Thin Sliced Grilled Steaks After the Bariatric liquid, pureed and soft diets are behind you, you might be ready to start considering beef and even, dare I say, steak?? Along with this recipe, for very thin sliced steaks, another recipes to try these Tasty Tiny Steak Bites as a way to start very small and … Continue reading “Thin Sliced Grilled Steaks”
Orange Cream Protein Shake
Cauliflower Rice Steamer Bag It’s product review time! Have you seen this bag in the freezer section? Cauliflower Rice Lightly Sauced with Savory Herb. *Have you noticed? There is ALWAYS something new coming on to the market and these reviews serve as a way to get informed about what others are finding to help them on their … Continue reading “Product Review: Cauliflower Rice Steamer Bag”
Banana Cream Protein Shake Keeping variety in protein shakes is SO important and yet SUPER hard. If you are on your pre-surgical diet for bariatric surgery or you’re on your post-surgery liquid diet…hang in there. It does get better! I know the sweet drinks are exhausting and you need something new. My best encouragement is … Continue reading “Banana Cream Protein Shake”
Vanilla Spice Protein Shake This is my all time favorite “classic” shake. It’s a must have for you Bariatric Surgery go-to shakes! I say “classic” shake because I tend to try and add a new flavor to my shakes. A splash of extract or a different spice like Pumpkin Pie…but on occasion…a good “classic” … Continue reading “Vanilla Spice Protein Shake”
Creamy Tomato Crockpot Chicken | WLS Recipe I love this simple recipe for Creamy Tomato Chicken breasts and I know you will too! Post-ops: I know many of you don’t have the best relationship with chicken breasts BUT know that this chicken is super tender after being cooked on low for hours in … Continue reading “Creamy Tomato Crockpot Chicken | WLS Recipe”
Lemon Cream Protein Shake When you need a break from the traditional chocolate and vanilla protein shakes, lemon is sure to fit the bill. Of course, you have to like lemon, but why would you be reading this far into this recipe post if you didn’t like lemon ;-) Remember to use protein … Continue reading “Lemon Cream Protein Shake”
Creamy Gelatin Squares – Sugar Free Postop Treat I’ve always been a fan of sugar-free gelatin. I usually buy the cups (because I don’t always take the time to make my own even though it’s a huge cost saver!) and eat it alone, with whipped topping or with cottage cheese (so sue me). Sugar-free … Continue reading “Creamy Gelatin Squares – Sugar Free Postop Treat”
Does getting reduced-fat cheese really matter? I totally get it. When you’re looking at the cheese section and the reduced-fat cheese is clearly more expensive, it’s tempting to ask “does it really matter?” There are some “sacrifices” that really pay off when it comes to losing weight. Unfortunately, choosing low-fat cheese is one of them. … Continue reading “Reduced-Fat Cheese…And Other Sacrifices You Should Be Making.”
Bariatric Friendly Pumpkin Spice Latte *Video* It’s that time of year!!!! I’ve always had a hard time finding a way to create a low-sugar and healthier option for Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Even a “non-fat” will have lots of carbs in the non-fat milk and in the syrup. Years ago I bought a Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice … Continue reading “Bariatric Friendly Pumpkin Spice Latte *Video*”