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Get empowered to lose weight and keep it off after surgeryThis friendly, hands-on guide is all about what foods to buy, how to prepare them, and how to enjoy a nutritious post-surgery diet. It helps you solidify new eating habits and enjoy some new recipes, as well as better understand nutrition and your food intake so that you can maintain your weight loss long after surgery.
Get to know the new you — discover dietary guidelines from day one after the surgery, and on through the four stages that lead up to eating regular foods (clear liquids, full liquids, smooth foods, and soft foods)
Stay on course ?— find out how healthy eating plans, portion sizes, nutrition, food diaries, and wise food choices can help you keep the weight off after surgery
Start cookin', good lookin' — start making healthy, hearty, and delicious dishes for meals from breakfast through dinner, organized by type of food for quick reference
Enjoy snacks, salads, and more — get simple and scrumptious recipes to enjoy anytime, from smoothies and appetizers to soups and sides
Open the book and find:
Dietary guidelines and menus for clear liquids, full liquids, smooth foods, soft foods, and regular foods
Tips on meal-planning, setting up your kitchen, and stocking your pantry
Coverage of common cooking methods
Proper portion sizes for you to stay on track
Easy-to-find ingredients and nearly 150 easy-to-prepare recipes
Nutrition information included with each recipe
Ten tips for long-term success
Synopsis
A practical, empowering guide to maintaining your weight after weight loss surgeryWeight Loss Surgery Cookbook For Dummies is a book about food and maintenance: what foods to buy, how to prepare them, and how to enjoy a nutritious post-surgery diet. It helps you solidify new eating habits and enjoy some new recipes, as well as better understand nutrition and your food intake so that you can maintain your weight long after surgery.
- Features simple, delicious meals that conform to post-weight loss surgery requirements
- Offers easy-to-prepare recipes that are high in flavor and low in fat and calories, that you can eat immediately after your surgery and beyond
Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook For Dummies makes it easy to shed the pounds and keep them off!
About the Author
Brian K. Davidson is the coauthor of
Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies.
David "Chef Dave" Fouts is the exclusive chef for WLS Lifestyles magazine.
Karen Meyers, MS, RD/LD, is a registered, licensed dietitian and certified personal trainer.
Table of Contents
Foreword.Introduction.
Part I: Eating Right with Every Bite.
Chapter 1: Fueling the New You: Ingredients for Success.
Chapter 2: Step By Step: What to Expect and What to Eat the Days and Weeks after Surgery.
Chapter 3: Maintaining Healthy Eating For Life.
Chapter 4: The Art of Meal Planning.
Chapter 5: Kitchen and Pantry Makeover.
Chapter 6: Tips for Food Preparation and Cooking.
Part II: Now You're Cooking! Healthy and Hearty Dishes.
Chapter 7: Balanced Breakfasts.
Chapter 8: Bunches of Lunches and Brunches.
Chapter 9: Umm . . . Tastes Like Chicken: Poultry Dishes.
Chapter 10: Let’s Meat in the Kitchen: Beef and Pork Recipes.
Chapter 11: Let’s Not Forget: Lamb and Other Meats.
Chapter 12: Catching On to Fish and Seafood.
Chapter 13: Viva la Vegetarian.
Part III: Simple Recipes to Enjoy Anytime.
Chapter 14: Scrumptious Smoothies.
Chapter 15: Alluring Appetizers.
Chapter 16: Sumptuous Soups and Stews.
Chapter 17: Completing the Meal: Pasta and Side Dishes.
Chapter 18: Smart Snacking.
Chapter 19: Divine Desserts.
Chapter 20: Super Simple Cooking for One . . . or Two.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Long-Term Success.
Chapter 22: Ten Easy-to-Prepare Meals Your Family Will Love.
Chapter 23: Ten Sample Menus for Different Calorie Levels.
Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide.
Index.