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Turkey Bean Enchiladas

Posted In: Healthy Recipes
bean enchilada

INGREDIENTS 6 medium scallions, white and green parts chopped 2 cups cooked skinless, white turkey meat, cubed 15 oz canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup canned enchilada sauce or taco sauce, divided 4…

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

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pumpkin spice oatmeal

Ingredients 1 cup oats 3 ½ cups water 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1-2 tablespoons honey (or a preferred sugar substitute) Directions Combine…

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

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slow cooker taco soup

SERVINGS: 6 INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey 1 small onion, chopped 1 (11 ounce) can rotel 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and…

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Mercy Jefferson names Jay M. Snow, MD, as Medical Director of Bariatrics

Posted In: Practice News
medical director

Founder of St. Louis Bariatrics, LLC, has served area patients for five years CRYSTAL CITY, Mo. (Oct. 14, 2016) – St. Louis Bariatrics surgeon Jay M. Snow, MD, has been named the Bariatric Medical Director…

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Meal Prepping- How To Get Started

meal prepping

Step 1  PLAN Deciding what you want to eat ahead of time is the foundation of meal planning and will make life simpler and more efficient. Meal planning for an entire week can be intimidating…

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Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake

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pumpkin pie protein shake

Ingredients: 1 Frozen Banana ½ Cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree ¼ TSP Cinnamon ¼ TSP Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder ½ Cup Milk (low-fat or non-dairy) ½ TSP…

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Vanilla Chai Protein Shake

Posted In: Weight Loss
vanilla chai protein shake

As the weather cools down, spice up your day with this Vanilla Chai Protein Shake! Ingredients: 1 Cup Milk (low-fat or non-dairy) Ice ⅓ Cup Strong Brewed Black Tea, Chilled ¼ TSP Vanilla Extract ¼…

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Gastric Sleeve vs. Lap Band

Posted In: Weight Loss
gastric sleeve vs. lap band

We understand that anyone considering weight loss surgery wants to fully comprehend the wide array of options available to them. At St. Louis Bariatrics it’s important that all of our patients know what options best…

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Chopped Mexican Wrap

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mexican wrap

Ingredients: 2 TBSP Salsa 2 TBSP Fat-Free Plain Greek Yogurt ⅛ TSP Chili Powder ⅛ TSP Ground Cumin 3 oz Cooked Chicken Breast, Chopped 1 Medium Tortilla (look for one with 150 calories or less)…

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Cauliflower Potato Salad

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cauliflower potato salad

Ingredients: 1 Large Head Cauliflower ½ Cup Potato 2 Hardboiled Eggs ⅓ Cup Mayonnaise 1 TBSP Mustard 1 TBSP Dill Relish 2 TSP Diced Onion 1 TSP Fresh Dill 1 TSP Chopped Chives 1 TSP…

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