This simply works as a guide and helps you to connect with doctors of your choice. Please confirm the doctor’s availability before leaving your premises.
Emergency bariatric care may be needed if you experience severe abdominal pain, complications from weight loss surgery, or symptoms of nutritional deficiencies.
Hey Bariatric Bosses! Have I got a treat for you. I’ve created a beautiful “Summer Sweet Treat”. It’s low in sugars, high in protein, and super simple to make with only 4 ingredients. Impress your friends with my frozen goodness!
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and mix the yogurt and stevia together. Spread the yogurt mixture evenly onto the lined baking sheet.
Using a spoon, add dollops of peanut butter to the yogurt mixture. Using a toothpick, gently swirl the peanut butter into the yogurt mixture. Top with blueberries.
Freeze for at least four hours or overnight. Slice or break apart into pieces. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers: Keep frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to one month.Serving Size: One serving is equal to approximately 1/2 cup.Dairy-Free: Use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.More Flavor: Add chocolate chips or melted chocolate.No Honey: Use maple syrup instead.No Blueberries: Use other berries or banana instead.
About the Author: Sheri Burkeis a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Bariatric Surgery Coordinator at International Patient Facilitators in Tijuana and Cancun, Mexico. She has worked with bariatric surgery clients for over 10 years and especially enjoys providing nutritional guidance to pre and post bariatric clients.In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two teens and cooking up a nutritional storm in the kitchen.
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, dill, parsley, and salt. Serve alongside the cucumber slices. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days.More Flavor: Add fresh chives, basil, and green onion to the yogurt dip.Additional Toppings:Add cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, or radishes.Nutrition:
In a small mixing bowl whisk the peanut butter, milk, and egg together until a smooth batter forms. Stir in the baking powder.
Heat a pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot add the oil. Spoon the batter into the pan to form one pancake. Cook pancake for about three to five minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Add sugar-free syrup (or not) and enjoy!
Notes
Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.Serving Size: One serving is equal to one large pancake.More Flavor: Add cinnamon, vanilla, or sweetener of choice to the batter.Additional Toppings: Maple syrup, honey, jam, or fresh fruit.No Peanut Butter: Use another nut or seed butter instead.No Coconut Oil: Use another oil for frying, like avocado oil or butter.
In a mug combine the melted coconut oil and coconut milk then stir in the monk fruit sweetener. Add the almond flour, coconut flour, coconut, and baking powder and stir until a thick batter forms.
Microwave for 90 seconds until the cake is spongy and cooked through. Allow the cake to cool slightly and enjoy!
Notes
NutritionAmount per servingCalories.....264 Fat................24g Carbs..........21g Fiber............04g Sugar...........02g Protein.......04gNotesLeftovers: Best enjoyed immediately. More Flavor: Add vanilla extract, coconut extract, or lemon extract. Additional Toppings: More shredded coconut or coconut whipped cream No Monk Fruit Sweetener: Use another granulated sugar or sugar alternative.
Add the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, mint, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to a food processor and blend until well combined.
Place the pork into the slow cooker and cover in the marinade. Cook on low for six to eight hours, or on high for four hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily.
Use two forks to pull apart the pork. Stuff the lettuce wraps with the pulled pork and garnish with green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
NOTES
Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.Serving Size: One serving is approximately six ounces of pulled pork in lettuce.More Flavors: Add fresh oregano and orange zest to the marinade. Sear the pork on all sides before adding to the slow cooker.NUTRTION
