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Keto Diet After Bariatric Surgery

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Have you been wondering if the Keto diet after bariatric surgery is right for you?

I most certainly have. We know the low carb Keto diet after bariatric surgery is really trending right now, so if you are interested, we want to help you figure out exactly how to start for yourself.

After having a baby and not being able to take off the weight I regained by eating my primarily Paleo eating plan, my husband and I decided to give the Ketogenic diet (aka “Keto”/low carb/LCHF — Low Carb High Fat) a try.  I’m hoping this will be a helpful guide to set you on the right path to losing weight on the Keto diet after bariatric surgery. I’m going to share with you exactly how my husband and I are doing it.

Battling regain post bariatric weight loss surgery? Try our comprehensive guide to effectively lose weight on the low-carb keto diet after bariatric surgery

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Keto Mini Pizzas

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Keto seems to be all the craze in the bariatric community, and so my husband and I decided to give it a try to see what all the hubbub is about. I have quite a bit to say about it, and I will do so in an upcoming post, but in the meantime, I’ll just say that my husband is dropping weight like crazy on keto! You would never believe it, but I’m positive the key to his success are these keto mini pizzas!

Keto mini pizzas are super easy to make, with a million different flavor options, for an easy low-carb option!…

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Jerk Chicken Thighs (Keto, Paleo, Low-Carb, Whole30)

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If you’ve been reading my blog(s) over the past several years, you would know that I have the BEST in-laws, and their approval means a lot to me. It just so happens that my husband’s stepdad is hands down the best barbecue master this side of the Rio Grande. (Seriously, Andy, YOU should be blogging!) So when he raved about my Jerk Chicken Thighs, I knew I had something worth sharing on Barivangelist.

Smokey and a little mildly spicy, these jerk chicken thighs are so crispy on the outside, and melt-in-your-mouth moist on the inside! via Barivangelist.com…

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Easiest Chocolate Dipped Strawberries {low-carb}

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In honor of Mother’s Day, I made the easiest chocolate dipped strawberries!

When I say they’re the easiest, I really do mean it. Plus, it is way cheaper to make your own versus buying from a specialty store. I also love being able to customize my berries using sugar-free chocolate, and whatever toppings I want to roll them into. Today I chose to roll them in mini chocolate chips, chopped almonds, and just a little Himalayan pink salt. 

The easiest chocolate dipped strawberries! Low carb, no sugar added!…

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Salmon with Thai Cashew Sauce (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

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I absolutely adore Thai food. It is one of my favorite cuisines. Although I love the curries best, I can never say no to a dish with peanut sauce over a great protein. But because I am limiting my intake of legumes, I instead wanted to use cashew butter in lieu of peanut butter.

Introducing… Salmon with Thai CASHEW Sauce!

For this dish, I paired the cashew sauce with salmon and spaghetti squash to create a well-balanced meal full of flavor and great texture!

Recipe for Salmon and Thai Cashew Sauce. This cashew sauce is a delicious and healthier version of its peanut cousin! Use it over salmon and spaghetti squash noodles for a dish full of flavor and texture!…

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Low-Carb Breakfast Casserole (Paleo, Whole30)

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My family has been loving this low-carb breakfast casserole over the past couple weeks! It’s perfect for those hectic mornings! 

For three years after my surgery, I had a terrible habit of just grabbing a protein shake every morning for breakfast. I loved my protein shake; it was fast, easy, delicious, and it was just part of my morning rituals. Not that there is anything wrong with protein shakes… but we do want to move on to real-food sources of protein eventually, right? 

But that also meant I was feeding my family easy, convenient (read: sugary and/or heavily processed) for their breakfast. D’oh!

Busy mornings? Make this wonderful low-carb breakfast casserole ahead of time to make breakfast throughout the week! Sweet potato, eggs, bacon, veggies... what else could you possibly want? …

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