This recipe is dedicated to a dear girlfriend of mine who recently had Lap-band surgery. She’s looking for food ideas too.
After having the gastric banding -- essentially surgically shrinking her stomach -- she’s on a restricted diet, which in many ways replicates the celiac diet. Seems that we have some things in common -- eliminating refined wheat is one of them.
The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of protein intake for women is 45 grams and 56 for men. It’s 25-30 protein grams following Lap-band surgery.
The following asparagus salad recipe, which I found in a Midwest Living magazine (April 2008), might be a healthy way to bank some protein and general nutrition. And the different colors in this dish say, “Ooh, you belong in my pouch!”
1 medium egg (7 grams of protein)
1-2 cups asparagus & radishes (about 4-8 grams of protein)
Sprinkle with goat or feta cheese (protein varies)
Add ½ cup of walnuts (7 grams of protein)
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of balsamic dressing or just plan olive oil
Add crushed black pepper *You can add fish, meat, or yogurt for an additional 6 to 7 grams of protein
I love this recipe, there are some additional changes. Protein for lap band patients is actualy between 64-80 grams per day. Protein is your main source. Lap banders should always eat the protein on a plate first, then vegies and then any starch left. Although aspargus can be stringy for some lap banders, many find that they can digest it. Thanks again for this wonderful recipie and great blog/website.
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