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less_of_me
on 12/14/11 2:44 am - Ottawa, Canada
Topic: Sweet yogurt mini tarts with apple ginger topping
Sweet yogurt mini tarts with apple-ginger topping   Yield: 12 tarts   4 sheets phyllo pastry Canola oil cooking spray   Topping 1 tbsp canola oil 1 cup finely diced Granny smith apples, unpeeled 2 tbsp dried tart cherries 1 tbsp granulated artificial sweetener 1 tsp grated ginger root 1 tsp vanilla Dash of salt   Filling  ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tbsp granulated artificial sweetener ½ tsp vanilla   Directions:  
  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. To make phyllo tart shells, defrost phyllo pastry. Lay one sheet of pastry on countertop and spray with canola oil. Place second sheet of phyllo pastry over top. Continue layering and spraying with oil, until there are 4 layers of pastry. Cut pastry squares 3 x 3 inch. 
  3. Lightly spray 2 mini muffin pans. Line each muffin cup with one square of pastry, alternating sups so there ther is enough room for the pastry. Place six 4-layer phyllo pastry squares into each muffin pan. Bake cups for 5 minutes or until nicely browned.
  4. To prepare topping: In medium non-stick skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat until hot. Add apples and cherries and cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Stir in remaining topping ingredients.
  5. To prepare filling: In small bowl, whisk together yogurt, sweetener and vanilla. Set aside.
  6. At time of serving, spoon equal amounts of yogurt mixture (about 1 ½ tsp) in each of the 12 mini tarts. Top each with equal amounts of apple mixture (about 2 tsp) on top of each tart. Serve immediately.
  Nutrient info: Calories 50; Total Fat 2.5g; Saturated fat 1 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 80 mg; Carbohydrates 6 g; Fibre 1 g; Protein 1 g.   Source: Canolainfo.org
 
Jennifer M.
on 12/13/11 5:22 am - NC
Topic: Creamy Pumpkin Mousse

This is a delish dessert that can make a great snack also.  I’m having it as a snack as I’m typing.  Mmmmm!  It’s also acceptable for those who are on a pureed diet- possibly even a liquid diet.  Ask your nutritionist to be sure.

It makes one serving of between 1/2 c and 3/4 cup.  Each serving has less than 150 calories, 2 grams of fat, and 10 grams of protein.  There are 12 grams of sugar from the cottage cheese and pumpkin.  Usually 10 grams of sugar is my limit, but these types of sugars don’t bother me as much.

  • 1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • about 1-2 tbsp fat free milk
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar free instant cheesecake pudding mix
  • 1-2 tbsp Ideal no calorie brown sugar sweetener (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Mix it all up in a blender and enjoy!

PS.  At 12 months out, I couldn’t finish this in one serving- even with as soft as it is.  I think it was due to the sweetness.  Feel free to cut your serving in half.

Loving my new life!  I'm ever so grateful...
Visit my weight loss blog at http://homeschoolblogger.com/gettingitgone/.
Includes 76lbs weight loss before surgery.
   
jennjenn07
on 12/2/11 2:53 pm
Topic: RE: perfect portion size
it's very good..I loved it and still make it
(deactivated member)
on 11/27/11 8:45 am
Topic: RE: Might not be a secret here...
 WOW, I love Liver and onions. Had no idea how much protein was in it. Thanks for information. 
(deactivated member)
on 11/27/11 8:32 am
Topic: RE: No Guilt "Bread" Recipe
 I can not wait to give this a try. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing 
Butterflykisses455
on 11/26/11 10:20 pm - Zeeland, MI
VSG on 04/16/14
Topic: RE: perfect portion size
 This sounds awesome and what a great idea for portion control... I love it!!!

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Tspoone
on 11/23/11 7:21 am - TN
Topic: RE: No Guilt "Bread" Recipe
Oh boy can I relate to that.  It's not Wonderbread - but at least it lets me pretend to have a "sandwich" like the rest of the family!
jennifer W.
on 11/22/11 12:40 pm
Topic: RE: No Guilt "Bread" Recipe
Thanks for sharing I've been wanting bread so badly
 HW: 365  SW: 342  CW: 182
 
Inch by Inch's Life's a Cinch, Yard by Yard, Life's Hard - Dr.
Madden
kitkat242
on 11/18/11 9:49 pm
Topic: RE: Any recipe to help please...
Well, I am still alive. Not doing much better on the protein front. My latest labs showed protein level at .1 and I have more vitamin deficiencies I am dealing with now and they added another anti-nausea medication. They did find me a surgeon (local this time) since my surgeon moved out of state. I can't help but think he moved because of me lol. I have had so many complications maybe he thought I was going to sue him. I am also in physical therapy which is helping. I keep trying new foods with protein one bite at a time somedays. I have a weird system in place that works for now but probably isn't the best habit to get into but it has helped slow my weight loss. Whatever meat I prepare for the family at dinner I have a bit or two of then save a small portion and right before I go to bed I eat a smaller portion of the meat then go right to sleep. I figure if I am asleep it won't make my pouch hurt and I will not be as nauseated and that seems to work. I am still on my quest for a protein shake, drink, bar, etc... I loved the peanut butter balls but cannot eat a whole one; the peanut butter gets stuck in my throat for a long time. I am sure I have a stricture again or it is the ulcers in my esophogus giving me so much trouble. I cannot wait to see my new surgeon on Monday. I probably am lactose intolerant because I could barely take in milk products prior to the surgerybut at least then I still liked the taste. I have never heard of protein chicken broth or jello where do you get that or how do you make it? Thank you for all the advice and help. It is hard to talk to anyone outside of OH. My mom either worries about me to the point she is yelling at me, my husband is deployed so I do not want to worry him so I don't say much. One of my sisters treats me like a leper and I think it is partially due to some jealousy that I have lost weight. I get it from some of my friends to....I wasn't prepared for that part. I still have about 24 pounds to go before I hit the top of the "normal" BMI range and I have a few friends that are heavier telling me I look like I am wasting away but I am not. Since the surgery I have shrunk a half an inch so I am five-seven and a half weighing in at 174 pounds I wear a size 9/10 or 11/12 depending on the jeans and a size large shirt plus I have a medium to large frame. To me that is not "wasting" away. I am doing everything I can think of to get the nutrition I need, going to physical therapy, and keeping in touch with all my doctors and keeping my appointments. Losing weight is not on the top of my priorities list but I eventually would like to be in the normal BMI range and be healthy doing it. To me that is not over doing it. Have any of you had friends or family members whose attitude towards you changed since you had WLS? Losing weight has not changed me fundamentally as a person; if anything it has made me a better person. With everything I have gone through my faith in God has been restored, I have become more conscience of my body and proper nutrition which goes into what I feed my kids, I no longer take simple things for granted, and I know longer hide away in my home because of low self esteem. I feel better about myself as a person and now I am just trying to get as healthy as I can then worry about those last few pounds later. I wish they had a buddy program for WLS patients lol....that way I would have someone local to visit with, attempt workouts, and lunches with etc.....
        
wallysdee
on 11/18/11 1:51 am - Lumberton, MS
Topic: RE: TURKEY MEATBALL RECIPE
A girl where I work brings "Turkey Muffins" all the time.  She is a health nut and reads fitness magazines all the time.  These things are fantastic!!!!

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Calories: 80
Fats: 2 grams
Carbs: 4 grams
Protein: 11 grams

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs ground turkey (or chicken)
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dry yellow mustard
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp chipotle pepper spice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder (2 cloves minced)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)

Directions:

1.     Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2.     Spray muffin pan with canola or olive oil.

3.     Mix all your ingredients together in one large bowl.

4.     Roll the mixture into balls and place in muffin pan. Muffins should be about the size of a racquetball.

5.     Bake for 40 minutes.

Makes 12 muffins.

Serving Size:
Women: 2 muffins
Men: 4 muffins

 

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