Celebrate Your Independence Today 2

Celebrate Your Independence Today & Every Day!

July 3, 2018

In the United States, July 4th is observed as a holiday that celebrates the independence of Americans. On July 4, 2018, Americans will celebrate Independence Day for the 242nd time.

Celebrate Your Independence Today!

If you are a bariatric surgery post-op, you can celebrate your own personal independence every single day. You could celebrate your independence on the anniversary of your surgery date. Reflect on the many ways you are independent since having surgery. A few examples of independence after WLS are improved mobility, more energy, no longer required to use a CPAP machine to sleep, decrease or stop certain medications that equate to a higher quality of life and health.

We've put together a few bariatric surgery friendly recipes that anyone will enjoy and a few bits of trivia to impress your guests.

Recipes for Your Independence Day Festivities

Easy Watermelon and Tomato Salad Recipe - Watermelon and tomatoes are at their best now. Try this salad that joins crisp watermelon, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar for a flavorful light summer salad!

Lemon & Thyme Grilled Chicken Recipe - Fire up your grill for this fresh and light chicken recipe that you can prep ahead of time. With 34 grams of protein, you'll be satiated and energized for your Independence Day plans.

Salmon Burger Recipe - For a different burger than the traditional beef burger, try these salmon burgers that are only 188 calories, have 25 grams of protein, and packed with the many health benefits of salmon!

Cranberry & Tarragon Tuna Salad Recipe - For a cool dish that's high in protein from the tuna, mixed with cranberries, you can make this ahead so the melding of flavors pop through when you serve it!

Key Lime No-Bake Premier Protein Cheesecake - For a sweet end to your festivities, bring out these protein cheesecakes that are WLS-friendly and everyone will enjoy. They are low-sugar, easy-to-make, and delicious!

Trivia for Independence Day

  1. Before the Star Spangled Banner, what song served as American’s unofficial anthem?
    A. Yankee Doodle
    B. Battle Hymn of the Republic
    C. God Bless America
    D. My Country ‘Tis of Thee
    E. America the Beautiful
  2. What was the first state added to the original 13?
    A. Vermont
    B. Kentucky
    C. Tennessee
    D. Ohio
    E. Louisiana
  3. From what country did Thomas Jefferson buy the land of the Louisiana Purchase?
    A. England
    B. France
    C. Mexico
    D. Russia
    E. Spain
  4. According to the poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "the shot heard round the world" was fired at?
    A. Lexington
    B. Concord
    C. Boston
    D. Yorktown
    E. Trenton
  5. The Battle of Bunker Hill took place in what city?
    A. Boston
    B. New York
    C. Lexington
    D. Philadelphia
    E. Charleston
  6. Who was the last president who was born as a citizen of another country?
    A. James Monroe
    B. John Quincy Adams
    C. Andrew Jackson
    D. Martin Van Buren
    E. Millard Fillmore
  7. Name the presidents whose last name ended in "-son" (hint: there are 8 names)

Answer Key:

1:  The answer is D. My Country ‘Tis of Thee," also known simply as "America" was written to the same melody as "God Save the King". That tune was adapted in various forms after the Revolution, and the words to "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" were written in 1831. It slowly gained popularity after that and was often used as an anthem until 1931, when Congress declared The Star Spangled Banner to be the National Anthem.
2. The answer is A. Vermont.
3: The answer is B. Thomas Jefferson made one of the shrewdest land deals in the history of real estate with Napoleon.
4: The answer is B. The poem is called "Concord Hymn."
5: The answer is A. The battle, which was actually fought on Breed’s Hill, was in Boston.
6: The answer is C. Jackson was the last president born before independence, so he and his predecessors were born as British subjects.
7. The answer for the 8 names:  Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Andrew Jackson, William Henry Harrison, Andrew Johnson, Benjamin Harrison, Woodrow Wilson, Lyndon Johnson.

Reference for trivia:
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/spincontrol/2012/jul/04/tryou-our-13-trivia-questions-independence-day/