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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 ...
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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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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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