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Whisk mixing orange mashed mixture in a bowl, with syrup bottle, butter, and cooked squash pieces nearby.

Sweet Potato Puree - Food for NEW Bariatric Post Ops

To Purée is to blend, grind or mash food until it is a thick, smooth, lump-free consistency. A Purée by definition is a food that is a soft creamy paste.
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How to Make Easy Homemade PURE Protein Soup - perfect for post ops!

Don't worry - it's common as GI surgery makes the taste buds go crazy! While all will eventually calm down, you'll often find savory protein soup more to your liking...
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Refried Bean Purèe - Food for NEW Bariatric Post Ops

It is not arbitrary that you have been told to eat purées for a period of time - you have just had 85% of your stomach removed and have miles...
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FAQ: What's a Good First Soft Food? Italian Chicken in Sauce

IF you are searching for a way to make that jump from smooth creamy pureés to soft foods and have NO idea how to do it, please let me give...
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