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Kale Chips

Ingredients 1 bundle/bag of kale Olive oil ¼ tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Wash and dry kale, removing any thick stalks and tearing up into bite size pieces. Spread out kale pieces in a single layer. Spray or lightly drizzle kale with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic […]
Caprese Salad

Ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoons brown sugar substitute, packed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce 3 ounces reduced fat mozzarella ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cucumber, sliced ¼ cup black olives Basil to taste, fresh or dried Salt and pepper to taste Directions […]
Fad Diets: Why You Should Avoid Them!

We often hear how people around us are trying a new diet, whether it’s family members, friends, co-workers, or even a celebrity you’ve seen on TV. Do you ever hear about people living on these diets long-term and fully achieving their weight loss goals? It’s probably extremely rare. There is no short-term miracle diet that […]
Grocery Shopping Made Easy: How to Coordinate Your Trip

Do you dread having to go to the grocery store? It’s one of those necessary evils most adults must endure. It’s best to go in with a plan to make the trip as smooth as possible. Here are some tips to better prepare you for the nightmare that is grocery shopping. The most important effort […]
Chicken Salad

Ingredients 3 lbs chicken breasts 4 Tbsp parsley 1 tsp thyme 5 cups chicken broth 1 stalk celery 1 cup red grapes, halved 4 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tsp dill 1 cup light mayo 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp salt Black pepper to taste Directions Put 2 Tbsp […]
Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Ingredients 3 frozen bananas ¼ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 1-2 scoops protein powder (can use unflavored, peanut butter, or even chocolate flavored!) 1 ½ cups skim milk ½ cup low fat Greek yogurt 1 tsp sweetener ¼ tsp salt 1 Tbsp chopped roasted peanuts Directions Combine bananas, peanut butter, milk, yogurt, sweetener, protein […]
BLT Stuffed Avocados

Ingredients 2 medium avocados 4 slices turkey bacon ½ cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup romaine lettuce, chopped 1 tsp lime juice 1/4 tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Directions Heat a small skillet over medium high heat. Cook the bacon over low or medium-low heat until the […]
Frozen Banana Ice Cream

Ingredients: 1-2 frozen bananas per person 1 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk per person Optional: Frozen berries for more flavor! Directions: Place frozen bananas, unsweetened almond milk, and berries (if desired) into a food processor and pulse until you reach desired ice cream consistency. Serve in a small bowl or desired serving dish and enjoy!
Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating!

Stress eating is a negative behavior that many of us give into during hard times. It’s easy to just sit down, eat our favorite foods, and forget about whatever it is that’s bothering us. Eating when we’re feeling emotional is only going to provide us with short-term relief. In the end, we’ll just end up […]
Weight Loss Surgery Can Improve Your Love Life

At St. Louis Bariatrics, we have the honor of seeing firsthand the many ways that our patients’ lives are improved after bariatric surgery. Beyond health benefits, such as improvement of diabetes, weight loss surgery may improve overall quality of life. In fact, procedures such as gastric sleeve or gastric bypass may even enhance a patient’s […]