The complete bariatric cookbook and meal plan : recipes and guidance for life before and after surgery

The complete pre- and post-bariatric surgery diet and wellness plan. Bariatric surgery isn’t just about building a new relationship with food, it’s also about creating a new philosophy towards life. Learning diligent and delicious meal preparation with small sustainable changes is just part of The Complete Bariatric Cookbook and Meal Plan’s comprehensive approach to successfully changing your diet and your lifestyle. From grocery lists to meal and exercise plans, The Complete Bariatric Cookbook and Meal Plan is much more than just a cookbook. It’s a one-stop coaching solution, filled with 100 savory, balanced meals from Peanut Butter and Chocolate Shakes to West Coast Crab Cakes. Meticulous dietary advice will guide you on your successful journey from pre- to post-bariatric surgery. This Bariatric Cookbook includes: Fully comprehensive—Your bariatric cookbook bases are covered for 10 full weeks and all four types of surgery. Friend and family-friendly—It may be labeled a bariatric cookbook, but its delicious recipes were conceived for bariatric patients and their friends and families alike. Filled with easy steps—Ease yourself into the changes that will become your new daily sustainable habits. The Complete Bariatric Cookbook and Meal Plan is the comprehensive solution that covers your bariatric journey from A-Z. Title Page......Page 3 Copyright Page......Page 4 Dedication......Page 6 Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 12 Introduction......Page 16 Chapter 1: New Beginnings......Page 19 Chapter 2: Food Lifestyle......Page 31 Chapter 3: Meal Plan......Page 56 Chapter 4: Everywhere You Go......Page 84 Chapter 5: Early Post-Op Foods......Page 96 High-Protein Milk......Page 98 Cool-as-a-Cucumber Water......Page 100 Vanilla Bean Protein Shake......Page 102 Banana Cream Protein Shake......Page 104 Piña Colada Protein Shake......Page 106 Lemon Pie Protein Shake......Page 108 Café Mocha Protein Blend......Page 110 Green Machine Protein Shake......Page 112 Chocolate-Raspberry Truffle Protein Shake......Page 114 Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein Shake......Page 116 Berry Bliss Protein Shake......Page 118 Protein Hot Cocoa......Page 120 Chocolate-Mint Protein Shake......Page 122 Bone Broth......Page 124 Perfectly Soft Scrambled Eggs......Page 126 Sweet Maple Protein Oatmeal......Page 128 Homestyle Refried Beans......Page 130 Lemon-Dijon Tuna Salad......Page 132 Curried Chicken Salad......Page 134 Garlic-Parmesan Cauliflower Mash......Page 136 Chicken Zoodle Soup......Page 138 Split Pea Soup......Page 140 Classic Turkey Chili......Page 142 Italian Ricotta Bake......Page 144 Chocolate-Orange Pudding......Page 146 Chapter 6: Breakfasts......Page 149 Blueberry-Almond Overnight Oats......Page 150 Protein Pancake......Page 152 Shakshuka Egg Bake......Page 154 Denver Egg Muffins with Ham Crust......Page 156 Cheesy Slow Cooker Egg Casserole......Page 158 Make-Ahead Breakfast Burrito......Page 160 Breakfast Pizza......Page 162 Farmers’ Market Scramble......Page 164 Raspberry-Lemon Gluten-Free Muffins......Page 166 Pumpkin Spice Muffins......Page 168 Chapter 7: Sides and Snacks......Page 172 Caprese Salad Bites......Page 173 Greek Chop-Chop Salad......Page 175 Cauliflower Fried Rice......Page 177 Roasted Garden Vegetables......Page 179 Asian Peanut Cabbage Slaw......Page 181 Southwest Deviled Eggs......Page 183 Rajun’ Cajun Roll-Ups......Page 185 Everything Parmesan Crisps......Page 187 Edamame Hummus......Page 189 Spicy Roasted Chickpeas......Page 191 Chapter 8: Vegetarian Entrées......Page 195 Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein......Page 196 Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups......Page 198 Tofu Stir-Fry......Page 201 Buffalo Seitan Bites......Page 203 Tempeh BLTA Lettuce Wrap......Page 205 Zucchini Enchilada Boats with Meatless Crumbles......Page 207 Lentil Sloppy Joes......Page 209 Black Bean Noodles with Creamy Chipotle-Roasted Pepper Sauce......Page 211 Lettuce-Wrapped Veggie Burgers......Page 214 Jambalaya with Vegetarian Sausage......Page 216 Chapter 9: Fish and Seafood......Page 219 Tomato-Basil Cod en Papillote......Page 220 Fish Taco Salad......Page 223 Halibut with Creamy Parmesan-Dill Sauce......Page 225 Mahi-Mahi with Mango-Avocado Salsa......Page 227 Blackened Salmon with Avocado Cream......Page 230 Soy-Ginger Salmon with Bok Choy......Page 232 Shrimp Ceviche......Page 235 Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles......Page 237 West Coast Crab Cakes......Page 239 Pan-Seared Scallops with Garlic-Cream Sauce......Page 241 Chapter 10: Poultry......Page 244 Mom’s Turkey Meatloaf......Page 245 Chicken Lettuce Wraps......Page 247 Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken......Page 249 Sheet Pan Fajitas......Page 251 Spinach Dip–Stuffed Chicken......Page 253 Barbecue Chicken and Portobello Pizzas......Page 255 One-Pan Chicken Piccata......Page 257 Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders......Page 259 Thai Red Curry Chicken......Page 261 Grilled Tangy Balsamic Chicken Thighs......Page 263 Chapter 11: Beef and Pork Entrées......Page 266 Egg Roll Bowl......Page 267 Classic Slow Cooker Pulled Pork......Page 269 Hawaiian Pork Kabobs with Pineapple......Page 271 Honey-Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Green Beans......Page 273 Philly Cheesesteak–Stuffed Bell Peppers......Page 275 Zoodles with Meat Sauce......Page 278 Gyro-Style Meatballs......Page 280 Bell Pepper Nachos......Page 282 Beef Stew......Page 284 Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry......Page 286 Chapter 12: Desserts......Page 289 Chocolate Protein Pudding Pops......Page 290 Strawberry Frozen Yogurt......Page 292 Lemon Mousse......Page 294 Watermelon-Basil Granita......Page 296 Grilled Stone Fruit with Greek Yogurt......Page 298 Cinnamon-Apple Walnut Crumble......Page 300 Brownie Batter Fruit Dip......Page 302 Peanut Butter Balls......Page 304 Chocolate Quinoa Crisps......Page 306 Mini Cheesecake Bites......Page 308 Chapter 13: Sauces, Dressings, and Seasonings......Page 311 Secret Burger Sauce......Page 312 Stir-Fry Sauce......Page 314 Tzatziki Sauce......Page 316 Avocado Cream......Page 318 Spicy Peanut Dressing......Page 320 Taco Seasoning......Page 322 The Dirty Dozen and the Clean FifteenTM......Page 324 Measurement Conversions......Page 326 Resources......Page 330 References......Page 332 Acknowledgement......Page 334 About the Author......Page 335 A comprehensive cookbook and meal plan for pre- and post-recovery from bariatric surgery Bariatric surgery isnt just about building a new relationship with food; its also about creating a new philosophy toward life. This bariatric cookbook shows you how to use the delicious power of meal prep and planning to make sustainable changes to your diet and your lifestyle. From grocery lists to meal and exercise plans, this gastric sleeve cookbook is filled with balanced meals from Peanut Butter and Chocolate Shakes to West Coast Crab Cakes. Meticulous dietary advice will guide you on your successful journey from pre- to post-bariatric surgery. All-inclusive bariatric cookbookThis comprehensive cookbook has you covered for 10 full weeks and can be tailored for four types of bariatric surgery.Quick and easy recipesThese delicious recipes were designed for bariatric patients but are fast and tasty for the whole family.Simple, proven guidanceEase yourself into the changes that will become your new daily sustainable habits with up-to-date medical advice. This cookbook and meal plan is your all-in-one resource to prepare for and recover from bariatric surgery.