Nutrition Newsletter
Stay healthy and happy this holiday season by managing colds and flu!
Don’t let cold or flu derail your diet or exercise routines this winter.
Try these bariatric-friendly cold and flu medicines to beat the winter
cold season.
Liquids
Tablets/Caplets
• Alcohol-Free Nyquil Liquid
• Dayquil Liquid
• CVS cold and flu liquid
• Children’s Sudafed PE
Nasal Decongestant and
Cold+Cough Liquid
• Cold-EEZE Liquid
• Vicks Children’s Nyquil
Cold and Cough Medicine
• Cut tablets/caplets in half
if larger than you feel
comfortable swallowing
• Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Cold and/or Flu Caplets
• Sudafed Cold and Sinus
• Theraflu Severe Cold and
Congestion
• Robitussin DM
• NyQuil Cold and Flu Relief
Caplet
• Benadryl
• Sudafed/Sudafed PE
• Dextromethorphan (Vicks
44 Dry Cough®)
• Guaifenesin (Robitussin®)
What to Avoid:
• Large capsules/soft gels
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin,
Motrin®, Aleve®, and cold/flu formulations
containing NSAIDs
• Extended-release products
• Patients with high blood pressure should check
with their primary care physician before using any
cold or flu products.
• Liquid medications that contain alcohol. (Ex:
Liquid Tylenol cold and Flu and Theraflu)
December 2015
Lozenges
• Halls, Ricola, or store
band sugar-free cough
drops
• Cold-eeze lozenges
• Vicks Vapo Drops Cough
Relief Drops
Sprays
• Chloraseptic®Sore throat
sprays
• CVS Sore throat spray
• Nature's Way Umcka
Throat Spray Cherry
• OCEAN Saline Nasal Spray
• Peaceful Mountain Throat
Rescue All Natural Throat
Spray
Remember to follow the
instructions on the product’s label.
Do not exceed recommended
doses.
It is always a good idea to let your
primary care doctor know about any
new medications you are taking.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Calendar of Events
Bariatric Forum: Alcohol and Addiction Transfer
with Dr. Suzuki and Rob Matthews, PA-C
Tuesday, December 15th from 6-7pm
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Carrie Hall Conference Room
Bariatric surgeries can lead to increased risk of alcohol
or substance abuse. Learn why this happens and
possible approaches to deal with this issue.
Post-Operative Behavioral Support Groups
Targeted behavior support and education for post-op
patients. Sessions are led by Dr. Paul Davidson,
Bariatric Psychologist. Co-pays are collected.
To schedule, call 617-732-6960.
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
Wednesday December 9th from 1-2pm
Check in at Suite 56
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Thursday December 10th from 12:30-1:30pm
Tuesday December 22nd from 3:30-4:30pm
Check in at Suite B Front Desk
Featured Product of the Month
Slow Cooker Liners
- Strong and reliable
- Mess free slow cooking, no soaking/scrubbing
- Throw away the liner when done
- FDA compliant, BPA Free liners made of high
temperature safe materials
Recipe of the Month
Slow Cooker Lighten Up! Rotisserie
Chicken Chili
Adapted from cabotcheese.coop
Ingredients:
• 1 cooked rotisserie chicken (purchase at store)
• 1 small green bell pepper, halved and seeded
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (15-ounce) can pinto or kidney beans,
drained
• 1 ounce Cabot Jalapeno Light Cheddar, grated
(about 1/4 cup)
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, quartered (optional)
Directions:
1. Remove skin from chicken and discard; cut
chicken into bite-size chunks and set aside.
2. With food processor or by hand, finely chop
together bell pepper, onion and garlic.
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat;
add pepper-onion mixture and cook, stirring,
until lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Add
flour and cumin and stir until well blended.
4. Scrape mixture into slow cooker. Whisk in
chicken broth, then add beans and reserved
chicken. Cover and cook on high setting for
1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Season
with salt and pepper, then stir in cilantro.
Serve with lime quarters for squeezing over
the top.
NUTRITION (per serving, makes 4 servings)
246 calories, 24 g pro, 22 g carb, 6 g fiber, 7 g
fat
* Adjust serving size per stomach capacity
Available at most grocery stores.
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