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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…

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,…

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…

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…