Tasty Tomato and Avocado Salad- Great for Diabetics!

Need something quick to have with dinner? This tasty tomato and avocado salad is not only quick, but it’s healthy and low carb.

 

For gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and lap band patients who are in the post bariatric surgery diet stage allowed to eat high protein meals plus vegetables and fruits, this salad can be a great addition to the protein of your choice. It can pair well with chicken, pork, beef, or fish as your protein, and can easily be for lunch or dinner, or even a snack if you love avocado.

It’s surprising to so many people on a weight loss diet that you can eat a high fat food like avocado and still lose weight. Avocados are high in fat and calories, but eating them in the  right portions can make them work. They are full of heart healthy fats and also fiber, which can help you feel fuller for longer.

For bariatric patients with diabetes, this salad is great because it is low in carbohydrates and high in fiber, which can help prevent spikes in your blood sugar. Both the avocado (which is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin E, and fiber) and the tomato (filled with vitamins A and C and potassium) are heart healthy foods, which is important as diabetics are at a higher risk of heart disease.

 

Combine tomato, onion, and avocado in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Roll the lime on a counter or table until soft, then squeeze the juice into the bowl. Add salt to taste and add in cilantro (if using). Mix everything gently and serve.

This recipe suggestion is offered by Dr. Shillingford, MD, PA, a board certified surgeon specializing in advanced laparoscopic and obesity surgery. Dr. Shillingford performs gastric band, gastric bypass, and lap band surgeries for obese and overweight patients with comorbidities, such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, as well as other medical conditions that can be improved or reversed with weight loss and a controlled diet. Dr. Shillingford takes great pride in helping his patients improve not only their appearance, but also their health and well being. His weight loss surgery patients often come to his Boca Raton office from nearby Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Parkland, and West Palm Beach, as well as farther locales like Naples, Orlando, and Jacksonville. Many patients are happy to travel the distance to have their surgery with Dr. Shillingford, who is highly regarded as a leader in bariatric surgery in South Florida, but is also known for his compassionate care and bedside manner.