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Friday, March 24, 2017

Digestive Stress? Try this simple solution

Papaya Fruit

 After WLS surgery studies suggest we become deficient in digestive enzymes, particularly with gastric bypass and the malabsorptive procedures. This leads to stomach discomfort, bloating, and extreme cases chronic nausea.

A simply remedy is to include a papaya enzyme supplement in your diet. The tropical papaya contains a chemical called papain that is effective in digesting proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. In fact, papaya has long been used as a meat tenderizer, which essentially begins protein breakdown during the cooking and preparation process of food.

Recipe: Tropical Protein Papaya Smoothie

Papaya enzymes have shown positive results in aiding digestion and more recent research suggests the enzyme may be useful in reducing blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Papaya enzyme tablets can be found in the personal health section of your market and are inexpensive. Follow dosing directions on the bottle and implement the supplement in your diet for at least 30 days to determine its effectiveness in your post-WLS high protein diet.

Papaya fruit, in its fresh state, is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and magnesium. Some weight loss surgery patients may have an adverse reaction to the natural sugars in papaya. In this case it is important to enjoy fresh papaya fruit in small amounts served with lean protein.


Breakfast Delight: Tropical Papaya Protein Smoothie


Make your morning shine with the fresh tropical flavor of papaya, coconut, and citrus in this vitamin and protein packed morning smoothie. Use fresh papaya to take advantage of its digestive enzymes that are known to settle grumpy tummies and improve nutrient absorption.

Papaya is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and magnesium. Some weight loss surgery patients may have an adverse reaction to the natural sugars in ripe fresh papaya. In this case it is important to enjoy fresh papaya fruit in small amounts served with lean protein.

Tropical Protein Papaya Smoothie
2 servings*

Ingredients:
1/2 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped
juice and zest of one medium orange or tangerine
8 ounces vanilla flavored ready-to-drink protein shake
1/2 cup frozen banana slices*
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
toasted coconut for garnish, if desired

Place chopped papaya, juice and zest from orange, protein shake, banana slices, and coconut extract in a drink blender and pulse until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately.  Approximate nutrition per serving: 150 calories; 12 grams protein; 18 grams carbohydrate; 2 grams fat. Nutrition will vary based on ingredients.

*Tips
 This recipe provides two servings. Use the remaining papaya half sliced to enjoy with your noon meal of lean protein or make a second batch of Tropical Protein Papaya Smoothie, freeze in ice cube trays. Use smoothie cubes to blend with a vanilla flavored ready-to-drink protein shake for a healthy and refreshing energy boosting snack.

Make frozen banana slices by peeling and slicing several ripe but firm bananas. Toss banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning, place in a single layer on a parchment lined tray. Freeze for 1 hour then remove and store in a resealable plastic bag in the freezer. Use as called for in recipes.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Protein First: Skillet Chicken Parmesan

Skillet Chicken Parmesan
Shared with permission from Protein First: Understanding and Living the First Rule of Weight Loss Surgery by Kaye Bailey. Page 69

This is a favorite go-to recipe around our house. In the cool days of autumn I like to serve it with baked spaghetti squash. A fresh green salad also goes nicely with this nutrient rich meal.

Ingredients:
olive oil flavored cooking spray
4 (4-ounce) chicken breasts, no skin, no bone, Ready-to-Cook
1 (26-ounce jar) marinara sauce
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, part skim milk, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions: Coat a 10-inch skillet with olive oil spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook 6 minutes. Turn and continue cooking. Pour marinara sauce over chicken, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Divide the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken pieces. Remove skillet from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Serves 4. Per serving: 341 calories, 38g protein, 13g fat, 16g carbohydrate, 1062mg sodium, 88mg cholesterol.  Chicken, especially dark meat pieces, are an excellent source of niacin.

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Protein First: Understanding and Living the First Rule of Weight Loss Surgery
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Revealed: Leading cause of weight regain after WLS

Leading cause of regain: Drinking Liquid with Meals

Generally speaking bariatric patients are instructed to cease consumption of liquids 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after eating. In addition they are told to refrain from drinking beverages with meals. The liquid restrictions are intended to keep mealtime focus on a high protein diet of lean animal, dairy and vegetable protein. The high protein food fills the gastric pouch and sustains satiation best when liquid is absent.

When we consume beverages with our lean protein meal the food is washed through the gastric pouch before fully digested. Nutrients are lost as food is washed away and hunger returns more quickly. As we advance following weight loss surgery we tend to relax the liquid restrictions because it is not comfortable to eat food without liquid and dinner conversation is difficult with a dry mouth. An occasional small sip of water with meals may be acceptable and is unlikely to cause weight gain. However the return to full drinking with meals almost always leads to a weight loss plateau or eventually weight gain.

Citrus Juice Pucker Up!


In between meals we need to drink abundant water to promote hydration and flush excess fat and toxins from the body helping to lose weight and keep kidneys functioning properly. But water can become monotonous. Consider this strategy from Katie Lee author of The Comfort Table:
"Citrus is my secret weapon. Squeeze the juice or sprinkle zest over vegetables instead of using extra oil, butter, or salt. You can saute spinach with just a teaspoon of oil, and then add a little citrus juice for a lot of flavor without a lot of calories."  Health Benefit: Oranges, Lemons, Limes, and tangerines offer antioxidant compounds called limonoids that activate detoxifying enzymes."

Easy Tip: Wake-up, Breathe, Stretch and Boost Metabolism

Good morning dear readers! Yesterday in the Inspired Reminders bulletin we talked about the benefits of little bursts of physical movement to boost mood, increase metabolism, and simply make us feel good. I hope you had a chance to take a look at the bulletin. If you missed it please check it out online in our archive: Spring is Here! Let's Shake the Wiggles Out. Continuing that theme today let's talk about another basic of living: breathing.

Deep breathing and stretching
provides immediate mood and energy boost!
When was the last time you treated yourself to a good stretch upon waking? Are you like me, hit the alarm and hit the ground running to get to your busy day? Try this tomorrow morning as you wake to greet the day. Before rising take some big inhales and slow exhales: Oxygen is the energy of life.

Studies suggest that deep breathing contributes to a longer life, and improved mood, stress reduction, and the release of harmful toxins. With deep breathing the blood becomes oxygenated which improves all functions in the body including the metabolism of nutrients and vitamins: So very important after WLS. Further studies suggest that extra oxygen from deep breathing burns excess body fat more efficiently thus leading to improved weight loss. What a great benefit from a free and painless task!

Next stretch your limbs and body to loosen the muscles and open the cells to receive this healthy oxygen. Our cats already know that a good leisurely stretch is the best way to wake from sleep, we can learn by their example. A good morning stretch does not have to be the formal stretching that comes after exercise class. Think back to kindergarten when we stretched tall to touch the sky and bent low to touch our toes. Now sway left to right, right to left like a tree in the wind. Rotate your head and stretch your neck and spine.

By now your good mood morning is underway and you've barely stepped out of bed! It's not just your imagination either: Stretching encourages the release of endorphins, providing a sense of tranquility and euphoria. You are now chemically predisposed to having a good day!

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Inspired Reminders: Shake the Wiggles Out!

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Have you checked your Inbox for today's LivingAfterWLS Inspired Reminders bulletin? It's a great spring issue just blooming with helpful hints for putting more joy-inducing motion in our day. Make sure you are subscribed to receive every free email publication hot off the press delivered to your inbox. Link here: LivingAfterWLS Newsletters

You can also find today's bulletin online in our archive: Spring is Here! Let's Shake the Wiggles Out

Spring is Here: Let's shake the wiggles out!

Greetings!

Thank you for your time as you join me in this Inspired Reminders bulletin from LivingAfterWLS. I just love this image of a wild zebra rolling with abandon stirring up dust. Without scruples the zebra rolls and kicks and shakes for one reason: it feels good. Truthfully, I'm just a little bit jealous of that free-spirited feeling evoked by a simple act from one of nature's most beautiful creatures.

To satisfy my jealousy in today's newsletter we take a look at ways we can add the joy of motion to our day and drink up the joy with pure abandon. After surgery when we talk about exercise there is often perception and expectation that exercise means a full-out effort in a structured manner or it doesn't count. But the truth is, little bouts of motion and energy bursts have tremendous positive effect on our health, our weight loss, and our mental well being. Featured today is a look at Wiggle Therapy one of my favorites!), a review of beneficial stretching, and an easy walking guide. You will also find a terrific weeknight recipe for Tuna Pasta Primavera and a link-summary of popular posts from the LivingAfterWLS Blog.

Thank you for your time and I wish you good feelings when you take time to shake the wiggles out!

Kaye Bailey

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Encore Post: Cock-A-Leekie Soup

Even though St. Patrick's Day has come and gone I'd like to share with you, dear readers, this popular recipe previously published on this blog. I received several requests for this delightful soup recipe and I know if you give it a try you will understand it's popularity. Even the most grumpy pouch will be soothed by this nutrient packed soup that is full of vegetable carbohydrates and lean protein. Give it a try!

Encore Post from LivingAfterWLS Blog March 13, 2016
This week, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, consider a refreshing and hearty soup that brings an Irish flair to your table while supporting your weight management goals after weight loss surgery. A well-made soup is a terrific remedy for carb cravings without taking us off-track in our post-WLS Protein First diet. (Protein First: Understanding and Living the First Rule of Weight Loss Surgery). The complex carbohydrates found in vegetables and fruit (celery, carrots, leeks, and prunes) and grains (barley) support our nutrition goals without adding empty calories from simple carbohydrates to our meals.

This cleverly named soup features chicken, celery, leeks, barley, and the surprise ingredient prunes for a delightful marriage of flavor and texture in one satisfying bowl.  Each 1-cup serving provides about 400 calories with 18 grams protein, 6 grams fat, 20 grams carbohydrate, and 4 grams dietary fiber.  Leeks are a beneficial digestive aid and can soothe an irritated WLS pouch. The prunes add sweetness and chewy texture to the soup for a refreshing flavor burst, don't leave them out. Preparation and cooking takes about an hour, a good option for a hearty weeknight supper.


Cock-A-Leekie Soup
Serves 6-8; 70 minutes to prepare and cook.

Ingredients:
1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth, fat free (about 4 cups)
4 cups water
2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 3 cups cooked)
3 ribs celery, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 bay leaves
2 large leeks
1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
12 pitted prunes, chopped

Directions: In a large pot or Dutch oven combine broth, water, chicken, celery, carrots, and bay leaves; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken to cutting board to cool.

While the chicken cooks prepare leeks by trimming and removing roots and damaged leaves and tough tops. Cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces. Wash well to remove sand and debris from the growing fields that is trapped between the leaves. Add prepared leeks to the soup after you've removed the chicken. Add barley, 1 teaspoon salt, and allspice to pot; cover and cook at a low simmer for 30 minutes or until leeks and barley are tender.

Meanwhile remove the meat from the bones and cut or shred into bite-size pieces. When the leeks and barley are tender add the chicken and prunes to the soup. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves and serve warm in soup bowls or mugs.

Shortcut:
In place of raw chicken thighs use roasted or rotisserie chicken removed from the bone (about 3 cups). Place all ingredients except prunes in large pot or Dutch Oven and cook at low simmer 30-40 minutes until leeks are tender. Add prunes and simmer 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves and serve warm in soup bowls or mugs.

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

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