Healthy snack if you havent already tried this..
Cucumbers and Hummus.
The fresh crisp of the cucumbers coupled with the tangy creaminess of the hummus is perfect. And the hummus has fiber and good fat from olive oil but is still low calorie. Just a few bites is very satisfying and filling.
The cukes sure beat pita chips in the carb department. After all, its kind of about modifying the things we loved pre-op to be more sleeve friendly. This is a great example.
If you are afraid to try hummus they have alot of different varieties, step outside the box and try this mediterranean treat.
xo
The fresh crisp of the cucumbers coupled with the tangy creaminess of the hummus is perfect. And the hummus has fiber and good fat from olive oil but is still low calorie. Just a few bites is very satisfying and filling.
The cukes sure beat pita chips in the carb department. After all, its kind of about modifying the things we loved pre-op to be more sleeve friendly. This is a great example.
If you are afraid to try hummus they have alot of different varieties, step outside the box and try this mediterranean treat.
xo
HW: 258lbs SW: 240 CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
VSG 12/21/10 Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo
Depends on the plan- by 6 weeks out I was able to incorporate veggies but didnt try veggies like cucumbers til around 8-10 weeks out. Truthfully, I have had a wayy harder time with steak than any veggies I have tried. Check with your doc of course but I havent had any issues digesting these.
HW: 258lbs SW: 240 CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
VSG 12/21/10 Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo
MN_Mama:
You were sleeved the day after me! We probably passed each other in the hallway during our walks :)
According to the Park Nicollet NUTs, you are now (2 months) allowed to try anything. Just start with a little and make sure it works for you.
~Jen
You were sleeved the day after me! We probably passed each other in the hallway during our walks :)
According to the Park Nicollet NUTs, you are now (2 months) allowed to try anything. Just start with a little and make sure it works for you.
~Jen
Pre-op: -7 Month 1: -20 (-4, -9, -4, -3) Month 2: -16 (-4,-3,-3,-3, -3) Month 3: -14 (-3,-5,-4,-2) Month 4: -11 (-2,-3,-2,-4) Month 5: -10 (-4, -1, -2, -3) Month 6: -4 (-2, -1, -1, -0) Month 7: -8 (-4,-1,-1,-2) Week 30:
LOVES the hummas! But for a higher protein snack try this:
Roasted Garlic Edamane Spread
Roasted Garlic Edamane Spread
Ingredients
- 1 garlic bulb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups fully cooked, shelled edamame (green soybeans)*
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Assorted fresh vegetables
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°. Cut off pointed end of garlic; place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil, and drizzle with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Fold foil to seal. Bake 30 minutes; let cool 5 minutes. Squeeze pulp from garlic cloves into a bowl.
- 2. Process edamame in a food processor 30 seconds or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Add roasted garlic, ricotta, basil, and lemon juice; pulse 2 to 3 times or until blended.
- 3. With processor running, pour 1/4 cup oil through food chute in a slow, steady stream, processing until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables.
- *2 cups uncooked, frozen, shelled edamame (green soybeans) may be substituted. Prepare edamame according to package directions. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used Marjon Shelled Fully Cooked Edamame.
- Roasted Garlic-Lima Bean Spread: Substitute 2 cups frozen lima beans for edamame. Prepare lima beans according to package directions. Proceed with recipe as directed.
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