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The benefits of low-carb diet

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We are told that eating fat will make you fat. It is actually when you eat fat and too many carbohydrates. When you consume carbohydrates, they are converted into glucose . The pancreas then secretes insulin to reduce the blood glucose levels. Insulin is our fat storing hormone and fat burning is turned off. If we have very little amounts of carbohydrates in our diet, we require less insulin, thus store less fat and able to burn fat. Different people can tolerate, and remain healthy, with large amounts of carbohydrates and some virtually none (diabetics). Also when we get older, our ability to handle carbohydrates get lessened and we may get pre-diabetes or insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes). When we consume too many carbs, our body will produce more insulin to help reduce the large amount of glucose now in our blood, leading to  insulin resistance . So what is low-carb? A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates — which are found in grains, starchy vegetables and fruit — and em
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Low-carb Chicken Pot Pie

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prep time: 10 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill dough, if needed cook time: 15 minutes yield: 4 servings You will love this chicken pot pie recipe. It’s a wonderful blend of chicken, oregano, thyme, and almond, cooked with creamy gravy cheese…all baked into a  flaky,  crisp, golden crust. Plus, they are low in carbs!
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Low-carb Jalapeño Pie

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рrерare tіmе: 15 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 20 mіnutеs уіеld: 6 sеrvіngs  Mouthwatering and sizzling, this is a breakfast to wake you up or a great lunch. This pie is easy to made and quick to prepare, especially if you have grated cheese and chopped pepper already.
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Ceviche

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In many countries in Latin America , they have a version of this dish in which the fish is cooked in lime juice instead of by heat. This makes a posh appetizer and if you increase the serving sizes, a light main dish. This is not only low-carb, it’s also very low-calorie! рrерare tіmе: 20 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 20mіnutеs уіеld: 8 sеrvіngs For this you will need to prepare: 1½ pounds (680 g) fish fillets 8 limes 2 tomatoes ¼ cup (16 g) chopped fresh oregano ¼ cup (16 g) chopped fresh cilantro 1 fresh jalapeño (optional) 1 black avocado ¼ red onion, diced Salt and pepper to taste Here’s how to cook it: 1. This dish lends itself to endless variation, but one thing remains constant: Everything must be perfectly fresh, especially the fish. Talk to the fish guy at the grocery store and tell him you want to use the fish for ceviche (spelled “sehvee-chay”). Tell him you need fish that has never been frozen and choose from what he has, rather than going into the store wit
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Low-carb Corn Tortillas

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Made with masa harina, these tortillas have wonderful corn flavor but much fewer carbs. You need to roll them out. Though, it is a very easy task; you don’t have to be an expert for the job. Try this and you will be sold on making them and enjoying them рrерare tіmе: 25 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 3 mіnutеs уіеld: 9 sеrvіngs  Ingredients: 1 ⁄4 cup hot water 2 ⁄3 cup soy protein powder 3 tablespoons butter (1.5 oz), sof 3 tablespoons unprocessed wheat bran 2 tablespoons cold water 1 ⁄4 cup whole almond meal 3 tablespoons olive oil salt (a few shakes) 1 ⁄4 cup masa harina (enriched corn flour) 1 ⁄4 cup vital wheat gluten flour 2 tablespoons soy protein powder (for rolling dough) How to cook this 1. In a small or medium-size mixing bowl, mix the hot water with the butter; stir to dissolve. Add the cold water and the oil. Set aside. 2. In another mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients except for the soy protein powder needed for rolling out the dough. Add the dry m
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Sesame Thighs

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Savory and full of high quality fats, this recipe is a must-have part of your low-carb menus. Pair it with mashed potatoes and a dinner salad for some low-carb dishes. Easy to prepare in large batches. рrер tіmе: 15 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 45 mіnutеs уіеld: 3 sеrvіngs
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Orange Nut Muffins

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рrер tіmе: 10 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 18 mіnutеs уіеld: 12 sеrvіngs You will need these ingredients: 6 eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 4 Splenda packets 1/4 cup soy flour 1/4 cup walnuts, ground 1 teaspoon orange extract, divided 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Twin 4 ounces cream cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream 8 Splenda packets 1 teaspoon orange extract Instruction: 1.Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and add 4 Splenda packets. Beat whites until stiff. Sprinkle the 1/2 teaspoon orange extract over this. 2.In separate bowl, beat yolks with 4 Splenda packets and 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Twin. Add 1/2 teaspoon orange extract. Take a big spoonful of whites and add to yolk mixture and mix together, then pour yolk mixture over whites. 3.Mix 1/4 cup soy flour with 1/4 cup ground walnuts (doesn’t have to be super fine). Fold all this together and pile mixture into 12 muffin cups sprayed with Pam. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes until tops of muffins are browned.
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Fillet of Fish Amandine

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рrерare tіmе: 15 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 18 mіnutеs уіеld: 4 sеrvіngs Ingredients for this recipe: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup almonds, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 16 ounces fish fillets, thawed Salt, to taste Lemon slices (optional) Parsley sprigs (optional) How to cook: 1.Place butter, almonds and lemon juice in a 12 x 8 x 2−inch baking dish. Microwave at HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes or until almonds are golden, stirring twice. Remove almonds with a slotted spoon, reserving butter mixture in baking dish; set almonds aside. 2.Sprinkle fillets with salt, and coat with butter mixture. Arrange in dish with thickest portion to outside (thinner portions may overlap, if necessary). Cover with clear plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH for 2 to 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, giving dish one half−turn during cooking. 3.Carefully remove fish to a serving platter; spoon almonds over top. Nutritional value per serving: Calories 137 Protein 1 Fat 15g C
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Beef Burgundy

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рrерare tіmе: 15 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 30 mіnutеs уіеld: 6 sеrvіngs You will need: 2 pounds (910 g) boneless beef round or chuck, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) cubes ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil 1 cup (240 ml) dry red wine ¾ teaspoon guar or xanthan 1½ teaspoons salt or Vege-Sal 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 big onion, sliced 8 ounces (225 g) mushrooms, wiped clean with a damp cloth 2 green peppers, cut into chunks How to cook this: 1.Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C, or gas mark ½). 2.Put the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef in the oil. 3.Put the browned beef in a 10-cup (2.8-L) casserole dish with a lid. 4.Combine the wine and guar in the blender, blending for 10 seconds or so, and then pour the mixture over the beef. Add the salt, paprika, oregano, onion, mushrooms, and green peppers to the casserole dish and give it a quick stir. Cover and put it in the oven for 5 hours. 5.When it comes out, you can boil down the liqu
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Shrimp Thermidor

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рrер tіmе: 10 mіnutеs сооk tіmе: 12 mіnutеs уіеld: 4 sеrvіngs Ingredients: ½ cup ghee or unsalted butter (plus an additional ¼ cup melted ghee or unsalted butter added at the end if using pork rinds) 2 cups sliced button mushrooms ¼ cup diced onions 1 pound large shrimp (about 30), peeled and deveined 1 cup chicken bone broth, homemade (here) or storebought 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1½ cups crushed pork rinds, divided (optional) ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Instruction: Preheat the broiler to high. Melt ½ cup of ghee in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and sauté for 4 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and no longer translucent. Meanwhile, puree the broth and cream cheese in a blender or food processor until smooth, then add the mixture to
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Low-carb Baked Brie

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prepare time: 15 minutes, plus at least 2 hours for jelly to cool and 1 hour to chill dough, if needed cook time: 10 minutes yield: 8 servings Ingredients for this recipe: јеllу 1 cherry tea bag 2 teaspoons grass-fed powdered gelatin 2 teaspoons cherry extract ⅓ cup Swerve confectioners’-style sweetener or equivalent amount of liquid or powdered sweetener ⅛ teaspoon citric acid (for natural preservation and sour taste) A few drops of natural red food coloring (optional) dоugh 1¾ cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large egg ¾ cup blanched almond flour ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese Fоr gаrnіsh (орtіоnаl) 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley How to cook: To make the jelly, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a teakettle. Place the tea bag in a cup and pour the hot water into the cup. Let it steep for a few minutes, then remove the tea bag. Place 2 tablespoons of cool water
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Chicken Club Hand Pies

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prepare time: 10 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill dough, if needed cook time: 15 minutes yield: 4 servings These hand pies are really tasty and nice to serve. If you love them as much as I do, I highly suggest making a quadruple batch and storing unbaked pies in the fridge for easy meals: all you have to do is pop one in the toaster oven or oven!
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Saucy Crispy Chicken

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prepare time: 7 minutes, plus 1 hour to marinate cook time: 12 minutes yield: 4 servings This recipe has been a big hit with everyone who tried it. It has an wonderful crispy crust and a flavorful sauce that can’t be beat!
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Low-carb Browned Butter Mocha Latte

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рrерare tіmе: 3 mіnutеs (nоt іnсludіng tіmе tо brеw соffее оr whір сrеаm) сооk tіmе: 10 mіnutеs уіеld: 1 sеrvіng This is for all fellow coffee drinkers. I love lattes but they can be a but high in carbs. So here’s a low-carb recipe so you can make your own
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BLT Stuffed Mushrooms

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prepare time: 5 minutes cook time: about 30 minutes yield: 4 servings You will need: 20 large button mushrooms 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil ¼ cup diced onions 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ pound bacon, cut into tiny pieces 4 ounces cream cheese (½ cup), softened ½ teaspoon fine sea salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups chopped lettuce ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese How to cook: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wash the mushrooms and remove the stems. Set the caps aside on a paper towel to dry. Finely chop the stems. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the onions, garlic, and mushroom stems. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the onions begin to soften. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 4 minutes. Transfer the bacon mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in the cheeses. Stuff 1 tablespoon of the bacon and cheese mixture into each mushroom cap. Place the stuffed mushrooms in an 8-inch square baking dish (a pie pan also works), then
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BLT party cheese ball

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Prepare time: 5 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill cook time: 4 minutes yield:  8 servings Ingredients: 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded sharp cheddar cheese ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt 3 strips bacon, finely diced Crispy lettuce leaves, such as iceberg or romaine, for serving ½ cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned) ½ cup sour cream Instruction: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, blue cheese, tomatoes, and salt. Form the mixture into a ball, wrap in parchment paper, and place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour. Meanwhile, cook the bacon: Place it in a skillet and fry over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet (reserving the fat for another use) and place in a shallow bowl. When the cheese ball is set, roll it in the bacon pieces. Place on a serving platter and serve with crispy lettuce leaves cut into cracker-like squares. Store leftovers in
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The benefits of low-carb diet

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We are told that eating fat will make you fat. It is actually when you eat fat and too many carbohydrates. When you consume carbohydrates, they are converted into glucose . The pancreas then secretes insulin to reduce the blood glucose levels. Insulin is our fat storing hormone and fat burning is turned off. If we have very little amounts of carbohydrates in our diet, we require less insulin, thus store less fat and able to burn fat. Different people can tolerate, and remain healthy, with large amounts of carbohydrates and some virtually none (diabetics). Also when we get older, our ability to handle carbohydrates get lessened and we may get pre-diabetes or insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes). When we consume too many carbs, our body will produce more insulin to help reduce the large amount of glucose now in our blood, leading to  insulin resistance . So what is low-carb? A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates — which are found in grains, starchy vegetables and fruit — and em
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