Baby Food or NO baby food?

[mamajen1221 0]

Instead of puree-ing your food...couldn't we just use baby food? Some websites have said yes...others have said no. When I chat with others it's always a mixed review... please help!

[Papillon Princess 13]

Well a few comments on that - baby food does have some additives and may not be flavored the way you would personally like it. The nice thing about pureeing your own food is that you can cook it and flavor it how YOU want it. Home cooking usually tastes better than a jar Plus you can play with the consistency by adding a little Water or broth. So personally, I'd prefer to do it myself over the baby food. I wouldn't say baby food is bad for you...but as far as taste, you may like your own cooking better.

[mint2bskiny 4]

I ate baby food and still do actually. I loved the sweet potatoes I just added cinnamon and stevia and they were awsome! Same thing with the apples and pairs! I am almost 3 months post op and I have struggled a bit over the last month with no restriction at all and then too much at once. But now Im right on track and I actually still eat banana baby food for a snack when I need it. My doctor said it was perfectly fine and a good idea. Just get the beginning stage now. and once ou have restriction go up to the Stage 3 or stage 4!

[phatgirl 2011 1]

I'm not on the mushees/purees yet but I've been thinking about it. The whole consistency of the food is whats scaring... drinking baked chicken doesn't sound too appetizing. lol what's worki ng for u?

[mint2bskiny 4]

Good mushies are mash potatoes, puree broccoli and cheese. I cooked a LOT of different stuff. remeber mushies have consistancy they are not liquid. I bought a magic bullet that thing is my best friend!!! I also ate yogart, sugar free fat free pudding, canned chicken pureed with stewed tomatoes. Basically my doc told me that mushie stage was consistancy -no lumps but mild bumps- lol.

[stateofzen 46]

It's up to you. I did not eat baby food.

pureed chili was my savior during that particular stage. Between that, ricotta cheese bake, yogurt, cottage cheese, and refried Beans, I did not personally feel the need to resort to baby food.< /p>

[phatgirl 2011 1]

nice mint!

Got anymore tips?

lol sounding delicious.

[mjo3393 0]

You could use baby food, but why? You can make your own, even when my kids where just starting on solids, I would make extra veggies at dinner, then puree them in the magic bullet with Water and put into ice tray. Baby food is no more than the veggie or friut and water. Why pay all that money when you can buy a bag of frozen veggies or fruit and make your own? Just a thought, give it a try!

[phatgirl 2011 1]

@stateofzen

U made your own chili? or was it premade?

[54Shirley 105]

i liked Mashed Potatoes, with Gravy, Re fried Beans pureed with cheese sauce on it, and I used salsa sometimes. Devil Egg yokes, and smash up the egg whites, and stir it all in, It's really very good. Chili made from Turkey Burger, and pulse that a few times in the blender, and flavored watery oatmeal.< /p>

[jennifer1 180]

i started mushies today and considered baby food, but so far i've ruled it out. gonna stick to the basics of mashed potatoes, tuna, refried Beans, pudding, yogurt. i'm just starting to have an appetite,although it is small. i spoke with the dietician today and it appears that once i start introducing more food, my appetite will increase! ugh!!! i am totally ok with not having an appetite and losing 15 pounds in 3 weeks, but i know that's not realistic. oh well a girl can dream cant she! LOL

[HeatherinCA 10]

You could, but why would you want to.. I didn't even really puree things, I just ate foods that are mushy like chili, Soup, oatmeal..

[phatgirl 2011 1]

Well I can't wait to move to that stage. Lol

[mint2bskiny 4]

I used baby food cause of convience. But if i loved tp make my own too. I made thibgs like goolash and pureed it. Really taste the same! Lol. Even spaghetti does!