Being on a low carbohydrate food plan can be tricky when you have guests for dinner. They expect dessert, what can I give them that will satisfy their sweet tooth? This recipe kept me from a huge backward step in my health goal. Recipe kept me from huge backward step. […]
Healthy Recipes
There is nothing like a cracker snack. You will love these crisp cracker snacks with no grains, no gluten, and very low carb. One of the great things is how satisfied you feel after eating them. Crisp Cracker Snacks no Grains Low Carbs The crispy crackers have become a regular […]
There is one food in particular with thousands of studies done on it, that may leave the rest in the dust. Do a search on the PubMed site for Turmeric studies to see over 2600 results. Turmeric and Mental Health Depression – trials showed that absorb enhanced curcumin was just […]
I have experimented many times with this recipe, best flatbread [low carb] it keeps getting better and we love all the different ways to benefit from its versatility. Best FlatBread [Low Carb] When I first started my very low carb diet, I thought I could not get by without bread. Now […]
If you ever need a dessert in a hurry, I call it an emergency dessert, try this low carb dessert – quick and easy. Low Carb Dessert – Quick and Easy Ingredients: Whipped cream Passion fruit Low carb flatbread Low carb fruit conserve Small amount of Brandy essence or something […]
Best Low Carb Cottage Pie (6 carbs) The meal my scales and I love You could serve this low carb cottage pie to anyone and they will never recognize that there is not a potato in sight. Try our low carb Fried Rice it is awesome. Here we go, it […]
Did I read that correctly? ‘Don’t lose any more weight.’ I have never heard those words in all of my life. Never. I have always been considered overweight. At 5 ft 10 inches tall, doing BMI (Body Mass Index) calculations I came in as overweight to obese. I hate that […]
Eating gluten free? – Don’t make this mistake! So why do people ditch the gluten? The first group is those with the very serious celiac disease. Celiac disease is thought to be an autoimmune disorder and eating gluten is detrimental. 2. The second group is those with a sensitivity to […]
Looking to cut carbs or calories? Then this low carb cauliflower rice is for you. According to Fatsecret.com 1 cup of fried rice has 333 calories and 41.7g of carbohydrate. I have heard about cauliflower rice for some time, however, I rejected it as a fad and not a true alternative […]
Most meatloaf recipes have a high carb ingredient like bread crumbs or rolled oats. We are avoiding these ingredients and replacing them with some wonderful nutritious and low carb goodness. Meatloaf Low Carb Nutrition The following recipe will make two meatloaves. They freeze well so put one meatloaf in the […]
I love Lemon Meringue Pie and so I challenged myself to make it as a low carb dessert. Lemon Meringue Pie – Low Carb with Chia The low carb pie can be made with a crust or without. I quite like it without a crust. To make a […]
A very special dessert. A gluten free Pavlova. I cheated and went to the store to buy the pavlova base. I have made them before but I have to say that it is much easier to buy the base and dress and decorate it yourself. Pavlovas in general are naturally […]
I am not a big steak eater, but this is the best ever dinner. You will love this Porterhouse steak it is so very flavorsome, in part due to the fresh ginger marinade. Gluten free. Porterhouse Steak |Best Dinner Porterhouse Steak Ingredients Around 300 g of porterhouse steak Half a dozen […]
This is the quickest easiest Christmas Caesar salad, it is gluten free and GMO free. Make it with cold or leftover chicken or turkey. A recipe bursting with flavor using my secret sprinkle to top off this delicious meal. Christmas Caesar Salad Can you visualize this colorful dish sitting on your […]
Here is an easy delicious recipe that I have made for years, I have now made it gluten free and GMO free. Banana fritters can also use gluten flour for those not sensitive to gluten. They taste great either way. Banana Fritters Gluten Free Banana Fritters Gluten Free Ingredients […]
No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake is gluten free and has no added or refined sugar. Carbohydrates 9g per serve. It features raspberries and cranberries. Very easy to make, this recipe will serve 6-8, depending on how hungry your guests are. No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake |Gluten Free No-Bake Christmas Cheesecake – Ingredients 250g Cream Cheese […]
This Leg of lamb recipe is for a leg of lamb that has been butterflied. That is the bone has been removed and the lamb is laid out flat. Because of this, the meat density is quite thin compared to a leg of lamb with the bone still in it. […]
Yes, it is a delicious low carb tiramisu recipe that is also gluten free and GMO free. No need to feel deprived when you are limiting carbohydrates in your diet. According to Wikipedia, Tiramisu (from Italian, spelled tiramisù, [tiɾamiˈsu], meaning “pick me up” or “lift me up”) Low Carb Tiramisu […]
On a low carb or ketogenic diet, many miss being able to have bread. This is Chia bread, it is very versatile and can be used in many sweet or savory low carb snacks and meals. Like any bread, it is hard not to eat too much of it because it is […]
Low carb curried chicken pie with only one tablespoon of flour. That is low carb almond flour. Cut back on carbs, not flavor and nutrition! Actually, my low carb chicken pie is a cross between a pie and a souffle. I always thought that I ate a healthy low […]
Chia seeds are an ancient super food. The word chia means ‘strength’ in the Mayan language. I have known about chia for some time, I am not sure why it has taken me so long to start incorporating it into my diet and cooking. With an impressive nutrition profile and […]
I do have a sweet tooth and love desserts but I like to balance with some savory flavors as well. On a restricted diet finding snacks can be a challenge and it is often the area where we stumble if we are not prepared. My healthy savory loaf is just […]
Hot Green Drink [low carb] I wanted a hot green drink that was low carb, anti-inflammatory, not thick, good tasting. An enjoyable hot green drink that is more like a tea. I did not want so many greens in it that it was thick and hard to drink. Or so […]
My Healthy Cake I needed a healthy cake that was chock full of anti-inflammatory ingredients. It needed to be gluten free, low carb, GMO free, dairy free, full of goodness and delicious. With the requirements above, it is a fairly restricted diet and I am determined not to feel […]
Creamy Broccoli Soup [Low carb anti-inflammatory] This creamy broccoli soup is both healthy and anti-inflammatory. The soup sits so well in the tummy, no bloating or discomfort. It has a gentle spicy flavor and made creamy with avocado. It is dairy free, GMO free, grain free, gluten free and absolutely […]
Dairy Free Nut Cream It has taken a lot of convincing but I now find that I need to limit dairy. Every dessert I have has always been topped with a good amount of dairy cream, it just makes the taste of the dessert explode. Many years ago I used […]
Turmeric – is it useless? – Find the truth now! You will have seen many posts telling you the wonders of Turmeric – Is it useless? Let’s find the truth because we want to be proactive in protecting the Bloggers health. The Root of Diseases “Although inflammation has long been known […]
Crock Pot Baked Apples This crock pot baked apples recipe is suitable for gluten free diets also low carb. diets. It is grain free and GMO free. Healthy and economical. My husband raves over this dessert of crock pot baked apples. Of course I love it too as I do […]
Making Bulletproof Coffee | Affogato Two tutorials to make two awesome types of coffee. Making bulletproof coffee and affogato. Follow along and be an expert coffee maker. Bulletproof Coffee 2. Affogato Coffee What better way for the lifestyle blogger to start the morning! My method of making coffee Bulletproof – […]
Basil Pesto Fresh Ginger GF I had never made pesto before, I looked at several recipes and then adapted the ingredients to what I had on hand. I added fresh ginger as I am trying to add more ginger to my cooking. It gives a bright yet subtle flavor. The […]