Old-timers to the website will know that I have featured a sweet biscotti recipe before (see here) and it makes a great gift to give to a friend regardless of whether they have had WLS or not. It’s inexpensive compared to those you buy, easy to make, and looks divine if you package up festively,[Read More]
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Go On … Stuff It!
These days any dishes I make in the Bariatric Cookery kitchen have to work hard for their living! It’s often not enough to just be a tasty accompaniment but also frequently need to be stand-alone dishes too. Many of us just don’t have the time to cook from scratch every day and so mix and[Read More]
Life Is What You Bake It!
Hanker after a cheeseburger post-op? Well here’s a bake that has all the flavours of one without all the guilt. Wonderful served warm with salad or vegetables, and cold is a bit like a quiche, so great in a lunchbox with a crisp salad side. Go on … try it … life is what you[Read More]
Is All Cheese The Same?
GUEST POST: Laughing Cow spreadable cheese triangles versus Philadelphia cream cheese? Is there really a difference? What about harder cheeses? Many of our patients seem to often choose the creamier spreadable cheeses after WLS or bariatric surgery. But are they the best options? Let’s go through the nutrition facts together. We’ve also added in[Read More]
Dairy or Not?
GUEST POST: Any serial dieter will tell you to steer clear of the dairy cabinet. It’s full of saturated fat that will play havoc with heart and waistline. Opt instead for low-fat processed spreads,skimmed milks and fat-free cheeses. Big mistake. Fat is not the villain we once thought it was. There is no doubt[Read More]