Grocery Shopping Finds!

SweetRide1
on 8/27/17 12:39 pm
RNY on 01/16/18

I have been on the hunt for the Green Giant line of riced vegetables, cauliflower mash etc., and FINALLY found a fabulous assortment of these products at Fortino's. They have been very very hard to find.

I picked up the broccoli cheese tots and the riced cauliflower. I tried the cauliflower mash a few weeks ago. It was OK, but my own is better. It's just nice to have this in the freezer as a go to when time is short on a weekday. I can't wait to try the broccoli cheese tots. It's nice to have something "different" for a change to mix things up.

I also found a Butter Chicken Sauce, India Kitchen, with low carbs and surprisingly low fat. Made my heart sing when I found that. Again, a nice change and an easy weeknight dinner helper. I figure I will try it this week and add some chicken or shrimp and have it over cauliflower rice. Whoo hoo! A little side salad and I'm done.

And last, but not least, Mario Batallia, pasta sauces - LOW CARB, made with fresh ingredients. I bought the tomato basil blend. I also managed to find the GK Kitchens high protein, low carb, gluten free pasta a couple of weeks ago. Again, I'll add some chicken and maybe some mushrooms to the sauce and have it over the pasta.

Exiting finds for me. I found I was getting into a bit of a rut with things and really needed a change up!

Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18

(deactivated member)
on 8/27/17 1:26 pm

I love the GK Kitchens.. I know the owners.. and their products are fantastic!

Need to try the others - thanks ;)

LukeB Girl17
on 8/27/17 1:58 pm

Great info! Thank you ;)

Referral by my MD Feb 28/17 * Labs done March 17/17 * Meet with Nurse Aug 24/17 * TOH PreOp Class 1 Sept 12 /17 * Oct 17 Behaviorist and Nutritionist * Breath Test Nov 10/17 * Nutritionist Nov 21/17 * PreSurgery Class 2 Dec 12/17 ~ Bloodwork * Meet the Surgeon Dec 18/17 * PreOp Jan 5 TOH * Surgery Date January 10, 2017

leeann73
on 8/27/17 2:16 pm

Awesome. I have had the butter chicken and it was delicious. I want to try the rice cauliflower for sure.

referral: early June 2016; surgery Feb 21, 2017

SweetRide1
on 8/27/17 3:48 pm
RNY on 01/16/18

I made my own rice cauliflower tonight and was HUGELY pleased with the outcome and texture. I added mushrooms, leeks, garlic and some olive oil. "Fried" it up in a fry pan until it just started browning. Oh My was it ever good.

I was really surprised by the texture. It was soft and fluffy with a hint of a nutty flavour.

I'll be making that again for sure.

Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18

cindybear1203
on 8/27/17 4:16 pm
RNY on 07/28/17

I found the Green Giant riced cauliflower at Walmart last week!

Referral: December 2, 2015. Orientation: April 11, 2016. Surgery Consult: March 17, 2017 - HW 296 lbs. Pre-opti Weight: 271 lbs. SW: 253 lbs. RNY July 28, 2017 @ TWH with Dr. Penner. M1: 20 lbs

HW: 296 lbs SW: 253 lbs CW: ~233 lbs GW: ~160 lbs

123HollyD
on 8/28/17 5:54 am
RNY on 05/15/17

Thanks for sharing!!!

Orientation:Dec 12/16 Nurse:Jan 5/17 SW:Jan 10/17 Psyhc: Jan 10/17 Nut. Class: Jan 17/17 Nut. 1 on 1:Feb 1/17 Surgeon: Mar.17/17 Surgery Date: Apr. 7/17 - NO OPTI.

HW/SW:260 CW:158

M1:25 M2:11 M3:10 M4:10 M5:10 M6:6 M7:8 M8:5 M9:5 M10:3 M11:3 M12:4

(deactivated member)
on 8/28/17 6:08 am

Sweet ride do you mind posting which Fortinos? I checked the one by me and no luck. I want to start stocking for my soft foods. I really want to try these Green Giant products. Thanks

SweetRide1
on 8/28/17 9:10 am
RNY on 01/16/18

Waterdown Fortino's. I contacted Green Giant directly. I was told Loblaws Supercentres, Sobey's, Walmart and then I found it at Fortino's by accident.

Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18

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