Low Carb Recipes

Easy Low Carb Recipes Which Taste Great

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:26:00 +0000

By Sabrina Sander

There are plenty of easy low carb recipes accessible. Low carb dieting has become so popular we now have numerous recipe books written on just this topic. Additionally, there are recipe books written by the writers of the majority of the best known weight loss programs including Dr Robert Atkins, Dr Arthur Agatston of the South Beach Diet, the designers of the Protein Power and many more.

In addition, you can find lots of low carb recipes online. Normally most of these can be found for free. The downside of obtaining a recipe on a website is that they're not always so easy to print. The web is usually not set up for simple printing. Obviously you could carry the computer into the kitchen or copy out the recipe manually. Nevertheless, occasionally you can copy and paste the text into Word or a comparable program and then print it. Try it out because it is helpful to have your own collection of printed easy low carb recipes.

Numerous easy low carb recipes are modified variations of regular recipes. For instance, you would not believe how simple it is to make home made quiche when you don't have to bother with the pastry.

Low Carbohydrate Quiche
Creates 6 portions, each approximately 3g net carb with regards to the choice of vegetables.
Gently grease a sizable pie dish. Put in 8 oz of shredded cheddar cheese combined with half of a little onion chopped small (25g or 2.5 Tbsp). Add approximately 8 oz (225g) sliced cooked low carbohydrate vegetables such as weeds, broccoli, zucchini etc. Then add ham, cooked chicken or bacon cut into little pieces.
Get 6 eggs and beat them. Mix in 1 cup heavy cream and seasoning. Serve this mixture into the pie dish around and also over the veggies, beef and cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees (180 degrees C) for around 40 minutes. When it's done, the top part will be gently browned and a knife pushed into the middle of the quiche will come out clean.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for three days and consumed cold. If you make it without beef, you may also freeze individual servings, after that unfreeze and reheat.

Bacon And Cabbage Stir Fry

Creates 1 serving, 2g net carbohydrate per cup of shredded cabbage.
Prepare 2-4 slices of bacon and cut into mouthful sized pieces.
Individually, heat 2 Tbsp essential olive oil or butter over a low to medium heat in a fry pan with a lid. Include one or two cups (75g or 150g) of shredded cabbage based on your permitting under the principles of your diet. Cover with the lid and cook for five minutes, stirring often. Include the bacon and cook for an additional five minutes, or until the cabbage is clear and soft.

This really is tasty as a light meal or first course. It is one of the most popular quick and easy low carb recipes.

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Your Guide To Quick To Fix, Easy Low Carb Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:20:00 +0000

By Nathan T. Lynch

Everyone these days wants to find easy, low-carb recipes to build a healthy diet that is low in carbohydrates. With the recent low-carb craze, dieters can find information all over the place. Here are some guidelines to help you get what you want out of the low-carb phenomenon.

Whether you are searching the Internet, paging through a cookbook or digging through a friend's pile of recipes, you need to keep in mind what it is that you want out of this diet. You should desire low-carb recipes that appeal to you, that will help you lose weight healthily, that you want to eat and that you can prepare without too big a headache.

Just because foods are low-carb and diet-friendly doesn't mean they have to be bad or boring. You can find easy, low-carb recipes without sacrificing foods you enjoy. You can easily find recipes focusing on meat, poultry or seafood. You can find dozens of great ideas for breads, pastas, sauces and dips, as well as low-carb desserts and snacks. You can even have low-carb beer and other alcoholic beverages.
When preparing meals containing meats, be sure to choose carefully. As you make an effort to avoid carbohydrates, you will naturally move toward foods higher in protein. Many of these high-protein foods are our favorite meats, but many of these meats are also contain large amounts of fat. To get the best out of your diet, choose easy, low-carb recipes that call for lean meat, poultry or seafood. Even lean cuts of pork are better for you than meats like bacon and beef.

Breads are another area of interest in a low-carb diet. People are often surprised to learn that cutting breads out of their diet entirely is unnecessary. With an assault on carbohydrates in their diets, many people see breads as off limits. Books have even been written discussing how to live without bread.

Breads themselves are not bad, but some can certainly not low in carbohydrates. Many easy, low-carb recipes are available that allow you to enjoy sandwiches, burgers, toast or muffins. These recipes use a slightly different list of ingredients, but they yield healthy, tasty breads. Also, breads contain fiber, which is important to include in your diet.

Many recipes targeting a low-carb audience will specify nutritional information for the food, especially carbohydrate, protein and fiber content. This information is provided for a reason: as you probably know, foods low in carbohydrates and high in protein are central to the Atkins and other low-carb diets. Fiber is also a big part of the equation; simply put, you can have more carbs in your diet if they are in the form of fiber. Also, foods high in fiber are generally full of "good carbs," the type of carbohydrates you don't need to eliminate from your diet.

This brings up another good point: you don't need to completely eliminate carbohydrates from your diet. Keeping some carbs in your diet is healthy and does not negatively affect your diet. Most low-carb recipes have at least some carbs. Instead of cutting out all carbohydrates, you should focus on minimizing or eliminating "empty carbs," carbohydrates that come from foods with little or no nutritional value. Soft drinks and candy bard have empty carbs; fruits and vegetables, for example, have good carbs.

An important part of a low-carb diet is variety. You're trying to limit carbohydrates, but that doesn't mean you should eat eggs every day and avoid bread like the plague. Abide the guidelines for a healthy, low-carb diet: limit but don't eliminate carbs, get plenty of fiber, make sure your protein-rich meats are not too full of fat.

Again, to easily sustain a healthy, low-carb lifestyle you should eat foods you enjoy. Low-carb foods should not be a burden. The list of diet-friendly choices has enough variety to make even the pickiest eaters happy.
You have plenty of delicious, easy, low-carb recipes to choose from.

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Atkins coupons

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 17:22:00 +0000

As I was looking around I found this and thought I'd pass it around.

Atkins is giving away a starter kit with coupons for 2 free bars, $6 in other coupons, and a carb counter...and a chance to win more...
Here is the link.

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Low Carb Cookbook Review - 15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:23:00 +0000

By Cherie Davidson

Busy, busy, busy. Today's schedules and fast paced, multi-tasking lifestyles make it difficult for most of us to find the time needed to prepare and serve balanced, nutritious and tasty meals. I am no exception. Since I tend to be a problem-solver by nature, I decided to gather a collection of quick, fast and easy low-carb recipes so I could save time in the kitchen but still stick to my low-carb lifestyle.

I expected it would take quite awhile to get enough recipes together to make a difference. However, thanks to Dana Carpender's newest low-carb cookbook my collection has grown overnight!

15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender (Fair Winds Press, 2003) gave my collection a huge boost. From the introduction, I found that the entire purpose of this book is to provide a cookbook filled with recipes that take a maximum of 15 minutes to make-and that includes prep time. Sound intriguing? I thought so, too.

This 253-page compendium offers more than just microwave or "tear open a protein bar" meals. These recipes were all timed and each was considered for health, feasibility and appropriateness to the book's theme. Dana's introduction explains her reasons, her processes, and offers detailed hints, tips and tricks to cut down prep time.

To give you an overview of the contents, there are thirteen chapters divided by food type, such as "15-Minute Eggs," "15-Minute Tortilla Tricks," "15-Minute Main Dish Salads," "15-Minute Skillet Suppers," and
Chapter 12, "15-Minute Condiments, Sauces, Dressings, and Seasonings," which has my favorite homemade sugar-free ketchup recipe. Of course, I cannot forget to mention the last chapter, "15-Minute Desserts."

Written in an easy to follow, relaxed style, this book feels like an old friend for those of us who have come to know Dana's work from her 2002 cookbook, the very popular 500 Low-Carb Recipes. If you are not familiar with her previous book, I think you will be pleased with her comfortable, confidant style and helpful insights.

There seems to be recipes to suit most everyone, from low-carb soups to high-protein nuts. I especially appreciate that the recipes have short instructions, are very fast to read-and they are easy to make. A few I have tried and enjoyed include, "Houbyfest Eggs," "Blintzlets," "Parmesan Chicken Breasts," "Sour Cream Ham Supper," and "Cheater's Chowder." And, I am wrapping "Cinnamon Splenda® Nuts" in red plastic wrap tied with a thin velvet ribbon for Valentine's Day mini gifts. (I will wait until next month to tell the recipients the gift was sugar-free!)

15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender is available through book retailers on and offline. Get more information on Dana Carpender, her books, projects and e-mail newsletter on her Web site at holdthetoast.com.

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Cherie' Davidson has been working as a Web copywriter, content editor, press release writer, Web reviewer, article writer and site marketing consultant for many years. You can contact Cherie and read more about her at her Website CherieDavidson.com.
Read more of her book reviews at cdwritesbookreviews.blogspot.com.

A brand New Look

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:18:00 +0000

September is a start of a lot of new things. And to prepare, we have made some changes now.

We will soon start a
New School Year,
New Job

I've got
New Hair
Renewed Exercise plan
New weight lose goals

I also have Renewed the Blog. It was looking as tired as my hair! So, I've updated it, and given it the whole whole new look it deserves.

It now will be easier to find information, and recipes you might be looking for.

I've included links to some Great Low Carb Books, New Monthly Polls, my Weight loss tracker, (So I have someone to own up too!) and Video Links to Recipe How-To Videos.

I've even included a Community Answer section. Have a question? post it. Can answer a question? Do-it. It a great place to have a discussion and help each other out.
I've started a few topics I would LOVE some help on, so, take a moment and check it out.

Come and take a look and let me know what you think! Thanks!

Low Carb Recipes For You and Me

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:17:00 +0000

By Curtis Price
If you are a working man or woman on a low carb diet, meal times often pose a big challenge, especially lunch. On a busy workday, how on earth will you find time to go to a low carb restaurant or cook two special meals?

Low carb diets are based on the principle that a diet low in carbohydrates leads to decreased production of body's insulin, resulting in consumption of fat stores as energy source. So the easiest and greasiest options - fast food such as burgers, fries and sodas -- are a definite no-no. Low carb dieters like us often end up confused about what to eat when hunger pangs strike and end up giving in to carb cravings. To avoid these speed bumps and the ensuing guilt pangs, the best option is to plan your meals by learning about low carb recipes.

DIY
The idea is to plan, prepare and portion your small carb meals ahead of time so that you are not starving without any adequate food around. Most of us really don't have the time to cook separate meals, but you can always cook an extra serving or two during dinner and pack a low carb lunch the next day from the leftovers.
For example, chicken can be boiled, grilled or barbecued over the weekend to make a variety of meals such as chicken salad, wraps, stir fry with veggies etc. The same goes for fish and egg.

Let your imagination run wild! Use toppings, garnishes and olive oil to spice up your meals. Low carb does not mean eating bland food. You can eat pizzas too by using vegetable toppings and cheese on a small-carb thin crust!

Join a club
Low carb clubs or support groups are also a great way to meet like minded people and get some ideas for meal plans. You can swap recipes, discuss your diet plans and trade information about stores which sell small-carb snacks at the monthly meetings.

Raid the library
Do not forget the humble local library as a resource for free low carb recipes. Most libraries allow you to borrow a book for at least a month, so you have plenty of time for trial and error to figure out the best low carb recipes for you.

Google it
Thanks to the popularity of the Atkins Diet and scores of small carb enthusiasts, there are thousands of small carb recipes also available on the internet. Just key in the right search terms and explore! Many recipe sites offer a chance for members to rate recipes and comment. Do read the ratings to see which recipes taste best and suits your needs. These are given by people who have tried and tested these delicacies, saving work for you! Reading the comments is also helpful as they may offer tips and ideas for making the recipe even better.

You can check out our and browse through a wide variety of low carb snacks, desserts and sugar-free drinks which can be used to prepare or supplement your low-carb meals and mocktails.

I am a health food promoter, a fitness enthusiast and a sworn disciple of healthy living. And what better way to share my thoughts and advice on natural health than on my blog? I want to talk to you, my anonymous friends and readers, about ways to become healthy, stay healthy and feel fabulous every single day! I truly believe that when good health comes, wealth and prosperity follows.
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The Low-Carb Bible

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:59:00 +0000

This low carb bible is a great book to start on the low carb diet. It has great recipes, and information on different diets, and what they are all about.

Well worth the read.

Yummy Low Carb Recipes - Vanilla Ice Cream for the Atkins Diet

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:48:00 +0000

By Mark Wild
Mmmmm. . .Vanilla Ice Cream for Low Carb Dieters! One of the great things about the Atkins Diet is that you can indulge in some fantastic foods that you just can't eat on any other diet.

Of course, there are also a bunch of foods you can't eat, but most Atkins Dieters are happy with trading the low-fat, high-carb foods for delicious treats like the ones you can now eat.

That's why this Low Carb Vanilla Ice Cream recipe is such a treat. It's my own adaptation of Ben & Jerry's Vanilla Ice Cream. The difference is that this one is made with artificial sweeteners -- and several other changes as well.

The recipe gets RAVE reviews from family and friends who try it. And the great thing is that unless you tell them, they'll probably not even know that there is no sugar in this recipe.

Low Carb Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

This recipe yields 2 pints of ice cream (not ice milk!) at only 5.5 grams per 1/2 cup serving. Compare that to 21 grams for Ben & Jerry's vanilla ice cream! And it tastes GREAT. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
7 packets Equal or Sweet'n'Low

Procedure:
Whisk the egg in a bowl till it's fluffy. Should take a couple of minutes. Whisk in the sweetener for another minute. Pour in the cream and vanilla and keep on whisking for another 2 minutes. Pour this concoction into your ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer.

If you don't own an ice cream maker and really want to make this ice cream from scratch, do this:

Get two clean and empty tin coffee cans with the plastic lids: one a 3 pound can, the other a 1 pound can.

Put the smaller can into the larger one. Remove the small lid, fill with the ice cream mixture, and replace the lid. Pack ice cubes all around the small can, inside the larger can, all the way to the top.

Sprinkle rock salt or Kosher salt liberally on the ice. If you don't have rock salt, try table salt. Put the lid on the larger can, tip it on its side, and roll the can back and forth every minute or so for about 10 minutes. Open both cans to see if the ice cream is solidifying along the edges of the smaller can. Replace the small lid, pack more ice around the small can, sprinkle some more salt, put the large lid on, and keep rolling.

You'll have ice cream in about 20 more minutes.

Probably the best you've ever tasted.

Enjoy!

Mark Wild created this Low Carb recipe, and has many more Atkins Diet Dessert Recipes and Atkins Diet Advice at http://www.AtkinsDietHelp.com

Low Carb Foods List - Beat Temptation and You Beat Fat!

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:28:00 +0000

By Jason Woody

Low carbs diets are on the increase all the time. Evidence suggests that these diets actually work, and that they are not just a passing fad. The Atkins Diet has generated a lot of publicity, and various other dietary plans have followed suit. The number one way to benefit from such diets, and see fantastic results in a short space of time, is to have a low carbs food list.

Curbing your Carbs
Even the most dedicated dieter can make mistakes, putting the skids on fat loss. Without the proper information, all your hard work could go to waste, (or your waist!). Having a list of the right foods to eat will ensure that you cannot go wrong, as one glance at the food names will tell you if what you're planning for dinner is a bad idea or not.

Another benefit of keeping a low carb foods list, is that you will be able to introduce plenty of variety into your diet. With so much knowledge available at your fingertips online, it is almost criminal to not use it. There are literally hundreds of great tasting meals to be made that are low in carbs, and they won't make a huge dent in your wallet. Remember, low carbs is not a death sentence for your taste buds!

The choice is yours!
It is not just at home where you can benefit from the goodness of food that is low in carbs. All sorts of eating establishments across the country are getting in on the act. Most top restaurants have expert chefs who will cook you a meal low in carbs that tastes astonishing. Even fast food chains, often seen as a source of obesity, are offering low carb meals. In KFC, you can get delicious grilled chicken for example, and at Subway they have a fine choice of low carb fillings for their subs.

So, don't hesitate any longer, draw up a low carbs foods list today, and discover what tasty meals are available that will not cause weight gain. It is entirely up to you how strict you want your diet to be, but, with the multitude of beautiful meals on the list, you may find that you will lose weight without even trying!

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Try These Low Carb Diet Tips For Healthier Weight Loss

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:25:00 +0000

By Suzanna Hardaway

People with diabetes and those who are looking to lose some weight are often looking for low carb diet tips. Cutting out carbohydrates is not always the easiest thing to do, especially if you are a bread, pasta and sweets lover. Even most fruits contain a higher level of carbs than some low carb dieters are willing to consume.

The best way to start your low carb diet is to begin reading labels on all of the foods you eat. You would be surprised how many carbs are in the foods you eat every day. Being conscious of it is the first step in lowering your carb intake. For the first few days, write down how many carbs you are eating. Then, sit down and figure out how many you would like to be eating. Sometimes it can be helpful to meet with a nutritionist or a dietitian to help you figure out how many carbs you should be consuming.

Some other low carb diet tips include remembering that it is very different from low calorie or low fat dieting. When cutting calories or fat, most people give themselves a daily allotment and use them however they want. When low carb dieting, it is important to keep your carbs balanced throughout the day. Instead of giving yourself a daily allowance, it is often beneficial to give yourself a target for each meal.

Especially for those with Type 1, Type 2, juvenile or gestational diabetes, it is very important to keep your levels of carbs, and therefore your blood sugar, balanced by distributing your total daily carbs throughout the day as evenly as possible. Even those who are simply looking to lower their intake of carbs may find this helpful, because going too long without consuming carbs can have detrimental effects on your body.

This will raise your ketone level, which is a sign that you are burning fat from your body instead of from the food you are eating. This is a good thing when you are trying to lose weight, but ketones in large amounts can be dangerous to you and even cause you to go into a coma if you are not eating enough.

Here are some other helpful low carb diet tips: fill up on protein and fiber. These are included in foods like meats, cheeses, peanut butter, eggs, and vegetables. Also, choose carb products that are made from whole grains and have higher levels of fiber. Instead of eating white bread, choose whole grain bread.

Cut out the sugary cereal and instead have eggs or whole grain cereal. Lowering your carb intake takes a little getting used to, but once you are in the habit of it, you will find that you are eating much healthier and feeling much better.

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The Low Carb Cheesecake Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:20:00 +0000

By Peter Vermeeren

Anyone on a low carb diet knows how great it is to find a new recipe that fits with their new meal plans. This is especially true with low carb desserts. Having the ability to eat delicious desserts while maintaining a weight loss diet helps to keep you excited about your diet results and satisfied with the food you are eating. Both of these things are important if you want to be able to stick with you diet and continue seeing weight loss with less effort. Here is a low carb cheesecake recipe and some helpful hints when it comes to baking while eating fewer carbohydrates.

When it comes to baking anything on a low carb diet there are 2 main substitutions that can make or break your recipes. In order for your dessert recipes to be a hit you will need to find a way to replace sugar and flour while keeping the flavor. Sugar and flour are both highly concentrated carbohydrates and therefore won't fit in to the low carb lifestyle. An essential sugar substitute for a low carb cheesecake recipe is splenda. This sweetener is made from the sugar molecule and retains the same sweetness without being used as an energy source by the body. It also won't cause the same cavities that sugar does. For flour there are different options that can be used such as flours made from almonds and other nuts or legumes. Soya flour is also a very popular flour substitute. Soya flour bakes a little differently that wheat flour so you should be aware of a couple of things if you decide to use it. Soya flour browns much more quickly and so you may need to reduce baking times or temperatures. Also be sure to store it in the fridge or freezer since it is whole grain flour.

Now comes for the best part, the low carb cheesecake recipe. This recipe is simple and delicious but not everyone shares the same tastes with desserts so feel free to make changes to the recipe to suit your own preference.

First, for the crust you will need:
• 1 ¼ cups of sweetener such as Splenda (amount depends on specific sweetener used)
• 2/3 cup ground nuts
• 1/4 cup margarine
• ¾ cups of almond flour

Mix these ingredients together and pack them down in your baking dish, preferably 10 inches in diameter. Now, the rest of the cheesecake needs:
• 24 oz. of cream cheese
• 1 cup of whipping cream
• 4 eggs
• 1 ¼ cups of sweetener
• 1 tsp of sugar free vanilla extract
• ½ tsp of almond extract

Mix the sweetener with the cream cheese until it becomes thick and creamy, and then add the eggs while still beating the mixture. Continue this until it is at the right texture for you and then mix in the remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture evenly on the crust portion and place this into the oven that has been heated to 350 F. Bake for an hour then turn off the oven but leave the cheesecake in with the heat off for another hour. Cool and then serve when ready. This makes for a simple low carb cheesecake recipe that everyone can enjoy.

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Low Carb Cookbook Review - 15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:19:00 +0000

By Cherie Davidson

Busy, busy, busy. Today's schedules and fast paced, multi-tasking lifestyles make it difficult for most of us to find the time needed to prepare and serve balanced, nutritious and tasty meals. I am no exception. Since I tend to be a problem-solver by nature, I decided to gather a collection of quick, fast and easy low-carb recipes so I could save time in the kitchen but still stick to my low-carb lifestyle.
I expected it would take quite awhile to get enough recipes together to make a difference. However, thanks to Dana Carpender's newest low-carb cookbook my collection has grown overnight!

15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender (Fair Winds Press, 2003) gave my collection a huge boost. From the introduction, I found that the entire purpose of this book is to provide a cookbook filled with recipes that take a maximum of 15 minutes to make-and that includes prep time. Sound intriguing? I thought so, too.

This 253-page compendium offers more than just microwave or "tear open a protein bar" meals. These recipes were all timed and each was considered for health, feasibility and appropriateness to the book's theme. Dana's introduction explains her reasons, her processes, and offers detailed hints, tips and tricks to cut down prep time.

To give you an overview of the contents, there are thirteen chapters divided by food type, such as "15-Minute Eggs," "15-Minute Tortilla Tricks," "15-Minute Main Dish Salads," "15-Minute Skillet Suppers," and
Chapter 12, "15-Minute Condiments, Sauces, Dressings, and Seasonings," which has my favorite homemade sugar-free ketchup recipe. Of course, I cannot forget to mention the last chapter, "15-Minute Desserts."

Written in an easy to follow, relaxed style, this book feels like an old friend for those of us who have come to know Dana's work from her 2002 cookbook, the very popular 500 Low-Carb Recipes. If you are not familiar with her previous book, I think you will be pleased with her comfortable, confidant style and helpful insights.

There seems to be recipes to suit most everyone, from low-carb soups to high-protein nuts. I especially appreciate that the recipes have short instructions, are very fast to read-and they are easy to make. A few I have tried and enjoyed include, "Houbyfest Eggs," "Blintzlets," "Parmesan Chicken Breasts," "Sour Cream Ham Supper," and "Cheater's Chowder." And, I am wrapping "Cinnamon Splenda® Nuts" in red plastic wrap tied with a thin velvet ribbon for Valentine's Day mini gifts. (I will wait until next month to tell the recipients the gift was sugar-free!)

15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes by Dana Carpender is available through book retailers on and offline. Get more information on Dana Carpender, her books, projects and e-mail newsletter on her Web site at holdthetoast.com.

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Cherie' Davidson has been working as a Web copywriter, content editor, press release writer, Web reviewer, article writer and site marketing consultant for many years. You can contact Cherie and read more about her at her Website CherieDavidson.com.
Read more of her book reviews at cdwritesbookreviews.blogspot.com.

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Delicious Low Carb Chicken Recipes For Your Weight Loss Program

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:43:00 +0000

Just because you decided to follow a low carb diet, it doesn't mean that your meals will consist of flavorless and boring foods. The prospect of doing this particular diet can be quite daunting to most people who want to lose weight, but know that this concern is baseless. The fact is, with the right recipes at your disposal, you can still enjoy healthy and delicious meals even when you're on a low carb diet - such as meals cooked with low carb chicken recipes.

Earning its rightful place as some of the most favorite low carb diet recipes - the low carb chicken recipes will be both a wonderful culinary experience to those who are on a diet and not. For sure, the result will be one nutritious, healthy and tasty meal. Here are some recipes to try.

The first recipe is of the creamy southwest chicken - also recognized as one of the scrumptious low carb chicken recipes that your taste buds will ever experience. For this recipe, get 1 lb. of boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¼ cup of thinly sliced onion, 2 cloves of thinly sliced garlic, 7 oz. of canned chopped chili's - preferably garlic, ¼ cup of cream, 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, some olive oil, and salt and pepper.

The simple preparation process is what comes next. You can start by heating a big skillet with some oil in it, proceed by cutting the chicken into bite size chunks and add salt and pepper for flavor. Stir fry the chicken until they are brown on both sides, then mix some onions into the skillet about halfway done. You can add the green chilli and cream and have the mixture simmered until the chicken is cooked to perfection. You can usually tell it's done when the sauce is thickened.

The second recipe, which is also worth mentioning, is the chicken Marsala. For this particular culinary delight, you need 1 lb. skinless chicken breast, a small onion, a cup of sliced mushrooms, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, ½ cup of dry Marsala wine, 2 tablespoons of minced parsley and chicken broth.

Start off by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. After heating the oil in a skillet, add the chicken in and the chicken should be cooked till it's perfectly done. You can then add mushrooms and onions into the pan and stir until they're soft. Next pour the wine, vegetables, and sauce over the chicken. You can add parsley if you like.

There you have it - two very special low carb chicken recipes.

Jessica Tanady loves to write articles since 4 years ago, both offline and online. While she's keen on topics of beauty, fitness and weight loss, she has demonstrated her writing skills on a wide array of topics. Visit her latest articles on millstone coffee which reviews and discuss about corporate coffee.

100 Delicious Holiday Recipes for the Low-Carb Crowd

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:59:00 +0000

The holidays are known for being times of giving gifts, seeing loved ones and, of course, stuffing yourself with loads of unhealthy foods. Yet holiday eating need not be a calorie-laden, carb-tastic time of year and it is entirely possible, through the sheer power of good planning and self-control, to actually eat pretty healthy over the holidays. If you’re following a low-carb diet and don’t want to fall off the bandwagon over the next few months, check out some of these low-carb recipes that help you cut down on the stuff you don’t want to eat and maintain your health without sacrificing on taste.

For the rest of the article, and links to all 100 recipes please visit:

http://www.mastersinhealthcare.com/blog/2010/100-delicious-holiday-recipes-for-the-low-carb-crowd/

Almond Chocolate and Cherry Hazelnut Biscotti - Low-Carb Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:39:00 +0000

Cherry Hazelnut Biscotti These traditional Italian cookies are baked twice for extra crispness-dip them into a cup of coffee for an afternoon treat. If you prefer, you may substitute macadamia nuts or pecans for hazelnuts.

1-1/2 cups toasted and skinned hazelnuts: 1/2 cup finely chopped, 1 cup coarsely chopped
1 cup Atkins Bake Mix
16 packets sugar substitute
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 sticks butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup dried cherries

Heat oven to 350*. Whisk together finely chopped hazelnuts, bake mix, sugar substitute, cinnamon and salt. In a medium bowl mix sour cream, and eggs.

In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter 3 minutes until creamy.

Alternately add bake mix mixture and sour cream mixture to butter. Stir in cherries and coarsely chopped hazelnuts.

Divide the dough in half. On ungreased baking sheets form each dough half into a log measuring 12" x 2 1/2" (moisten hands if necessary to keep dough from sticking).

Bake logs 25 minutes, until almost firm. Transfer sheets to wire rack to cool 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.

Carefully cut logs crosswise, with a serrated knife, into 1/2" wide slices. Arrange slices on baking sheets. Bake 15 to 17 minutes until firm and crisp. Cool slices on baking sheets before storing.

Servings: 40
Prep time: 25 minutes
Bake/Cook time: 40 minutes

Almond Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Serving Size: 50
5 eggs
1-1/2 cups Splenda
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
1-1/2 cups oil
6 cups almond meal flour
Chopped pecans 1-1/2 cups, optional
Slivered almonds 1 pkg, optional
Semisweet LC chocolate chips 6 oz

Beat eggs, Splenda, baking powder till thick. Add cinnamon, vanilla, almond extract and mix well.

Slowly pour in oil while beater is going.

Mix in almond flour till it is stiff dough. Mix in nuts and chocolate chips if you want them. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and make 4 long logs in a jelly roll pan.

Bake at 350°F-180°C for 40 minutes, take out of the oven and let cool for 10 minutes or so, then slice them as thin as you can and they do not fall apart. Lay them out face down on the pan and bake for
12 minutes more to get crispy.

For a slightly different texture, form the dough into 4 logs, slice it when raw, and then bake the cookies for 40 minutes at 350°F-180°C.

Per Serving: 133 Calories
6 carbs

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Diet Recipes For Weight Loss - 3 Low Carb, Low Fat But Still Delicious Dinner Ideas!

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:37:00 +0000

It is a fact that nearly everyone wants to lose weight. But diet recipes for weight loss is where a lot of people get hung up. We don't want to eat, horrible, bland, army barrack type food. The good news? You don't have to! There are plenty of ways to cut carbs while still having a delicious home cooked meal!

Below are three diet recipes for weight loss that will allow you to cut out a lot of the carbs but still have an AMAZING meal that your whole family can enjoy!

#1 Crock Pot Beef. Yes you can still enjoy warm and hearty beef for dinner and have it be healthy! Just try to avoid burgers if you can. A good recipe I like to use is to buy a lean cut of beef, add in some sort of broth, celery, onions and carrots and set it for about 6 hours. If you are seriously counting carbs skip the potatoes, if not add them!

#2 Fish. This is one of the best diet recipes for weight loss. Any kind of fish is fine, its ALL healthy for you. Just don't go to Long John Silvers. Fish is chock full of protein and healthy fat, add some brown rice and steamed veggies, and you got yourself a damn fine meal!

#3 Salad. This is a great thing to eat when trying to lose weight, as it is very filling, yet low in calories. You can add anything, sprinkle sunflower seeds, add cheddar cheese, croutons, slices of hard-boiled egg. Make it virtually anyway that tastes best. You cant go wrong!

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Low Carb Diets Recipes - How to Prepare Quick Low Carb Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:34:00 +0000

If you fancy low carb diets recipes, try any of the following treats:

Get a pound of eggplant and chop into desirable portions. Add a small zucchini (chopped as well). Have three (3) cloves of garlic and an onion ready. Of course, stock up on salt and pepper to taste. Roast all these ingredients for about 400 degrees for half an hour. Add nuts, yogurt and dill weed to for that irresistible, aromatic flavor.
Have your favorite yogurt ready in a blender. Add some almond milk and also some protein powder. A cup of oats will also be desirable. Blend all the ingredients to the consistency you like. Drink your way to good health.
Stir fry mushroom, spinach and broccoli. Add some tomatoes for a bit of interesting contrast. Prepare yourself some omelette with perhaps 2 pieces of egg. This will keep you full for hours on end.
Over a fire and on a grill, take a slab of your favorite meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon. Cook until grill marks are fairly visible on both sides.

There are other quick low carb diets recipes out there. What is important is that you must be consistent. You need to have a well thought-out plan that will allow you to integrate the recipes into your lifestyle. While there may be other plans out there that promise quick results, only a low-carb diet will help you keep your newly improved body. Eating healthy is a conscious effort and requires your full attention for it to enjoy long-time success. Try to convince your family and friends to switch as well; this way, you can have the support you need.

Take note that when you choose low carb diets recipes, you are embracing a whole new way of healthy eating. The key to success is easy. Just remember to cut back on carbohydrates and increase your protein and fat food choices. The body can only take so much carbohydrates and the rest just add inches to your waist. Good luck on eating healthier, looking younger, and feeling so much better!

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Planning Your Low Carb Menus

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:38:00 +0000

When you are new to a low carbohydrate diet it is very important to make your own low carb menus. Creating your own menus will help you reach your weight loss goal or any goal you choose when starting your new diet.

Most people never reach their weight loss goal. To have a goal and plan is the key to success when you want to loose weight. If you put your goal and plan to pen with a paper, your chance of success highly increases. Writing down your goals and plans also help you stay focused. Planning your meals is a very important part of your weight loss plan.

Before starting to plan your meals, write down your goals on paper. If you had a magic lamp with a jinn inside that could fulfill any desire, how much would you weigh? Let that be your main goal, rather than choosing something less desirable because it is easier to achieve. Also write down ten partial goals such as:

Goal 1: Weight less than 200 pounds
Goal 2: Loosing 5 pounds by December 1st
Goal 3: Fit into my new coat

Now that you have written down your goals, you are ready to start planning your low carb menus. I recommend collecting recipes that you like in your own database, document or cookbook. Go to the library or bookshop and look for recipes in low carb books. Search google for low carb blogs or forums where people meet and share their recipes and meal plans. Browse online recipe sites. When you have collected enough recipes you start composing your menus.

It does not have to be complicated. I generally eat omelette for breakfast every day, chicken salad with avocado or leftovers for lunch and homemade low carbohydrate bread for my evening meal. For dinner I use a variety of recipes I have found online or in my cookbooks. Good luck with planning your low carb menus!

Lena Hanson is the creator of Low carb menus.com. She has been living a low carbohydrate lifestyle since the end of 2005 and have lost 70 pounds.

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Low Carb Weight Loss - Not Just Another Fad

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:44:00 +0000

By Brandon Johnsonn
Low carb weight loss has caught on in recent years, and while it isn't the only way to lose weight, it can be safe and effective if done correctly.

First and foremost, almost any extreme diet that virtually eliminates any major macronutrient, whether it's protein, fat, or carbohydrates, is usually best avoided.

These extremes and self-righteous books that proclaim their way is the only way are usually only created to make money off of unsuspecting customers that are desperate to drop a few pounds.

There have been success stories and horror stories in all of the fad diets, because the main thing they all have in common is the concept of eating less.

The trick is that they have to turn the simple concept of "eating less" into a long, drawn-out, and over-analyzed book with a slight spin on this or that so they can copyright it and make it their own.

That aside, there are studies that show increased sugar and carbohydrate intake lead to fat storage and gain, especially when from starchy, high-glycemic sources like candies, junk food, and white bread.

So, the first step is to cut back on your number one carb source, whether it's bread with every meal, sodas, Twinkies, you know what your specific carb-laden "holdback snack" is -- you're thinking of it right now, aren't you?

Yep, that one! Don't cheat, the first weakness that came into your head is where you need to start.

Just for this one week, consume half the amount that you usually do of this high-carb food or drink.

Then, next week, cut it in half again. Continue doing this slowly and gradually, until you can save this "holdback snack" only as a reward a couple of times per month.

You don't have to give it up forever, you just have to gain more control over it, so you choose when to enjoy it.

Try to avoid the urge to cut out your favorite "holdback snack" cold turkey, because this could have the opposite effect on your relationship with that food, increasing and reinforcing its hold over you.

As with all nutritional changes, low carb weight loss can be very effective as long as you ease your way into it and stick to it for the long haul.

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Looking For Yummier Low Carb Diet Meals?

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:26:00 +0000

By Kim Tanady
Not every meal that is low carb is boring and tasteless. People get frightened when it comes to low carb food, they think they won't be able to enjoy tastier food. Well, that's not true, low carb food doesn't have to be bland and boring, the low carb food can be cooked to be very delicious and tasty, only if you know the right ingredients to put in.

The Low Carb Chicken Recipes can be one of your favorite low carb diet recipes. So get ready to learn some Low Carb Chicken Recipes to make yourself delicious, tasty and a very nutritious meal. Let's get started with a few recipes.

Creamy Southwest Chicken

The tastiest Low Carb Chicken Recipe is the creamy southwest chicken. To make this delicious meal all you'll need is 1 lb. skin less chicken breasts, 1/4th cup minced, 6-8 oz. canned chopped garlic flavored chili's, 2 cloves crushed garlic, cream 1/4th cup, 1/3rd cup shredded cheddar cheese, olive oil, salt and paper to the taste.

The process is very simple to make this recipe. To start with, heat up some olive oil in a skillet, the chicken has to be chopped in bite size pieces. Spice the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. The chicken must be sauteed till the are a shade or light brown, add onion into the pan and sauté a little more till the chicken turns a little deeper shade of brown. Add the cream, green chili and cook until the sauce is thick making sure that chicken is done. Pour it out in a dish and garnish it with some shredded cheddar cheese, and your delicious creamy southwest chicken is ready to serve.

Chicken Marsala

Want another delicious Low Carb Chicken Recipe, well the chicken marsala is the right one. This recipe is simple and easy; you would need 1 lb. skinless chicken breasts, 1 small sizes onion chopped in cubes, a cup of mushroom slices, 1/2 cup dry marsala wine, 2 tablespoons minced Italian Parsley and chicken broth, and 3 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper added to the taste.

To prepare this dish, season the chicken with salt and pepper, heat a skillet with some oil and pour the chicken into the pan. Making sure that the chicken is well done, adding the onion and mushrooms and simmer till they are soft adding some dry marsala wine to it. Then dish it out and sprinkle some parsley.

Kim Tanady has been writing articles professionally, both online and offline, since 5 years ago. This author is not only writing in the subject of diet, but also in fitness, fat loss, health and many other more. Check out her latest website in hunter quietflo which discuss and review about hunter air filters

Delicious Low Carb Diet Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:13:00 +0000

By Jessica TanadyIf you are following a low carb diet, you might find it hard to get a hold of good low carb diet recipes. However, it doesn't have to be the case once you know where to look for ideas and recipes that you can use to create your own low carb diet foods. For sure, looking up on the Internet is your best bet to get those recipes - as the web is an abundant resource for healthy recipes that will help you reach your goal to live a healthier lifestyle. Here are some healthy and tasty recipes that you can try using.

Just because you are on a low carb diet, it doesn't mean that you will have to eat bland meals. Take this pineapple pork stir fry recipe for example. If done right, not only you will have great tasting food that should tingle your taste buds, but it's one that's also healthy. For this recipe, you need 1 lb. pork tenderloin, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 red pepper cut into strips, 12 cup white wine, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tbsp green peppers, 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, 1/8 tbsp cinnamon, 8 oz. bamboo shots and ½ cup pineapple syrup.

If you have all the ingredients ready, then it's time to get your hands dirty. Slice the tenderloin and pound each slice so that they're flat. Fry them for a few minutes and then remove. You will want to saute the red pepper in medium heat until it is crisp and tender, reduce the heat and add the remaining ingredients in. Wait until it simmers down and you can then pour the sauce over the pork.

The next recipe is beef roll ups. For this recipe, you need 2 lbs. beef round, ½ cup fresh basil, 2 oz. roasted peppers, ¼ cup cheese - preferably Parmesan, 6 slices prosciutto, ¼ cup onion sliced, 2 cloves garlic and 2 cups tomato of sauce.

Start by pounding the beef until it is thinned, then put some salt and pepper. Place the peppers onto each slice of beef and put a slice of prosciutto on top. Add the minced basil and Parmesan then roll the beef up tightly. Saute the garlic and onion, then add the steak rolls. You will want to cook them until they are browned on all sides. Once they do, remove them and place in a baking dish along with the onion and garlic. Last, you want to cover them with the tomato sauce and have it baked for 90 minutes at 300ºF.

There you have it, two great recipes for your low carb diet. Don't forget to combine to regular exercises as well, on top of your diet, so that you will see a more effective result in your weight loss goal.

Jessica Tanady loves to write articles since 4 years ago, both offline and online. While she's keen on topics of beauty, fitness and weight loss, she has demonstrated her writing skills on a wide array of topics. Visit her latest articles on senseo coffee makers which reviews and discuss about coffee pad machines.

Tips For Staying on a Low Carb Diet

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:17:00 +0000

By Lisa Ann Mac

Once you have been on a low carb diet for a few weeks, your cravings for sweets should decrease and your energy levels are likely to increase. If you are new to low carb and finding it difficult to stay on the meal plan, there are plenty of resources available to help you get through it.

Join a low carb forum. This is a great place to go if you have questions or need some advice. It is likely that your question has already been answered on the forum, but if not, there are plenty of folks out there to provide assistance. Forums are a place to meet others in various stages of low carb living.

Start a blog. A blog is a great way to share your experiences with others. If you aren't into writing on the web, try jotting things down in a journal. A blog or journal is the perfect place to to go back and see how far you've come and what you've learned along your journey.

Prepare your meals in advance and take advantage of your freezer. Look for dishes that freeze well and store them in smaller freezer containers or vacuum seal. These homemade frozen dinners are handy when time is tight. Baked goods like brownies and sweet breads can be frozen in single size portions for quick snacks later.

Keep healthy snacks handy. When things get hectic and busy, it's easy to just grab a bite for the road. Some great finger foods to have are almonds, berries, cheese sticks, and hard boiled eggs. Cut up raw vegetables like celery, broccoli, cauliflower and cucumber slices and have them ready in the refrigerator for quick snacks.

Try new foods. Just like anything, it's easy to get bored with the same thing all the time. Find new recipes to try and share. There are a variety of low carb foods available and even more choices if you are willing to learn to prepare foods yourself.

Most important, do not give up. Think of it as a lifestyle change, not a diet. Changing old habits will take time, but it is well worth the effort.

Lisa Ann Mac is a working mother who enjoys cooking and developing healthy recipes for her family. Lisa specializes in low carb cuisine and shares her low carb recipes on a food blog at SugarFreeLowCarb.com.

Low Carb Bread Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:38:00 +0000

By Kim Tanady

It has been noted that usually bread is kept out of the low carb diet, if you wish to add a low carb bread recipe to your low carb recipe book then there are some terrific options for you. There's a variety of range for you in the low carb bread recipes too, you can have muffins, bagels, sticky buns and pancakes too! Well, there are some great bread recipes that you can put on your low carb diet recipe list but make sure you choose the right ones. One of the favorite recipes for the bread lovers is the apple sauce muffins; it is an easy low carb recipe. It is the favorite recipe for those who had to cut almost all of the bread products out of their life.

Although this recipe does require many ingredients but still it is simple and easy to make.
The dry ingredients portion that you'll be needing for this easy low carb recipe are:
3/4 cup soy protein isolate
1/4 cup oat flour
1/4 cup wheat gluten flour
1/4 cup ground golden flax seed
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon mace or ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Splenda and
1/4 cup brown sugar twin

Now for the wet ingredients in this low carb recipe you'll need:
4 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup light olive oil
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce and
2-3 drops apple oil

It is not necessary to make the topping, but to make it look more beautiful you can make the topping, for the topping you'll be needing:
1 tablespoon of rolled oats
1 tablespoon oat flour
1 teaspoon brown sugar Twin and
a couple shakes of cinnamon

For the preparation of this low carb recipe all you'll have to do is mix the dry ingredients together and the wet ones together in two separate bowls. Then mix the wet ingredients into the dry ones until blended pour it into the sprayed muffin tins, sprinkle the topping that is if you made one and put it in the oven to bake. Now you have to bake the muffins at 350ºF for half an hour or even longer if your desire.

If you want to change the recipe to pumpkin spice muffins all you have to do is add 15 oz. canned pumpkin instead of the apple sauce and apple oil.

Another very easy low carb recipe that you might want to know and try is the cheddar cheese bread. For the cheddar cheese break you need:
1/3 cup soy flour
1/3 cup soy protein
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons of sour cream
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1/2 cup cheddar cheese grated and 2 teaspoons oregano.

For the preparation of cheddar cheese bread, have the oven preheated to 375ºF, mix the soy flour, soy protein, eggs, baking powder, sour cream and oil in a bowl. Fold in half of the cheddar cheese, pour the batter into the pan and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of it and the bake for about 30 minutes.

Kim Tanady has been writing articles professionally, both online and offline, since 5 years ago. This author is not only writing in the subject of diet, but also in fitness, fat loss, health and many other more. Check out her latest website in dcs grill which discuss and review about tec grills

Basics For Starting a Low Carb Diet

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:52:00 +0000

By Lisa Ann Mac
Low carb diets have become popular because they are an easy way to lose weight fast.

Before starting on a low carb eating plan, educate yourself on the types of foods you can eat. It is also helpful to have a quick reference guide for counting the grams of carbs in various foods. In the beginning stages of the diet, you will want to limit your daily net carb count at about 30 grams. Net carbs are the total carbs minus the fiber. The daily carb intake varies so you will need to determine the best level for you to continue losing weight. The key is to eat fewer carbohydrates than your body burns in a day. Typically, the carbs can be slowly increased as long as weight loss continues. People with slower metabolisms will need to keep the carb count extremely low for the duration of the diet in order to continue to lose weight. Taking a supplement to boost metabolism or consulting a doctor regarding prescription medications may be required if ongoing weight loss becomes difficult.

Preparing your own meals is less costly than buying prepared foods and it is easier to keep track of the carb counts. The internet is full of free low carb recipes and there are a number of good low carb cookbooks. Learn the basics of low carb cooking and the types of ingredients used. Almond meal and coconut flour are excellent substitutes for flour. Both natural and artificial sweeteners are available to replace sugar in dessert recipes. Having a good collection of recipes on hand will get you off to a good start when planning meals.
Now is a good time to go through the food in your kitchen to get rid of anything that may be a temptation. Items that contain flour and/or sugar should be eliminated. If other family members insist on having high carb foods around, you will need to come up with a plan to stay away from them. The good news is that there are delicious low carb substitutes to replace these forbidden foods. Having plenty of great tasting low carb foods around will prevent the urge to eat sugary snacks.

You will need to read food labels while shopping. A good rule of thumb is to stick with foods that are less than 10 net grams of carbs per serving. While in the grocery store, your shopping should be focused on the perimeter of the store. The aisles are loaded with processed foods that are usually high in carbs. The primary low carb staples are protein rich foods such as eggs, cheese and meat. It's also important to eat plenty of low carb fruits and vegetables. Use a carb counting reference guide to determine which foods to choose. Low carb protein bars, sugar-free ice cream, nuts and cheese sticks are popular snacks. Sugar-free candies are readily available, but be aware that many are made with sugar alcohols which can cause stomach distress.
Transitioning to a lower carb diet may seem difficult at first, but remember things will get easier. Eating small portions every couple hours is better than waiting 5 hours or more for meal times. There is no need to worry about the amount of food as long as the net carbs are within reason. Be sure to drink plenty of water as it is helpful to keep the body flushing out wastes. Weigh yourself every few days to make sure you are continuing to lose weight. Adjust your daily net carb intake as needed to stay on track.

Sugar Free Desserts That are Low-Carb and Suitable For Diabetics

noreply@blogger.com (t_l_lynch) — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:57:00 +0000

By Sara Marshall
Who says that people suffering from diabetes are unable to enjoy delicious desserts? Everyone of us deserve to have a dessert we love now and then. If you are suffering from diabetes, or if you simply want to have a healthier diet, then you cannot miss the sugar free desserts here. They are 2 different diabetic dessert recipes and low-carb dessert recipes below.

Bread pudding with chocolate and orange
Serves 12
Exchanges/Choices:
1 Carbohydrate
1/2 Fat
Basic Nutritional Values:
Calories 90
Total Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 100mg
Total Carbohydrate 13g
Protein 4g

Ingredients:
Cooking spray
2 cups stale bread, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup low-fat milk
1 1/2 cups egg substitute
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp orange zest

Prepare eight custard dishes and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Evenly distribute the stale bread and the chocolate chips into the custard cups. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Wisk together the milk, egg substitute, cinnamon, sugar and orange zest to make custard. Pour custard mixture evenly into the custard dishes and arrange them in a large flat baking pan. Fill the pan with hot water, making sure that the water comes up to about three-quarters or each custard dish. Place baking pan in the oven. Cook until custard is set about 45 minutes. Gently remove from water and serve warm.

Pineapple Tarte Tatin
Serves 4
Exchanges/choices:
1 carbohydrate
1 1/2 fat
Calories 140
Total Fat 7g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 70mg
Total Carbohydrate 19g
Protein 1g

1 tbsp canola oil
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 cups pineapple, drained, small dice
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Fat free whipped topping
Fresh mint

Cooking Methods:
In a small pan, heat the oil. Add sugar, cinnamon and pineapple. Cook until the pineapple softens and the sugar begins to caramelize. Remove from heat and portion into 4 ramekins. Reserve any liquid that remains. Cut the puff pastry into four rounds to fit the top of ramekin (each round should weight about 1/2 oz). Place the pastry tops on the ramekins, pushing the pineapple mixture down. Make a small hole in the top of the pastry to let steam escape. Brush tops with leftover pineapple liquid. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. Allow the tarts to cool slightly. Turn ramekins upside down and lightly tap to remove the tarts. Allow to cool a little more. If desired, garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and a sprig of fresh mint.

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