Before I started eating clean and paying attention to the ingredients listed in the foods I ate, pre-packaged taco mixes were a go-to in my house. Once I realized what was actually inside of these packages, I immediately started to make my own homemade, clean, and healthy taco seasoning. Now taco salads have become a weekly staple in our home. They’re the perfect slow carb meal to make any night of the week!
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Pasta is an easy and inexpensive meal during your hectic week. There are some improvements you can make to your pasta meal to make them healthier, and enjoy them as a slow carb dieter!
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This recipe is a clean and gluten free version of a typical huevos rancheros breakfast. It’s a perfect slow carb breakfast option!
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I love spaghetti squash. I think it’s such a great filler when you are trying to cut back on carbs and increase your veggie intake. It’s extremely versatile and you can top it with just about anything. For those of you not familiar with chorizo, it’s a Spanish type of spicy sausage that has […]
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When trying to eat healthy and lose weight, creamy salad dressings are often ruled out. The main reason being that they are typically loaded with bad and unhealthy ingredients such as sugar, artificial flavorings, MSG, and hydrogenated oils (dangerous trans fats) to name a few. The best way to avoid these unhealthy additives is to make your own dressing! This recipe is packed with healthy monounsaturated fats that provide a plethora of health benefits.
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Mug cakes are the perfect option for a single serving dessert. While this recipe is grain free, gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, it certainly doesn’t taste it! Even better, it only takes 30 seconds to cook!
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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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