Maybe, like me, you’re trying to keep or stay on track after a few festive meals (yes, Thanksgiving you’re in the mix here!) or just want to eat in a satisfying and wholesome way (who doesn’t?). Whatever the reason I have a delicious recipe for you that has a combination of great good-for-you foods. I[Read More]
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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]
Which Protein Choices Have Fooled You?
GUEST POST: The top 5 foods that patients mistake for being high in protein… Although many of the foods listed below sound like they should be high in protein, surprisingly they are not! Which ones have fooled you? Hummus. Despite being made from chickpeas, the average store bought hummus has only 1[Read More]
Carbohydrates. Friend or Foe?
GUEST POST: We know that a healthy, balanced diet is the key to a healthy body, but it can be tough knowing exactly which foods are the healthiest for us, with the constant barrage of new studies and research branding certain foods as either hero or villain when it comes to our health.
A Bit Cheesy?
We’re super excited because we’ve just picked the first of our asparagus crop from the Bariatric Cookery kitchen garden. It isn’t huge and we need to make the most of this home-grown speciality then check out some more supplies from the farmer’s markets nearby to really indulge while it is at its best.[Read More]