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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 ...

Crunchy Schnitzel

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prep time: 7 minutes cook time: 12 minutes yield: 4 servings Schnitzel is a popular German cuisine dish where meat is pounded out thin, breaded, and fried. The breading is pretty simple process and it creates a delicious crunchy layer around the meat. Schnitzel is usually eaten when fresh and still hot.

BBQ Turkey Meatloaf

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prep time: 20 minutes cook time: 40  minutes yield: 6 servings This BBQ Turkey Meatloaf recipe is super tender, juicy, full of savory flavor and also a wonderful add to your low-carb diet. You will need these ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce divided 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp minced garlic 3/4 tsp pepper Vegetable cooking spray Instruction: 1.  In medium bowl combine turkey, onion, carrots, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, Worcestershire, garlic and pepper. 2.  In 9-inch plate, sprayed with vegetable cooking spray, shape meat mixture into round loaf. Drizzle top of loaf with remaining barbecue sauce. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 35 to 45 minutes or until meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees F. when inserted in center of meatloaf, juices run clear and meat is no longer pink. Nutritional value per pie: Calories 143 Fat 7g Protein 16g Carbs 4g Fiber 1g

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...

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...

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 ...