The sesame almond zoodle bowl is the perfect vehicle for this amazing sauce. Peanut sauce has been one of my favorite dipping and drizzling sauces for everything from low carb egg rolls to an overflowing bowl of stir fry veggies. Sadly, I’ve recently begun reducing my peanut intake. I’ve been focusing on more recipes that incorporate keto friendly nuts and nut butters like cashews and almonds and I have fallen in love! Swapping traditional peanut butter with almond butter for this sweet ...
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What Are Omega 3 Fatty Acids?
September 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Omega-3 fatty acids are a special type of fat molecule. As a triglyceride, they consist of a small compound called glycerol (C3H8O3) attached to three chains of carbon atoms called fatty acids. They are a polyunsaturated fat, which means that they contain more than one carbon-carbon double bonds. In contrast, monounsaturated fats contain only one carbon-carbon double bond while saturated fats contain no carbon-carbon double bonds. Fatty acids generally have two ends: a carboxylic acid, which ...
- September 5, 2017
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Keto Breakfast: Bacon & Eggs
October 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
Eggs happen to be the worst nightmare for many chefs, mainly because they can overcook so quickly. I've seen high class restaurants even hire people just from their scrambled eggs. Bacon and eggs is a staple ketogenic breakfast for many people on the keto diet, so I figured I'd add this in here to really let you take it to the next level! The key to great scrambled eggs is to never overcook, and always add more richness to them. This one will be sure to please anyone you serve them up to, ...
- October 31, 2013
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Asparagus and Gruyere Keto Quiche
December 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Quiche has to be one of my all-time favorite dishes to whip up when I’m craving something Quiche has to be one of my all-time favorite dishes to whip up when I’m craving something savory and filling for breakfast. There’s something about a buttery pastry crust paired with cheesy whipped eggs that is so satisfying. This is true whether it be a lazy Sunday morning or reheated on a busy weeknight! This past weekend I had some extra time and made a double batch of this super simple and easy ...
- December 6, 2018
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Top 10 Foods for the Ketogenic Diet
December 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
Decades of research indicates that high-fat, low-carb keto-friendly foods, the very foods we once thought were destroying our health, may be doing just the opposite. Studies upon studies on the ketogenic diet have been discovering benefits for people with all types of conditions, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. How could a diet filled with so much cholesterol and fat be so good for us? Because many of the foods that we once thought were ...
- December 10, 2017
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Guilt Free Portobello Bun Burgers
October 31, 2013 by 5 Comments
I know plenty of people out there love a good burger and want to skip the bun...but we're all tired of burger patties and salads. It's just not the same, until now! Next time you are grilling up some patties, use the perfect low carb hamburger bun - a portobello mushroom! Now you can enjoy that burger bun mostly carb free. Have vegetarians over? Not a problem! Use only the portobello bun and serve that as a patty. Pile the fixin's high and let them chomp away. This recipe is ...
- October 31, 2013
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Roasted Mushroom and Walnut Cauliflower Grits
September 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Savory, cheesy grits are one of my favorite comfort foods. Fortunately it's easy to transition them from a high-carb treat to a keto staple. Cauliflower is so versatile and as we all know, it can substitute everything from rice to creamy mashed potatoes. This recipe takes cauliflower to a beautifully satisfying middle ground with texture complimented by a savory cream and sharp cheddar accent. Add a protein packed vegetarian topping of smoky roasted mushrooms, and walnuts, and you have a version ...
- September 5, 2017
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