Gastric Bypass surgery drastically changes your eating
habits, but most people are able to adapt quite well at
home. Family members and friends are very supportive and
proud of you for your efforts to become healthy.
Unfortunately, eating out can sometimes be challenging.
From hidden ingredients to portion size, there is no lack
of challenges that face the gastric bypass diner.
Finer restaurants tend to offer healthier foods and smaller
portions. They also are more expensive. And they may also
will add oils and sugars to food items that you would never
guess. Make sure you always ask your waiter or waitress to
confirm there is no unwanted additions to your food.
In order to eat healthy at fast food restaurants and other
places to dine that are more in your budget range, you will
have to closely read the menus and be smart. It really
isn't that hard, sine many fast food restaurants offer more
healthy foods than ever.
Most fast food places have salads, but did you know that
some of those places add sugar to their salads to make them
taste better? Look at the nutritional guidelines or ask the
manager if there is added sugar before consuming fast food
salads. You want to avoid added sugars after gastric bypass.
A lot of burger joints are now offering fruits. This is a
great choice. It is hard to tamper with or add sugars to an
apple or banana.
Your drink should be either water or unsweetened tea.
Another great idea is to bring your own meal so you can
still eat healthy while spending time with your family.
Mid-priced restaurants will definitely have healthier
choices, but their portion sizes tend to be huge. Want a
great tip? Order a side dish. They are smaller that the
portion you get as a meal. You can also buy an entree for
your spouse and ask for a second plate, then he or she can
share their meal with you and save money too.
If neither one of those options appeal to you, just take
the remainder of your meal home and you won't have to cook
lunch the next day!
When eating a salad, put the non-fat dressing on the side
instead of all over your veggies. Then dip your fork-full
into the dressing. You will consume less dressing thus less
fats. You can also use a vinaigrette without oil. I
personally love salad spritzed with a good flavored
vinaigrette like red wine or balsamic. Cut your salad into
smaller bites and chew thoroughly to make your meal last as
long as the person you are dining with.
Dining out after gastric bypass can be enjoyable with just
a few eating modifications. You don't even have to tell
people about your surgery. If you order smart and chew
slowly, no one will notice anything different.
When eating at a restaurant with your family, you can save
money by sharing a meal. It may seem frustrating at first,
but these gastric bypass diet tips will become second
nature after a while.
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For more information about the diet after gastric bypass
surgery, plus many personal stories from people who have
experienced this weight loss procedure, see
http://www.1GastricBypass.com
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