Bariatric recipes for one person: 59 photos
Bariatric Recipes for One Person: Tasty Meal Ideas -
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This guideline has four parts: Chew your food 30 times. Take 30 minutes to eat food. No drinking fluids 30 minutes before your meal, during your meal, or until 30 minutes after your meal.
Choose foods that will puree well, such as:
- Lean ground meat, poultry or fish.
- Cottage cheese.
- Soft scrambled eggs.
- Cooked cereal.
- Soft fruits and cooked vegetables.
- Strained cream soups.
Recommended Meal Plan for Two to Six Months Post-Surgery. Consume 900 to 1,000 calories and at least 65 to 75 grams of protein a day. For balanced nutrient intake, your daily servings should include: 3 servings milk and dairy products (nonfat and low-fat) 3 servings meat or meat alternative (lean and low-fat)
Stage 1: Bariatric Clear Liquid Diet. This diet is designed to keep you hydrated without stressing out your stomach. At this time, you may be nauseous and fill up quickly. You will need to sip slowly on sugar-free, non-carbonated, caffeine-free clear liquids.
To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must be between 16 and 70 years of age (with some exceptions) and morbidly obese (weighing at least 100 pounds over your ideal body weight and having a BMI of 40).