The Nutrition for Weight Loss Surgery Blog
Selecting Vegetarian Protein Foods
Some meat alternatives are low in protein, making it difficult to meet your minimum daily targets. When looking for protein rich alternatives to animal protein foods, the following selection criteria can help guide you. When choosing a vegetarian protein food, look...
Mediterranean Pizza
Makes 4 small serves 4 small pita pockets2 tablespoons relish80g mozzarella cheese, grated80g feta cheese, crumbled1 tomato, sliced2 pickled artichoke hearts, sliced1⁄4 cup chargrilled red peppers sliced6 kalamata olives, sliced Preheat oven to 180°C on grill...
Three Cheese Wonton Cups
10 thin wonton wrappers (I used Shanghai wonton skins)4 eggs2 tablespoons smooth ricotta20g Parmesan cheese, grated40g cheddar cheese, grated40g ham, shredded4 cherry tomatoes, diced1 small handful spinach, shredded. Pre heat oven to 180°C. Place wonton wrappers in...
How To Select Weight Loss Surgery Friendly Crackers and Crispbreads
Some people find crackers and crispbreads easier to tolerate than bread following weight loss surgery. Like most foods, there are some fabulous choices, but also some options that are not particularly nutritious. No matter which cracker or crispbread option you...
The Traffic Light Method of Monitoring
The Traffic Light Method of Monitoring You have had weight loss surgery for a reason and you want to be able to see the benefits. Therefore, some form of monitoring is important. However, it is important that way you monitor yourself is useful and effective in helping...
Product Review: Carman’s Goodness & Grains, Low Sugar Almond & Coconut Flakes
Breakfast cereals are a convenient way to start the day, but nutritionally they vary dramatically. Recently this Carman’s Goodness & Grains, Low Sugar Almond & Coconut Flakes caught my eye and I was keen to test it out. What is in it?Bran flakes, oats, bran...
‘Cheeseburger‘ Meatballs
Makes 20 small meatballsMakes 10 small patties 500g lean beef mince1 cup multigrain breadcrumbs2 tablespoons tomato relish1 tablespoon mild American mustard2 eggs Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Roll into walnut sized balls or small patties. Place onto a...
Five Top Tips to Navigate Eating Out Following Weight Loss Surgery
Five Top Tips to Navigate Eating Out Following Weight Loss SurgeryEating out after weight loss surgery does not need to be avoided. You can still enjoy these special moments with friends and family - this is a normal part of our social lives. However, the experience...
Constipation and Weight Loss Surgery
Constipation and Weight Loss SurgeryWhilst not uncommon following weight loss surgery, is not something we tend to feel comfortable in speaking about. It is however important to feel you can speak freely about this topic to your dietitian and bariatric GP, as it is an...
Cheesy Vegetable Fritters
Makes 4 small serves (2 fritters per serve) 2 cups grated or diced vegetables as desired e.g. carrot, onion, corn, zucchini, capsicum, baby spinach.3 eggs1 cup grated tasty cheese1⁄4 cup spelt (or wholemeal) flour1 tablespoon olive oil Place all ingredients...