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• Green Tea: Miracle Drink to Aid Your Low-carb Diet

  

  Green tea has a solid reputation as a healthy drink. Unlike many products that are misrepresented as beneficial (sugar-loaded fruit juices, anyone?), green tea... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Dessert Ideas for Atkins Induction Phase

  

  Atkins Induction is the first stage of Atkins, designed to break addictions to sugary foods and reset your metabolism. As is the case with any addiction, the... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• App Review: MyFitnessPal

  

  MyFitnessPal (MFP) is one of the most popular apps to track your diet and fitness progress. It claims to have the largest nutrition database with over 1... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 DIET & WEIGHT

• 5 Ways to Cook Low-carb Food in a Slow Cooker

  

  If I had to pick one kitchen gadget that I find most useful in cooking low-carb meals, I would have to choose my slow cooker. It is great for cooking dishes... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Book Review: “The Joy of Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Baking” by Peter Reinhart and...

  

  One of the hardest aspects of a low-carb diet is cutting out bread, cakes and other flour-based treats. I love bread, so the absence of it created a big... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, ORGANIC, RECIPES

• Chocolate Cake (4g Net Carbs Per 100g)

  

  This chocolate cake is made from almond flour and chopped walnuts, using Truvia as a sugar substitute. It is very low-carb and gluten-free, as always. Total... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Artificial Sweeteners: OK But Not Great

  

  Sugar is the low-carb dieter’s enemy number one. Unfortunately, most of us became addicted to it during our pre-low-carb lives, so cravings for sweet foods can... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Low-carb Quiche (4g Net Carbs Per 100g)

  

  This quiche recipe includes crust made from almond flour. It tastes very close to the “real thing” and makes a great low-carb breakfast. It also works well... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Why I Choose a Low-carb Lifestyle

  

  Is your diet healthy and good for you? Are you 100% sure – and if yes, how do you know? The world is full of information, research and advice – often confusing... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Crispy Rosemary Crackers (0.5 Net Carbs Each)

  

  These crackers are completely gluten-free – made from almond flour, chopped walnuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds. They are satisfyingly crispy and perfect with... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Low-carb Moussaka (2g Net Carbs Per 100g)

  

  Moussaka is an aubergine-based dish popular in the Eastern Mediterranean. Consisting mainly of vegetables and minced lamb, it is almost low-carb in its... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Sugar is Dangerous – Just Say No

  

  This white powder can kill you. Consuming it causes a short burst of pleasure and energy, always followed by a slump. Sometimes it’s mixed in with other... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Chocolate Biscuits (11g Carbs Per 100g)

  

  This recipe includes coconut flour, almond flour and Truvia. These biscuits have a very rich chocolatey taste, but are low-carb, sugar-free and gluten-free.... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Low-Carb Thai Curry

  

  Most people get Thai curry as a takeaway, or make one at home using a pre-made curry paste. Unfortunately, many of these commercial products include sugar and... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Book Review – “The Low Carb Gourmet” by Karen Barnaby

  

  The Low-Carb Gourmet is one of my favorite low-carb cookbooks. The author, Karen Barnaby is an executive chef at an award-winning restaurant in Vancouver,... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Roast Beef – Magnificent Meal, Zero Carb

  

  Rare roast beef is by far my favourite food. It is one of the highlights of my low-carb diet. I love eating it, whether hot or cold. Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Track Your Progress the Old-fashioned Way: Monthly Wallchart

  

  Whatever your goals are, tracking progress along the way is vital for success. This is especially true of weight-loss and fitness goals, where change is... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Low Carb Side Dishes – Is There a Life After Pasta?

  

  Traditional Western main meals tend to include a starchy side dish that is full or carbohydrates – potatoes, rice or pasta. Flour is used extensively in cooking... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Nut Cookies with Chocolate (9 Carbs Per 100g)

  

  This recipe has been adapted from Easy Hazelnut Cookies recipe by Louise Appelkvist @swedish_diet. Super-easy and takes about 15-20 minutes in total, including... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 DIET & WEIGHT, FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Nut Butter-Frosted Brownies (12g Carbs Per 100g)

  

  This Nut Butter-Frosted Brownies recipe is from The Low-Carb Gourmet. It is very easy and takes about 30-40 minutes in total. Total 12g net carbs per 100g 360... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK