Happy Valentine’s Day! Bring on the Chocolate! Wait…is chocolate ok?

Valentine’s Day allows you permission to eat chocolate right?  Right!  And, chocolate is actually good for you, depending what type of chocolate you’re eating so, you can eat it guilt free.  Whew…  Chocolate got a bad rap due to it’s high calorie and fat content and its link to obesity, diabetes, acne and heart disease …

Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself

There is a low carb and gluten free alternative to pretty much every food you want, even junk food!  I have made low carb mashed potatoes, rice and pizza with cauliflower and my husband and family loves them all.  I have hamburgers made with almond flour and I even bring my own buns to a …

Almond Sesame Low Carb Buns

Have you given up bread in order to stick to your low carb diet?  You don’t have to with recipes like this.  I have been making low carb almond buns for months now and not only are they only 2 NET carbs per bun, they are also gluten free and high in fiber so they …

Was Your New Year’s Resolution To Lose Weight? Review Your Low Carb Rules!

Ok so we are 18 days into the New Year.  How many of you made a New Years Resolution to lose weight?  What are you doing to lose the weight?  Are you still following it or have you fallen off of it already?  Anyone who has tried to lose weight will say how difficult it …

Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Tell me this doesn’t look delicious!  I personally love pumpkin recipes and am going to make this one for myself! Pumpkin Coffee Cake Ingredients Cake 5 Eggs separated 1/2 Cup (58g) Coconut flour 1/2 Cup (107g) Erythritol or sweetener 1/2 Cup (113g) Butter, unsalted softened 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder 1 teaspoon Vanilla …

Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese

I got this recipe from foodnetwork and will absolutely try this one! Ingredients Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1/2 teaspoon 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets Vegetable oil spray 1 cup heavy cream 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus …

How To Still Eat All Of Your Favorite Foods But Low Carb Version

Some people think that following a low carb or ketogenic diet is too difficult to follow especially for the long run but you would be completely wrong if you know how to substitute your favorite foods.  Let’s look at some alternative foods that are easy to make and taste virtually the same or better than …