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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 ...

Roast Chicken with Peppers

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prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 15 minutes yield: 2 servings Begin your day in a hearty but healthy way with this tasty mushroom and spinach omelet. Easy to prepare, and tastes like you got it from a top-rated restaurant and full of nutrients!

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.

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 d...

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...