I’m guilty on occasions of forgetting that there are a good many non-meat great providers of protein but the simple fact is that there are! That’s especially true when you look at foods like lentils, grains and beans. Many WLS patients welcome this because meat-toleration can be tricky, especially in the early days post-op (and[Read More]
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Choccy ‘Smooth’ Delight Chia Puddings
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]
Plant-Based Diets and Bariatric Surgery
Is it fine to cut the meat (and more) after bariatric surgery? This was the question we posed in the last free Bariatric Cookery Newsletter (click to see here). Is it a wise move for someone who has had WLS? There are now so many varied dietary regimes and some might well be[Read More]
Updated Ricotta Bake – With ‘Hidden’ Veggies
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]
Berry Good For The 4th July Or Wimbledon!
Can there by anything more tantalising and scrumptious than a strawberry? I think it signifies summer is here and that all the seasonal special events around it are about to happen. Surely there can’t be another fruit that says ‘festive 4th July holiday food’ nor a berry that doesn’t say ‘here’s a winning serve’ for[Read More]