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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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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.
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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
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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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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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