s Naturals sent me. Watch the video for my favorites and don’t forget to use this … Continue reading “*Video* Product Review: Kay’s Naturals Protein to Go Meals”
Mini Menu Plans are great for busy weeks. Instead of the full menu with 6 nights of meals, this menu provides 3 nights. I love these for weeks I’m going out of town or I double the portions for a “cook once, eat twice” kind of week. Provides easy to follow recipes for lean meat and veggie dinners. … Continue reading “Mini Meal Plans”
While we were on a recent visit to my parent’s house, my mom mentioned her pantry needed help. She never knows what to keep on hand and feels like she can never “whip up” anything quickly. She asked if I could come up with a list of things I would recommend to keep on hand … Continue reading “Top 10 Pantry Essentials”
