For the moment I am still turning on my oven for the odd meal or two – but to be honest I am not sure how long this will continue with a fierce heatwave on its way if the forecasts are to be believed. This is what I have planned for today, before it hits[Read More]
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Bringing Glamour to Fall – An Autumn Coleslaw
At the beginning of Autumn/Fall I like to upgrade or change my salad salad offerings and sides to something a bit more substantial. Something that will withstand the rigours of a lunchbox outing to office, park, school or picnic rug, or will add crunch, flavour and texture to an evening meal instead of vegetables. Coleslaw[Read More]
Have a Star-Spangled Celebratory Weekend!
Many of my friends across the pond will be starting a star spangled weekend today to celebrate Independence Day. It’s a great time to celebrate but also a timely occasion to reconnect with your own good WLS intentions (especially if you have been veering off track). Mark this weekend in the sand as the time[Read More]
Ways To Eat Healthier At A Barbecue
Following on from our earlier posting that bariatrics can do barbecues and 3 recipes to get you started (see here) here’s some more invaluable information and tips from a dietician. These are useful whether you have had bariatric surgery or not. Mayo-laden side salads, mystery meat hot dogs and greasy potato chips are[Read More]
Bariatrics Can Do Barbecues!
It’s a well-known saying that ‘fresh air sharpens appetites’ and when catering for a crowd to think of normal quantities, then DOUBLE them! But this is not so for weight-loss surgery patients. Appetites may be sharpened but quantities eaten still remain small. This is why it is so important to make every bite count[Read More]