Diet and Health

Permanent, sustainable fat loss (rather than rapid-but-temporary weight loss) is really the ultimate goal of most people trying out a diet. Health is an integral part of fat loss however, and should not be ignored.

As a diet and health coach from 2012 through 2020, I have had valuable experiences in helping over 400 people to fat loss and health improvement. The recipes shared in this category cross over and fit into many different diet plans.

Each approach focuses on avoiding sugar and processed foods and focusing on metabolic health through proteins, good fats and vegetables.

Included in this category are recipes and guides for the following diet plans:

Low carb beef pho in a white dish with surrounding accompaniments.

Low Carb Pho Using Shirataki Noodles Made in Slow Cooker

Quick Summary: A deeply flavored beef pho made in the slow cooker with charred ginger, toasted spices, and rich bone broth. Swap rice noodles for shirataki to keep it slow carb friendly. The broth simmers hands-off for 8 hours, but can be made ahead for quick weeknight assembly. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 8 hrs […]

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Full English breakfast with Lapsang Souchong tea (Brewers' Build) looselear tea served with vintage china at HeathGlen's kitchen.

Slow Carb Breakfast Ideas: Quick and Easy Recipes for the 4-Hour Body Diet

Quick low carb food choices can fill in the gaps when you are not feeling creative or you don’t have much time to cook

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Slow carb baked eggs (Shakshouka) makes a good slow carb breakfast, lunch, or dinner. See the recipe.

Shakshuka: North African Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce

Quick Summary: Eggs baked in a simmering tomato, pepper, and onion sauce seasoned with cumin and harissa. A classic North African dish that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. One-pot, slow carb compliant, ready in 35 minutes. Serve with crusty bread for dipping (or skip for slow carb). Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min

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3 Sauces from HeathGlen: Tomato Mustard, Harissa and Romesco with spoonfuls of each sauce in front of associated jar.

Homemade Harissa Sauce: A North African Chile Paste

Low Carb Sauces like Harissa, Romesco and Chimichurri can enhance proteins, fats and vegetables on a low carb or ketogenic diet

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Cioppino vs Bouillabaisse: What’s the Difference (and How to Make Both)

A Summary of the distinctions between Cioppino, Bouillabaisse and Seafood Chowder, and tested recipes for making each one.

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Puttanesca Sauce: Low Carb with Spaghetti Squash (or Pork Chops)

Pasta Puttanesca is a rustic, tomato-based sauce. To make this dish low carb, serve the Puttanesca over a bed of spaghetti squash (see video)

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Manhattan Clam Chowder for Shipping: Halloween College Care Package

I always tried to send my kids their favorite food when I used to put together college care packages, but it wasn’t always the easiest thing to ship. My son really liked Manhattan clam chowder, so I gave it a go in his Halloween college care package. I made this chowder with freezing in mind

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A range of different types of sugar laid out on a black surface.

Sugar Substitutes: What to Know for Low Carb Diets

A range of sugar alternatives are used in making jams and preserves and there are a range of alternatives to consider

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