#91 Bariatric Nutrition Q & A #8: Your Questions Answered

You know those days when it's just not happening? You need to go in the kitchen and prep meals but you can’t seem to even crawl in there. Whether you’re single or have a family to feed, the good news is that there are numerous meal options to check out. Gayle, Isabel and I all get this question frequently: "Are there prepared or semi prepared meals that work for me after surgery?" Yes. Let's take a close look at some of the most popular meals you can order. Visit Procarenow.com Use Code: Susan60 to get a free bag of protein powder with $60 purchaseGuests: Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RDFauquier Health Weight Loss SurgeryEmail: weightloss@fauquierhealth.orgisabel.maples@fauquierhealth.org Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDNRegistered & Licensed DietitianEmail: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.comWebsite: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics  Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery InstituteIsabel, Gayle and I each critiqued 2 meal companies looking specifically at calories, grams of protein, carbs, and fiber plus portion sizes.We had specific nutrition criteria in mind so that the meals would work for you after surgery when you’re at the point to eat regular food again. Here are the criteria we looked for:Calories: 250 to 400 per mealProtein: 15 to 30 grams per mealCarbs can be 5 grams up to 15/20 grams per mealFiber can be 3 grams up to 10/15 grams per mealSodium can be 100 mg up to 300/400 mg per mealYou can use these same ranges to critique meal options you’re interested in too as they are many meal companies to consider.Companies we critiqued:Freshly https://www.freshly.comBistroMD https://www.bistromd.comHello Fresh at www.hellofresh.comHome Chef at www.HomeChef.comBariBox: https://www.baribox.orgTiny Tummyz https://www.tinytummyz.com.auRemember that we eat with our eyes so when you heat or prep your meal, be sure and put the food on a nice smaller plate or in a pretty smaller bowl. Set up a place mat and napkin. The meal will take on an entire new look and feel of enjoyment than if you heat and eat from a bag. When you eat from the bag or container, you won’t feel satisfied and it’s hard to practice mindful eating where you enjoy each delicious bite slowly. "I love Dr. Susan and Bariatric Surgery Success." If this sounds like you, would you please rate and review my podcast? Click here. Then click on "Listen to Apple Podcasts" at the top. Scroll down to where you see Ratings & Reviews and tap on "Write a Review". Yes, I'd love a 5 star review! LOL Be sure and let me know what you love most about the podcast. Thank you for your time! If you haven’t followed the podcast, be sure to Follow/Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.