Diet and Health

A Tequila flight or a Mezcal flight is a great way to enjoy Mexican cuisine. Add an orange or tomato Sangrita for the full monty!

Braised Short Ribs are so rich and warming…..and low carb and keto!  Add a Mexican flair to them and you have a flavor-intense dinner that will make those cold winter evenings feel like a reward!

Chicken mole with chayote is a low carb, slow carb and ketogenic Mexican dish that is full of flavor and texture without any sugar.

This Low Carb Mexican Flan (Orange Flan De Queso) is a dessert that works well with low carb diets. It is creamy and scrumptious, with the only sugar coming from the fructose in a small amount of fresh orange and natural sugar substitute that doesn’t spike blood sugar. Jump to: RECIPE | What is a …

Pork Chile Verde is a Mexican dish that lends itself to low carb cooking. It is especially tasty when cooked as a slow braise

A low carb carnitas bowl can be made with a wide range of variations. This robustly flavored carnitas bowl adds pickled onions to the mix.

It is fairly easy to make great low carb taco fillings, but it is problematic to come up with a great low carb tortilla.  There are some low carb alternatives available for purchase now, but you need to read labels carefully and many of them have a ton of additives that may not be desirable. …

Pozole made with garbanzo beans instead of hominy can be an addition to a slow carb lifestyle and is consistent with the longevity diets of the Blue Zone

Low Carb Carnitas are a delightful way to enjoy good Mexican cuisine on a low carb or slow carb lifestyle. Try this recipe for perfect carnitas

ow carb diets are lifestyle changes ranging from the simplest approach of low carb vs the more prescribed slow carb to the more meticulous ketogenic diet.

Low carb lunches are often the most difficult to accomodate. Here are some low carb ideas for at home, at office or on the go.

The classic Mexican pozole is a rich stew made with hominy, pork butt, a chile sauce made with dried chiles and flavored broths. While it is a simple dish, preparing the dried chile rojo sauce can sometimes deter people from making it. This slow cooker recipe uses a smoky ancho/pasilla powder to season the broth …

Spiced Mexican coffee uses hot and smoky chile peppers along with cocoa and whipped cream and coffee to make a great drink for winter.

Low carb fish dinners are great for low carb and ketogenic lifestyles, but white fish tends to be a bit flavorless. Try this cod recipe for high flavor.

Diet Plateau and dreaded weight stalls are a problem on all diets. Here are some tips to jump-start weight loss again and get off of the plateau.