Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Sugar vanilla sauce (made cream, soft ...

These sugar-free pudding is the traditional way to the left, while snow to use egg yolk custard and a sauce for the same time. It is not difficult, but you follow the instructions carefully, or you can have scrambled eggs!

Ingredients:

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3/4 milk and 1/4 cup cream or 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 t vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Sweetener to equal 2 T sugar

Preparation:

1) Heat the milk or milk and cream until it burns - if the steam is probably there. I do it in the microwave.

2) Add the vanilla, sweetener and salt into milk.

3) Beat the egg yolks. Add a little milk and mix well (this is called "tempering" the eggs that are not cooked). Repeat, with a little milk if it takes the eggs slowly to temperature.

4) Enter., A small amount of water in the bottom of a double boiler or a pot that you can give a bowl Heat. The water should not touch bottom of bowl. Stir in the milk and egg mixture and stir or whisk over hot / boiling water, until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat and stir until it coats a spoon. Store in a refrigerator.

Nutritional Analysis: Each of 8 servings (2-3 scoops) 1.5 grams of carbohydrates and 60 calories (less if you do not the cream).

The metabolic syndrome

Definition: The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of signs and symptoms that tend to cluster. People with this syndrome have an increased risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Symptoms include abdominal obesity ("belly"), high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol and high blood sugar. The syndrome appears to be increasing in prevalence. About 10% of young adults is the image of the symptoms, but the figure rises to about 44% of the population over 60 years.
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AKA: the syndrome of insulin resistance, dysmetabolic syndrome, metabolic syndrome X currently seems to be the most commonly used term, but it may soon happen dysmetabolic syndrome.
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Monday, July 28, 2014

Caprese Pasta Salad - Salad with Tomatoes and Basil

This pasta salad has all the elements of the traditional Italian caprese salad (plus some capers). I Shirataki noodles on low-carb. Believe it or not, throw a handful of nuts or chopped nuts makes a nice addition.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package Shirataki noodles (or other pasta) - it makes about 3 servings
  • 1 cup chopped basil
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • Cut 3 ounces mozzarella cheese into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Preparation:

Rinse Shirataki noodles thoroughly with warm water, or prepare other low carb pasta (such as Dreamfields). Add the hot pasta in combination with other ingredients can be mixed flavors somewhat. I like to cut the Shirataki noodles with long practical kitchen scissors.

Mix together all ingredients. From three small portions as a side dish.

Nutritional Information: Each serving contains 3 grams of effective carbohydrates and 2 grams of fiber, 8 grams of protein and 130 calories.

How celery chips

Celeriac (celery) is a root vegetable that can be an excellent substitute for low carb recipes for potatoes, because it has about a third of the potato carbohydrate. In this case we replace the fries. (More information about celery compare with potato)

Jimmy Moore interviews Laura Dolson

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I had the pleasure of interviewing low-carb author, blogger and podcaster Jimmy Moore a few months ago. Recently, we have roles were reversed, and Jimmy and I chatted about his Livin 'La Vida Low-Carb podcast. Jimmy met at conferences in the past and we often communicate online, so it was really a pleasure. The conversation covered and there are several questions about low carb diet and low carb science, some of my background. Discover the interview here, and all the other interviews from Jimmy. I agree with your podcast, and I can say that he is the most influential people in the community to low-carb interview, and through his many writings, he made a real difference in the lives of many people, its unique blend of information and support for the site by us, which, as he would say, are "live life for low carb".

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

The proper way to read the nutrition label

You should take care of certain ingredients. Most of them have blood sugar and give you an idea of the glycemic effect of carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates. Refined and processed, including sugars and refined grains. "Sugar" can be caused by many different names (eg, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup), of which go many signs of a highly processed food. Here is a list of the ingredients that essentially means "sugar". Note that this tag, see "evaporated cane juice" - another name for sugar.

Modified starches often take the form of wheat or other flours. Processing or grinding grain into flour makes glucose. Note that the first ingredient on the label of the sample "wheat flour". This almost always means "white flour", otherwise it would be "whole wheat flour" to say. If the label does not say that the grain "whole" you can assume it is not.

. Alcohols 2 - As stated above, consider carefully whether the sugar alcohol is included in the list of ingredients. This label erythritol, a sugar alcohol very low impact, so it is a good idea from the perspective of the low-carb diet.

. 3 Special low-carb ingredients - There are other special ingredients to products to the taste and texture without increasing blood sugar, such as artificial sweeteners are keeping are low in carbohydrates, found. On this tab, find inulin and wheat gluten. Wheat Gluten is the protein part of wheat. Inulin offers softness and texture. It is a good idea to familiarize yourself with some of these special ingredients - this article can help.

Oils 4 Partial hydrogenated fats are trans. Avoid all foods with this ingredient.

Complete Your guide to beginning to reduce their ...

We have learned a lot about cutting the carbohydrates in our diet - why it is a good idea for many of us, and how to do it in different ways. However, "what now?" Equally important, because most of the changes do not "stick" without additional help. Here are some things that contribute to the above, that the changes to think long term.

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Diabetes and Low Carb Diets

It would be logical to assume that the reduction of carbohydrates in the diet can be helpful in a disorder in which the body has trouble processing his. Find In fact, many people with diabetes, that this is the case, and some doctors are very successful with low-carb diets for diabetes. There were times in the history of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), if diabetics discouraged organization follow a low-carb approach to weight loss and blood sugar control. However, in recent years this position have changed and the low carb diet is now considered as one open to people with diabetes and prediabetes options.

Weight Loss

Weight loss by being at 7% of body weight for those who are overweight or obese if they have diabetes or are at high risk for them is recommended. (This amount of weight loss has been shown both to prevent diabetes and improve the prospects of those who are already diabetic.) "Standards of medical care in diabetes-2012," says the American Diabetes Association "is. Low carb, low fat or low calorie mediterranean diets can be effective in the short term (up to 2 years) "Then he said:" For patients with low-carb, monitor lipid profiles, renal function, and protein intake (in those with nephropathy), and adjust hypoglycemic therapy as needed . "This shows that it recommended a degree of caution, reducing carbohydrates. It is well worth noting that the statement that the recommendations for monitoring not "evidence" (as most of its recommendations) based, but in the "expert opinion". The drug control part is very important because reducing carbohydrates in the diet is almost inevitable that less medication is required.

Bariatric surgery is also an option for adults who are overweight (BMI over 35) and diabetes, "especially if the diabetes or comorbidities are difficult to control with lifestyle and pharmacologic therapy."

Another recommendation for weight loss is that "physical activity and behavior modification are important components of weight loss programs and are very helpful in maintaining weight loss." For the prevention of diabetes at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week is recommended.

Glycemic control

  • Current ADA recommendations of the role of diet in the treatment of diabetes are quoting the statement:
  • The mixture of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats can be adjusted in order to achieve metabolic goals and preference of the person with diabetes.
  • Monitoring carbohydrate, whether by carbohydrate counting, choices, or experience-based estimation remains a key strategy in achieving glycemic control.
  • The intake of saturated fats should
  • The consumption of trans fatty acids are minimized.
  • It is recommended that individual planning meals include optimizing the selection of foods (RDA) / Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) meet daily amount for all micronutrients (vitamins and minerals.
Show that the following carbohydrates is a "key strategy" for managing Diabate, and the amount of carbohydrates in the diet should be individualized show that when a person believes that a low carb diet is optimal for glucose regulation that is good in the recommendations of the ADA. However, many diabetes educators and health professionals seem to approve. Why might this be? In 2012, I spoke with some people in the ADA, to try to clarify this.
Source:

American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes, 2012. Diabetes Care January 2012 vol. 35 no. Supplement 1 S11-S63.

Lemon ricotta cake

It is a low carb, low calorie version of a lemon ricotta Italian Easter cake diet. This is a "cake" of the crumb, but is very similar to the taste and texture (minus cortex). Whole milk ricotta for this recipe is preferred. Partially skimmed can be used, but the grainy, crumbly cake.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pounds whole milk ricotta (15 oz container works well)
  • 3 eggs
  • Juice and rind of one lemon medium
  • Sugar substitute, same cup sugar 2/3 - liquid preferred (see link below)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Separate 1 egg and beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Two. Combine egg yolks and remaining ingredients. Test to see if see enough lemon, like lemons are "dry" and less juice (average about half juice 3 tablespoons lemon). You can add a half teaspoon lemon extract or lemon juice to taste.

Three. Fold the egg whites into the mixture and spread in a circular plate with butter.

Bake until in the middle (is a toothpick comes out clean or almost) about 25 minutes. Cool completely before serving; about 90 minutes.

Serve alone or with ingredients such as strawberries berries berry sauce or syrup. It unsweetened lemon curd is also a good seal.

Nutritional Information: Each of 8 servings has 2 grams of carbohydrates and 8 grams of protein and 123 calories more efficiently.

Try the Low-Carb Pumpkin Roll with Cream ...

Did you know that pumpkin is a super food low in carbohydrates? This pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling low carb is a low-carb sugar-free version of the traditional pumpkin roll. It freezes well, so the customer can go. I like to serve with whipped cream and sprinkled with chopped toasted walnuts.

Yield: 15 January "slices

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of ginger
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Geletin 1 ½ teaspoons powdered unflavored
  • Sugar substitute equal ¾ cup sugar (liquid forms of sucralose and other sweeteners preferably zero carbs)
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup oil
  • ½ cup of water
  • Filling
  • January 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup maple syrup sugar (see note to the whole procedure)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375 ° C

. 1 Set of bread - line 10X15 inch jelly cake pan (preferably nonstick) with parchment paper. I like to use less butter, at least at the edges down to "glue". Then butter the top of the paper as well.

Two. Combine dry ingredients well. Add dry ingredients and beat for 2-3 minutes. Pour filling into prepared pan.

Three. Reduce oven temperature to 350 ° C. Bake for about 15 to 18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not cook - you do not want the top is golden, or the cake too stiff to roll.

4 Cool in pan for 5 minutes .. Then cover with a clean cloth and then on again. Carefully remove the parchment paper. Now, turn the towel cake, starting with a long side (so that the cake will be long and thin). Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, vanilla and syrup. . 5 Adjust to taste - if you want to smooth filled, you can add a little more sweetener. Ensure a syrup that you really like to use - some of them are bad. I like made by the best Maple Grove - there are a number of brands such as "Sugar Free Vermont."

6 Roll the cake, but do not try to get all the way up or no more risk of breakage. The filling over the cake and roll cake. Cool completely in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutritional Information: Each serving contains 2.5 grams of carbohydrates efficiently, 1.5 g fiber (4 grams of total carbohydrates), 5 grams of protein and 151 calories.

Mashed cauliflower gratin

This recipe is essentially my mashed cauliflower, with the addition of eggs, cheese and a little nutmeg, baked in a casserole or baking dish. If you add an extra egg, is custard-like, and a little heat. This can be prepared in advance and cooking before serving. When it is cold, it will take another 15 to 20 minutes to cook.

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium cauliflower, chopped or cut into pieces (you can get a big head - just add an egg and a little more of the other ingredients)
  • ¼ cup cream *
  • 1 tablespoon butter *
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg (about 1/8 teaspoon)
  • Breakers 2-4 tbsp instant - optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups Gruyere cheese or cheddar

Preparation:

* I have found that the amount varies on butter and cream needed will vary slightly depending on individual cauliflower, the exact amount and moisture content. In addition, milk can be replaced by a less rich casserole with a little carbohydrates.

Preheat oven to 350 ° C

1) Place the cauliflower cook until tender - or in the microwave with a little water (covered), or steam.

2) Mix off the cauliflower cream, butter, salt, pepper, nutmeg and grinding, when you use them. A blender works well, but you can use a regular blender or food processor. Adjust the seasoning. (Note: If you use a regular blender, let the mixture cool a little before you are hot ingredients in order, but the heat tends to "explode" when mixed with a lid ..)

Add 4) eggs and mix. Stirring or in a cup of cheese.

5) spread the dough in a pan or baking dish with remaining cheese.

Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes, until top is golden brown. The exact time depends vary from the shape of the mold.

Nutritional Information: Each of 10 servings has 2 grams of carbohydrates actually paid more than 1.5 grams of dietary fiber (3.5 g carbs total), 8 grams protein and 134 calories.

Are you ready to make delicious low carb almond ...

Ingredients:

  • 1 and 1/2 cup almond flour or almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • Sweetener equal to 3 tablespoons sugar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Melt the butter (if the cake in the microwave, melt the butter in it) and mix your ingredients into the pan and pat into place with your fingers.

Bake for about 10 minutes, until the dough begins brown. After 8 minutes for each single minute, because once it starts to brown, quickly.

Nutritional Information: All pie shell 11 grams of carbohydrates effective addition of 17 grams of fiber, and 30 grams of protein.

Low-carb Lemon Mousse

This recipe is basically a combination of my lemon cream whipped cream without sugar. (Please do not try it with lemon curd without sugar trade, I think you will be disappointed. My version is not hard to do.)

Ingredients:

  • 1 recipe lemon cream, chilled (see link)
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream (preferably not ultra-pasteurized)
  • Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
  • Sugar substitute equivalent to 2-3 tablespoons sugar (liquid sucralose works well, see link below)

Preparation:

The cream with vanilla and sugar substitute. (Tips for making whipped cream.) Mix with lemon cream. Make sweetener if you add a little (depending on how you want your mousse cake) want. Serve to be complicated, wine or martini glasses in dessert bowls or. Berries and mint make a beautiful decoration.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information: Each serving contains 2 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein and 209 calories effectively.

Try these places without silk chiffon raspberry sugar ...

These spaces are raspberry jelly cream cheese are easy to make and are a pleasant and sugar, low carb dessert. If you go "super-simple" want to do without the crust of nuts, but I think it adds much to the dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 1 small package sugar geletin raspberry dessert, such as Jello brand (~ 0.3 oz)
  • 1 ½ cup boiling water
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Sugar substitute equal cup sugar (carbohydrate sweetener sucralose zero as the preferred liquid) ¼
  • Pinch of salt
  • Cream cheese, chopped 6 oz
  • ¼ teaspoon orange extract
  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries, unsweetened

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 ° F

1 Geletin raspberry dissolved in boiling water.

2 Process walnuts in a food processor to a coarse flour.

Three. Add the butter, salt, and sweetener and mix until smooth

April. Press nut mixture into the bottom of a 9X9 square pan

Bake 5 8-11 minutes, until lightly browned (watch carefully when approaching).

6 When the mixture cools geletin the point where it can conveniently carry the finger, add orange extract and cream cheese and mix. You can use a blender, food processor or regular blender.

Mix 1 cup of mixed berries and in the form of shell pecan 7th Add.

8 Cool in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes, until the mixture thickens, but not defined. Sprinkle the other half cup of raspberries on top.

9 Chill until they intersect fully assembled and in squares.

Nutritional Information: Each of the nine squares with 2.5 grams of carbon efficient carbohydrates, 2.5 g fiber, 3 grams of protein and 179 calories.

Toll Sugar Berry Pie

I make this cake with blackberries fresg, but I think it would work well with raspberries. (In fact, this is my favorite Olallieberry, a variety of berries growing near the west coast of the United States.) The filling is mostly raw, but with a glaze for fresh berries. I use almond pie crust for this recipe.

Ingredients:

  • 1 almond pie crust, baked (see link)
  • 1 quart (4 cups) fresh raspberries
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, but recommended)
  • Sweetener to taste - about 3/4 cup - preferred liquid Splenda *
  • * For example, you can use 3/4 cup Da Vinci sugar syrup instead of using water

Preparation:

1) Mix the water, a cup of berries, salt and sweetener in a saucepan (it should be large enough to eventually hold all the berries to be). Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes. The fruit is berry softening and color liquid.

2) Stir. In the corn starch mixture Make sure it is completely dissolved. Cook until the dark mixture and accurately (in other words, the higher the lightness of corn starch disappears).

3) Add the butter and stir until melted. Stir in the remaining berries and to coat with glaze.

4) Pour cold in baked crust.

Makes 8 servings. Tip: Garnish As seasoned cream with whipped cream with a little vanilla and sweetener.

Nutritional Information: Each serving contains 5.5 grams of carbohydrates efficiently, 6 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein and 189 calories.