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Recipes for life after Weight Loss Surgery.
Chunky Garden Italian Chicken
Steph Wagner MS, RDN
January 11, 2018
Chunky Garden Italian Chicken This Bariatric friendly recipe has a lot of things going for it…are you ready?? First – it’s dairy free! I’ve had several requests for patients wanting more recipes that do not contain any dairy. While I have tons of recipes that don’t contain dairy, I have not always flagged them specifically! … Continue reading "Chunky Garden Italian Chicken"
Sun Dried Tomato Meatballs
Steph Wagner MS, RDN
January 9, 2018
Sun Dried Tomato Meatballs One of my all time favorite weight loss surgery meal ideas is meatballs. Probably because I LOVE meatloaf and they are these awesome little bariatric sized bites of meatloaf! At my last count I have posted 17 meatloaf recipes and 10 meatball recipes. I had to actually laugh aloud when I … Continue reading "Sun Dried Tomato Meatballs"
Easy Weeknight Taco Stew (Dairy Free)
Steph Wagner MS, RDN
January 4, 2018
Easy Weeknight Taco Stew (Dairy Free) I’ve heard from a lot of my weight loss surgery patients and followers that they are in need of more dairy free recipes…and I’ve been working on growing that recipe list! This easy taco stew is packed with protein and flavor and has no cheese or milk … Continue reading "Easy Weeknight Taco Stew (Dairy Free)"
Marinated Teriyaki Stovetop Chicken
Steph Wagner MS, RDN
December 26, 2017
Marinated Teriyaki Stovetop Chicken The weight loss surgery diet can get so boring and mundane. The idea of just chicken is not appealing, to anyone, but it is one of the best lean protein sources that yields weight loss results! Patients are often looking for ways to keep chicken moist and to keep it flavorful. … Continue reading "Marinated Teriyaki Stovetop Chicken"
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Whip
Steph Wagner MS, RDN
December 21, 2017
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Whip It’s so funny how early after weight loss surgery everything sounds sweet, too sweet, and so so so sweet and awful. But then. Something happens the further a patient gets out and it’s not unheard of that one of my Gastric Sleeve, Bypass, or DS patients has a sweet tooth again … Continue reading "Strawberry Greek Yogurt Whip"
Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms
Steph Wagner MS, RDN
December 19, 2017
Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms This recipe can also be found in my cookbook! BEST FORK FORWARD: Everyday Dinners After Weight Loss Surgery I’ve always felt like mushrooms were a total food controversy. Food controversy is a made up phrase (by yours truly) for foods that people LOVE or HATE. Think cottage cheese. Cilantro. Avocado. These foods … Continue reading "Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms"
Pan Roasted Sweet Peppers
Steph Wagner MS, RDN
December 14, 2017
Pan Roasted Sweet Peppers Oh my goodness sweet mini peppers are just so great. I have used them for so many low carb and WLS friendly meals…anything from Bell Pepper Nachoes to a quick stovetop dinner of Philly Cheesesteak Chicken! I love keeping them in the house for a snack. I have been known to … Continue reading "Pan Roasted Sweet Peppers"
Rosemary Turkey Tenderloin
Steph Wagner MS, RDN
December 12, 2017
Rosemary Turkey Tenderloin I have always loved using the amazingly fragrant herb of rosemary in my kitchen. My house smells so homey and my mouth waters for the meal. Fresh herbs are an amazing way to keep your lean protein and vegetable diet after weight loss surgery exciting and enticing. I’ll link below to a … Continue reading "Rosemary Turkey Tenderloin"
Oven Baked Chicken Kebabs
Steph Wagner MS, RDN
December 7, 2017
Oven Baked Chicken Kebabs The post-op bariatric surgery diet is based on two primary focuses: protein and vegetables. The good news is…we have A LOT of variety with those two focuses! One great way to get a meal that balances protein and vegetables PLUS lots of flavor is to make kebabs. Chicken, steak, shrimp or … Continue reading "Oven Baked Chicken Kebabs"
Salad Jar – Weight Loss Surgery Lunch
Steph Wagner MS, RDN
December 5, 2017
Salad Jar Weight Loss Surgery Lunch Ever since the “salad in a jar” craze came to be (thank you Pinterest!) I have always had fun putting together my salads for a Salad Jar – Weight Loss Surgery Lunch . Although, I still don’t always use the jar but it does feel more fun :) In … Continue reading "Salad Jar – Weight Loss Surgery Lunch"