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Oven-Baked Pastrami Eggrolls, 12 grams protein, 214 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Resources

In this recipe, I replaced the cabbage and carrots with a package of broccoli slaw. You can find broccoli slaw in most supermarkets in the vegetable isle near the salad mixes.  The meat will only taste as good as the quality of your deli purchase. Ingredients:  1 package Broccoli Slaw 1 Package Pastrami, 7 ounces 1 Package Eggroll Wrappers 1 teaspoon chopped Ginger 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil  1 Tablespoons Teriyaki ½ teaspoon Mustard 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon white pepper Directions:  Stir-fry the broccoli slaw…

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Edamame Frozen Microwave Meal, 12 grams protein, 220 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Cheese, Legumes and Beans, Pack-a-Punch Lunch for post-op bariatric weight loss surgery protein meals, Resources

This is the by far the fastest meal to heat up and enjoy.  You can freeze the mixture in a microwave safe container and heat up for lunch straight from the freezer.  The onions will caramelize in the microwave, the cheese will melt, and the edamame will be infused with the teriyaki flavor. This practical meal will surprise you. What a perfect lunch to grab for work. Ingredients: 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (5g,60c) 2 ounces edamame (5.5g,61c) 1 tablespoon purple onion, chopped (4c) 1…

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How to cook spaghetti squash

Foundation Prep Recipes, Resources

Spaghetti squash is a well known dieter’s secret for a low calorie gluten-free alternative to pasta.  To prepare the squash, cut in half and place face-down on a baking pan in the oven set to 500 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes.  Discard the seeds, and scrape out the squash with a fork. It will look just like thin noodles.  Refrigerate and use in pasta recipes.   Related PostsChunky Cream of Chicken Noodle Soup, 7 grams protein, 93 calories10000Easy to cook, and hearty to eat. Gluten-free…

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Necessary Carbs and Fats for Post-Op Breakdown of Proteins

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Post-op patients must remember to add necessary carbs and fats on top of their protein, in order to break down the protein with body fat rather than muscle mass. If you had RNY gastric bypass weight loss surgery, then you are experiencing rapid weight loss like me.  This causes your body to burn the muscles instead of your fat.  At the end of this journey, you might find yourself at your goal weight, with a morbidly high body fat ratio.  This means that you are…

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Harvest Snaps Pea or Lentil Chips Snacks, 5 grams protein per ounce

Dessert and Snack, Resources

These chips are absolutely perfect!  You get 5 grams of protein from every ounce.  Buy two flavors and mix.  Prepare mixed flavor packs in zip-lock bags for grab-n-go snacks or work/school/office lunch bags. Click here for purchase and nutritional information. Black Pepper snack bags Tomato Basil Wasabi Ranch Lentil Onion Thyme  (pictured) Lightly Salted (Original) Snapea Caesar  (pictured)

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MET-Rx – ISO 20 Gel Fruit Punch 100% Whey Isolate Protein Gel, 20 grams protein

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This is a very interesting product.   It is a very strong fruit punch flavored clear gel in a pouch.  It tastes nothing like other chemical products. The gel melts in your mouth, making it perfect for post-op hospital clear liquid stages.  My surgeon approved it and I took it to the hospital. I squirted a bit into my mouth every hour, and was getting my protein intake right from the start. 20 grams protein per 4 ounce pouch, 0 fat, 0 sugar Click for…

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Hummus – Sabra Classic Hummus, 2oz Singles, 6 grams protein per serving.

Legumes and Beans, Resources

Sabra Classic Hummus, 2oz Singles are perfectly sized portions are delicious in a meal with other foods.  Excellent for pairing with tuna salad (10g) for a 14 gram protein meal, or as a standalone 4 gram protein snack. Eat it with a baby spoon for a quick flavorful and salty craving fix. NUTRITION INFORMATION Serving Size1/4 Cup (57g) Serving per Container1 AMOUNT PER SERVING Calories150 Calories From Fat100 % Daily Value Total Fat11 g (17% DV) Saturated Fat1.5 g (8% DV) Trans Fat0 g Cholesterol0 mg (0% DV)…

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30 gram Premier Protein High Protein Shake, Chocolate Drink

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I thought this was too good to be true.  30 grams of protein, creamy chocolate flavor, only 11 ounce drinks, and less than $3.00. I found these drinks at the local supermarket in a 4-pk.   These drinks do not have to be refrigerated until opened, but tastes best when chilled. Try It!  The Premier Protein High Protein Shake is available in Chocolate flavor as a  12-pack on Amazon at $2.66 per drink, and an 18-pack Premier Protein High Protein Shake at $2.49 per drink. Related PostsCarob Caramel Protein Shake88This is very…

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