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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 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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