I know quite a few of you tuned into last week’s first programme in the new series of The Food Hospital. It proved good viewing and whilst it didn’t cover weight-loss surgery it gave plenty of good advice on healthy eating and how you can enhance your health through wise food choice. I, for one,[Read More]
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A Light Spring Supper for 4
This is an amazingly light Spring or Summer supper dish for 4 and is so easy to put together for family and friends. I have also made the recipe with extra-light creme fraiche (using about 200g/8 oz) rather than the yogurt and Philadelphia herby cheese used here, which is little heavier on the fats per 100g,[Read More]
A Light Spring Supper for 4
This is an amazingly light Spring or Summer supper dish for 4 and is so easy to put together for family and friends. I have also made the recipe with extra-light creme fraiche (using about 200g/8 oz) rather than the yogurt and Philadelphia herby cheese used here, which is little heavier on the fats per 100g,[Read More]
Bariatric Comfort Food
A quick canvass of bariatric patients (bypass, gastric band, sleeve and revision) has indicated that most of us love a cheesy ‘comfort’ food when times get tough. As a result, I have looked at, and adapted, this classic and made it as bariatric-friendly as possible. For those who are not looking for a vegetarian option[Read More]
Turkey Bolognese
Pasta bolognese has become a staple in the family diet and is usually made with beef. This version is particularly bariatric friendly because it uses high protein and low saturated fat turkey mince and is just as flavoursome. Serve with spaghetti and grated Parmesan cheese if liked. Suitable for soft foods stage if puréed. Turkey[Read More]