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What To Comprehend About Bariatric Friendly Protein Shakes

By Ines Flores


If an individual has undergone surgery to produce weight loss, this creates a need for change in the diet in order to facilitate healing from the surgery and also to lose and maintain the loss of extra weight. This can be a bit frustrating for someone who is used to eating a certain way. But, there are tasty bariatric friendly protein shakes that one can consume which helps to make things easier.

Protein is one of the most important macro-nutrients that one can consume when it comes to healing the body after surgery. The body loses blood and when there is any injury to the skin, protein is used for repair. This should be included in a liquid drink since one is only allowed liquids following the surgery for four to six weeks.

Some of the foods that can be used are milk, cottage cheese, ricotta, yogurt, and whey protein powder. Since some people might be lactose intolerant there are substitutes that can be used in their place like soy milk, tofu, and other non-dairy milks. These are the main foods for adding body and richness in addition to other necessary nutrients.

It is also a good idea to add some fruit to the smoothie which would help to provide additional flavor. This could be canned fruit, but it is important that there are no sugary syrups which would only add unnecessary calories. Fresh fruit in season is always best and frozen fruit can also be used. If using frozen one does not have to use ice otherwise, but this depends on one's preferences.

For some people, fruit is not enough to make things sweet. In this case, an individual can use sweeteners that are low in calories instead of regular sugar. It is important that there are no additional calories from regular sugar because this is one of the main causes of weight gain. There are also natural sweeteners that are very low in calories that are from natural sources which are safe to use.

Since constipation is a always a concern in these situations, fiber is also very important when making these types of drinks. Fiber helps to move things along so that elimination is easier. Some people use supplements which come in the form of a powder which come under a number of different brands. A common ingredient used is psyllium powder.

Nut butters are also a great choice which adds a certain amount of fat to the smoothie. It also helps to create a creamy texture which is quite appealing and helps to hold everything together. Many times they also contain vitamin E and A which help to speed up the healing process. Nut butters are also good because they are easier to digest and to blend in smoothies than whole nuts.

If one lives in Kernersville, NC, there are a number natural food stores that one can visit to get smoothies made or purchase natural ingredients. It is important that a person makes sure that they are buying ingredients of the highest quality since this is the only way to ensure that their health with be preserve. In addition, one should always consult with their doctor before making changes in their diet.




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