Index
• A •
abbreviations in recipes, 321
adjustable gastric banding (AGB)
canned soups and, 245
ground meats and, 169
hunger and, 22
smoothies and, 223
snacking and, 267
swelling of pouch and, 16
weight loss after, 38
AGB. See adjustable gastric banding
alcoholic beverages
in cooking, 107–108
drinking, 20, 61
allspice, 160
almonds, 272
Angel Hair and Salmon with Spicy Basil
Sauce, 198
appetite, return of after surgery, 22
appetizers
portion size and, 233
recipes for, 234–239
salsas and dips, 239–241
on sticks, 242–243
Apple with Honey Almond Butter, 268–269
Asiago Carrot and Potato Au Gratin, 256–257
Asian restaurants, eating at, 57
Avocado, Tomato, and Feta Salad, 263
avocados, 75, 136, 137
awareness of food when eating, 298• B •
B complex vitamin supplements, 64
Baked French Toast, 130
baking, 279
Balsamic Strawberries, 292–293
balsamic vinegar, 292
Banana Berry smoothie, 225Banana Bran Muffi ns, 124
bariatric surgery diet. See also stages of
bariatric surgery diet
eating guidelines, 11–12
food guide pyramid, 40–41
portion size and, 11
surgeon guidelines, 23
bariatric team, support from, 16, 37
Bean Tostada, 288–289
beans, canned, 76–77
beef. See also red meat
cooking and consuming, 102
cuts of, 166–168
ground-beef dishes, 168–171
substitutes for, 110
USDA grades of, 166
Berry Delicious Egg Custard, 140
Berrycotta Pancakes, 129
The Best Hummus, 241
biliopancreatic diversion with or without
duodenal switch and swelling of
pouch, 16
bison
cooking, 192
shopping for, 183
Bison Burgers, 193
Bison Stew, 194
Black Bean Salsa, 181, 306
Black Bean Veggie Burger, 219
Black-Eyed Dill Tuna, 206
blenders, 87, 224
Blue Cheese–Stuffed Mushrooms, 238
boiling, 101
braising, 101
breakfast
egg dishes, 119–121
importance of, 115
weekend treat recipes, 128–130
whole-grain recipes, 122–128
yogurt and fruit recipes, 116–11933_640180-bindex.indd 32533_640180-bindex.indd 325 8/27/10 10:51 PM8/27/10 10:51 PM