Sugar-free recipes to level up your health.
Nerd rage could be making you fat, or at least make you store extra fat in your abdomen. It’s all because of cortisol, and today we’re going to discuss the mechanisms behind that!
In recent years, I’ve really developed an appreciation for brownies. They’re rich, and fudgey and gooey and decadent. Going gluten free posed brownie challenges, but those were fairly easily met. After all, the texture of a brownie is still intact as long as there’s sugar there… So, what is a baker to do when she needs to make a grain free, gluten free, sugar free, low carb keto brownie?? I got a little inventive.
I’d used gelatin as an egg replacer in the past, while making baked goods that are compliant with the autoimmune protocol. Yeah, it was pretty wild. I thought since they worked well in those applications, maybe we could get something going over here… I was not wrong! It took a little fiddling, but this recipe is amazing. Plus, gelatin contains collagen, which is really food for your skin, hair, nails and other connective tissues. Yay, health!
I’m really into brownie muffins this week, which is funny, because I’m typically not that huge a fan of brownies. Either way, these are rich…
Those symptoms associated with a keto diet can be a pain, but here are some quick ways to make your life a thousand times easier!
Continue reading Episode 12: Troubleshooting a Ketogenic Diet – Part 1
CM (my other half – affectionately referenced as “Cookie Monster”), came home yesterday, saw the Spiced Hazelnut Muffins with Orange Cream, took a huge bite and…
You’ve probably noticed that I really like muffins, especially spiced LCHF muffins that taste like fall. These muffins combine the earthiness of cinnamon and fall spices with the bright zest of orange in the cream that goes on top. The texture of the cream really reminds me of the creamy goodness that topped those cinnamon buns my mom would make for us as a kid on special occasions.
Anyway, these low carb muffins use hazelnut flour, but you could just as easily use pecan flour. Don’t have access to either of those? Sure you do! I just food process the nuts until they are the right consistency. 😉
These keto-friendly muffins are low carb, grain free, gluten free, sugar free and super, super delicious. I would strongly recommend making them all the time. Continue reading Sugar Free Spiced Hazelnut Muffins with Orange Cream
This episode was inspired by my staying up too late gathering alchemy supplies (not the first time, for sure) and trying to make the next day somewhat bearable!
Here are some basic tips and advice (no crazy biohacking here) to make sure that even if you don’t get enough sleep, you don’t feel too awful the next day! This isn’t license to spend every night raiding until 4, but it’s going to happen here and there, so you might as well make the best of it!
Finally, I got around to making Day 2 in our Vegetarian Low Carb Meal Plan! As I mentioned in the previous veggie keto meal plan post, these meal plans are designed with a net carbohydrate goal of under 30g to allow for more veggies!
Recipes referenced in the meal plan are listed below! Continue reading Day 2: Vegetarian Low Carb Meal Plan
Vegetarian keto isn’t the easiest thing to do, and while I do eat fish, I’m often looking for ways to make protein sources more fun. No one wants to eat the exact same thing day in and day out! I really love sauerkraut, not only because it tastes delicious (and I’m a good Polish girl), but also because of all of the health benefits. Fermenting a vegetable consumes the sugars present, increases B vitamins by a lot, and adds some healthy bacteria to the mix for a happy gut.
Anyway, this egg salad is super easy, and really good. Definitely an upgrade!
Continue reading Sauerkraut Egg Salad (low carb, keto, lchf, vegetarian)
A dessert staple at my Thanksgiving table every year is bread pudding. I remember hosting my mom and brother at my apartment for my first Thanksgiving when I was in college, and baking my own bread for the bread pudding. That’s how dedicated to this dessert I am.
Naturally, a low carb diet doesn’t really leave much room for bread pudding… but fear not! Your Thanksgiving is saved with this low carb, grain free, gluten free, paleo version of a classic dish. The base for this holiday deliciousness is this lovely muffin recipe!