This low-carb chocolate cake is so rich and gorgeous, no one will ever believe it’s sugar-free and gluten-free.
Lots of chocolate, butter and nuts come together to create a wonderfully indulgent dessert.
With only 4g net carbs per slice, it is the perfect birthday cake for any low-carb dieter!
The cake is made from almond flour, chopped walnuts, and sugar-free chocolate. I used Truvia as a sugar substitute.
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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 be a big challenge.
Many alternatives to sugar are available. However, this doesn’t mean you can just keep consuming heaps of artificially sweetened treats. (more…)
This low-carb quiche recipe includes crust made from almond flour. It tastes very close to the “real thing” and makes a great low-carb breakfast.
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 and contradictory. There is still no general consensus on low-carb vs low-fat: the debate rages on, and multiple scientific studies are available to support both camps.
Unless you are a nutrition scientist yourself, there is little hope of being able to form an informed opinion.
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Do you need something crunchy to nibble on?
These low-carb crackers are made from almond flour, walnuts and sunflower and pumpkin seeds. They are crispy, crunchy and very satisfying.
Perfect with cheese and olives, plus perhaps a sneaky glass of red wine.
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Canned tuna is a great source of protein. It is cheaper than meat of fresh fish. That’s the good part.
But as we all know, it is not the most exciting food in the world.
Here are some suggestions on how to jazz up a humble tin of tuna into something more fun.
These suggestions are all low-carb and very simple – maximum 3 ingredients.
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Moussaka is an aubergine-based dish popular in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Moussaka is made mostly of minced lamb, aubergines and cheese. So it is almost low-carb in its traditional form.
The only substitution we need to make is for the topping – traditionally, white or Béchamel sauce is used. Using ricotta cheese instead gets rid of the only high-carb ingredient!
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This white powder can kill you.
Consuming it causes a short burst of pleasure and energy, quickly followed by a slump and a craving for more.
Sometimes it’s mixed in with other products, so you don’t always know you are taking it.
It is highly addictive – the more you take it, the more you want it.
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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 all sorts of other artificial ingredients.
The Low-Carb Gourmet is written by Karen Barnaby, an executive chef at an award-winning restaurant in Vancouver, Canada. She herself has lost and kept off more than 5 stone through low-carb eating. She wrote this book to share her expertise of cooking low-carb food that is rich and satisfying.
However, I would not have chosen the word “Gourmet” to describe her recipes.
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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. I always roast a huge chunk, so that there are leftovers to keep in the fridge for eating cold.
Over the years, I think I mastered the art of roasting beef (even though I do say so myself). I get compliments on my roast beef from people far less carnivorous than myself. So I thought I’d share my method with you. There are only a few basic rules – they are all very simple but vital for the result.
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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 gradual and not noticeable day-by-day, but you must keep going for a period of time before the difference become apparent.
Keeping a record of how well you are doing can help to keep you motivated. There are hundreds of apps and gadgets out there to help you keep track of your food intake and exercise. On a daily basis, these are really great methods of record-keeping.
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