When thinking of low-carb, one doesn’t often think of coconut. I’m not sure why, but it’s just not one of those visions that pop in your head. Bacon, yes. Coconut, no. Coconut makes me think of sweet indulgent desserts and warm tropicBut coconut products can be a useful part of your low-carb plan. I love [...]
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I’m a Mexican food fanatic. This is a bit unfortunate considering all the rice, beans, corn and flour products used in most Mexican recipes. Learning to adjust, I’ve gladly dug the good stuff out of taco salads, fajitas and chimichangas when dining out. Of course I prefer cooking my favorite dishes at home, where I [...]
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Sweeteners are a personal preference. The spectrum of opinions on this topic range from “anything is better than sugar” to “you should never eat anything sweet again”. I fall more in the middle. I think a little sweet here and there can be beneficial if it keeps you on course. Keeping that in mind, I [...]
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The Super Bowl is just around the corner. I can already hear you planning your big party. Obviously you need a Godzilla-sized flat screen TV. I think that’s in the rules somewhere. Then you need awesome food. This can include a variety of appetizers and dishes, but don’t think they have to be all high-carb [...]
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Walking through Wal-Mart today I came across a protein bar I’d never seen before. Granted there are quite a few protein bars on the market, and most of them aren’t anywhere near low-carb, but when I do see a lower-carb bar I’m always game to give it a try. I bought the two flavors available [...]
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