The Center for Bariatric Surgery Rhode Island Hospital & The Miriam Hospital
SUPPORT GROUP NEWSLETTER APRIL 2018 MONTHLY ANNOUNCEMENTS •
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The monthly Support Group Newsletter is posted on The Center for Bariatric Surgery website at https://www.lifespan.org/centersservices/center-bariatric-surgery/patient-newsletter. Please visit https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/center-bariatric-surgery , as well as the Facebook Weight Loss Striders group page, for important program announcements such as changes or cancellations to support group meetings. The Spanish–speaking Support Group is now resumed to it’s normal meeting time at 5:30 pm on the third Wednesday evening of every month in the Hurvitz 2 Conference Room at The Miriam Hospital. Please refer to the back of this newsletter for additional support group meeting information.
FEATURED RECIPE OF THE MONTH .
Black Bean Falafels
HOT TOPICS AT UPCOMING MEETINGS
Author: Hollie Kempton and showcased at T. Collin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at www.nutritionstudies.org
Ingredients & Materials Needed: • 2 cups black beans, rinsed and drained • ½ cup old fashioned/rolled plain oats • ½ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) • 1 tsp. ground cumin • 1 tsp. ground coriander • 1 tsp. garlic powder • 2 tsp. oregano flakes • 1 tsp. chili powder • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste • 1 Tbsp. whole wheat flour • juice of 1 lime • optional toppings: salsa/pico de gallo/ guacamole Instructions: 1. Set oven to 350 ºF and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. 2. Add the oats, pepitas and spices to food processor and pulse until oats are broken down. Then add the black beans, tomato paste, lime juice and flour and blend until all ingredients are incorporated. You may need to scrape the sides during the blending process. 3. Remove mixture from food processor and roll into balls. Place the falafel balls on parchment paper and cook for approximately 20 minutes. 4. Enjoy with either salsa or guacamole or atop a salad.
April 2, 2018 10:00 – 11:00 am “Food Demo: Breakfast Edition” April 24, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 pm “Strategies for Staying On Track” May 7, 2018 10:00 – 11:00 am
“Meal Planning 101” May 22, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 pm
“Patient Panel Support Group” June 4, 2018 10:00 – 11:00 am “Farmer’s Market Kickoff” June 26, 2018 5:30 – 6:30 pm “Summer Cookout Food Demo”