We all know the health value of a good quality salad. If it's made right, it can be nutritious, low in calories, high in protein and good fats, and above all: delicious! But there are three main issues that I hear from people when I ask them why they don't
From being a bariatric dietitian for 15 years, I've learned that bariatric eating doesn't require reinventing the wheel. Many times, you can take a recipe and adjust the ingredients to make it bariatric friendly, like I did with the Veggie Pizza below. You'll find on Inside Karen's Kitchen there are many bariatric
Editor's Note: These recipes are a companion piece to the article Fighting Fruit and Veggie Boredom. To read that article click here. Yummy Recipes By Rachel Girardi, MSc One of the vegetables I recently added into my repertoire is the parsnip. Parsnips are a fabulous vegetable to use because
Chicken Enchilada Hot Pot Recipe Serves 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 chicken breast on the bone, skin removed and discarded 1 cup mild jarred salsa 1 10-ounce bunch baby spinach, well washed, chopped ½ cup grated cheddar 4 small low-carb tortillas (optional) ¼ cup sour cream
The winter months, also known as the party season, bring our families and friends closer together as we celebrate the various holidays and traditions. But the party season also brings in a very busy and hectic schedule for many of us. Need a quick, easy to prepare appetizer recipe to
Healthy comfort foods are back for the winter months, and they are perfect for sharing with company or taking to a gathering. Know that wherever you serve these winter-time recipes, they'll be the stars of the show, because everyone will love them and the hidden nutrition in them will help
RECIPES FOR SUCCESS: Warm Soups and Stews to Comfort the WLS Soul Meatloaf Minestrone Makes eight 1 cup servings This soup is filling and so easy. It doesn’t take hours to simmer, but can be on the table in 50 minutes! Veggie Version: Use vegetarian meatballs. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive
It is no surprise that, post-bariatric surgery, the importance of our nutrition needs are unique. With a significantly reduced food intake compared to non-surgical weight loss patients, our focus should be on strategic eating. This approach is crucial for supporting weight loss and overall health while also fostering new healthy
Protein is made up of amino acids, which are the building blocks of life. When you consume protein power rich foods, you're providing your body with the necessary tools to build and repair muscles, bones, and other tissues. This is especially important for individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery to
This easy Shrimp Piccata with the most delicious lemon, butter, and caper sauce is the perfect fancy meal to make at home for a special occasion. Ready in just 15 minutes! This easy Shrimp Piccata looks like a restaurant-worthy meal but it is actually an easy, weeknight dinner! In fact, you can make this classic
