Healthy Snacks

[seelessofme 63]

I am 16 days post op and in the soft foods/ puréed stage. I am a teacher and going back to work on Tuesday. Kids return on Wednesday. I have 4 classes back to back before a break. What can I take that will keep my energy up but that's easy to eat without interfering with my classes. Btw, I teach 7/8 grade Spanish and always talking! I do have a refrigerator in my classroom and thinking of bringing yogurt but that doesn't hold me for long before my energy drops. Help!

[Pinky Green 260]

You could add some unflavored Protein Powder to the yogurt to get a little more Protein and make it a little more filling.

[MoreganK 164]

I know its a shake, but maybe a shake? You can sip on it and stay hydrated too. Have you tried cheese sticks? I know some folks can have those during the pureed/soft food stage.

[Pinky Green 260]

Oh and my nutritionist suggested when you are in puree stage you could add some pureed meat or meat baby food to some Soup to make it a little more filling and help you get your Protein.< /p>

[Wheetsin 714]

The easiest thing at that stage is RTD or your own pre-made Protein drinks.

Boiled eggs, soft fruit, cottage cheese (Breakstone has very nice, small serving packs), deli meats... I'm assuming these are all a part of your soft foods. Purees - any Soup without chunks is a puree, hummus, etc. If you're strapped for time and space, there are some fairly healthy baby foods out there. You can't get much more portable/convenient than that.

[seelessofme 63]

You could add some unflavored Protein powder to the yogurt to get a little more protein and make it a little more filling.

Good idea, I forgot about that. Gonna try that this weekend...because the Protein Shakes make me go to the bathroom and I have no aide to watch my students while I go to the bathroom. Thanks!