Tag Archives: lactose intolerant

Chicken Liver Pate, 5.3 grams protein per ounce, 44.25 calories

Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Foundation Prep Recipes

Eating organ meat sounds gross, and believe me, it looks gross. However, it tastes amazing, and works as a high protein schmear on lettuce rolls or other veggies.  A four-ounce serving is a whopping 21 grams protein, 177 calories. Ingredients:  1 pack (20 oz) chicken livers (140g,980c) 6 ounces (cubes) sauteed onions  (.6g, 180c) ¼ cup soymilk (2.5g, 35c) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper Directions: Bake chicken livers in oven on 500 degrees. After 15 minutes, drain juices and flip livers to the other…

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Imitation Sour Cream with Scallions, Cashew Cream, 5 grams protein per ounce

Foundation Prep Recipes, Soy Recipes

This is a hit! Perfect in the puree stages for topping refried beans. Non-dairy lactose free imitation sour cream can be used to top any protein meals.  Additionally, the cream can be added as a base for cream soups, and mixed with a batter for breadcrumb covered recipes. Also makes a delicious dip and topping for pizza or nachos. Ingredients: 2 ½ ounces cashews, soaked in water overnight  (12.5g,400c) 2 ounces soymilk (2.5g, 35c) ¼ teaspoon vinegar ¼ teaspoon lemon juice 1 scallion  (.5g, 10c)…

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Instant Chia Chocolate Pudding, 17 grams protein, 174 calories

Dessert and Snack, Pack-a-Punch Lunch for post-op bariatric weight loss surgery protein meals, Soy Recipes

Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients with very few calories. All the carbs are actually from fiber, and most of the fats are Omega-3s.  Chia is a true superfood all in a tiny seed, packed with antioxidants: Fiber, Protein, Omega-3’s, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Potassium, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and Vitamin B2. Look for brands that have even more protein, such as Tresomega Organic @ 3 grams per tablespoon (used in this recipe). Chia seeds can be added to your baking for added protein, or sprinkled into yogurt as…

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Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage, 11 grams protein, 223 calories

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Legumes and Beans

This vegetarian recipe was designed to create a balanced meal of necessary Carbs and Fats for Post-Op Breakdown of Proteins.  If you are lazy to stuff the cabbage leaves, then shred the cabbage and cook everything together in the oven. Ingredients: ½ head cabbage (8g, 150c) 1 can chickpeas (21g,350c) 2 slices roasted red pepper from jar, chopped (15g, 30c) 2 large scallions, chopped  (.6g, 20c) ½ rutabaga, or 8 ounces finely shredded (2.2g,76c) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil (360c) 3 tablespoons…

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Winter Roses in a Cup – Harvest Vegetable Side Dish with Healthy and Necessary Carbs and Fats.  

Side Dishes

This recipe is dedicated to my personal trainer who tipped me off on the need for healthy carbs and fats that post-op patients need for breaking down protein with body fat instead of muscle mass.  Pair these harvest vegetable side dish rose cups with a high-protein recipe for the ultimate meal. Without further ado, here is my side dish recipe to round out your protein meal. Ingredients: ¼ rutabaga, or 100 grams (1.1g,38c) ½ sweet potato (1g, 56c) 1 small apple  (.3g,58c) 1 medium orange…

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Roast Beef Hash Cups with Protein, and Necessary Carbs and Fats

Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Side Dishes

The rutabaga is the secret in this recipe. It will lend a starchy and earthy taste which will work like a potato but deliver healthy and necessary carbohydrates instead.  The apple and orange will add a zesty flavor to balance the spices, creating a very savory hash bite.  These taste amazing when warm, or room temperature after defrosting from the freezer in time for your lunch break. Post-op patients must remember to add necessary carbs and fats on top of their protein, in order to…

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Juicy Ginger Teriyaki Steamed Salmon Recipe, 21 grams protein, 151 calories – Pictured with Kale Salad

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Fish

If you are lactose intolerant, and don’t want to drown your fish with yogurt or other dairy dressing, then consider steaming the fish to preserve all the juices. The fish was like butter, and my house did not smell, because of the ginger. Pictured with yummy kale salad – recipe below.  Note: Kale salad is not cooked, and is therefore not suitable for those right after  weight loss surgery and in the early stages of bariatric chewing issues. Directions: Rinse a fresh salmon filet slice…

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Egg and Meat Muffin Cups, 14 grams protein, 129 calories

Chicken, Beef, Turkey, Eggs, Pack-a-Punch Lunch for post-op bariatric weight loss surgery protein meals

If you are having a productive day and want to cook meals for the week, this gluten-free and flourless muffin recipe will be your perfect investment of your time. I love to prepare these in little containers and then eat them throughout the week for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner; whatever catches my fancy.  It tastes like a meat stew in a cup, or maybe even a breakfast corned beef hash in a muffin.  Enjoy it fresh and warm, cold, or room temperature at work.…

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Smoked Chickpeas and Cabbage, 5.7g, 145c

4 oz Bariatric Meal Ideas, Legumes and Beans 2 Comments

This is a warm winter meal dish that has the added queso fresco for protein.  I would be curious to try this recipe again and put half the cabbage, and double the chickpeas for added nutrition. Please let me know what your total protein count was if you tried that variation. Ingredients ½ head cabbage, shredded, about 5 cups (8g, 150c) 1 cup oil (1927c) 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 can chickpeas (21g,350c) 1 10oz.-block queso fresco (60g,800c) ½ cup Prego Meat Sauce (2g, 90c) 2…

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Easy-Chew Creamy Potato Salad, 3.8 grams protein, 125 calories

Eggs, Side Dishes

Potato salad is an easy-chew option for those days when you are struggling to get food down.  Stays fresh in the fridge for several days.  It works very well for a lunch meal away from home. Ingredients: 1 lb. potato (or 1 giant idaho potato) (7g, 283c) 2 hard boiled eggs [12g, 156c] 1 ounce sour pickles (or one large pickle)  (0g,5c) 2 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise (0g, 180c) salt & pepper to taste Directions: Boil the unpeeled potato in water until cooked. It might take…

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