Monday Four 31 days post op

Today makes a full month since surgery. Does not seem possible that times has passed so quickly. I have been doing well. Had a touch of flu last week but back on track today. I also hit a plateau but is to be expected. Just not sure how to break it at this point. Will talk with RD at clinic to see what to do.

I found this great new web site that sales high protein foods that can help you reach your protein daily need. Here is that web site http://www.kaysnaturals.com/

There is this company called Diabetic Connect. Do not ask for info unless you want continuous phone calls. Just my opinion.

Recipe of the Day:

Ingredients:

1 large parsnip, peeled, thinly sliced

2 large carrots, peeled, thinly sliced

1 large red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

¼ cup KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing

2-1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided

1 can (15 oz.) cannellini beans, rinsed

½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Italian* Three Cheese Blend

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Preparation:

HEAT oven to 375ºF.
SPREAD vegetables onto bottom of 15x10x1-inch pan. Drizzle with dressing; toss to evenly coat vegetables. Bake 40 to 45 min. or until tender, stirring after 20 min.
ADD 1/2 cup broth and 1-1/2 cups vegetables to blender; blend until smooth. Pour into large saucepan. Add remaining broth, remaining vegetables, beans and black pepper. Bring to boil on high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
SERVE topped with cheese and basil.