Proteinaholic by Dr Garth Davis

[Apple1 2,572]

That looks yummy @Newme17

my dh would be tearing it up too!!

I could only eat a 3oz portion of the tofu and about 3 bites of the Pasta.

[Newme17 3,444]

The nachos is more of a "junk" food kind of dish with lots of yummy veggies and black Beans. It'll be okay every now and then, due to the chips. But if I get some corn tortillas and make my own, it'll be a little better than the bagged ones I bought.

Kitchen is officially closed for the day!

Edited September 4, 2017 by Newme17

[Berry78 4,261]

Y'all's food looks outstanding!

[Apple1 2,572]

I was listening to this great lecture on an introduction to WFPB diets on my ride into work this morning and I thought I would share it. There are some great case studies for people that changed their lives.

[Newme17 3,444]

4 hours ago, Apple1 said:

I was listening to this great lecture on an introduction to WFPB diets on my ride into work this morning and I thought I would share it. There are some great case studies for people that changed their lives.

Thanks for the share. I think I'll try to tune in later today. I wanted to start it now, but playing catch up here at work! Thus I shouldn't be on here....lol

Edited September 5, 2017 by Newme17

[Frmbandtosleeve 9]

OMGosh! Your dishes look so TASTEY! I have to learn how to work with Tofu. I tried in the past, before I went vegetarian just because I like tofu, but I didn't have much success. Those nachos are right up my alley because it's QUICK.

[Apple1 2,572]

17 hours ago, Frmbandtosleeve said:

OMGosh! Your dishes look so TASTEY! I have to learn how to work with Tofu. I tried in the past, before I went vegetarian just because I like tofu, but I didn't have much success. Those nachos are right up my alley because it's QUICK.

That was my first time making a dish with tofu! I read a bunch of the reviews to see what advice was given. Freezing the tofu after slicing it was one of the tips everyone said makes the texture so much better. I froze them for 2-3 hours and it turned out perfect.

There is an online WFPB cooking class put on my Forks over Knives that I would love to take. I might do it sometime, but the cost is a little much right now.

[Apple1 2,572]

An observation and a question for all the veggie heads.

Since switching my diet to WFPB I have become super regular, like 3 times a day regular 😂 I have also noticed the amount of bounce on the scale has gone way down. Before I used to go up and down 1-2 pounds while in a holding pattern. Now the number only seems to vary by .3 and so far 3 -4 days is the longest before dropping 1-2 pounds.

Has anyone else noticed this?

[Newme17 3,444]

22 hours ago, Apple1 said:

An observation and a question for all the veggie heads.

Since switching my diet to WFPB I have become super regular, like 3 times a day regular 😂 I have also noticed the amount of bounce on the scale has gone way down. Before I used to go up and down 1-2 pounds while in a holding pattern. Now the number only seems to vary by .3 and so far 3 -4 days is the longest before dropping 1-2 pounds.

Has anyone else noticed this?

Well, you know I don't know anything about the bounce on the scale. But like you, I stay quite regular. All that good fiber!

[2ndSpring 350]

On 9/6/2017 at 10:40 AM, Apple1 said:

An observation and a question for all the veggie heads.

Since switching my diet to WFPB I have become super regular, like 3 times a day regular 😂 I have also noticed the amount of bounce on the scale has gone way down. Before I used to go up and down 1-2 pounds while in a holding pattern. Now the number only seems to vary by .3 and so far 3 -4 days is the longest before dropping 1-2 pounds.

Has anyone else noticed this?

me too. its definitely the combo of WF and PB together. Back when I was pescetarian and relying mostly on bread and Pasta pre-surgery I was always backed up.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

On 9/4/2017 at 5:42 PM, Newme17 said:

The nachos is more of a "junk" food kind of dish with lots of yummy veggies and black Beans. It'll be okay every now and then, due to the chips. But if I get some corn tortillas and make my own, it'll be a little better than the bagged ones I bought.

Kitchen is officially closed for the day!

At HEB you can get the little street taco size corn tortillas. You can set one on a paper towel and nuke it at 30second intervals until it's crisp. Usually takes about 1minute in my microwave. Then it's soooo crisp for a tostada. You can break it into sections and make your own nachos without having the deep frying oil from traditional bagged tostada chips. They seem like a perfect size for someone who is out a few months from surgery!

[Apple1 2,572]

Tofu broccoli, snap peas, and carrot stir fry. I used a stir fry sauce that is low sodium and only 3G of sugar per serving. It was delicious. I think I am learning how to do tofu. My dh was a happy camper 😊

[TheMrsV 11]

I am currently reading the book and have started making the change to vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. I love the book! Since my sleeve surgery I haven't been able to really tolerate much Protein and would get most of my daily amount from shakes. I have been so confused on what I should eat even after almost 3 years. So I was excited to know that I there is an alternatives and that it's ok to not have so much protein especially since it doesn't set well with tummy . I have had on going digestive issues and feel the main cause is dairy. I have cut out dairy and most meat protein for the last week and a half. I am proud to report that for the first time in months I have had almost no issues with digestion. WOW! So happy there are like minded bariatric people to share with.

[Apple1 2,572]

21 minutes ago, TheMrsV said:

WOW! So happy there are like minded bariatric people to share with.

Welcome @TheMrsV. We are all learning here. I have been transitioning over to a WFPB diet for almost 4 weeks now. It is definitely trial and error as I learn a new style of cooking. I am fortunate To be far enough post op that I can eat most anything and I am Doing fine with Protein levels. Most days I am hitting 45-55g. Some days I even hit 60g. The thread starter @Newme17 was the person that got me started on researching a healthy diet. I am thankful.

[TheMrsV 11]

I totally agree. I am sure that I will have my "mess ups" but I am determined to feel better and to get my digestive track back "on track". I've never had Tofu and am a little apprehensive but I am going to try it. Any suggestions of how to prepare certain things like tofu would be greatly appreciated. I am very open to advice and input. 😁