Post Bariatric Recipes

Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective ways to get rid of obesity and its dangerous health consequences. This is considered to be the last option for the people who have almost tried everything to reduce their weight. This surgery is very different from the other fat reducing surgeries like liposuction and abdominoplasty. This is a very effective surgery and helps to get out of the many medical conditions like sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and liver disease. After the surgery, the most important thing to keep control on is the diet. Most people find it very difficult to adjust with a post bariatric diet. To make this phase easier we are here with some of the delicious, low fat, low calorie and healthy post bariatric recipes. So just keep reading to treat your taste buds with taste and health.

Recipes for Post Bariatric Surgery

Many people think that the post bariatric diet is boring and bland. We are going to see some of the mouth-watering recipes which are perfect for the people who have just undergone bariatric surgery. But before that it is very important to follow the diet recommended by the doctor. The patients are on the liquid diet for the first week after the surgery. Then from the second week onwards, they can have some pureed food. Later on from the second month they can have semi solid food. But whatever they have, should be low in calorie, fat and sugar. Well keeping all these things in mind, following are some of the recipes which will not only be healthy for you but will also suit the diet schedule given by your doctor. Have a look.

Recipe #1 - Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• ½ cup lentils
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• ½ medium minced red onion
• 1 cloves minced garlic
• 1 large chopped carrots
• 1 stalks chopped celery
• ½ large stalk chopped broccoli
• ½ tablespoon olive oil

Method
Get all the ingredients before starting the preparation. Now take a pan and place the olive oil on medium low heat. Put the onion and garlic and fry them for about 3 minutes. Add carrot, celery and broccoli and cook them for 5 to 6 minutes. Now add lentils and chicken broth. People who are vegetarian can replace chicken with some low salt vegetables. Now bring the soup to a boil and then lower the heat and leave the pan for about 40 minutes on simmer. You can also add water if you find it too thick. Serve it hot and garnish it with fresh cilantro leaves.

Recipe #2 - Creamy Spanish Chicken

Ingredients

• ½ package of cream of chicken soup
• Vegetables
• ½ cup precooked frozen leaf spinach
• Water
• ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 ounce of pre-cooked boneless chicken breast

Method
This is a very easy bariatric recipe. Get all the ingredients and start with the creamy Spanish chicken recipe. Take about 2 ounce of water in a container and bring it to a boil. As soon as it boils add cream of chicken soup and vegetables. Stir it a bit and then put the precooked frozen leaf spinach with garlic powder. Stir it properly and leave it to get thickened. Then pour this sauce over the precooked chicken breast and enjoy the creamy taste of this chicken recipe.

Recipe #3 - Mini Turkey Meat Balls

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground turkey meatballs
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1/8 cup grated cheese
• 1 cup finely diced onions
• 2 tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 tsp. black pepper

Method
Take all the ingredients in the quantity mentioned above. Mix all of them in a bowl properly with your hands. Crush every ingredient properly. Now make them into small balls with your hands and keep them in a container. Now take a pan and put it over the flames. Put a small quantity of low fat vegetable oil and wait till it gets heated up. Now fry the balls in the oil at simmer till they become brown. Serve them hot with sauce. This dish can be given to the patient only after 2 months from the surgery.

Apart from the above given recipes there are many recipes which can really help you to have an enjoyable and tasty meal even after the bariatric surgery. Just take care of the low calorie and low fat content and have a healthy diet. So, enjoy the taste together with the goodness of health.