Hey you health warriors and smoothie aficionados! Let's talk about something fresh that's hit the shelves and is making waves—the new Inspire Banana Whey Protein. Whether you're post-bariatric surgery or just on the hunt for some quality protein that doesn't taste like it was concocted in a lab, I've got the scoop (pun intended) on why this might just be your next pantry staple. What's the Buzz? In the bustling world of protein powders, it's easy to get lost in a sea of vanilla, chocolate, and, let's be honest, some "unique" flavors that sound better than they taste. Enter Inspire Banana Whey ..read more

These are not your Grandma’s deviled eggs! No mayo needed, so they’re even lower in calories than traditional deviled eggs making them a fantastic option for Bariatric eating. Photos really don’t do these justice, they are a true show stopper! Perfect for an appetizer, or serve with some greens for a light lunch. Ingredients 6 Eggs, hard boiled 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 2 finely chopped shallot 1 tablespoons fresh chives 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon olive oil Dressing Leftover egg filling (from above) 2 tablespo ..read more

This meal comes together super fast and easy, you barely need a recipe! Here are the basic instructions and steps to make this. Simply adjust for as many servings as you need using the serving of crab on the package as your guide for portion control. This is perfect in lunchboxes for the office or school! Ingredients Imitation Crab meat, shredded or finely chopped Riced cauliflower, steamed and cooled Cucumbers, seeded and sliced Finely chopped carrots Edamame, get the shelled kind, steamed Mayonaise Plain Greek Yogurt Sriracha Optional as garnish: Furikake, Everything But the Bagel Seas ..read more

Ginger Shrimp Noodle Bowl Unbelievably fast, fresh and perfect for hot summer days when you just want something easy and light to eat! This serves 2 as written so expand and adjust to serve however many you like. You can make in advance if you like, but reserve the dressing until ready to easy as it will soften the cabbage and make the salad quite watery quickly. Ingredients 6oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 teaspoon corn starch 1 package Miracle Noodles, Angel Hair style 1 cup Cole Slaw mix 4 mini sweet peppers, finely sliced Sliced Cucumbers 4 tablespoons Ginger Dressing, this is fou ..read more

Once you make this, you'll never eat the grocery store stuff from a shelf ever again. This is the Ultimate Blue Cheese Dip and it's actually GOOD for you. Greek yogurt is the key! Dip with sweet pepper or cucumber chips, spoon over sliced ripe summer tomatoes, or toss with heirloom or teardrop red & yellow tomatoes and shaved red onion for absolute perfection. Spoon over sliced ripe summer tomatoes, or toss with heirloom or teardrop red & yellow tomatoes and shaved red onion for absolute perfection. Serve with cucumber slices to use as chips. Ingredients 1 cup thinly sliced shallots ..read more

This tastes as good as it looks! One of these days I will get around to writing 100 delicious things to do with a rotisserie chicken and this will be number one. Ingredients 1 rotisserie chicken 1 jar salsa 4 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese, freshly grated Instructions Remove and shred the meat from the chicken. Toss with the salsa and arrange in individual baking dishes. Top with jack cheese. Bake in a preheated 375 oven 12 to 15 minutes, until cheese has browned and dish is bubbling. Serve with Greek yogurt and a glop of Wholly Guacamole or mashed avocado ..read more

A Delicious Supper Shouldn't Take Forever To Cook! This Is Easy, Fast & Delicious! Follow along as we assemble and cook! You will need: A bag of spinach - roughly chopped  1 garlic clove 1 tablespoon olive oil One package Al Fresco brand fully cooked natural chicken sausage in your favorite flavor or variety Tomato - sliced, or use cherry tomatoes if you prefer THEN...in a hot non-stick pan: Heat grill or nonstick saute pan and light brown the cooked sausages. Remove to cutting board, slice and arrange on plates. Saute the sliced garlic in the olive oil until f ..read more

This simple two minute dish is easy to eat at any bariatric stage, contains high quality high protein, is low/no carb and tastes like lasagna! Do not be intimidated that we call it a crepe, its just an egg. Okay, so this is technically a Manicotti. Enjoy. Ingredients one large egg a teaspoon of olive oil 1/4 cup part skim ricotta 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce sea salt and black pepper Instructions Scramble an egg in a bowl with a teaspoon of water. Pour the olive oil into a hot, 6-inch nonstick frying pan and add the egg. Quickly lift the pan and roll it around so t ..read more

As a bariatric post op, it's smart to have "go to" foods that work for the pouch, taste good, are simple to fix, use just a few basic ingredients, that can be on the table in 5 minutes. This is my "go to" meal for breakfast, lunch, or supper. Yum. I also make this by substituting a big handful of baby spinach for the peppers. Ingredients 1/2 cup diced red and or yellow sweet peppers (I keep a bag of mini peppers in the fridge for scooping hummus) 1 garlic clove, slivered 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large egg 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese - about 1/2 ounce - freshly grated is always best Sea salt ..read more

No introduction needed, this is a special dessert everyone will love and you'll be able to enjoy it too on those special events! Ingredients 1 package Sugar Free Short Bread Cookies, you can get these at many WalMart stores 1 tablespoon butter, melted 8 ounces Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese 1/2 cup Splenda Granulated 1/2 cup peanut butter, I like Jif 8 ounce container Cool Whip 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts Instructions Place cookies in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Add butter and pulse a few times until mixture is the texture of slightly moist sand. Transfer the ..read more