I've been following a low-carb diet since May, and have lost over 40 pounds so far! I still have a way to go, but the energy I have already is incredible. It's easier for me to do day-to-day things, and I have become far more active. My skin has also cleared up, and some medical problems I was having have disappeared. Eating a keto diet has hugely helped my relationship with food, and I am living with a clearer mind and less anxiety! Friends and family have told me what a difference they can see ...
Soy Sauce Marinated Deviled Eggs
Do you think that hard boiled eggs are boring? Well, think again! These eggs are marinated just like the eggs you find at a ramen restaurant, then whipped with cream cheese and chives. They're salty with a touch of sweet, and make the perfect appetizer or snack. The first time I encountered a version of this recipe was from a wonderful cookbook by Harumi Kurihara. She is kind of like Martha Stewart in Japan. I was fascinated by these brown dyed eggs, and she suggested toppings like cream ...
- April 18, 2017
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My body said “I’m in!”
I have always been a bit of a gym rat. I was a soldier, and have always tried to stay in good physical shape. That being said, I was constantly stuck in this rut of working out, eating what I thought was "healthy", and never getting any real results. Years went on and on like that. Sometimes I would loose a little weight through sheer will, and then I would just gain it back; plus some. The last few years I went through a bit of a depression. Chalk it up to PTSD, a failed marriage, turning 40; ...
- April 15, 2017
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Low Carb Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes
In the matter of a couple minutes, you can make delicious blueberry ricotta pancakes. This is a great breakfast idea for when you want to make a quick, keto friendly, pancake recipe. These blueberry pancakes are full of flavor with a little touch of sweetness from adding stevia to the batter. I also used almond flour and golden flaxseed meal in the batter to balance out with the ricotta. All you need is a blender to combine the ingredients together. The results from using a blender is a ...
- January 26, 2017
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Low Carb Lemon Poppyseed Soufflés
These low carb lemon poppyseed soufflés are a light and moist keto treat, perfect for dessert! An interesting twist on this recipe is combining cheese with a hint of sweetness. Ricotta cheese is delicate, fluffy and really adds to the texture of these low carb soufflés while adding a great dose of fat and protein. Even without the sweetener, they have a natural sweetness of their own. Combing ricotta with lemon and a hint of sweetness results in a unique dessert that's sure to please ...
- January 6, 2016
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Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream
With all of the ice cream recipes that have been getting love lately, there's been a rising amount of people that want to make ice cream without a machine. Keto and ice cream go great together - you get a creamy, full bodied flavor with tons of fat and a fraction of the carbs. Tasteaholics have written this guest post, and I was thrilled when they told me about this. A keto ice cream recipe - that needs no machine. Without further ado, here's Vicky and Rami: "Before we began our keto ...
- September 7, 2015
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Nacho Chicken Casserole
Keto and casseroles seem to go hand in hand when you think about the type of high-fat foods that are being included. All of the cheeses you're able to use create an ooey, gooey texture that everyone can enjoy. Whether you're a working mom, a college student, or you just want an easy meal - this casserole will get the job done! This is my Southwestern-esque take on Shepherd's Pie. It's got a great heat coming through from the chili seasoning, a good balance of acidity and sweetness from the ...
- September 1, 2015
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Cherry Chocolate Chunk Donuts
I wanted to make something extra special for Valentine's Day. This year, my girlfriend has really been craving donuts after seeing them over and over at markets, coffee shops and sports games. I decided to re-create her ultimate favorite flavor from Yo-Yo Donuts: their Cherry Chocolate Donut. They came out great! These donuts are just the perfect amount of crisp on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside. If you've been missing out on chocolate, worry no more. ChocoPerfection is a ...
- February 8, 2015
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Thai Chicken Zoodles
This is a keto-fied version of Fried Noodles, or Mee Goreng, inspired by the Japanese version of Yaki Udon. These have a slight Indian influence on them since my friend is from Brunei. His mom used to get this for him whenever she went to the coffee shop, and he wanted to re-create it! The typical ingredients in this are ketchup, chili paste, potato, tomato, tofu, sweet and dark soy sauce, and it's served with a citrus and chili sauce. There are three well known versions of this: chicken, ...
- January 11, 2015
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Pumpkin Pie Spiced Waffles
The perfect waffles for Fall season that brings the reminder of pumpkin spice with them. They're crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside - the perfect way to warm your morning up when the temperatures seem to continue to drop and drop. Being as they only take about 15 minutes to make, start to finish, you should be able to get breakfast on the table quickly - no pre-baking or using hand mixers to cream butter and sweetener here. I've made a couple of batches for these over ...
- October 19, 2014
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