{"id":860,"date":"2014-02-12T02:08:43","date_gmt":"2014-02-12T09:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whyweight.com\/valentines-desserts-that-wont-break-your-bariatric-diet\/"},"modified":"2014-02-12T02:08:43","modified_gmt":"2014-02-12T09:08:43","slug":"valentines-desserts-that-wont-break-your-bariatric-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whyweight.com\/valentines-desserts-that-wont-break-your-bariatric-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine’s Desserts That Won’t Break Your Bariatric Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"
Aside from Thanksgiving, Valentine\u2019s Day may be one of the most food-centered holidays in America. Valentine\u2019s Day seems to revolve around giving oversized boxes of chocolates, chocolate desserts, and then, when you\u2019re feeling overly sugared, even more chocolate. It feels like everywhere you look you\u2019re being enticed with some kind of tasty dessert. If this is your first Valentine\u2019s since you\u2019ve had bariatric surgery most likely it\u2019s been difficult to pass up the goodies you\u2019re used to enjoying. Don\u2019t worry. It\u2019s normal to feel like you\u2019re missing out during the holidays that revolve around food, however, once you find a library of bariatric recipes, changing habits and navigating food-filled holidays can be a cinch. This Valentine\u2019s Day, consider some tasty protein-rich dessert alternatives that still let you indulge without getting off track. <\/p>\n
Liquid Diet Desserts for Bariatric Patients https:\/\/dashingdish.com\/recipe\/dashing-dish-official-protein-shake\/<\/a><\/p>\n Soft Desserts for Bariatric Patients Tasty Protein-Rich Dessert Recipes for Valentine\u2019s Day https:\/\/mealsandmovesblog.com\/2012\/02\/03\/pumped-up-protein-cheesecake\/<\/a><\/p>\n Regardless of whether you\u2019re at the beginning of your weight loss journey or you\u2019re nearing your goal weight, there are plenty of healthy, tasty recipes that can help you achieve your healthy weight without \u201cmissing out.\u201d Enjoy some of the protein-rich recipes above, or use them as a springboard for finding recipes that suit your tastes. The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana and Mississippi are focused on helping our patients successfully reach their goals for a healthier life. If you are interested in learning more about weight loss surgery in Louisiana or Mississippi, please attend one of our free bariatric surgery seminars<\/a>, call us at 877-691-3001, or contact us online at www.whyweight.com<\/a> to meet with one of our team of nine board-certified surgeons<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Aside from Thanksgiving, Valentine\u2019s Day may be one of the most food-centered holidays in America. Valentine\u2019s Day seems to revolve around giving oversized boxes of chocolates, chocolate desserts, and then, when you\u2019re feeling overly sugared, even more chocolate. It feels like everywhere you look you\u2019re being enticed with some kind of tasty dessert. If this<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[172,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,89,90,180],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>For patients who recently had surgery and who are still on a liquid diet, turn your current diet into a romantic V-Day date. Instead of going out for a milkshake with your sweetheart, stay in and make a protein shake for dinner that tastes like your favorite ice cream shop faire (dessert for dinner? Yes, please!). Protein powder and non (or low)-fat cottage cheese work together in this recipe to make a seriously tasty base for a yummy and healthy shake. Find delicious protein shake recipes on dashingdish.com. (We\u2019re partial to the banana cream pie or oatmeal cookie shake variations.)<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Patient\u2019s who are eating soft foods, but who haven\u2019t graduated to solid foods yet, can still enjoy a super-rich chocolaty treat on Valentine\u2019s Day. Load up on heart-healthy fats, protein, and serious chocolate flavor with this Chocolaty Avocado Protein Pudding Recipe:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\n<\/strong>It is especially important for gastric sleeve<\/a> and gastric bypass<\/a> patients to consume enough protein as well as control their sugar intake. Eating too much sugar can cause dumping syndrome, which can result in uncomfortable digestive issues. Finding treats that are high in protein and low in sugars can help you stay focused, and keep you satisfied. Try these Pumped Up Protein Cheesecakes for a tasty Valentine\u2019s Day Treat. <\/p>\n