I am one year post-op for bariatric rue and y procedure. I am also a picky eater who vetoes food on texture and sometimes even smell. Here are some foods I have found so far that I can tolerate, that taste great, and are zero or low-carb to stick to ...
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Zero/Low Carb Recipes I've tried and loved as a post-op bariatric patient.
EggLife Egg wraps are genius alternative to noodles, seriously. Although the texture of egg wraps took a minute to get used to, the flavor was yum.
Spicy zero carb noodles w/ sausage & spinach
Who doesn't love a one pan meal?! I'm not a fan of bell peppers so I did omit them here and just did some zuchinni. Squash is great in the sense that once its cooked down it mostly takes on the flavor of whatever seasonings are in the pan.
Hot Mess Skillet Recipe
Yeah, it's basically a meatloaf with taco seasoning, but it was really easy to make and it makes a lot. It certainly hits the spot if you are craving tacos but can't have taco shells.
Cheesy Keto Taco Casserole
I am a Midwesterner born and bred, and we cannot live without our casseroles. Tuna noodle casserole has been a staple in my home for as long as I can remember. Here is a delicious alternative to the classic.
I've never been a big breakfast person as I am not really a morning person. When you are trying to get enough protein in during the day though, you need to eat breakfast. These are customizable, easy to make in a large batch, and quick to reheat in t...
Keto Egg Muffins — Best Low-Carb Breakfast Recipe
Low/Zero Carb Ingredients
Zero/Low Carb foods I have tried as a post-op bariatric that I loved.
The texture of these took a minute to get used to and they do have a bit of an eggy aftertaste, but that was expected considering what they are made of. Honestly, a great alternative to tortillas.
Egglife | Wraps made with egg whites, not flour
Losing pasta and the sauce was one of the things I mourned when having bariatric surgery. This one though, tastes great and is lower on the carbs than others.