Ok, so sometimes it can be very tough to not eat sugar and we all crave dessert every once in a while. Well, at least I know I do. The upside of the Slow Carb diet is the fact that you get to have a cheat day once a week. The downside is you have […]
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Eating a healthy and protein packed breakfast is important in order to jump start your metabolism first thing in the morning. If you’re like me and following the Slow Carb diet, Tim Ferriss recommends eating at least 30g of protein within the first thirty minutes of waking up. Let’s face it, we all get […]
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We buy chicken every week because it’s low fat, a good source of protein, and a pretty versatile food. However, I HATE plain grilled chicken. I need to “do something” to my chicken to add some flavor and taste to it. I do have lots of go-to recipes, one of which being my favorite chicken nugget […]
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Soup is my favorite thing to eat on a cold winter day. Especially recently when we were experiencing a record breaking polar vortex! Cabbage soup is a great option if you’re looking for that warm comfort type of food while also trying to maintain a slim waistline. Best of all, I make this in my […]
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I’ve been hearing so much about “zoodles” or zucchini noodles recently as another low carb side option. However, one problem. Most of the recipes require a vegetable spiralizer, such as this one. This awesome kitchen appliance is on my long list of things to buy. So in the meantime, I came up with my own […]
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This recipe is a winner in our house. I’ve made these turkey meatballs several times before and I always felt that they were just okay. Todd loves them, so I continue to make them, but I was never CRAZY about them. Until now… This time when we made these meatballs, we modified the recipe slightly. […]
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There’s something about giving or receiving a homemade gift that makes the moment much more special. Last Christmas, my fiancé Todd and I decided to start a new tradition of making at least one homemade Christmas gift for each other and exchanging them on Christmas Eve. It soon became a favorite tradition of ours and […]
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Spaghetti squash is fabulous low carb replacement to trick your mind into thinking you’re eating starchy, high carb foods, when in fact, you’re not.
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My cravings for cookies and cookie dough has been out of control lately! Instead of giving in to my temptations and buying cookies or cookie dough from the store, I decided to experiment and create a healthier alternative that alleviates my cravings. I’ve been trying to avoid eating refined sugar. My top sweetener alternatives have […]
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