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  • Raspberry Jam

    Raspberry Jam

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    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…

  • Cheesy Turkey Mini Meatloaves

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    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

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    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…

  • My Liquid Diet, My Surgery, and Learning to Start Again

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    Before my surgery, I thought the hardest part would be the recovery. I was wrong. The liquid diet leading up to surgery tested me in ways I didn’t expect — physically, mentally, and emotionally. It felt like everything familiar about eating was suddenly gone, and I had to find new ways to cope, new routines…