Diet Recommendations
1. It is very important that you progress through the stages of the diet as prescribed. Advancing too quickly through the stages can lead to serious consequences such as pouch disruption and delayed leak. DO NOT eat solid foods before the appropriate time.
2. Protein continues to be the most important type of food for your continued safe and healthy weight loss. You are encouraged to eat six ounces of lean meat and high protein foods per day. Tolerance to protein foods will vary. Generally, moist chicken, fish, and turkey are tolerated better in the beginning.
3. Milk and dairy products are excellent sources of protein, calcium, and other nutrients. You should consume two cups (16 ounces) of skim or one percent low fat milk or yogurt.
4. Consumption of starches should be limited. This can result in increased calories and fat storage.
5. Your consumption of vegetables should increase. We suggest two to three servings (one-quarter cup) of soft, cooked plain vegetables daily. Re-introduce salads and raw vegetables slowly. Choose low or no fat salad dressing.
6. You may consume two to three servings of fruit every day. Re-introduce raw fruits gradually. Apples with peels and citrus fruit with the white membranes are generally not tolerated at first.
7. For those who enjoy soup, you may have broth, vegetable, bean, or meat based soups.
8. Non-caloric fluids are an important part of the diet plan. Drink 48-64 fluid ounces of calorie free liquids about thirty minutes before or after eating your meal.
9. Fats are not tolerated well for the first few months of the regular diet. You should select fat-free products first, such as fat free mayonnaise, non-stick cooking spray, fat free salad dressing.
10. Occasionally, you may have one-quarter cup, or two fluid ounces of nonfat fruited yogurt, nonfat frozen yogurt, or nonfat ice cream. Limit to a maximum of three times per week. Eat these foods only after the above food groups have been included.
FOOD GROUPS |
DAILY # SERVINGS |
RECOMMENDED TYPES |
NOT RECOMMENDED |
Meats and high protein |
4 – 6 oz
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Fish (low-fat)
Cod, Flounder, Haddock, Halibut, Perch, Red Snapper, Sea Trout, Canned Tuna in water.
Fish (moderate fat)
Bluefish, Herring, Mackerel, Salmon, Lake Trout, Swordfish, Shellfish, Clams, Crabs, Lobster, Oysters, Scallops, and Shrimp
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Fried Fish, Fish canned in oil, Commercial breaded fish products |
Recommended methods for cooking meats:
- Broiling
- Grilling
- Boiling
- Baking
- Roasting
- Stewing
- Poaching
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Poultry, Chicken, and Turkey , Skinless Breast, Legs and Thighs
Beef, lean, fat trimmed USDA Select or Choice Cuts, Loins, T-Bone, Porterhouse, Filet Mignon, Sirloin, Tenderloin, Rump Roast, Round Steak, Ground Beef –90% Lean (<3 grams per oz). |
Fried Chicken, Chicken Wings, Duck, Goose, Commercial breaded nuggets and patties.
Prime Cuts, Ribs, Rib Roast, Regular Hot Dogs. |
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Lamb, Lean, Fat Trimmed USDA Select or Choice Cuts, Pork, Tenderloin Chop, Veal (<3 grams fat per oz)
Cold Cuts, 95% fat-free (any brand <3 grams fat per oz., Turkey , Chicken, Ham, Roast Beef.
Eggs, Egg substitute (Egg Beaters, Second Nature, Egg Whites). |
Bacon, Sausage, Kielbasa, Knockwurst, Pepperoni, Slim Jim.
Regular Ham, Salami, Liverwurst, Bologna , Corned Beef, Pastrami.
Fried eggs or omelet prepared with fat. |
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Cheese, Low-fat/non-fat (<3 grams fat per oz). Alpine Lace, Free N’ Lean, Kraft Free, Border Light Line, Non-fat Cottage Cheese and low fat Cream Cheese, Mozzarella made with skim milk |
Regular hard and soft cheeses, Cheddar, American, Camembert, Brie, Cream Cheese, Bleu Colby, Muenster, Provolone, Swiss, Velveeta, Cheese Spreads and Sauces. |
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Tofu Low-fat, silken, firm, extra firm. |
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Milk and Dairy Products |
2 cups per day. |
Milk, Skim or 1% Low-fat: Yogurt, non-fat or 1% Low-fat, Plain or fruited with NutraSweet, Splenda Soy Milk, |
Whole (regular) or 2% Low-fat Milk or Yogurt, Regular Hot Chocolate, Milkshakes, Frappes, Chocolate Drinks, Eggnog.
Chowders made with cream or sour cream |
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