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Did you know that the daily recommendation allowance of sodium is less than 2300 mg? This is equal to 1 teaspoon of sodium. For perspective, the 4 piece chicken finger plate at Zaxbys is 3340mg! It is important to be mindful of your sodium intake to prevent/ manage high blood pressure.

Holiday Ensure Max Protein Recipes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 package (1 oz) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups cold skim milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp allspice
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 6 Tbsp nonfat whipped cream topping

2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion , chopped
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 cup pumpkin puree , from the can or homemade
1.5 cups diced butternut squash
1.5 diced cup tomatoes , from the can
2 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed

1 ½ cups old fashioned oats (uncooked)
3 scoops Bariatric Advantage High Protein Meal Replacement- Pumpkin spice
1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
¼ cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup nut butter (peanut, almond etc)
½ cup pure canned pumpkin puree
Optional: 1/8 cup mini chocolate chips

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 45 min (including refrigeration time)

In a small bowl mix : oats, protein powder, pumpkin pie spice, cranberries and mini chocolate chips (if using) and set aside.

Ingredients:

• 1 small Hokkaido pumpkin or butternut squash
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon hot paprika powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tsp salt and 1tsp pepper

• Fiber – there are 7 gms of fiber in 1 cup of pumpkin and about 80 calories.
• Beta Carotene – which is converted to Vit A by the body and is essential for eye health.
• Better Immunity – large amount of vitamin A helps the body fight infections.
• Lutein and Zeaxanthin – 2 antioxidants that are thought to prevent cataracts and slow development of macular degeneration
• Vitamin C – Packed w/ nearly 20% of the recommended daily value of Vit C – which helps you recover from colds

Did you know, August is Family Fun Month? Here is how you can celebrate:

Wash and trim the stems of the okra. Pat dry place in bowl. Spray oil or drizzle 2 tsp of oil onto okra. Add spices and toss in bowl until evenly coated. Place okra on grill. Be carful to lay okra perpendicular to the grill grates. Grill on each side 4-5 min until tender and the okra has a little char on the skin.

American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Guidelines for RNY and Sleeve