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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ingredients 2 large zucchini, thinly sliced 1 ½ cups low fat grated Parmesan Salt and pepper to taste Marinara, for dipping Directions Preheat oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.…

Ingredients 16 oz can Garbanzo/Chick Peas ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tsp minced garlic ½ tbsp. olive oil ⅛ tsp paprika ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp dried parsley Directions Place all ingredients in a…

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…