Extraordinary Taste: A Festive Guide For Life After Weight Loss Surgery [Paperback]

Shannon Owens-Malett (Author)

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Publication Date: November 18, 2008

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Title: Extraordinary Taste
Author: Owens-malett, Shannon
Publisher: Textstream
Publication Date: 2008/11/08
Number of Pages: 228
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
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About the Author

Shannon Owens-Malett is a Registered Dietitian who began work in bariatric surgery in 2004. She has worked with the Texas Dietetic Association and Texas Tech University in developing curriculum for Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) dietary guidelines. Shannon's sister, Kristy, had gastric bypass surgery in 2006, which gave Shannon a personal perspective for life after WLS. Together with her professional and personal experiences, she developed this cookbook to provide WLS patients with flavorful, nutritious meals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris, Corp. (November 18, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 143637247X
• ISBN-13: 978-1436372473
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #442,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Shannon Owens-Malett has practiced as a Registered Dietitian since 2001. She started work with Dr. David Syn, General and Bariatric Surgeon, in 2004. Because of her expertise in bariatric nutrition, Shannon had the opportunity to work with Texas Dietetic Association and Texas Tech University in developing curriculum for weight loss surgery (WLS) dietary guidelines. She also studied gourmet cooking to help her develop tasty and healthy recipes that her patients could enjoy.
Shannon's sister, Kristy, had gastric bypass surgery that provided a personal perspective for life after WLS. With the belief that WLS patients should enjoy their new lives, Shannon used her professional and personal experiences to develop 175 recipes with festive tips, dietary guidelines, sample menus, lists of acceptable foods, and patient testimonials that are all included in her cookbook, Extraordinary Taste: A Festive Guide For Life After Weight Loss Surgery.
Shannon lives with her husband, Chad, and daughter, Madeline.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love the recipes in this book!, August 4, 2009

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This review is from: Extraordinary Taste: A Festive Guide For Life After Weight Loss Surgery (Paperback)

I love this book. I had WLS in April of 2007 and the recipes in this book are perfect for the stage I am in right now. The recipes keep the meat moist and easy for a RNY patient to eat. The foods are not bland though, and I love spicy. My favorites are the "Fiery Cheeseburger" and "Chicken Verde Quiche". Fantastic!!! The author uses easy to find and inexpensive ingredients. She is not promoting an online business that sells expensive protein powders and vitamins. Don't get me wrong I love my protein shakes and find them to be an invaluable way to get the recommended protein in, but it is refreshing to find a bariatric recipe book that is not hawking anything. She just offers easy, healthy and delicious recipes. I wish I had purchased this sooner...it is my new favorite and I have a lot of cookbooks.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bariatric Cookbook!, August 21, 2011

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This review is from: Extraordinary Taste: A Festive Guide For Life After Weight Loss Surgery (Paperback)

After I had surgery, I purchased several Bariatric cookbooks. This one is probably my favorite (although it does not give info about sugar grams for each recipe, which is important if you've had this surgery). However, the recipes are very tasty and I've made many of them numerous times.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this cookbook, November 14, 2010

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This review is from: Extraordinary Taste: A Festive Guide For Life After Weight Loss Surgery (Paperback)

The recipes in this cookbook are similar to the things I ate before surgery they are made more healthy and provide nutritional values for ease of tracking. They are very simple recipes also.