Las Vegas Bariatrics Blog

Bariatric Calcium Snacks Before & After Surgery 

Calcium is an essential dietary mineral required by your body for good health.  Not only does calcium help keep your bones and teeth strong, it also keeps your heart, muscles and nerves functioning properly.  Getting enough calcium in your diet after bariatric surgery may seem like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be! 

In addition to taking daily calcium + vitamin D supplements, choosing 1 or 2 of these foods each day is an easy way to get more calcium into your diet.

“Nutritionist Approved” Calcium Rich Snack Ideas

• ½ cup (4oz) low-fat or skim milk
• ½ cup, plain soymilk fortified with calcium
• ½ cup low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese with a sprinkle of cinnamon
• ½ cup plain, nonfat, regular or Greek yogurt with a sprinkle of cinnamon
• ½ cup sugar-free pudding, made with low-fat or fat-free milk
• 1 low-fat cheese stick with ¼ cup canned tuna (packed in water, drained)

B Hanna MD.