AddedsugarsThis will be found infoods includingsoda, candy, cake,cookies, pies, tarts,ice cream, andeven sauces likeBBQ.20[] chewsper bite, []mins permeal.60-80The amountof protein toconsume, atleast, daily(in gm).SteviaUse 3/4 C of thisin place ofstandard sugar inrecipes forbariatric-friendlyalternative (NAS).PortionsShould bemeasured.¼-1 C permeal, 3xdaily.AlcoholThis should not beconsumed until atleast 1 year aftersurgery; source ofempty kcal and sugarwith side effect morelikely.CauliflowermashLow-CHO/starchsubstitute formashedpotatoesFluidThis shouldbe avoided30 minsbefore andafter meals.45Recommendedamount of exerciseper day (in mins) ofaerobic activity/walking – start 5mins, to 15, and workup to goal.ProteinThe 1st food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion size.DopamineThe feel-goodhormone that can besated by a spa trip ornon-food gift aseasily as the pastryat the end of thebuffet line.48-64Therecommendedamount of fluidto consume, atleast, daily (in floz).FoodNever skip this intakeof this, especiallyduring the holiday time.It is important andavoids overdoing,especially during theholidays whentemptations may arise.MindfulnessTerm to describe fullawareness/acknowledgementof situation – in ourcase, attention toevery bite and itseffect.WaterInstead of eggnog,cider, champagne, orother kcal-drivenbeverages choose []or even tea if allowedper diet stage.Non-starchyveggiesThe 2nd food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion size30The time (inmins) to waitbefore/ aftermeals to drinkany fluids.DelitrayThe best buffetline option in termsof bang for buckon the bariatricdiet: veggie, deli,fruit tray?FruitThe last food[group] to eat ata meal, withinyourrecommendedportion sizeNoLearn thisword. Don’tfeel guiltyusing it whennecessary.GreekyogurtThis can be used in placeof butter, sour cream, oil,mayo, cream cheese inholiday recipes for ahealthier and protein-basedingredient swap (1/4,equal, ¾, equal, equal,equal exchanges).3Gum, carbonation,and straw use areallowed again [thislong, in months]after surg.SocializingGames, activities,and [] are all greatoptions to fill timewith family andfriends besideseating or grazing atholiday gatherings.0The amount ofadded sugars (ingm) you shouldconsume, whenread on a nutritionfacts labelAddedsugarsThis will be found infoods includingsoda, candy, cake,cookies, pies, tarts,ice cream, andeven sauces likeBBQ.20[] chewsper bite, []mins permeal.60-80The amountof protein toconsume, atleast, daily(in gm).SteviaUse 3/4 C of thisin place ofstandard sugar inrecipes forbariatric-friendlyalternative (NAS).PortionsShould bemeasured.¼-1 C permeal, 3xdaily.AlcoholThis should not beconsumed until atleast 1 year aftersurgery; source ofempty kcal and sugarwith side effect morelikely.CauliflowermashLow-CHO/starchsubstitute formashedpotatoesFluidThis shouldbe avoided30 minsbefore andafter meals.45Recommendedamount of exerciseper day (in mins) ofaerobic activity/walking – start 5mins, to 15, and workup to goal.ProteinThe 1st food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion size.DopamineThe feel-goodhormone that can besated by a spa trip ornon-food gift aseasily as the pastryat the end of thebuffet line.48-64Therecommendedamount of fluidto consume, atleast, daily (in floz).FoodNever skip this intakeof this, especiallyduring the holiday time.It is important andavoids overdoing,especially during theholidays whentemptations may arise.MindfulnessTerm to describe fullawareness/acknowledgementof situation – in ourcase, attention toevery bite and itseffect.WaterInstead of eggnog,cider, champagne, orother kcal-drivenbeverages choose []or even tea if allowedper diet stage.Non-starchyveggiesThe 2nd food[group] to eat ata meal withinyourrecommendedportion size30The time (inmins) to waitbefore/ aftermeals to drinkany fluids.DelitrayThe best buffetline option in termsof bang for buckon the bariatricdiet: veggie, deli,fruit tray?FruitThe last food[group] to eat ata meal, withinyourrecommendedportion sizeNoLearn thisword. Don’tfeel guiltyusing it whennecessary.GreekyogurtThis can be used in placeof butter, sour cream, oil,mayo, cream cheese inholiday recipes for ahealthier and protein-basedingredient swap (1/4,equal, ¾, equal, equal,equal exchanges).3Gum, carbonation,and straw use areallowed again [thislong, in months]after surg.SocializingGames, activities,and [] are all greatoptions to fill timewith family andfriends besideseating or grazing atholiday gatherings.0The amount ofadded sugars (ingm) you shouldconsume, whenread on a nutritionfacts label

Holiday Bariatric Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. This will be found in foods including soda, candy, cake, cookies, pies, tarts, ice cream, and even sauces like BBQ.
    Added sugars
  2. [] chews per bite, [] mins per meal.
    20
  3. The amount of protein to consume, at least, daily (in gm).
    60-80
  4. Use 3/4 C of this in place of standard sugar in recipes for bariatric-friendly alternative (NAS).
    Stevia
  5. Should be measured. ¼-1 C per meal, 3x daily.
    Portions
  6. This should not be consumed until at least 1 year after surgery; source of empty kcal and sugar with side effect more likely.
    Alcohol
  7. Low-CHO/ starch substitute for mashed potatoes
    Cauliflower mash
  8. This should be avoided 30 mins before and after meals.
    Fluid
  9. Recommended amount of exercise per day (in mins) of aerobic activity/ walking – start 5 mins, to 15, and work up to goal.
    45
  10. The 1st food [group] to eat at a meal within your recommended portion size.
    Protein
  11. The feel-good hormone that can be sated by a spa trip or non-food gift as easily as the pastry at the end of the buffet line.
    Dopamine
  12. The recommended amount of fluid to consume, at least, daily (in fl oz).
    48-64
  13. Never skip this intake of this, especially during the holiday time. It is important and avoids overdoing, especially during the holidays when temptations may arise.
    Food
  14. Term to describe full awareness/ acknowledgement of situation – in our case, attention to every bite and its effect.
    Mindfulness
  15. Instead of eggnog, cider, champagne, or other kcal-driven beverages choose [] or even tea if allowed per diet stage.
    Water
  16. The 2nd food [group] to eat at a meal within your recommended portion size
    Non-starchy veggies
  17. The time (in mins) to wait before/ after meals to drink any fluids.
    30
  18. The best buffet line option in terms of bang for buck on the bariatric diet: veggie, deli, fruit tray?
    Deli tray
  19. The last food [group] to eat at a meal, within your recommended portion size
    Fruit
  20. Learn this word. Don’t feel guilty using it when necessary.
    No
  21. This can be used in place of butter, sour cream, oil, mayo, cream cheese in holiday recipes for a healthier and protein-based ingredient swap (1/4, equal, ¾, equal, equal, equal exchanges).
    Greek yogurt
  22. Gum, carbonation, and straw use are allowed again [this long, in months] after surg.
    3
  23. Games, activities, and [] are all great options to fill time with family and friends besides eating or grazing at holiday gatherings.
    Socializing
  24. The amount of added sugars (in gm) you should consume, when read on a nutrition facts label
    0