This is a bariatric-friendly recipe for parmesan marinara chicken baked in a zucchini boat. I really love recipes that allow me to bake a lean and solid protein into a vegetable. It’s a double whammy! These Parmesan Chicken Zucchini Boats fit that description perfectly. Bariatric patients find a lot of
This simple yet satisfying Roasted Fish and Veggies recipe combines convenience, nutrition, and flavor in one easy weeknight dish. Designed especially for those following a post–weight-loss-surgery diet, it emphasizes lean protein through flounder and nutrient-dense vegetables, keeping the meal light while still filling. The author shares that fish isn’t always her go-to
These days I find myself buying lots of great quality food but without a plan of what I am going to make with it. This simple pork stir-fry came out of a quick look at what I had on hand. This is outside of my typical style and even outside
I just plain adore meatloaf. This Easy Italian Meatloaf is both easy and full of Italian seasonings. Amazing. Over a decade ago I started working in bariatric surgery, and the dietitian who was training me mentioned swapping grated Parmesan cheese for breadcrumbs. Not only is it delicious, and does it
I am all about chili when it comes to weight loss surgery meals. They pack the ultimate protein punch! Plus flavor! Plus, you can freeze and reheat later! I mean…so many great things about chili. If you feel as strongly about chili as I do, you must trust this Beefy
Post-op bariatric surgery patients are sometimes hesitant to go for beef dishes after surgery. Thick pieces of stew meat, like this Harvest Beef Stew, can be intimidating! Beef is dense and can hit hard or heavy. So how do you eat beef stew after surgery? A few important tips include
There really is no shortage of chili options. Not only for ground beef or turkey but even in the world of chicken chili! This Nacho Chicken Chili is another way to change the flavors but enjoy the comforts and filling protein of chili. Thank goodness for that because chili is
This Chipotle Shrimp and Salad is light and delicious! When Spring turns to Summer my mind wonders about crunchy, fresh veggies and new ways to flavor protein. Don’t get me wrong, grilled chicken is a common go-to in the Summer months (because the grill is my BFF for batch cooking) but
This Dairy-Free Cauliflower Rice Salmon Bowl is high in protein and tastes delicious! Ever since the creation of cauliflower rice STEAMER BAGS, I have been having a lot of fun creating “rice” dishes that can be made super quickly and don’t have the high carbohydrate content of actual rice. Even
This Lasagna Stew recipe is full of rich Italian flavors, just like that in a lasagna! Now I have certainly made Zucchini Lasagna as a low-carb and bariatric- friendly version, such as this recipe here. I do really love it. Another great option is Lasagna Stuffed Squash. Yummy. This particular
