Weight Gain, Your Hormones, and What to Do About It
For far too long, weight gain has been blamed on one thing and one thing only: Calorie intake. What if I told you that that was a total misconception? Wouldn’t it be great news to learn that there was something else that is driving the storage of extra pounds? Wait, where are you going? It’s […]
What? Eating Certain Plants Can be “Bad” for Me?
Eat your vegetables! Children everywhere are taught – indoctrinated really – that they must eat at least five servings of vegetables each and every day. After all, they grow right out of the ground and are nourished by water and sunlight! If something is made out of a plant, then it is good for us, […]
Why You May Want to Avoid Nightshades
Most folks are lucky enough to be able to enjoy nature’s many tasty and amazing fruits and vegetables. Some fruits and vegetables, however, are known to cause mild to severe discomfort in the people who are just trying to enjoy them. For many people, nightshades prove to be pretty harmless. Unfortunately, for many of us, […]
Why Low Carb Is Not A Fad Diet But A Lifestyle
You’ve undoubtedly heard of the low carb diet, or even tried it at one point in your life. Maybe you had some degrees of success, but found any “fad” diet too hard to maintain, typically, this is what happens with most people who choose fad diets to lose weight. Well, news flash- low carb is […]
5 Low Carb Fruits For Healthy Dessert Options
When it comes to losing weight, low-carb diets are extremely popular and effective. Apart from fast weight loss, other benefits of a low-carb diet include reduced hunger, a lower risk of heart disease, enhanced cognitive performance, a lower risk of developing certain types of cancer, and better control over your blood sugar. You can experience […]
Keto Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 40-45 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 T. unsalted butter, divided 2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs 1 t. garlic powder Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 8 oz. baby Portobello mushrooms, sliced ¾ c. chicken broth ¼ c. heavy cream 6 oz. cream cheese, cut into chunks 2 T. […]
One Skillet Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 lbs. 80% lean ground beef ½ t. onion powder ½ t. garlic powder 2 t. Italian seasoning ½ t. smoked paprika Sea salt & black pepper, to taste ½ large head cauliflower, chopped small 3 c. beef broth, […]
Keto Shrimp Avocado Salad
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 T. unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ t. ground cumin Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1 large avocados, diced 3 T. extra virgin olive oil 1½ T. fresh lime juice 2 T. fresh cilantro, […]
Keto “Sunday Dinner” Pot Roast
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 3½ – 4 hours Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1 t. garlic powder 1 T. Italian seasoning 1 T. cocoa powder 1 t. sea salt ½ t. black pepper 3 lbs. chuck roast 3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided 8 oz. Portobello mushrooms, sliced 4 c. beef broth1 T. tomato […]
How A Low Carb Diet Helps Keep Your Appetite Under Control
When people want to start losing weight, they usually alter their eating habits. However, before you even consider going on a diet, you should do your research, because not every diet will guarantee significant weight loss in a short period of time. On the other hand, a low-carb diet will definitely help you reach you […]