Any full Hispanics going thru preop or postop!food

[chonchis 15]

I'm reading all this intake of food and it's kind of hard to follow all because it's the same when you live with full Hispanics/ Mexicans in the fam. Everyone looks at me like I'm drinking weird stuff..... I'm interested to know who is going thru this same issue( example I'm drinking chicken broth(box) for my preop diet and my husband tells me just isn't better you male your own "caldo de pollo" which is chicken stew.... uuuuuuhhhhhggg

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

MexItalian here. I eat traditional Mexican dishes almost daily.

It's a brief period of time to give up on SOME of your favorites. Many dishes can be adapted to meet the dietary criteria but those that can't won't disappear once you are cleared for all foods.

You don't want to keep eating the same foods that got you to WLS in the first place, do you? I know I didn't.

[alivette 7]

Lol you know good question I'm Puerto Rican and the regular chicken broth couldn't even make it to my first sip. I did my own chicken and ham Soup just put lots of Water and drink the liquid some my kids ate it and the rest well had to throw it away which I hate wasting food but I needed flavor.

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[karla73 2]

I did my own chicken broth

chicken breast, onion , carrots, celery , .. and a little salt, it really taste good. Also I had fish and shrimp broth. Same thing as the chicken broth but with unpeeled shrimp and just any fish filet. It really taste good.

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[saritamontoya 10]

This is what I am most worried about. Want to still make Mexican food, but healthier!

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[okiegirl1980 73]

I am not Hispanic but would love a good refried bean recipe for after!

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

I am not Hispanic but would love a good refried bean recipe for after!

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Go to Trader Joes. Buy a can of their refried black Beans. Open. Add cheese. Heat.

[okiegirl1980 73]

I am not Hispanic but would love a good refried bean recipe for after!

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Go to Trader Joes. Buy a can of their refried black Beans. Open. Add cheese. Heat.

i can also just use my friend google. Nvmd

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

I am not Hispanic but would love a good refried bean recipe for after!

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Go to Trader Joes. Buy a can of their refried black Beans. Open. Add cheese. Heat.

i can also just use my friend google. Nvmd

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I was totally being serious. I am Mexican and make my own pinto Beans often. They are delicious. The refried black beans from Trader Joes are phenomenal. Much easier and more efficient.

[okiegirl1980 73]

I liked the idea of sifting through the Beans for stones. I'll grab some and try...someday. And forgive me I'm on day3 pre op liquid diet, just a tad emotional and defensive

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[LipstickLady 25,682]

I liked the idea of sifting through the Beans for stones. I'll grab some and try...someday. And forgive me I'm on day3 pre op liquid diet, just a tad emotional and defensive

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Easy enough!

Sort the Beans for stones and skins, rinse well and soak over night in cold Water.

The next morning, remove any floaters and rinse the beans well.

In the bottom of a pot, fry up some chopped bacon, chopped garlic and diced onion onions. Pour in the drained beans and fill pot with half Water, half chicken stock. Simmer beans until tender. (If you have a ham bone, throw that in there for sure!)

I add seasonings, but I go by sight, not by measurements. A generous amount of cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder goes in the pot once the water is hot enough to dissolve it all. I adjust the spices according to the taste of the broth, so I am no help there.

I do skim the fat off the top of the Soup as it cooks out.

We usually eat half the beans as Soup and the other half I drain completely and mash. I fry them up in a bit of oil, with cheese, and you'll have excellent refried beans. Add sour cream, salsa verde, avocado... YUM!

[okiegirl1980 73]

I liked the idea of sifting through the Beans for stones. I'll grab some and try...someday. And forgive me I'm on day3 pre op liquid diet, just a tad emotional and defensive

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Easy enough!

Sort the Beans for stones and skins, rinse well and soak over night in cold Water.

The next morning, remove any floaters and rinse the beans well.

In the bottom of a pot, fry up some chopped bacon, chopped garlic and diced onion onions. Pour in the drained beans and fill pot with half Water, half chicken stock. Simmer beans until tender. (If you have a ham bone, throw that in there for sure!)

I add seasonings, but I go by sight, not by measurements. A generous amount of cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder goes in the pot once the water is hot enough to dissolve it all. I adjust the spices according to the taste of the broth, so I am no help there.

I do skim the fat off the top of the Soup as it cooks out.

We usually eat half the beans as soup and the other half I drain completely and mash. I fry them up in a bit of oil, with cheese, and you'll have excellent refried beans. Add sour cream, salsa verde, avocado... YUM!

thank you.

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[saritamontoya 10]

I liked the idea of sifting through the Beans for stones. I'll grab some and try...someday. And forgive me I'm on day3 pre op liquid diet, just a tad emotional and defensive

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Easy enough!

Sort the Beans for stones and skins, rinse well and soak over night in cold Water.

The next morning, remove any floaters and rinse the beans well.

In the bottom of a pot, fry up some chopped bacon, chopped garlic and diced onion onions. Pour in the drained beans and fill pot with half Water, half chicken stock. Simmer beans until tender. (If you have a ham bone, throw that in there for sure!)

I add seasonings, but I go by sight, not by measurements. A generous amount of cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder goes in the pot once the water is hot enough to dissolve it all. I adjust the spices according to the taste of the broth, so I am no help there.

I do skim the fat off the top of the Soup as it cooks out.

We usually eat half the beans as soup and the other half I drain completely and mash. I fry them up in a bit of oil, with cheese, and you'll have excellent refried beans. Add sour cream, salsa verde, avocado... YUM!

What time is dinner? I will bring the cilantro, cebolla y chile!!

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[jess9395 5,449]

I liked the idea of sifting through the Beans for stones. I'll grab some and try...someday. And forgive me I'm on day3 pre op liquid diet, just a tad emotional and defensive

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Easy enough!

Sort the Beans for stones and skins, rinse well and soak over night in cold Water.

The next morning, remove any floaters and rinse the beans well.

In the bottom of a pot, fry up some chopped bacon, chopped garlic and diced onion onions. Pour in the drained beans and fill pot with half Water, half chicken stock. Simmer beans until tender. (If you have a ham bone, throw that in there for sure!)

I add seasonings, but I go by sight, not by measurements. A generous amount of cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder goes in the pot once the water is hot enough to dissolve it all. I adjust the spices according to the taste of the broth, so I am no help there.

I do skim the fat off the top of the Soup as it cooks out.

We usually eat half the beans as soup and the other half I drain completely and mash. I fry them up in a bit of oil, with cheese, and you'll have excellent refried beans. Add sour cream, salsa verde, avocado... YUM!

Ok this is awesome! I'm gonna try it!

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[89 Loc Queen 17]

I liked the idea of sifting through the Beans for stones. I'll grab some and try...someday. And forgive me I'm on day3 pre op liquid diet, just a tad emotional and defensive

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Easy enough!

Sort the Beans for stones and skins, rinse well and soak over night in cold Water.

The next morning, remove any floaters and rinse the beans well.

In the bottom of a pot, fry up some chopped bacon, chopped garlic and diced onion onions. Pour in the drained beans and fill pot with half Water, half chicken stock. Simmer beans until tender. (If you have a ham bone, throw that in there for sure!)

I add seasonings, but I go by sight, not by measurements. A generous amount of cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic powder goes in the pot once the water is hot enough to dissolve it all. I adjust the spices according to the taste of the broth, so I am no help there.

I do skim the fat off the top of the Soup as it cooks out.

We usually eat half the beans as soup and the other half I drain completely and mash. I fry them up in a bit of oil, with cheese, and you'll have excellent refried beans. Add sour cream, salsa verde, avocado... YUM!

Omg! I'm so gonna make these when I can eat solids again. Sounds low fat and high flava!

HAPPY LOSING, NWA