Hope this is healthy

[Freddy Henin 1]

Had my surgery a week ago...I've been recovering GREAT...started my second week of liquids today...looking forward to having mashed potatoes next week lol

But question....We go to this place for lunch everyday and I've always love their chicken salad...I'm wondering how healthy it was though...

All it is is lettuce, Tomato, cucumber, grilled chicken, and cheese on top....I would have Oil and Vinegar on it and that's it...LOVED IT and literally ordered it everyday....What is unhealthy with it and what can I have to replace what is unhealthy :-)?

[reverie 49]

Sounds fine to me. The olive oil is probably high in fat (good fats however) therefore high in calories but I think that's a pretty solid meal.

[Melissannde 41]

It sounds OK. I'd ask for the oil/vinegar on the side and add just a little at a time as needed.

And learn before hand about what a cup of it would look like.

Before you get much Fluid in your band, it should work fine.. but be aware as you get fills, grilled chicken can tend to be dry and might give you grief.

[ElfiePoo 109]

Everyone has a different idea of what 'healthy' is. If you following the mindset that a low fat diet is healthy, then I'd eliminate the olive oil or ask for it on the side and just put a tiny bit on. Personally, I follow a low carb, moderate Protein, high fat way of eating. So your lunch sounds very healthy to me...minus the Tomato since I don't eat fruit (diabetic).

[vickyd 24]

I think it sounds good. When you eat, concentrate on the Protein first. Also, if you want a dressing other than oil and vinegar then get the dressing on the side and dip the tines if your fork in it before picking up the salad to eat. You will still get the taste of the dressing but will only end up using less than a tablespoon.

[Rachel412 116]

It sounds fine, but how big is it? A lot of times my restaurant choices are fine, but I should only be eating half of it...