View a printable version of this recipe. Barbecue Turkey Meatballs Serving size: 4 meatballs and 1/3 cup tomato sauce Servings per recipe: 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp. Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend 2 ½ tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp paprika ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 can diced tomatoes with mild green chilis 1 lb. (16 oz.) lean ground turkey ¼ cup finely diced red onion 1 tbsp. chili powder Salt and pepper to taste 2 tsp olive oil INSTRUCTIONS Using a blender or food processor, combine Splenda® brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cumin, paprika, cloves, and canned tomatoes. Blend until smooth ..read more

As your diet progresses to solid foods following bariatric surgery, you may find yourself bored with your bland choices or unsure about what you can and can’t eat. Take a look at these two delicious recipes and try one tonight! Good food is what’s for dinner. Herbed Mediterranean Fish with Wilted Greens Recipe from Cooking Light INGREDIENTS Active Time 25 Mins Total Time 25 Mins Yield Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup vegetables and 1 fillet) For an easy one-dish meal, serve the savory herbed fish over a bed of wilted kale with mushrooms and tomato. Keep the Mediterranean Herb Mix on hand ..read more

Tuesday, February 25, marks “Fat Tuesday”, a holiday made for fun. Mardi Gras, and especially Fat Tuesday, is all about indulgence, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get in the New Orleans spirit and stay on track with healthy eating. View a printable version of this recipe. Mardi Gras Shrimp and Grits Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 16 Pieces Raw Shrimp, shelled & de-veined (you can do that last part on your own, if you’re up for it) 3 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 Cloves Garlic, Minced (for shrimp) 2 tbsp. Oregano (I used fresh, but dried should be fine) Zest of 1 Lemon 2 Slices Bacon ½ Large Onio ..read more

The following is a great and tasty option for bariatric patients or those considering bariatric surgery. Give this simple recipe a try today! View a printable version of this recipe. Apricot Glazed Ham INGREDIENTS 4 lbs cooked lean ham 2 cups diet ginger ale ½ cup Walden Farms Calorie Free Apricot Fruit Spread ¼ cup brown sugar Splenda for Baking 3 tbsp Walden Farms Calorie Free Honey Dijon Dressing ½ tsp ground ginger Whole cloves INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Insert cloves about ¼ inch deep into ham. Place ham on rack in roasting pan. Pour diet ginger ale into pan. Cover loos ..read more