Post Weight Loss Surgery Menus: A day in my pouch

A day in my pouch is a series of blog posts to show what a typical daily menu looks like in my post weight loss surgery world. Today's healthy and delicious menu...

Breakfast: We're getting some nice winter storms and we sure need the rain (and snow pack in the mountains) but it's putting a dent in my exercise schedule. I missed my morning walks. The sun finally came out this morning so I made the most of it and took an extra long walk. I came back and made myself a Wildberry Protein Shake (Celebrate Vitamins Wildberry Protein 20 Protein Powder, Soy Milk, and a few ice cubes in the blender), it's one of my favorites.

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Lunch: One of my lunch go-to's are cold cut roll-ups, sometimes hot, sometimes cold, sometimes in a bento box lunch like today. Though I didn't stay outside long... it was pretty chilly if you weren't moving and we have metal outdoor chairs, Brrrr.

Pink Box (top left): Trader Joe's Rosemary Marcona Almonds
Green Box (top right): Quest Protein Bar Cookies - Blueberry w/ Pecan & Chocolate Chip w/Pecan
Blue Box (bottom left):  Roast Beef & Pickle Spear Cold Cut Roll-up
Orange Box (bottom right): Mustard, S&P

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Dinner: Leftovers! I was so looking forward to this. It was dinner last night and it was ahhh-mazing. It was cold and rainy and this hit the spot. I scored a great deal on eggplant this week so I roasted a few trays. Just cube it (you can peel it but I don't), spread it evenly on a baking sheet, sprinkle with olive oil and kosher salt. Roast in a 425 oven (it takes about 40-45 minutes, depending on the water content of the eggplant) I give it a stir at the 20 minute mark and then every 10 minutes after that, you want golden and soft. Place it in the fridge (up to 3 days) great side on it's own with a sprinkle of Parmesan, great in a frittata or scrambled egg bowl, or use it in this recipe...

Shelly's Greek Roasted Eggplant Moussaka

1 Yellow Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Pound Ground Beef or Turkey
2 cups Roasted Eggplant, cubed
1/4 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
dash ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
a few twists of Black Pepper
3/4 cup Tomato Sauce
1 large Egg
1 cup Cottage Cheese
1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese

Preheat the oven to 350. Saute onion till golden, Add garlic cook 1 minute. Add the beef (or turkey) and cook until no longer pink. Drain any fats. Add seasonings. Add the tomato sauce and roasted eggplant. Stir till combined. Pour into a baking dish and set aside.

In a mini food processor, whiz cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and egg till smooth.

Spoon over the meat in the baking dish.

Bake until the top is firm 40 to 45 minutes and then broil for 3-5 minutes till golden. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting.

More Eggface Healthy Greek-inspired Recipes

Snacks: Too much coffee and a handful of another Trader Joe's find (warning addictive, I made it serve 4 times) these Oven Baked Cheese Bites. No TJ's near you? These are close to them or can't wait just make your own Crunchy Cheese "Crackers" instead.

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Hope everyone has a nice weekend and P.S. You might want to check back tomorrow for some fun starting on the blog.

Asian Strange Food in the Worlds

Asian strange food in the worlds

Asia is a large continent that is rich in tradition and culture and way of life. With ethnic and racial diversity of course there are all kinds of food. World on the basis of geographical diversity of views and the variety of food produced.

Among the strange foods that are considered exotic or complicated by non-Asian is actually a common thing for us. For example, non-Asian regard durian is a fruit which is rotten and had a strange feeling while in Malaysia it is a favorite of many. But, there are also foods that are absolutely strange to non-Asian and Asian people still strange for themselves where only a small number of Asian people who eat it.

Considered as snacks, crispy and delicious for people in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. Most of these insects are fried and usually sold at fairs. These insects are said to be good because it is said to contain high protein content. Among these insects like scorpions, centipedes, spiders tarantulas, crickets, ants, worms and so on.

"Most of the dishes are unique and peculiar in the world, there are some who have their own, among the worst food in the world, Let us look at the strange Asian food".

Duck embryos aged approximately 17 days, duck embryo also one of the specialties of Vietnam, but that in Vietnam, old duck embryo that is approximately 19-21 days. When ducks in a state of 'semi-finished'. Wrap a typical Filipino food is sold at 32 pesos each. 

Duck embryos eggs cooked by boiling the shells solved. Although the effect is very disgusting, but it can be found in roadside Philippines is considered highly nutritious. One serving contains 188 calories wrap, including 14 grams of protein and fat, 2 mg iron, and 116 mg of calcium.

Asian strange food in the worlds

Filipinos generally add salt, mix chili, garlic, and vinegar into it. After spiced wrap enjoyed by diseruput liquid inside the egg. You will see veins and hair fetus begins to grow at the time of eating. Filipinos believe Wrap nutritious. Besides boiled wrap can also be processed into omelets, stews, pizza and pastry fillings.Raw blood meal, exhibited together cuisine in a restaurant in Hanoi, April 2009. A bowl of raw blood is valued VND.

Pudding blood clots originating from pigs or ducks is a popular dish in this country. Although fans duck blood began to wane because a bird flu outbreak that has killed at least 55 people in Vietnam since late 2003.

Strange or peculiar food in the worlds

Fried tarantula snack is kind of snack food in Cambodia, this strange food is very much in Cambodia. Speaking of food, tarantula apparently is the most famous dishes in Kamboja.Tarantula in Cambodia cooked by frying with sugar, salt and garlic. These fried tarantula. Fried tarantula you can find in cities in Cambodia, but most easily found in the area Skuon. It is a 1-hour bus ride from downtown Phnom Penh.

In the markets or on the streets in Skuon, you are so easy to find a dealer that sells prams fried tarantula. Black color and shape is still unclear. Once bitten, most travelers feel like eating shrimp that tastes crisp and savory.

Malay Food: Honey Roasted Chicken

Honey Roasted Chicken

Honey Roasted Chicken (Ayam panggang bermadu)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 inch ginger
• 2 tablespoons black pepper (if you like more can be added)
• 1 tablespoon black pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (if there is no olive oil, co
  oking oil shall).

Wash the chicken thoroughly and then dry it with a little chicken using kitchen tissue (we do not want the chicken was very moist, because later he was reluctant to dry). 

Punch partially pulverized materials marked, mix the pepper sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sugar and salt. Stir well. Smear on the chicken. Pour a little olive oil (olive oil), flat sweep in chickens. Marinate briefly (5-10 minutes).



Honey Roasted Chicken Cooking Method:


Puts a marinade of garlic, ginger, honey, oyster sauce, chili powder, black pepper powder and salt into a container. Mix well all the ingredients. 

Then rub the marinade ingredients and marinate the chicken for about 3 hours. More and more older marinated longer palatable. Grilled chicken with oven at 200 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until it is thoroughly cooked.

If using a grill is good, bake about 15-20 minutes or until cooked. It is easy and simple ... and you can try ...

New Product Alert: Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites

A couple of weeks ago I read about this new breakfast item coming to the Starbucks menu and I was so excited. Yesterday, a reader (& barista) gave me the heads up that Sous Vide Egg Bites were now available in stores. I hadn't had breakfast yet so I walked over to my local Starbucks to give them a try.

Sous Vide is a cooking technique where an item is vacuum-sealed and cooked in a hot water bath at a very consistent temperature without the use of added fats or oils. The result of the technique to these egg bites is a tender, velvety texture, sort of halfway between scrambled eggs and a quiche.

I love that Starbucks finally has this bread free breakfast (or anytime really) option as someone post weight loss surgery who has eliminated bread. I can imagine those affected by diabetes, those on a grain-free or gluten free diet, paleo or keto diet folks are cheering this new menu addition too. You know I love them because they are very similar to something I am already obsessed with for breakfast, my Eggface Egg Bites (aka crustless quiches.)

These Starbuck's Sous Vide Egg Bites come in 2 flavors:

Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper, 170 calories (2 per serving), 13 grams of protein - cage-free egg whites, Monterey Jack, cottage cheese, with spinach and fire-roasted red pepper. Vegetarian.

Bacon & Gruyere Cheese, 310 calories (2 per serving), 19 grams of protein - cage-free eggs, aged Gruyere and Monterey Jack cheese topped with a layer of Applewood smoked bacon.

Verdict: I loved them both, I'd bring a friend, each order a different flavor and swap one of them so you get one of each flavor. I suppose if forced to choose, my favorite was the Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper. I love the savory roasted veggie flavor but... I might need another taste test to be sure.

Well Kudos to you Starbucks... I was worried with the elimination of some of the Sugar Free syrup flavors lately (they axed SF Caramel & Hazelnut, still have SF Vanilla and Cinnamon Dolce) that Starbucks was starting to forsake its customers with health needs. This new menu item makes me hopeful.

Now... they are not cheap (prices in different markets may vary) I paid $4.45 for the pair and you can buy a dozen eggs and all the ingredients to make many batches of my egg bites with that but these will be a go-to for me when traveling and on days I'm out and about for convenience. Thanks Starbucks.

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P.S. For Weight Loss Surgery post-ops these are very soft and might be a good earlier option. Eggs often are hard going at first (lay a little heavy) but the cooking technique really helps.

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Grilled Bananas Chocolate Cheese

 

Grilled Bananas Chocolate Cheese

Grilled bananas chocolate cheese

Grilled bananas is my favorite food, let's take a look the recipe, and how to make it.

2 bananas , 1 tablespoon butter brown rice 50gm cheddar cheese - grated sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, Peel the bananas and split into two parts. Heat a non stick pan, add butter and banana park and then over-switch (inverted upside down) until cooked. 

I do not separate so that the banana is not split, but bake until slightly crisp. In the original recipe and enter the chocolate and cheese facedown in different parts of the banana.
    
Previously did not think was going to use bananas to make a delicious dessert like this. How to make it not so difficult. When children eat, then come out of their mouths sound "Hmmm... how nice mama..." for more interesting, sprinkle brown colored dust on it before serving. 

Okay...let's see the recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas chubby - for bananas
• grated cheese
• Milk / Sweetened Creamer
• Chocolate sauce (Hersey's) - brown Ganach that exists in the fridge
• Brown rice / Calored choc rice as a garnish

Methods:
Bananas chubby -  for banana grated cheese Milk / Sweetened Creamer chocolate sauce (Hersey's) - for Ganach chocolate inherent in the refrigerator rice Brown / Calored choc rice as a garnish - added for this dish, done 2 ways.

One original recipe and one way or rain dab of chocolate banana and sprinkle grated cheese before baking. After burning 5 minutes and removed, more chocolate drizzle and sprinkle with grated cheese and brown rice. 

The results are shown below, as he wants Husna Brown explained that love it! .. Feeling better because chocolate and sprinkled with cheese before baking banana, mixed with banana taste ... mmm ... yummy.

Peel the bananas and cut into 2 lengthwise bananas. Grilled bananas in the oven at 180 C for 2 minutes or bake for the kitchen fire until slightly wilted banana and fragrant. (bake 5 minutes because of a little hard teksture bananas and need more time to cook it).

Apply sweetened creamer in the middle of banana and re valve. Lastly... pour chocolate and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Now ready to be served, and ready to eat with your hole family.

Malaysian Food Blogger List

Malaysian Food Blogger List

Search for top 10 famous food blogger around Malaysia

Now you may often hear the big names in the world of fashion blogs such as blogger, food blogger, or well-known travel blogger on social media. Although it sounds trivial, bloggers also work as a part-time or full-time can bring in money.

Among the popular blog and more senior than the other blog, here are some big names in the blogosphere about nutrition, recipes, travel, advertising and so on.


Let's check list malaysia famous blog related to food: -

1. VKEONG.COM - Malaysia Food Blog & Travel Guides
The blog link: www.vkeong.com/

2. Malaysia Food Blogger List | Malaysian Foodie
The blog link: https://www.malaysianfoodie.com/

3. KYspeaks | Malaysian Food Blogs
The blog link: kyspeaks.com/

4. 10 Malaysian Food Bloggers For Reliable Reviews
The blog link: https://my.vulcanpost.com/

5. Bangsar Babe - A Malaysian food, travel and lifestyle blog.
The blog link: www.bangsarbabe.com/

6. Best Restaurant To Eat - Malaysian Food Blog
The blog link: http://bestrestauranttoeat.blogspot.com/

7. Malaysia Food Blogs - Malaysia Food & Restaurant Reviews
The blog link: http://food.malaysiamostwanted.com/bloggers

8. A Malaysia Food Blog in search for food. Search for your food in this Malaysia Food Blog and learn where to eat without spending any money today!
The blog link: http://www.applefoodees.com/

9. Eat Drink KL
The blog link: http://eatdrinkkl.blogspot.com/

10. The Yum List
The blog link: http://theyumlist.blogspot.com/