Pouch and Pantry

Tag: health

  • Raspberry Jam

    Raspberry Jam

    I’ve seen this recipe all over social media and needed something to top my yogurt for work tomorrow so figured I’d try it. You need: 2 cups frozen raspberries 2 tbsp honey 1/4 cup chia seeds Juice from one lemon Put the raspberries in a pot and heat until you can mash them up with…

  • My High‑Protein Pantry Staples (Bariatric + Kid Friendly)

    Simple, realistic foods that make healthy eating easier for the whole family. After bariatric surgery, my pantry had to change. Over time, I built a pantry that works for both my recovery and my family’s everyday meals. These are the high‑protein, bariatric‑friendly staples I keep stocked at all times. They’re soft‑texture friendly, easy to portion,…

  • Cheesy Turkey Mini Meatloaves

    Why it works Soft, high‑protein, portion‑controlled, and kids love anything mini. Ingredients Instructions Bariatric Portion 1 mini meatloaf (about 2.5 oz cooked) Kid Portion 2 mini meatloaves

  • My Recovery, My Kitchen, and Learning to Eat in a New Way

    The weeks after my surgery were a strange mix of relief, hope, and total unfamiliarity. I had prepared for the physical recovery — the rest, the slow walks, the careful movement — but I wasn’t prepared for how different eating would feel. Not just the food itself, but the emotions around it, the routines, the…