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  • SCD Yogurt in Instant Pot, 24 hour fermented lactose free

    SCD Yogurt in Instant Pot, 24 hour fermented lactose free

    Contraband yogurt on the airplane
    Contraband yogurt on the airplane

    SCD yogurt has to be fermented for 24 hours to be SCD legal. In the process, the bacteria converts the lactose to digestive enzymes and protein. The amount of probiotics in SCD yogurt is estimated to be 50 times more than store-bought probiotics tablets. One spoonful in the early stages is enough to build a tolerance for this super powerful “medicine” in a cup. Personally, I find it easiest to prepare the yogurt in my 3 quart instant pot. [You know you love my videos, so please subscribe to my channel! :)]

    Yoghurt is considered a “full liquid” for those after surgery or compromised GI tract. Depending on the milk that you use, you can assume at last the following nutrition facts per cup:

    Food              | Calories | Fat  | Carbohydrates | Protein
------------------+----------+------+---------------+--------
Whole Milk Yogurt | 149 cal | 8.0g | 11.4g         | 8.5g
Whole Milk        | 146 cal | 7.9g | 11.0g         | 7.9g

    Video Instructions:

    Directions:

    • Simmer the milk (3 quarts) in a large pot until it reaches 180-degrees. Remove from stovetop.
    • Refrigerate until it cools to 80-degrees.
    • Pour into 3 quart instant pot.
    • Image result for 1/8 + 1/16 teaspoonAdd 1/2 cup legal yogurt starter, or 1/8+1/16th of GI Pro yogurt starter. Whisk well until mixed.
    • Press the YOGURT button on the 3 quart instant pot, and press the plus or minus until 24:00 appears on the display.
    • In a few seconds, a beep will be heard, signaling that the fermenting countdown has started.
    • Do not use the instant pot lid to cover the pot. Rather, use the lid from the large pot. The yogurt does not cook with pressure, so there is no reason to keep the pressure lid on.
    • After 24 hours, the 3 quart instant pot will beep and show YOGT on the display, signaling that your yogurt is done. Pour into storage jars and refrigerate. Your yogurt will stay fresh for at least a week.
    Dannon Whole milk is the SCD legal yogurt starter that contains required strains and no pectin
    Dannon Whole milk is the SCD legal yogurt starter that contains required strains and no pectin

     

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    GI ProStart by GI ProHealth Inc. is a powdered starter that you keep refrigerated and on hand for at least 30 batches.

     

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  • Potstickers Cream Soup, 17 grams protein, 119 calories

    Potstickers Cream Soup, 17 grams protein, 119 calories

    IMG_2340Post-op bariatric weight loss meals often skip the doughy ingredients.  Why should you cheat yourself on the flavor though?   Try this potstickers recipe and do submit comments if you added a zesty ingredient for added flavor.  I suggest you make half the recipe on your first try.  Freeze the leftovers in pre-measured containers.

    Boil in large pot:

    • 8 cups lite chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton*)  (8g, 40c)
    • 2 cups water
    • 8 ounces chopped portabella mushrooms  (3g, 21c)
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce  (1c, 11c)
    • ½ teaspoon white pepper
    • 1 tablespoon salt

    In food processor, chop and mix:

    • 2 pounds ground chicken breast*  (208g, 960c)
    • 1 egg (6g, 70c)
    • 1 cup shredded green cabbage  (.9g, 17c)
    • ⅓ cup scallions (4 medium)  (1.8g, 32c)
    • ½ green pepper, finely chopped (4 ounces)  (.9g, 20c)
    • 4 teaspoons chopped gingerroot (6c)
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (.4g, 4c)
    • 2 teaspoons oil (120c)
    • ½  teaspoon white pepper
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce  (1g, 11c)
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    Greek Cream Cheese

    Directions:

    • Drop ½ teaspoonful of chicken mixture into boiling broth.
    • Cook for ten minutes.
    • Add 8 ounces Greek Cream Cheese. (32g, 480c)
    • Cook for ten more minutes until cream cheese is dissolved.

    Yields: 15 portions of 2 ounces chicken with 4 ounces broth.

    • Garnish with chopped scallions.
    • * You may use darker chicken tops which have are juicer and is easier to chew.
    • ** You may use homemade broth for extra protein at 6 grams per cup, compared to store-bought cartons which have 1 gram per cup.
  • Unjury Powder Eggplant Bites Recipe, 28 grams protein

    Unjury Powder Eggplant Bites Recipe, 28 grams protein

    Eggplant Protein BitesDo you miss those good old days with hefty eggplant fries on the side of your burger?  If you dare to try this recipe, you might get your cravings satisfied and be very full too.   You might be surprised by the texture of the batter, but it certainly beats pureed food after surgery.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 ounces eggplant (1g, 25c)
    • 1 egg (6g, 70c)
    • 1 scoop Unjury protein powder, chicken soup flavor (21g, 100c)
    • salt and pepper

    Directions:

    • Peel and slice the eggplant.  Lay flat on cutting board and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the water and rinse slices thoroughly.
    • With a fork, beat the egg in a bowl with salt and pepper, and favorite spices.
    • Add protein powder to separate bowl.
    • Coat each slice with powder, egg, and then powder again.
    • Fry in oil. Drain fat with paper towel.

    Yields: 1 serving, about 4-5 slices, at 28 grams protein per serving. Net 195 calories, without adding the calories of the frying oil.

    • Serve with 1 ounce Creamy Protein Dipping Sauce for an added 3 grams protein to your meal.  Your total intake will be 31 grams protein for the meal.