Bariatric Sample Menu

Diet Phase, Stage 1: Clear Liquids

Sip 1 ounce of fluid over 15 minutes. Which means taking only small sips of liquid over 15 minutes. In the stage 1 diet the only foods, drinks allowed are:

Water

Sugar-free gelatin and popsicles

Ice chips

Calorie-free, non-carbonated, caffeine-free or decaffeinated beverages

Broth

Diet Phase, Stage 2: Protein-based Liquids

Phase Goals: 60 to 80 grams per day and 56 to 65 ounces of fluid per day

Breakfast

8 oz of water (2 hours)

8 oz of Protein Drink (over 2 hours)

Mid-Morning

8 oz of water (2 hours)

2 oz sugar-free gelatin (30min)

Lunch

8 oz of water (2 hours)

4 oz low-fat Greek yogurt (1 hour)

Mid-Afternoon

8 oz of water (2 hours)

4 oz of protein drink (1 hour)

Dinner

8 oz of protein drink (2 hours)

1 sugar-free popsicle (30 min)

Diet Phase, Stage 3: Puree

Phase Goals: 60 to 80 grams per day and 56 to 65 ounces of fluid per day. Sample Meal Plan: Phase 3

Morning

8 oz of caffeine-free tea

1/4 cup non-fat cottage cheese

Mid-Morning

8 oz of protein drink

16 oz of water

Lunch

4 oz of protein drink

1/8 cup cooked and mashed vegetables

16 oz of water

Mid-Afternoon

16 oz of water

8 oz of protein drink

Dinner

1/8 cup mashed tuna

3 bites no sugar added applesauce

8 oz of water

Diet Phase, Stage 4: Soft Foods

Phase Goals: 60 to 80 grams per day and 56 to 65 ounces of fluid per day

Breakfast:

One scrambled egg

1/8 cup soft fruit

4 oz protein shake

8 oz of water

Mid-Morning

4 oz protein drink

16 oz of water

Lunch

1-2 oz chicken

3 bites green beans

Mid-Afternoon

8 oz fat-free or 1% milk

16 oz of water

Dinner

1/2 cup refried beans with 1 oz melted cheese

2 bites of a banana

8 oz of water

Maintenance

Eat protein first.

Essential Components You NEED in Every Meal Plan

Choose lean proteins (chicken, fish, lean beef, tofu, low-fat cheese, etc.).

Incorporate a variety from all food groups.

Carbs- vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, high-protein grains

Fats- avocado, nuts, seeds, olives, oils

Chew food thoroughly.

Space meals 2-3 hours apart.

Do not drink liquids with meals.

There are different meal planning diets that work well for most patients, although different post-op phases utilize different nutrition plans.

Avoid sweets, juice, processed foods, and alcohol.

Day 1

Calories 1294 calories, protein 80 grams, carbohydrates 71 grams

Breakfast

1 poached egg

1 slice whole grain bread

1 TBS Avocado

Mid-Morning

½ sliced apple

2 TBS Peanut butter

Lunch

Romaine salad, cucumber, carrots, tomatoes

1 TBS olive oil and balsamic vinegar to taste

3 oz grilled chicken

Mid-Afternoon

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Protein shake

cinnamon

Dinner

¾ cup ground turkey chili

1 small sweet potato

1 TSP grass-fed butter

Snack

1 cheese stick

15 almonds

Day 2

Calories 1302, protein 82 grams, carbohydrates 84 grams, protein 79 grams

Breakfast

Protein Drink (100 calories)

½ banana

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Snack

15 almonds

Lunch

1/4 avocado

3 ounces chicken breast

1-oz fresh mozzarella

1 tsp balsamic glaze

Snack

¼ cup roasted edamame

Dinner

3 ounces roasted salmon

2 ounces green beans

Snack

½ banana

1 tablespoon chocolate hummus

Day 3

Calories 1206, Carbohydrates: 49 grams, protein 85 grams

Breakfast

2-egg omelet

1 tsp. grass-fed butter

½ cup spinach

1-ounce cheese

Snack

½ cup cottage cheese

Lunch

1 slice Ezekiel bread

1/2 medium avocado sprinkled with seasoning or mixed herbs

Snack

Protein Shake

Dinner

Small sweet potato

1TBSN butter

3 ounces flank steak

Snack

15 cashews

Day 4

1220 calories, protein 81 grams, carbohydrates 94 grams

Breakfast

½ cup cooked oats, cooked in water.

After cooking stir in 2 TB vanilla protein powder

Cinnamon and stevia or monk fruit to taste

Snack

1 cheese stick

0.5-cup strawberries

Lunch

Protein shake

Snack

1 tbsp. hummus

4-5 baby carrots

Dinner

3 ounces chicken

1tb olive oil

2 ounces asparagus

1-ounce Parmesan cheese

Lemon

Snack

Hot chocolate: 1 cup warmed unsweetened vanilla or coconut almond milk, 1/2 chocolate protein powder, 1 TBS cocoa (no sugar added)

Day 5

1020 calories, protein 89 grams, Carbohydrates 75 grams

Breakfast

Protein smoothie:
1 scoop protein powder

1/2 cup berries

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 TBSN ground flaxseed

0.25 cup spinach

Snack

2 hard-boiled eggs

Lunch

Small sweet potato with 1 tsp butter

3 ounces chicken

1 TBSP low sugar BBQ sauce

Snack

2 TBSN hummus

5 baby carrots

Dinner

3 ounces salmon

1 tsp olive oil

¼ cup black beans

1/2 avocado

Snack

1/2 apple

References:

Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org

Obesity Action Coalition, www.obesityaction.org