Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Ok....so I have a really dumb question. I attempted to purée some food tonight and I'm not sure if I did it right or not....

My NUT said that once I get to puréed foods that I could have 1.5 oz of Protein food (meat) and 1.5 oz of Fiber food (fruit OR veggie). I decided, since my husband and daughter were having pizza to take a couple small meatballs (like 3) and 2 TBSP of seasoned Tomato sauce and purée it....I put it in the small food processor that we have and it seemed to break it down a bit but mostly just threw the ingredients on the side of the processor :-/ I kept taking a spoon and pushing it down and trying again but finally just gave up. The meat was in VERY small pieces but I still needed to chew it slightly before I swallowed it. Do they make a really tiny food processor or should I try more fluids or just make bigger batches?!? Totally at a loss. It was my first puréed meal so I was nervous to begin with but all seems well....no pain!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Walmart has tiny food processors for like 9 dollars. As long as your food had a consistency of applesauce you will be OK. Enjoy your pureed meatballs, I did that on occasion! And welcome to the losers bench! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Try a mini chopper. If you have a dollar store you can pick them up for $5. Most of them are about 1 cup? capacity so they work great for what we need. It will mince an onion to mush if you hold the button down so it should do meatballs. Maybe the Tomato sauce doesn't give enough moisture? Maybe try a tablespoon of beef broth or tomato juice.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I too am in the pureed stage. I have been using my VitaMix blender and it purees it like a champ. I find that I have to put quite a bit of liquid to get it to the right consistency. It kinda creeps me out a little. I'm a texture person and the thought of what I'm doing grosses me out, but I try not to think about it as I'm eating. :D My favorite so far is chicken with turkey or chicken gravy over very moist mashed potatoes. I also find that lean, canned chicken works better than say a grilled chicken breast. I've just been playing around with different foods. Sometimes it works out and tastes good and other times I have to chunk it. If you find something you really like, let us know. I'm getting bored. :-) Good luck!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Try an immersion blender. Rather than putting the food in the blender, you put the blender in the food. It makes it *much* easier.

Now that I think about it, maybe one of those baby food maker things might work, too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have a cuisinart duet blender/food processor and it works great. I like it because it has the two attachments but one base. Purees like a champ!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • KimBaxleyWilson

      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • bellaamey

      https://alluniqueguide.com/java-burn-coffee-reviews/
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×