The Nutrition for Weight Loss Surgery Blog
Stuck in Isolation?
Stuck in Isoltation?Covid-19 has all taken us by surprise and impacted us in more ways than one, and in ways we never expected …… like the toilet paper debacle! But on a serious note, its highly contagious nature is devastating our health, safety and economy, and many...
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Salad
Makes 4 small serves 50g dry rice noodles 1 cup chicken stock 200g chicken breast 1 cup Chinese cabbage, finely sliced 1 carrot, cut into match sticks 1 small red capsicum, finely sliced Handful fresh mint 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Juice of ½ a lime (cut other...
Need to ‘reset’?
Need to 'Reset'?It can be extremely disheartening not losing the weight you thought you would after weight loss surgery, or even regaining weight. Unfortunately, evidence suggests that 15-25% of weight that has been lost can be regained. Therefore, the natural thing...
On Track Travel
On Track TravelWhilst holidaying and enjoy some amazing food on the Gold Coast, in Byron Bay and Sydney, Carmel took the time to share her thoughts on how she helps ensure she still follows a good quality diet when travelling. Following are some of her top tips that...
Eggs in Sauce
Makes 4 small serves 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cups tomato passata or tomato based pasta sauce 8 eggs Oregano, to taste Freshly ground black pepper Heat olive oil in a frying pan. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are...
Our All Inclusive Online Support Program
Are you about to embark on the weight loss surgery journey and need extra guidance and support? Would you like to connect with others who are traveling the same path as you? Are you sitting on the sidelines in the other so called ‘support groups’,...
Poke Bowls
With something to please everyone, these Poke Bowls have become a regular feature of our family menu. Makes 4 small serves 1 1/3 cups cooked brown rice 240g smoked or cooked salmon, sliced (or in my house, Sirena Chilli Tuna, drained) 1 carrot, cut into match sticks 1...
How To Choose a Weight Loss Surgery Friendly Breakfast Cereal
Enter the breakfast cereal aisle of any supermarket and the choice is overwhelming. Many varieties are sugar laden, highly refined and lack any significant nutritional value. However don’t be disheartened. In amongst the not so healthy options are some fantastic...
Berries & Cream Breakfast Muffins
Makes 12 ½ cup coconut flour ½ cup almond meal 1 cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 30g hemp seeds 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons honey (optional) 1 small tub Chobani raspberry yoghurt ¼ cup milk ½ cup apple purée 1 cup frozen mixed berries 6 teaspoons Philadelphia...
How Often Should I be Eating After Weight Loss Surgery?
Over time you will have heard many different views on how often, or when you should eat. Three meals per day, six small meals, not after 8pm – all of which may have some merit. What we do no for sure is that there is no 'one size fits all' answer to how often or...
