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Index
Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1: Eating Right with Every Bite
Chapter 1: Fueling the New You: Ingredients for Success
Understanding the Bariatric Surgery Diet
Making Healthy Choices
Organizing and Readying Your Kitchen
Planning to Eat Well
Practicing Food Safety in the Kitchen
Chapter 2: Dietary Guidelines for the First Few Months After Surgery
Say Hello to My Little Friend: Treating Your New Pouch Well
Easing Back into Eating after Your Weight Loss Surgery
Stage 1: Clear Liquids
Stage 2: Full Liquids
Stage 3: Smooth Foods
Stage 4: Soft Foods
Chapter 3: Keeping the Weight Off: Healthy Eating for Life
Following the Cardinal Rule: Your Pouch Rules
Keeping an Eye on Portion Sizes
Making Wise Food Choices
Keeping a Food Diary to Stay On Track
Eating Out
Hydration Motivation
Supplementing Your Diet
Chapter 4: Planning to Succeed: The Art of Meal Planning
Discovering Why to Plan Ahead
Laying the Groundwork for Meal Planning
Shopping Smart Aisle by Aisle
Understanding Nutrition Labels
Chapter 5: Kitchen and Pantry Makeover
Preparing Your Kitchen: Purging and Organizing
Examining Essential Tools
Stocking Your Pantry, Refrigerator, and Freezer with Good Ingredients
Chapter 6: Top Tips for Food Preparation and Cooking
Brushing Up on Food Safety
Reviewing Cooking Methods 101
Cooking and Consuming Meat after Weight Loss Surgery
Measuring Up: A Guide to Measuring Common Ingredients
Using Alcohol in Cooking
Making Healthy Substitutions
Relying on Convenience Foods
Part 2: Now You’re Cooking! Healthy and Delicious Dishes
Chapter 7: Balanced Breakfasts
Starting Your Day the Pouch-Friendly Way
Waking Up Your Pouch Gently with Yogurt and Fruit Recipes
Exploring Easy Egg Dishes
Having Healthy Whole-Grain Mornings
Chapter 8: Bunches of Lunches and Brunches
Putting Together One-Dish Meals
Preparing Egg Dishes with Style
Satisfying Hunger with a Sandwich or Wrap
Making Unbeatable Salads
Chapter 9: Umm … Tastes Like Chicken: Poultry Dishes
Popular Poultry Cooking Methods
Roasted, Sautéed, and Baked Poultry
Turkey, the White Meat Burger
A Casserole Everyone Will Flock To
Chapter 10: Let’s Meat in the Kitchen: Beef and Pork Recipes
Choosing Beef and Pork You Can Eat after Surgery
Cooking Phenomenal Ground-Beef Dishes
Making Meaty Meals on a Stick
Creating Can’t-Go-Wrong Meaty Dinner Salads
Preparing Pork and Beef Main Entrées
Chapter 11: Let’s Not Forget: Lamb and Other Meats
Trying Out Lamb, Another Red Meat
Discovering a Lick-Your-Plate Liver Dish
Staying Lean with Venison and Bison Meals
Chapter 12: Catching On to Fish and Seafood
Buying, Storing, and Cooking Fish and Seafood
Grilling, Sautéing, and Baking Fish
Serving Up Super Shrimp Recipes
Taking Shortcuts with Canned Fish and Seafood
Chapter 13: Viva la Vegetarian
Developing Delicious Dinner Salads
Making “Meaty” Baked Dishes
Cooking Full-Flavor Vegetarian Burgers
Part 3: Simple Recipes to Enjoy Any Time
Chapter 14: Scrumptious Smoothies
Smoothie-Making Tips
Healthy Fruity Smoothies
Spice-It-Up Delights
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Temptations
Chapter 15: Alluring Appetizers
Making Tasty Morsels
No Double Dipping! Stirring Up Salsas and Dips
Putting Snacks on a Stick
Chapter 16: Sumptuous Soups and Stews
Serving Up Satisfying Soups
Savoring Home-Style Stews
Chapter 17: Completing the Meal: Vegetables and Side Dishes
Packing Flavor into Potato Dishes
Making a Little Go a Long Way: Pasta Side Dishes
Putting Veggies and Side Salads in the Spotlight
Chapter 18: Smart Snacking
Finding Not-So-Ordinary Fruit Snacks
Quelling Cravings for Crunchy Bites
Making Everything Better with Cheese
Chapter 19: Divine Desserts
Enjoying Sweet Fruits without Added Calories
Savoring Creamy and Chewy Tasty Treats
Chapter 20: Super Simple Cooking for One … or Two
Wasting Nothing with Recipes for One
Preparing Quick and Easy Dishes for Two
Part 4: The Part of Tens
Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Long-Term Success
Eat on a Schedule
Put Good-Quality Foods First
Chew, Chew, Chew
Watch Your Portion Sizes
Stop Eating When Your Pouch Is Full
Don’t Drink Beverages with Meals
Stay Hydrated
Take Your Supplements
Add Physical Activity
Continue to Follow Up with Your Surgeon
Chapter 22: Ten Easy-to-Prepare Meals Your Family Will Love
Caprese: Tomato Basil Mozzarella Pasta
Starting with the Slow Cooker: Pork and Sauerkraut Soup
Mixing Up a Home-Style Meatloaf Meal
Keeping It Light with Crab Salad Melts
Bison Sliders
Partying Down with an Enchilada Fiesta
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Having Your Quiche and Eating , Too
Making It Meatless: Veggie Lasagna
Cookin’ a Quick Chicken Dinner
About the Authors
Supplemental Images
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