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Cuachala (Light Bariatric)

Paulina García de Alba Núñez
Clinical Nutrition Specialist
MX23
Mexico

Suitable for both people living
with overweight and obesity,
and following metabolic bariatric
surgery or using obesity
management medications.
Diet progression stage: Suitable
for the soft diet phase due to
the smooth texture and finely
shredded protein.

Preparation

Number of servings: 1
Preparation time: 20 minutes

Ingredients Nutritional Facts
per serving
● 80 g cooked chicken breast, finely ● Calories: 158 kcal
shredded
● Total Protein: 18.5 g
● 1 guajillo chili (cleaned and without
seeds) ● Carbohydrate: 14.2 g
Of which sugars: 0.8 g
● 1 tablespoon corn masa (15 g) or corn
flour dissolved in a little water ● Fat: 3.1 g
● Iron: 1.4 mg
● 180 ml chicken broth (homemade and
degreased) ● Calcium: 42 mg
● 1/2 garlic clove ● Fiber: 2.1 g
● 1 pinch dried oregano
● Salt to taste
Substitutes: You may use lean turkey
breast instead of chicken if preferred

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