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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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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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