BARIATRIC DIETS – General Guidelines
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General Guidelines
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BARIATRIC DIETS – General Guidelines
- While drinking liquids sip slowly, do not gulp, do not use a straw
- Use a spoon to help you sip your liquids slower
- Avoid extreme temperatures (extreme hot or cold foods or liquids)
- “30-Minute Rule” – avoid drinking fluids for 30 minutes before or after eating solids or drinking protein shakes
- “30-Second Rule” – chew each bite 30 times or for 30 seconds before swallowing
- Always check your tolerance level when taking fluids or solids by mouth
- Stop drinking or eating when you feel full, do not force yourself to complete your meal or beverage
- Avoid carbonated beverages
- Avoid caffeinated beverages
- Limit sugar, sugar substitutes are permitted (Refer to the list of “Sugar-Substitutes”)
- Recommend avoiding alcoholic beverages for 6 months
- Do not skip meals, have 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Give yourself 30-45 minutes for each of your main meals
- Avoid returning to your meal after a few hours
- Avoid “grazing” or eating constantly throughout the day
- Always remember to keep increasing physical activity as tolerated
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