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No Bake Energy Balls
Ingredients 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1 Tbsp flax seeds ½ cup crunchy peanut butter (may substitute with creamy) ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup sugar-free honey 2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips Directions Combine the oats, flaxseed, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and honey in a food processor or blender and pulse until […]
Shrimp & Zucchini Pasta with Cherry Tomato Basil Sauce
Ingredients 1 pound of small/medium sized shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail off 4 cups of cherry tomatoes 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 cup fresh basil, freshly chopped or dried 1 clove garlic, minced or grated Juice of 1 lemon (or approximately 2 Tbsp) Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 4 medium size […]
Serena’s Story
Dr. Snow and the team at St. Louis Bariatrics help patients meet their weight loss goals. We are proud of everyone who takes the first step toward better health and we are honored when our patients choose to share their stories with our community. Patients are not compensated for sharing their stories. This is a […]
“Bad” Fruit Doesn’t Exist
Are you being told to not eat certain fruits because they’re higher in carbohydrates and sugar? For some fruits, such as bananas and apples, this may be true. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t eat them. While they may have more naturally occurring carbs and sugars, they are still packed with vitamins and minerals that […]
Savory Oatmeal With Over-Easy Egg
Ingredients ¼ cup quick cooking steel cut oats ¾ cup water 2 Tbsp fat free/reduced fat shredded cheddar 1 tsp olive oil ¼ cup diced red peppers ¼ cup diced zucchini 2 Tbsp finely chopped onions 1 large egg Salt and pepper to taste Green onions to garnish, if desired Directions Prepare oatmeal according to […]
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients 2 large eggs 3/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 3/4 cup finely grated low-fat Parmesan 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 4 cups (32 ounces) store-bought chunky tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. […]
Spinach and Feta Quiche
Ingredients 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 10 oz package of spinach, fresh or frozen 5 eggs 3 cups fat free/reduced fat Feta cheese 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 roma tomato, sliced Salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan. Heat vegetable oil […]
Apple Crisp Oatmeal Squares
Ingredients ¾ cup oat flour 2 ¼ cup rolled oats (quick cooking or old fashioned) ¼ cup sugar substitute 4 Tbsp canola oil 3 small apples of your choice, thinly sliced 1 cup skim milk 2 large ripe bananas, mashed 4 Tbsp sugar-free maple syrup Directions Preheat oven to 180° F and lightly grease […]
Exercise For Weight Loss Patients With Back Pain
Dr. Jay Michael Snow and the team at St. Louis Bariatrics specialize in weight loss, and we understand that people often have other health issues that prevent them from living healthier and more active lives1. Back pain is a common ailment among people seeking to lose weight, and our patients are not alone – eight […]
Lemon Dill Salmon
Ingredients 4 salmon filets ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice 1 Tbsp dried dill weed ¼ tsp garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste Directions Place salmon filets in a gallon Ziploc bag In a small mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper to make a […]