Tag Archives: low carb

Protein is essential to the body, down to the cellular level. Did you know that your nails and hair are made mostly of protein? The body uses protein to build and repair muscle tissue, cartilage, skin, even the blood. Protein is ...

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The Ketogenic diet emphasizes eating foods that are high in protein and good fats, while eliminating carb-rich foods. The foods prohibited by the Keto diet include: bread, crackers, bagels, cookies, pastries, etc. Processed foods found in boxes and plastic bags ...

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The glycemic index (GI) reveals how a food affects your blood sugar. When you consume carbohydrates, the body converts them into glucose (sugar.) The pancreas releases insulin in order to move the sugar from the bloodstream into the cells where it ...

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Diabetics know to avoid sugar; but are also told to “watch their carbs.” What is the difference between carbs and sugars? Are there certain carbs and sugars that are better for you than others? Let’s investigate the difference between the ...

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The Ketogenic diet emphasizes eating foods that are high in protein and good fats, while eliminating carb-rich foods. This diet offers the amazing opportunity to heal diabetes with food. One study found that while following the Ketogenic diet, 95.2% of ...

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Full of flavor and less than 30 minutes for a delicious meal.  You won’t miss the carbs from pasta.  I promise! My latest discovery is … wait for it … already prepared cauliflower rice and shaved brussels sprouts.  I was ...

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This is a keeper!  Easy, quick and delicious for all kinds of recipes. My latest discovery is … wait for it … already prepared cauliflower rice and shaved brussels sprouts.  I was at Trader Joe’s and spotted the cauliflower rice ...

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It’s lighter and thinner and the batter pops over the edges so it is not a crustless quiche. Because it is thinner it gets a fabulous crust on the bottom.  You won’t even miss a crust. Promise. This is a ...

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Whether you have diabetes or not, you’ve likely heard someone mention the Ketogenic or “Keto” diet. You’ve heard about it on television, or remember seeing it in a headline on your newsfeed. In this article, we will discuss the potential ...

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You will love these Pumpkin Bars.  When you serve these you are guaranteed oooh’s and ahh’s. We used our Diabetic Kitchen Nut Butter Cookie Mix as our base.  What!  Yes, we did. Instead of butter we use Farmers Market Organic ...

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