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Ways to Get More Protein
5 Tips to Get More Protein Protein is an important macronutrient that benefits your body by building muscle, regulating hormones, and more. Adequate protein intake is also key for successful weight loss. Protein helps you feel full for longer, and getting enough protein can help you stick to a healthier diet. Protein is especially important […]
Meal Planning for a Bariatric Diet
Bariatric surgery is a valuable tool for patients seeking a healthier and more active life, but Dr. Snow will be the first to tell you that long term lifestyle changes are the key to reaching and maintaining weight loss success. Navigating three meals a day, plus snacks can be overwhelming when you’re trying to make […]
Slow Cooker Meal: Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: 5 bell peppers, hollowed out 2-3 chicken breasts, cubed 1 can of corn, drained 1 can of black beans, drained ½ onion, diced ½ cup tomato, diced ½ cup salsa ½ cup chicken stock 1 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper to taste Directions: In a large bowl, mix together the […]
Slow Cooker Meal: Salmon
Ingredients: 2 pounds salmon, with or without skin 2 cups water 1 cup dry white wine 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or 2 teaspoons minced 2 sprigs each of tarragon, dill, and parsley or 1 Tablespoon of each Salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon, thinly sliced or 2 Tablespoon of lemon juice Directions: Combine […]
Slow Cooker Meal: Lemon Garlic Chicken
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 lemons 8 cloves of garlic 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Remove the ends of the lemons and cut into very thick slices to total 4 slices from each lemon. In the bottom of a 7 […]
Slow Cooker Meal: Curry Chicken
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces 2 tablespoons curry paste or more, if desired 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 3 cups red bell peppers, sliced 1 asparagus bundle, with the ends trimmed, cut into bite size pieces 1-2 red chilis, chopped and deseeded 2 cups skim milk 1 […]
Slow Cooker Meal: Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast 12 whole wheat 6-8 inch tortillas 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup lime juice 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon cumin Optional ingredients for toppings: Lettuce Tomatoes Low fat shredded cheddar cheese Avocados Cilantro Black beans Directions: […]
Slow Cooker Meal: Asian Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground chicken 1 ½ tsp minced garlic 1 red bell pepper, diced ½ cup red onion ½ cup soy sauce 1 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed ½ cup peanuts, chopped ½ cup sliced green onions 1 head iceberg lettuce Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Place ground […]
Featured Families & Friends at St. Louis Bariatrics
We are honored to have a strong community of patients who have found weight loss success at St. Louis Bariatrics. While Dr. Jay Michael Snow and his team are proud of every single person who has trusted us to guide them on the path to a healthier lifestyle, we would like to highlight some of […]
Salmon Frittata
Ingredients: 2 oz salmon filets, diced into 1 inch bite size pieces 1 red bell pepper, cored and chopped ½ cup onion, chopped 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 8 eggs 1/3 cup skim milk 3 Tbsp Prego/Classico pesto sauce 8 oz low fat goat cheese Salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat […]
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