I have been making a chocolate pudding for years now called ‘Smooth Chocolate Dream’ from the original ‘Return to Slender’ book (see details here) since it is so popular as a dessert but also great for recommending to those in the early stages of post-op. It is a simple to make recipe but does require[Read More]
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Best-Ever Bariatric Overnight Oats – Super Simple Recipe 5
Quite a big fanfare, claim and decision to announce this recipe as ‘best-ever bariatric’ but not one I’ve taken lightly. Overnight oats are a favourite here and perhaps they are yours too and we have covered quite a few versions and variations over the years. These include those with various fruits, nuts, seeds, differing[Read More]
Hemp and Chia Seeds – Are They Worth The Hype to WLS Patients?
I’m as guilty as the next person for exploring the latest ‘it’ or ‘superfood’ and who hasn’t been seduced by previous so-called champions like kale, quinoa, spelt, seaweed, blueberries and avocados to the point that they feature in nearly everyone’s menus? Don’t believe me? Then take a scroll through a few Instagram feeds and check[Read More]
A Dairy-Free Kick-Start To The Day
Reviewing some of the comments on my post about Breakfast Week there have been a few requests for something for very early post-ops and also those who need something dairy-free. It can be difficult to find a dairy-free snack or breakfast option, but