Food ideas in this heat

[Caroline101061]

Hi all

Im post bypass and on solids and Im so so bored with food that I dont want to eat - apart from fruit but I know that I have to eat properly as it were - anyone got any ideas for light, interesting meals that involve minimal cooking?? Im looking for inspiration as much as anything else - not having an appetite makes cooking and shopping a nightmare - I also find Im becoming completely picky - I never was before!

 

[cazbandy]

What sort of things do you like?

I find fish a nice light option, if you go on the internet and look up recipes, thats always a good starting place. Also there is a sticky at top of forum with WLS recipe ideas.

 

[phatgirl]

I personally like cold foods when it is hot out. Like crisp salad, topped with a scoop of chicken salad/tuna salad/egg salad. Or a whole wheat pita stuffed with sliced meat and veggies. I have been keen on what I call tortilla pizza where you top a tortilla with sauce cheese and toppings of choice and bake for ten minutes, with only 5-10 minutes of prep you can be eating in less than 20 minutes. If you have BBQ grill, you can do meat and veg/fruit skewers (shrimp & pineapple or chicken and peppers are yummy). Also a light fluffy fritata with cheese, tomato & mushrooms takes less than 10 minutes and can be served with a fruit salad for a light meal.

Those are just some ideas, hope that helps.

Nic

 

[margaretmc]

Hi Caroline
I had a lovely tuna salad with all the greens on it and olives yummy for yesterdays tea . I hope you have something nice . Good luck and take care .
MARGARET XX

 

[Caroline101061]

thanks guys - used to love all meats and chicken and veg and fish but now - blah! Never ever thought I would have to make myself eat - a new experience for a new me! Love the tortilla ideas!

 

[fat-girl-slim08]

Have you tried the Protien shots, I'm having one right now, because i just don't feel like food at the min, They have 20 grams of protien per each carton, so at least you would be getting your protien. heres the link to buy them online, MET Rx Ready To Drink 12 x 330ml Carton | UK CHEAP SUPPLEMENTS | MRPs | MET Rx Ready To Drink 12 x 330ml Carton

Phatgirl atually told me about these and here is the previous thread, http://www.minimins.com/surgical-weight-loss/67707-where-get-tasty-protein-supplements.html

I know you wanted food ideas, but its just a thought.
Also,what about some cottage cheese or Prawns, Crabsticks dipped in a light dip.

 

[phatgirl]

Here is a link to my tortilla pizza recipe:

http://www.minimins.com/wls-recipes-forum/92053-tortilla-pizza.html

My favorite right now is mushroom & feta cheese, YUMMY. They come out sooo crispy and are a joy to eat! Might go have one right now, lol!

 

[Caroline101061]

Now I feel inspired - thanks ladies! Off to supermarket!

 

[hopelesscase]

im lovin houmose with veg sticks and mixed bean salads

 

[Brunetteandred]

thanks guys - used to love all meats and chicken and veg and fish but now - blah! Never ever thought I would have to make myself eat - a new experience for a new me! Love the tortilla ideas!

Ditto! I am finding it hard to eat anything; I'm just not bothered. I know it will change though as I move onto 'grown up food (am at the tail end of 'sloppies' which I have found as dull as ditch water).

 

[Caroline101061]

when I was on fluids I craved sloppies then within a week of sloppies I was bored and so it continues! Who would have thought it!

 

[Silversurfer]

Go for beans on toast, you cant go wrong, 2 mins in the microwave and your done !

 

[Brunetteandred]

Go for beans on toast, you cant go wrong, 2 mins in the microwave and your done !

That's what I've been doing, but without the toast!

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

good old baked beans, i love spicy baked beans there yum !

 

[Silversurfer]

good old baked beans, i love spicy baked beans there yum !

Breaded cod with hienz tinned spagetti hoops

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

Breaded cod with hienz tinned spagetti hoops

i have that often even better with a slice of beetroot
yes i know i have weird tastes.

 

[teen]

I just had one of them new birdseye fish things you cook from frozen in a bag think its called simply irrasistable 20g of protein and about 180 cals bought some posh baby beetroots from sainsburys and did some sald with it was well yummy

 

[teen]

good old baked beans, i love spicy baked beans there yum !

I used to put curry powder in baked beans and it was yummy. But now beans dont seem good last 2 times I have had them I have been sick :jelous:

 

[shelbell]

I soaked some bulgar wheat tonight (pour boiling water on top and leave for 30 minutes) and mixed it with a lemon dressing, some tuna, some parmesan and some chopped salad veg. Yum. Do it with cous cous and pearl barley too sometimes. Good one for taking in to work too.