https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:59:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862614 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:30:11 +0000 Kaohinani 2862614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@charleysmom: Thank you, I had not come across that website yet. Very helpful! 😁 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862588 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 07:35:09 +0000 charleysmom 2862588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve found a lot of great recipe on<br /> wholesomeyum.com<br /> Best of luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862580 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 06:20:13 +0000 Kaohinani 2862580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Hypatia: Thank you! So many good ideas ... especially the tuna/egg salad and vegetable noodles. I usually just brown eggplant or sautee zucchini and toss sauce and cheese over them. As for the tortillas, I formerly ate GF due to a wheat allergy, so I have a stockpile of them ... I have been searching high and low for a prepared keto version (almond/coconut flour) so I can more effectively stay in ketosis. When the family has pizza, I just pile the cheese and toppings on 5 or 6 oven crisped large pepperoni slices (Grossly messy but tasty).<br /> Thank you, again, and please, add more if you come up with any other ideas. 🙏😊 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862578 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 23:20:21 +0000 Hypatia 2862578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do keto because I have joint inflammation and I’m prediabetic. I hear you!</p> <p>You can buy riced cauliflower and zucchini noodles. They are more expensive than doing it yourself but who cares? I really need the convenience of having them ready to go. </p> <p>Then I just add stuff to them. Alfredo sauce. Beef stew (there’s a good recipe on nom nom paleo). Low sugar spaghetti sauce. Butter chicken. Stir fry. </p> <p>We get the low carb Mission tortillas and use them for tacos, or put them in the oven for a few minutes for taco salads, or spread artichoke dip on them and microwave them for roll ups. Or make quesadillas. You have to be careful because they still have some carbs, but it’s a nice change from the usual fare. </p> <p>They sell low carb frozen pizza in most grocery stores now. They’re kind of expensive, but good for nights you don’t feel like cooking. You could give the kids regular pizza. </p> <p>Maybe not a dinner food, but we eat a lot of tuna salad and egg salad. </p> <p>I’ll let you know if I come up with anything else! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862541 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 18:22:47 +0000 Kaohinani 2862541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@gotkimchi: Thank you, gotkimchi! 🙂 I've been doing the kinda-sorta-not-quite a meal thing as well. Deconstructed tacos sound delicious, though. 👍 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862534 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:36:34 +0000 gotkimchi 2862534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like peace love low carb blog for recipes but I basically just stick to super simple stuff even if it isn’t a “meal” or I just roast meat+veg. Eggs avocado cheese - tacos, those are my staples </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862533 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:09:05 +0000 jhd 2862533@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: I try to make just a little extra each time I cook and freeze leftovers that way I always have something to grab from the freezer! I agree that starting small is the best way to get started. And see if there is any way to incorporate some items you can eat into the meals you make for your family so you aren’t eating completely different things and having to cook so much! Like make your family spaghetti sauce and you have it over zucchini noodles and they have pasta. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862530 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:39:41 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2862530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: the casserole is SO easy. I usually prep it a day or two in advance, and then husband just pops it in the oven (he works from home). </p> <p>NOTE: I tried substituting broccoli rice once and it took FOREVER to cook - basically tasted raw and crunchy. Stick with cauliflower! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862529 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:37:30 +0000 Kaohinani 2862529@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lindsay05: That does sound good! 😁... And quick! Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862527 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:36:08 +0000 Kaohinani 2862527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsLonghorn: Thank you for responding... Awesome ideas! 🙂 The cauli-rice casserole sounds fantastic! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862526 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:35:06 +0000 Lindsay05 2862526@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made a Keto dish for lunch and it was so amazing. Butter, onions, garlic, ham and mushrooms sautéed until tender. Throw in spinach until cooked. So amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862525 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:28:09 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2862525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Husband and I do keto, son does not.</p> <p>We eat a lot of:<br /> * Breakfast for dinner (eggs/omlettes, bacon/sausage).<br /> * taco night (skip the tortillas, eat as a taco salad)<br /> * sandwichs on lettuce "buns" or as roll-ups<br /> * simple protein + veggie dinners (fish + salad, chicken + roasted vegetables)<br /> * cauli-rice casserole (bag of cauliflower rice + lots of shredded cheese + a splash of cream + shredded rotisserie chicken + whatever green vegetable you like best)<br /> * creamy skillet chicken (chicken + wilted spinach + artichoke hearts + alfredo sauce -- cook chicken, simmer the rest in a pan until heated)</p> <p>We have found that we both LOVE roasted broccoli and cauliflower, and often eat it as a vegetable side multiple nights a week. </p> <p>I don't like keto versions of bread products, so if my son wants a roll/pancakes/tortillas/rice/mac&amp;cheese, we make normal ones for him and just leave it off our plates. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862522 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:18:01 +0000 Kaohinani 2862522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: Brilliant! 😁😁😁<br /> I didn't even think of that. I have been spending so much time trying to make my diet choices relate to theirs. The only time we have real family meals together is when I do "breakfast for supper," keto pancakes, eggplant parmigiana, or Salmon and avocado.<br /> Thank you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862521 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:06:14 +0000 PinkElephant 2862521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How adventurous of eaters are the rest of your family? Can you cook to suit your dietary needs, with simple add-ones (like pasta, rice, beans etc.) for them? If this might work, try googling any dish you like with the words “whole 30” and the cooking method you prefer (Instant Pot, or slow cooker). I recently did Whole 30 with my husband, which IMO is even more restrictive than Keto, and we found a lot of close approximations of favorites that were diet friendly - so the kids would, for example eat Whole 30 Butter Chicken (Indian curry) with rice, and we’d have cauliflower rice. Not too many in the 10 minutes or less time frame, I’m afraid, but if you could make something the whole family would eat, that might be ok.</p> <p>I’m away but can grab a few recipes for you when I get home. I don’t know that I have too many </p> <p>I do a lot of Asian cooking (I know that’s a broad generalization - but we do lots of cuisines - Thai, Korean, Chinese), and one substitution that saved my life on Whole 30 was coconut aminos in place of soy sauce! Things like this might help you make your “normal” recipes work for the whole family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862519 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:54:52 +0000 Kaohinani 2862519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jhd: I will have to look up castaway kitchen. Thank you! 😁<br /> I usually don't have a bunch of time to "mass cook;" however, I may be able to start out on a smaller scale and make 2 or 3 meals at once on the weekend.. That could make my week substantially easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862518 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:49:05 +0000 jhd 2862518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don’t have any Keto recipes but the castaway kitchen is a blogger I know of who does Keto. Is there any way you could batch cook meals you can eat and freeze in individual portions? This is something we do often to save time </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862516 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:45:22 +0000 Kaohinani 2862516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePeony: Thank you so much! 🙏 I LOVE Instant Pot recipes and I see that there are a ton on there!<br /> I have not read Mark Hyman’s, "Eat Fat, Get Thin," but I will look it up and add it to my list of 'Must Reads.'<br /> Perhaps after the holidays I could set aside atleast a bit of time to make 2 meals at once so I'm not SOOOOOO burdened. 👍 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862515 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:40:51 +0000 Kaohinani 2862515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChiCalGoBee: Thank you! 😊 That is very thoughtful! I hope she sees it and replies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862514 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:39:58 +0000 Kaohinani 2862514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@annem1990: Thank you for your support. 😊 I am so glad that you have had such wonderful news! My seizure history began with partial seizures in my childhood and my first grand mal at 21. They are brought on by stress and a lack of sleep but can be made worse through hormonal fluctuations (very similar to both my fibromyalgia and migraines). I was seizure free my entire first pregnancy until the very end (due to preeclampsia and a reaction to the Pitocin) so I had an emergency CS. I was forced into a repeat CS with DS due to being "high risk" and due to the fact that I had a single partial seizure during my pregnancy with him (while on the Vimpat). If I become pregnant again, I'm pretty certain I will have to be a CS3 even though I would love to have a VBAC. I'm hoping that if I finally fall pregnant (naturally this cycle or with meds and IUI next), Keto will work as brilliantly as it did with my daughter and with the second half of the pregnancy with my son. 🤞<br /> Once again, thank you so much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862511 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:35:40 +0000 LCTBQE 2862511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChiCalGoBee: I miss her SO. MUCH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862509 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:31:04 +0000 PurplePeony 2862509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m not that familiar with keto, but I remember making some sort of curry from this blog and it was delicious: <a href="https://twosleevers.com" rel="nofollow">https://twosleevers.com</a>. I think they have lots of pressure cooker recipes. Also, have you read Mark Hyman’s book Eat Fat, Get Thin? I don’t think it’s true keto but a lot of the recipes in it might still work for you. Maybe you could set aside a day to cook 4-5 different recipes, portion them out, and freeze them so all you have to do in the evening is reheat one? I know it still takes time, but prepping in bulk really is faster and you could probably get close to a month’s worth of meals out of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862508 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:30:23 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2862508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: There used to be a user named @gingerbebe who was very into Keto. Tagged her to hopefully provide some recipes for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862505 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:27:09 +0000 annem1990 2862505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: :heart: Do what you need to do, Mama!! You and your baby’s health is all that matters right now. That’s so cool you’ve found success on Keto. I had an ER Dr when I first developed seizures who suggested it. Might be something I try someday! I wish you good luck on your TTC journey!!</p> <p>I developed it in March 6 months PP. So crazy and unexpected. Luckily I’ve been seizure-free since beginning Keppra 6.5 months ago and have no noticeable side effects. I just went to the OB and Epileptologist last week to discuss future pregnancies. I was so relieved with their optimism!! Both were like “Don’t worry, go get pregnant!!” :silly: The epileptologist told me that if an “Old School” OB tried to guilt me into a planned C section to call him and he’ll deliver the baby himself! He was obviously kidding, but his whole philosophy is that epileptic pregnant women should not be treated differently and the risk of anything going wrong because of epilepsy is super low. I hope you have awesome care too!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862503 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:18:55 +0000 Kaohinani 2862503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skinnycow: That looks yummy! 😁 I see a few items I will be adding to my grocery list and then I can give it a spin this week. Thanks! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862502 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:13:28 +0000 skinnycow 2862502@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/pork-egg-roll-in-a-bowl-crack-slaw-paleo-low-carb-whole30/" rel="nofollow">https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/pork-egg-roll-in-a-bowl-crack-slaw-paleo-low-carb-whole30/</a></p> <p>Egg roll in a bowl is super quick and easy to make! I skip the green onions and onions because I don't like them which saves me more time </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862498 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:01:12 +0000 Kaohinani 2862498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: Thank you! I could definitely work with this. I stock the fridge with flash frozen organic veggie mixes so I could make this work. I'm sure I could even toss it in the InstaPot!<br /> P.S. Omelets are one of my favorites. 👍😁 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862497 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:57:13 +0000 Kaohinani 2862497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@annem1990: Thank you! :heart: I had terrible side effects on Keppra (and on a plethora of other medications). I was also placed on Vimpat. With my son, I was taking Vimpat for part of the pregnancy. Unfortunately, he was born with a high palate (which has caused a lateral lisp and speech delay) and had a very minor hypospadias. I blame myself every day for taking my medications instead of simply following the same keto diet I had with my daughter (who was born perfectly fine). Topamax is my "sweet spot medication" and seems to work the best for my seizures; however, it just isn't compatible with pregnancy .... So, keto it is. 😉 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862496 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:45:39 +0000 LCTBQE 2862496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love this recipe, it's so delicious. I have made it with half the amount of lentils; I think it would be good even without any if they're not keto-compatible. (I've never been on a true keto diet so I don't know the rules, just always trying for the low carb/high fat/lots of veggies lifestyle). </p> <p><a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/01/lentil-soup-with-sausage-chard-and-garlic/" rel="nofollow">https://smittenkitchen.com/2013/01/lentil-soup-with-sausage-chard-and-garlic/</a></p> <p>ETA sorry, this does take like 20 minutes to prepare--I didn't read your post closely enough. If you bought pre-prepped veggies it would take 10-15 though, which I think is not bad at all for a really nutritious meal that always has another meal's worth of yummy leftovers. </p> <p>Another idea, sorry if it's boring? But I love to do omelets for dinner and they're so, so healthy. Just a thought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862494 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:42:32 +0000 annem1990 2862494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No help with Keto, but I also have epilepsy so just wanted to wish you good thoughts!!</p> <p>Just curious- are you not able to take the newer AEDs (like Keppra) that are safe for pregnancy? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-me-with-easy-peasy-keto-recipes-because-i-have-to-be-back-on-this-diet-for-seizures#post-2862493 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:30:36 +0000 Kaohinani 2862493@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking for a bunch of super-simple Keto recipes. </p> <p>Some background: I have been on the Ketogenic Diet before (twice). It is utilized so I can stop taking Topamax for my seizures [which is known to cause birth defects during pregnancy]. The first time was 11 years ago when pregnant with DD and the last time was a modified version while I was pregnant with my son. A couple weeks back, my RE had spoken with my neurologist and requested that I wean off of Topamax again and begin the Keto diet before I begin medicated cycles and IUI for our #3. So, here I am, doing Keto again... the problem arises that, as many of you do, I work and have a family (who DO NOT partake in keto) so I find myself making full meals for them and subsisting on avocados, cheeses, meat, veggies/salads, jerkey, bacon, bone broth, eggs, Propel water, almonds, and the occasional glass of red wine. Nothing I eat resembles a "meal," rather, it looks like a tossed together party platter. I spend so much time making my family "nutritious" meals, that I can't fathom the idea of making something separate for me even though I HAVE to. All of my old standbys (and favorites from years' past) take 20-40 minutes. I've looked up so many recipes on websites and they are pretty time and ingredient intensive at times. I just need simple.</p> <p>Bees, please help me with some quick (10 minute-ish), easy, yummy ideas. :heart: </p>