Low Carb Lifestyle

Low Carb Breakfast Recipe for the weekend with baked eggs and fresh asparagus on a bed of artichoke hearts. Perfect for low carb diets.

Romano beans and sweet cherry tomatoes make a great low carb vegetable dish for the height of summer. Easy and delicious

This low-carb salmon dinner comes together in 15 minutes with only 2-3 ingredients. The mayonnaise adds a creamy tang to the salmon and the optional salsa macha adds the heat and the crunch. Great weeknight dinner! Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | Illustrated Step-by-Step Ingredients There are only 2 key ingredients to this recipe! You …

Have you ever been served spicy chile oil with tasty and addictively crunchy bits at a Mexican restaurant or bar? This homemade Mexican chile oil is called salsa macha, and it’s a breeze to make. Use it on everything from tacos to rice to pizza! Jump to: Recipe | Serving Suggestions | Shelf Life What …

Freezing tomatoes is a great way to preserve both the nutrition and the flavor of fresh heirloom tomatoes to use in Winter dishes

Blueberries are one of the lowest-carb fruits that you can eat, and they have the bonus of incredible taste! Blueberries add interest and flavor to this classic chicken dinner salad recipe but keep it low-carb. Besides being a healthy superfood, blueberries freeze perfectly, making them one of those fruits you can enjoy year-round. Jump To: …

If you’re looking for a healthy Summertime alternative to bacon and eggs for breakfast, these blueberry breakfast popsicles are perfect. Easy to grab-and-go and made with superfood blueberries, Greek yogurt and a bit of honey and granola. Kick start your Summer mornings, or refresh yourself with a cooling, healthy snack. Jump to: RECIPE This post …

High protein smoothies are classic breakfast “meals” on a low-carb diet. This high protein blueberry smoothie hits the 3 key criteria components of a smoothie for this diet: 1) it tastes great, 2) the blueberries have enough fiber to mitigate their carb level, 3) and it keeps energy levels high until the next meal. This …

While blueberries are great on their own (or in smoothies), adding some sort of crunchy “crust” enhances the flavor by 10x. Check out these tips for making an easy crust that adds crunch and flavor to your berry crisp (recipe includes low carb version). And it’s easy to freeze in large batches! Jump to: RECIPE …

Follow this quick and easy recipe for oven-baked fish filets with a spicy cornmeal seasoning rub. A perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love ready in under 30 minutes. No frying and no oil is used in this healthy sheet pan fish recipe. Jump to: RECIPE | Homemade Fish Seasoning Rubs | Illustrated Step-by-Step …

Rhubarb season is brief and there are so many delicious sweet and savory rhubarb dishes to make. This tangy-sweet dish can be enjoyed as a sweet-tart custard or as a sweeter rhubarb crisp. I’ve also added whipped cream to the leftovers and made it into an adapted “Eton Mess”. Try it in all three versions! …

Peperonata (peh-peh-roh-NAH-tah) is an Italian vegetable dish of slow-cooked, or stewed bell peppers with onion and garlic.  Of course there are variations and some Italian cooks will add tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, or other vegetables. This recipe heightens the flavor of peperonata with an Italian romesco sauce served over a creamy bed of butternut squash. Jump to: …

Low Carb Romesco Sauce – an excellent flavor enhancement to proteins and vegetables on a slow carb, low carb, or ketogenic lifestyle

Alcohol can certainly be part of a low carb diet, but it pays to know how each type of alcohol is metabolized and what is to be avoided