In weight-loss surgery forums and groups the recipe for Ricotta Bake is passed around frequently – and there are a few variations of it. I have my own favourite developed for ‘The Bariatric Bible’ cookery book (see details here). Why is it so popular? Well generally it is a dish that has a soft texture[Read More]
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A Right Roasting …
Once upon a time (OK when dinosaurs roamed the earth!) I used to cook by all kinds of different methods. I would grill/broil, slow-cook, braise, barbecue, casserole, fry, saute, steam and all the rest on a fairly regular and rotational basis, but along the way I discovered roasting and it has become (without me really[Read More]
The Keto Diet
Every now and again I get a flurry of requests about a topic that is either in the news; gaining popularity; or causing confusion for bariatric patients. This has been the case just recently with the keto diet. Some WLS patients have been enjoying success with this low-carb regime; others are tempted to try it[Read More]
A Healthy Chicken Chilli
We’ve had some up and down weather here in the UK (heat-wave one minute, torrential downpours the next) and many of you tell me these fluctuations are happening around the world. The US have had storms and very high temperatures and Australia is steadily moving into winter time. It makes food planning a bit of[Read More]
Constipated? What You Can Do About It
GUEST POST: Constipation is a common complaint after bariatric surgery. The combination of a high protein diet lacking in fiber, poor water intake, and inactivity is a recipe to feel “backed-up” Many practitioners recommend laxatives such as Miralax or fiber supplement such as Benefiber to help keep things moving. Others suggest stool softeners such[Read More]