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    cwise got a reaction from Orweller in Keto Mexican/Taco Bowl   
    That taco one looks really good.  I'll have to try it.
    I did this one last week.  It came out really good. 
     
            Keto Pizza Casserole Recipe
      Keto Pizza Casserole (Crustless Pizza) is a low carb pizza night alternative with common ingredients. Great for meal prep and the entire family. No Cauliflower.   Prep: 5 mins Cook: 40 mins Ready in: 45 mins       Servings:    Calories: 436kcal Recommended Equipment Baking Pan 9×13 Ingredients 2 lbs Italian Sausage, hot or mild, casing removed 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1 medium Yellow Onion, sliced thinly 1 large bell pepper, I used red and green bell peppers, but you can use whatever you have on hand 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, optional 1/2 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 5 oz Uncured Pepperoni 2 cups Tomato Basil Sauce, use DrDavinahS for 10% off! 3 cups Pizza Blend Cheese     Instructions
    Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat. Brown the sausage meat, then set aside. In the same pan that you browned the sausage meat, add the olive oil, vegetables, salt, and pepper. Saute the vegetables until translucent & tender. Layer the casserole in a 9×13 baking pan. I made two layers with 1/2 sausage meat, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/2 the vegetables, 1/2 the cheese, and 1/2 the pepperoni. Bake in the oven until the top is browned and the cheese is fully melted (~15-20 minutes).   Nutrition Details
    Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1181mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin 😄 23mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg    
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    cwise got a reaction from ol_hilly in Recipes or Meal ideas   
    So I tried this recipe the other night. I didn't put the lil sticks in and I used a tortilla press to press the dough and wrap it. It was very good. To me the dough was a lil sweeter than I like but my husband really liked them. 

    Keto Corn Dogs
    INGREDIENTS
    1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, part skim milk
    2oz cream cheese
    1 egg
    1 cup, almond flour
    8 frank hot dogs
    coffee stir sticks
    INSTRUCTIONS
    Preheat the oven to 350 F.
    Using coffee stir sticks, pierce the hot dogs through, leaving a couple of inches at the end.
    Place hot dogs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    Combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in a microwavable bowl and melt for 30-60 seconds. Mix together until well combined.
    Add in the almond flour and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
    Lay down a large piece of parchment paper. Transfer the dough to the middle of the parchment paper and top it with another piece.
    Press the dough down. Use a dough roller to roll the dough out to 1/4-1/2 inch thickness depending on how thick you want your dogs to be. 
    Remove the top sheet of parchment paper and using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 8 even pieces. 
    Working with one hot dog at a time, take one piece of dough and wrap it around the hot dog. Work the dough into the dough to distribute the dough evenly. Place back on the baking sheet. 
    Repeat with all of the hot dogs.
    Bake for 20-30 minutes until the dough is golden brown.
    Serve with sugar-free ketchup and mustard.
    NOTES
    If the dough is too sticky, add more almond flour and chill it for 5-10 minutes.
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    cwise got a reaction from Amatia in Recipes or Meal ideas   
    Sometimes I draw a blank when it comes to what to fix for dinner. I'm hoping an Interchange can help when nothing comes to mind. 🙂
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    cwise reacted to Bob in Keto Mexican/Taco Bowl   
    @cwise - if you like Mexican food, give this a try. Even my kids loved it and they are not very fond of cauliflower as a rice substitute.
    The first part of this recipe is basically a Spanish rice recipe. You will need the following...
    Cauliflower rice
    Olive oil
    Onion
    Garlic
    Tomato paste
    Chili powder
    Cumin
    Salt
    How to make Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice...
    Place a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter, garlic powder, and onion flakes and gently sauté for 3 minutes. Add the cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper and sauté for 3 minutes, until the cauliflower is beginning to soften. Add the tomato puree and stir well. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cauliflower is cooked through. Take the pan off the heat and stir through the cilantro. That's all there is to the rice. You might want to make the meat first and put it on simmer and then make this. If you make this first and have it simmer it may dry out.
    The second part of this recipe is cooking either your beef or chicken with the appropriate mexican seasonings.
    The third part of this is chopping up and gathering your toppings, such as sour cream, diced tomatoes or salsa, avacado or guacamole, shredded cheese, and whatever else you like in a taco salad or taco bowl.
    Finally, add it all together, with the rice on the bottom, the meat in the middle, and the cold items on top. You can put sauces like sour cream or salsa inbetween layers or just one top, which ever you prefer.
    Again, my family found this to be a stellar substitute for going out for Mexican food, and even the kids were satisfied.
    Here is a picture (although not the greatest) of the last time I made it...

     
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    cwise reacted to Bob in My Journey from Low Carb to Carnivore   
    You did it before. You can do it again!
    Admittedly, whenever I have fallen off this lifestyle and WOE it has been a struggle to get back on. It takes me weeks to get into that diet mindset again, and I usually start with low carb, lazy/dirty keto through the week, then screw up on the weekend, and repeat, lol. But with each week I get more disciplined and my resolve to eat right gets stronger.
    Back when I read New Diet Revolution, I don't think there was such a thing as "Net Carbs". The book may have talked about fiber not counting, but I honestly can't remember. But then when low carb and keto became trendy, then suddenly there was all these ingredients, all carbs, that magically didn't count. I kinda bought into it and that may have been part of the reason weight loss wasn't as successful in susequent diet attempts.
    So when I went clean Keto, I vowed no sugar, no grain, and not net carb nonsense ever again. I basically have to cook everything now, but it's always fresh, whole, one-ingredient foods found in nature, and I am finding success again.
    But I was a plant-based keto dieter, namely, the Salad King! lol. As I learned about carnivore and implemented it, the results were amazing - and backed by blood work and other measurements - something regular low carb and dirty keto couldn't accomplish in me. So now I am like 97% carnivore, which some people say I should call "ketovore". In summary, I am animal-based keto instead of plant based keto now.
    Now I just have to stick to the vow and do this for life 😉
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    cwise got a reaction from Bob in My Journey from Low Carb to Carnivore   
    I never had a weight problem until I got older. I started Keto in 2018. My husband watched me from the sidelines and then joined me right before we went to Copenhagen for the International Convention. We both felt great, we were able to keep up with all of the activities and had a great time. Covid hit right after that and we became a little lazy I guess.  Now we're both trying to get back to where we were.  Your right @Dismal_Bliss about things being tainted. Mathematical trickery is the only thing I see at the store.  So it requires me to be vigilant and busier in planning and preparing. But, I feel the effects of not taking care of myself and I'm determined to stick to it.  
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    A low-carb diet is a dietary approach that emphasizes the reduction of carbohydrate intake, particularly from sources such as grains, starchy vegetables, fruits, and sugary foods. The main idea behind a low-carb diet is to reduce the intake of carbohydrates, which are broken down into glucose (sugar) in the body and can lead to fluctuations in blood sugar levels and insulin production. By limiting carbohydrate intake, the body is encouraged to use other sources of energy for fuel, primarily fat, including your own stored fat.
    The specific level of carbohydrate restriction can vary, but generally, a low-carb diet involves significantly reducing the intake of foods like bread, pasta, rice, cereal, and sugary snacks. Instead, individuals following a low-carb diet often focus on consuming foods high in protein, healthy fats, and non-starchy vegetables. Examples of foods allowed on a low-carb diet include:
    Meats and poultry: Chicken, turkey, beef, pork, etc. Fish and seafood: Salmon, trout, shrimp, etc. Eggs: A good source of protein and healthy fats. Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds, etc. Healthy fats: Avocado, olive oil, coconut oil, butter. Non-starchy vegetables: Spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, peppers, etc. It's important to note that there are variations of low-carb diets. Some common variations of low-carb diets include:
    Atkins Diet: Developed by Dr. Robert Atkins, this diet restricts carbohydrate intake, but it has different phases that gradually increase carb intake as you progress through the plan. The initial phase is extremely low in carbs to induce weight loss and ketosis, while later phases reintroduce more carbs while still emphasizing protein and healthy fats.
    Low Carb Diet: A general low carb diet aims to keep the total of carbohydrates consumed each day under 100g per day. This closely mirrors the 4th and final phase of the Atkins approach, called the Maintenance plan. Some people on a low carb diet will eat anything as long as they stay under their carbohydrate goals, including processed foods.
    Ketogenic Diet (Keto): This is one of the most well-known low-carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake to a point where the body enters a state of ketosis, usually under 20 actual carbs per day. In ketosis, the body switches from using glucose as its primary energy source to using ketones, which are produced from fat breakdown. Keto dieters aim to eat only fresh, whole, single-ingredient foods that have gone from farm to table, bypassing a manufacturer who may have processed it, with a few exceptions. This means no sugar and no grain in general.
    Dirty Keto: This is a hybrid between True Keto and general low carb diets. Those on a "Dirty Keto" diet are usually willing to keep their carbohydrate intake very low, but aren't willing to give up processed food and grains. They bend the rules a bit by counting what is often referred to as "net carbs" instead of actual carbs. Some manufacturers, in order to sell their products, will claim that since certain ingredients they use are low on the glycemic index, or aren't technically sugar, that they shouldn't count the same as regular carbs. While this isn't true, many people still find success by only eating things that are low on the glycemic index.
    Carnivore Diet: A dietary approach that consists almost entirely of animal products, to the exclusion of most plant-based foods due to their natural defense chemicals and toxins. It's often thought of as the ultimate ketogenic diet, getting as close to zero carb as possible. Those following a carnivore diet typically consume various types of meat, such as beef, poultry, pork, and fish, but will usually place emphasis on ruminant animals. The diet completely excludes carbohydrates from sources like grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes.
    Ketovore Diet: This dietary approach is a hybrid between a true Keto and carnivore diet. This lifestyle places emphasis on consuming mostly animal-based foods, but isn't opposed to occasional fresh low carb vegetables. The ketovore dieter will usually try to stay under 10 grams of carbs per day during their weight loss journey, but once they have reached their goals some may incorporate fruit into their diet, thus becoming a Paleolithic dieter. 
    Paleolithic (Paleo) Diet: While not solely a low-carb diet, the Paleo diet emphasizes whole foods and eliminates processed foods, grains, and legumes. This naturally results in a reduced carb intake and places greater emphasis on protein, vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats. 
    People choose to follow low-carb diets for various reasons, including weight loss, blood sugar control, and to manage or reverse such medical conditions like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and high blood pressure. 

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    cwise reacted to Bob in My Journey from Low Carb to Carnivore   
    I became a big boy once I hit drinking age in the mid-late 90's, and it was around that time that my next door neighbor gave me a book to read, called Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. I read it from cover to cover in almost no time at all, because it was both easy to understand, and it the science made sense. I applied what I learned and lost weight with ease. If I recall correctly, I went from the low 200's down to just under 165, and for the first time in my life truly felt "skinny".  I was a believer in low carb ever since. Unfortunately, I didn't stay on the fourth phase, "Atkins For Life", but instead became a yo-yo dieter in the years and decades since. I have been routinely swinging back and forth between 180 and 230 like a pendulum. Then as I've gotten older, I'd make it down to 190, then 195, then 200, the 205, and started to think my metabolism was slowing down with age.
    Now I am in my upper 40's and over the years have developed some chronic conditions that have forced me to give more serious thought to my weight and what I put in my mouth. During the pandemic, I actually lost a lot of weight and could make the connection that it was because I was cooking good food at home because for a time we couldn't go to restaurants and being in crowds was discouraged. My blood labs were improving too. But in 2022 I backslid again and gained it all back, and the blood labs reflected that this was not good. So, I started low carb again in March. But today's "low carb" diets have been tainted by manufacturers who make all these processed "keto" foods, and make up low "net carb" counts using mathematical trickery. I wasn't having much success. Then in late March and ealy April I started learning about True Keto, and decided to go from the "dirty keto" I had been doing to REAL whole food Keto and vowed to never eat sugarcane or grains again. After 6 weeks of just meat and vegetables I was losing weight and feeling fantastic.
    In the middle of May I broke my ankle, and knew I was going to be sedentary for the next couple months. Prior to this, I had been learning about Carnivore and intermittent fasting, so on that day I decided to go fully zero carb, carnivore and practice intermittent fasting 16-8. I would eat and noon and again no later than 8pm. During those 2 months where I could not bear any weight on my leg, I lost 10 more pounds.
    My blood work is showing improvement too. I've reversed a few conditions, such as high blood pressure and ulcerative colitis, and am working on a couple others. Most of all, I feel fantastic. I'm truly believe I am a committed 97% carnivore, occasional ketovore. I'm trying hard to make sure the only thing that goes in my mouth now comes from the Creator above, from farm to fork, from the field to the table, with very few exceptions. My only regret is that I had learned a lot about this with that book in the 90's but didn't stick with it.
     

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