Protein, when it comes to food groups, is the most talked about and discussed one for the WLS patient. Are we getting enough, the healthiest sort, can we easily get it without meat? And so on … It seems timely, at a time of lock-down, when food supplies are limited, to check this out again[Read More]
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It’s Dhal-ing! Ham and Butternut Squash Dhal/Bariatric Cookery Pantry + Recipe 5
One of my most favourite personal post-op recipes from the early days was a dhal one. It was given to me by Claire who I met within months of having my surgery (a bypass) and hers (a band). We not only bonded due to surgery but also a love of spicy food – something I[Read More]
3 Can Curry/Bariatric Cookery Pantry Plus+ Recipe 1
I asked on social media the best way I can support you at the moment through the current crisis with Covid-19 and so many replied with a request for food ideas and recipes using store cupboard and freezer stores. So I have started a new strand of recipes for just these called ‘Bariatric Cookery[Read More]
Vegan Aloo Gobi Traybake
In this vegan recipe (hello all those doing Veganuary!), the classic flavours of aloo gobi have been reinvented as a tasty tray bake. It’s fuss-free and ready in about 40 minutes, and can have some chicken added (hello me!) if you really don’t want to miss out on the meat. It’s the perfect quick[Read More]
Any Time, But-Every-Meal-Time, Frittata
Sundays are when I usually cook something that can be used in a lunchbox, provide a quick breakfast for a weekday, or make a meal for when time is short or I don’t care to cook. Frittatas are perfect for this scenario – they can be made ahead and then sliced to fill a[Read More]