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Wheat Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free T2T Buns
No Grain Time2Thrive Buns: First, these are so easy to make, but getting consistent results can be tricky. I tried to make these at my son’s house over Christmas, and used a substitution for the apple cider vinegar. They were like hockey pucks. But, I made them again today and I think I’ve got the recipe down, so I’m going to tell you EXACTLY what I use so if you decide to try them, you have a chance of them working! I would not alter ingredients (or possibly even the brands) at all. If they work, your family will not know that they are not eating bread, they are that good! The baseline recipe for these is from Leanne Vogel, and Keto Diet Blog. Leanne is a nutritionist who writes a food blog, and this is my adaptation of their recipe (see her sloppy joe recipe at the bottom). When I do these, it makes 14. Mix together in a bowl the following dry ingredients: 1 ½ cup almond flour (Honeyville almond flour is brand …
10 Days, 10 Ways to Lower Carbs, Day 9
Today is simple. The next time you want to reach for potato chips, try one of these low carb snack alternatives! In general, I’ve avoided cheese because I don’t eat dairy. You can add cheese in small amounts if you can tolerate dairy. The key for a snack is this: you MUST have some protein, some fat and some flavor! Then, you won’t feel deprived! Protein + Good Fat = Good Snack! Olives – high in healthy fats, they’ll keep you feeling full. Celery with Nut Butter Cucumber chips with guacamole Hard Boiled Egg! A little salt and pepper and you’re set A handful of almonds, cashews, pecans or walnuts. High fiber, low carbs, good fats ½ cup berries, and if you can do dairy, ½ cup greek plain yogurt One or two of my strawberry cookies! Half an avocado with tuna or chicken salad (home made if possible) Half an avocado with ½ tomato with salt and pepper Organic lunch meat without fillers (read your label) with asparagus or dill pickles Egg salad in …
Strawberry Cookies GF, DF, Low Carb
I had a bunch of organic strawberries last weekend, and I didn’t want them to go bad, so I made this recipe based on a paleo recipe I saw. You can also substitute blueberries, blackberries or raspberries. And, because of their nutritional value, they make a great breakfast! This makes 36 small cookies. You can freeze them too. The one thing our family has learned is once you stop eating processed food, most of it taastes too sweet once you try it again. So, these cookies have only ½ cup of raw honey for 36 cookies. I like using natural sweetners vs. others, but you may want your carbs even lower. There are websites you can look up substituting Stevia for the honey, I just haven’t done it. Each cookie has about 5-6 carbs and they are full of protein from the almonds, and net carbs are probably lower due to the fiber. preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) Ingredients 3 cups blanched almond flour (Honeyville is my fav) ½ cup raw honey 1 tsp sea …
10 Days, 10 Ways to lower carbs: Day 1
The secret to staying healthy is lowering your carbohydrate intake. And I don’t just mean losing weight, I’m talking about lowering your cholesterol, triglycerides and inflammation. The stuff that makes us chronically sick. I’m going to post 10 days/10 ways you can lower your carbohydrate intake. DAY ONE: Ditch Dairy, specifically Milk MILK is nutritious, but it’s also fairly high in carbs because it contains a type of sugar called lactose. (Remember, its purpose in life was to GROW baby cows!). An 8-ounce (240 ml) glass of full-fat or low-fat milk contains 12–13 grams of carbs. This is especially important if you drink milk by the glassful or in lattes or shakes. SWITCH TO: coconut, almond milk, hemp milk. (Again, this isn’t about dairy, it’s about CARBS: case in point? Rice milk is a dairy alternative, but is FULL of carbs, and isn’t any better than milk, in fact it is the highest in carbs.). Look for unsweetened varieties that have less than 2 carbs per serving (carbs minus fiber = total carbs). Look at …
Almond Flour Pancakes (WF/GF/DF/Low Carb)
If you are sugar free, wheat free and dairy free, and want to eat low carb, breakfast options are limited, just because our American culture is SO heavy on carbohydrates as the way to start our day. I remember my Mom, who always seemed to be dieting my entire childhood, say “If I eat breakfast, I’m hungry the rest of the day”. And she was right! She would have a bowl of cereal (mostly CHO/Sugar) and milk (again, mostly CHO/Sugar), and toast (CHO), and NO PROTEIN. Without protein and fat to slow down the digestion into your system, the typical American breakfast shoots a giant sugar load into your bloodstream, which in turn, causes a huge insulin spike, and overcompensates, and with many of us, we are STARVING 2 hours later. Why? Because although we’ve digested our breakfast, we still have too much insulin floating around screaming “feed me”!! Again, it isn’t your fault. You just have to know how to eat carbs wisely. Here is a very low carb, low sugar, high protein breakfast …
(Almost) Dairy Free Lasagna
I wanted to make some lasagna last week, but I just can’t eat ricotta, mozarella or any dairy to speak of. I decided to set out and try to adapt a recipe using cashew cream as my “ricotta” replacement. I used pasta that was fresh (no, I didn’t make it, I got it in the refrigerated section at my local organic store), made my own sauce, and added veggies to make it really healthy. Yes, this is not carb free, but for when you want something with pasta, this is pretty awesome! You can get really strict and leave out the parmesan, and then it would be totally dairy free. My husband, Doubting Thomas that he is (he should trust me by now, we rarely throw anything I concoct out!) said (insert skeptical and unhappy tone of voice here) “Cashew cream in lasagna? ewwwww, uck”. Needless to say, he was not only amazed, but gobbled this up. And pronounced me a genius. So, I guess that is praise enough to post it on this blog! …
Dairy Free Chocolate Mousse
Who didn’t eat instant or boxed Chocolate Pudding when they were young? Now that I know what’s in it (read the label sometime… ugh), I stay clear. Besides, there are lots of reasons to not eat heavy cream and milk. I do not eat dairy at all. I would recommend, if you are trying to lose weight, that you avoid all dairy for the first two months. Then, re-introduce it slowly ONLY if you can’t live without it. I’ve found my body feels much better when I do not eat any. Today I’m sharing with you one of my favorite “legal” desserts. This is a healthy alternative to chocolate pudding/mousse. The avocado, if soft and not over-ripe, has an almost neutral flavor, can be mashed and mixed with cocoa, and you can use Agave, or if you want it to be completely sugar free use Stevia! I recommend using a food processor for this, it makes it much easier. Experiment with it, and add a bit of water or almond or rice milk if it’s …
Healthy Ginger Carrot Soup
This recipe is amazing because it tastes BETTER than the usual carrot soup with dairy. And the thai red chili paste can add a kick or add HOT depending on your preference. You can even put it on the table for those who love spicy to add a bit more. The secret in addition to the red chili paste is coconut milk. This soup is amazing! This is almost identical to the recipe in The Ultrametabolism Cookbook by Dr. Mark Hyman. Like I said previously, that book is one of my most used cookbooks. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil or light sesame oil (don’t use toasted sesame, the flavor is too strong) 1 large onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 pounds diced carrots – don’t fret the size, you’re going to blenderize it anyway 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth if you’re vegan/vegetarian 1 cup light coconut milk (canned) ¼ to 1 teaspoon Thai Red Chili Paste, like Thai Kitchen or Dynasty brands (comes in a jar, a …
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