Many of you old timers to Bariatric Cookery (and some of you new to the website) will know that I don’t make a fanfare of many products that come my way. Especially if they promise great taste with low calories, low fats, low sugar and ease of use (a very big ask). Coupled with[Read More]
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It’s A Wrap!
I’ve met many a WLS patient who claims to have trouble tolerating bread but can manage a small wholemeal wrap or pitta pocket. Light on carbs and fats they are often the modern and versatile way to enjoy high protein fillings for those with a busy lifestyle or who need to take a packed lunch[Read More]
Bread – Friend or Foe? And Two WLS-Friendly Versions …
GUEST POST: Many of us have been swerving the bread basket for years under the misguided belief that we’re doing our waistlines a favour. Registered dietitian, Sue Baic takes a look at the humble loaf and its much maligned nutritional status. It may surprise you but bread is the most popular food in the UK.[Read More]
A Few Healthy Cooking Swaps For Thanksgiving and Christmas
Get ahead with some simple but effective ideas for healthy food swaps for Thanksgiving and Christmas (but use throughout the year too!). GUEST POST: ‘Tis the season to be tempted. As the cold weather intensifies and holiday parties line up it is hard to stay away from your favourite winter warmers. We’ve thought of a few[Read More]
A Most Useful Protein Loaf
Many bariatric patients say that they cannot eat bread in the usual sense and hanker after something or an alternative that they can. Well here might well be the answer – a high protein, gluten-free loaf that can be eaten sweet or savoury. It’s lovely with jam (why not try our raspberry chia jam[Read More]