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. Are they Actually Healthy? Many …
It’s often hard to satisfy the craving for salty, crunchy snacks on a low carb diet (or any diet actually). This easy step by step process shows you how to salt and vinegar cucumber chips (or any veggie chips) in a dehydrator or in your oven set at low. This post may contain affiliate links. …
Beets, although not the lowest carb in the category of vegetables, are a tasty way to get a lot of nutrients. Dried beet chips can be baked or made in a dehydrator. They make an easy, nutritious afternoon snack- and the hardest part is keeping your pantry stocked with them! *Note: This is a post …
Cheese plates are one of the most popular approaches to entertaining, primarily because they are easy to put together and easy to please a number of different palates. The drawbacks are expense and the sugar content of many of the pairings (like jams, honey, candied nuts, etc.). Chutneys can stand in for the jam pairings …
Using a chile lime salt sprinkled over fruits and vegetables as a snack is one of my favorite Mexican snacks. It is a standard on many Mexican street food offerings. Tajin is the brand name of this chile lime salt, but this DIY recipe makes one that is much fresher, allowing the simple ingredients to …
Harissa is one of my favorite spice blends and this recipe uses both a harissa spice rub and a harissa paste on wings. Great for game days! Harissa Rub or Harissa Paste? Harissa is a North African blend of spices that typically includes smoked chile peppers, cumin, coriander, caraway, cinnamon and salt & pepper. Frequently …
Detailed, comprehensive guidelines for building a perfect cheeseboard for any occasion, with a focus on preparing a low carb cheeseboard
Two ideas for making easy low carb snacks from whole foods rather than relying on processed foods. Roasted chickpeas and cucumbers with tajin
I always wondered whether a mortar & pestle truly made a difference or whether it was just another item to take up space in the kitchen and something else to clean. Well, this fresh keto salsa, made with seasonal heirloom tomatoes and a few other fresh ingredients made me a true believer. Mashing the …
Finding alternatives for chips is often problematic for people living a low carb lifestyle. Some people crave sugar, but almost as many crave a salty, crunchy snack. These spicy and salty roasted chickpeas are my go-to snack when I’m craving something salty. Slow Carb Snacks that are Salty and/or Crunchy Protein, fat and vegetables are …
Never one to ignore the food trends, I thought I’d try my hand at growing and cooking the trendy “perfect appetizer” that the chefs and foodies are raving about. The cooking of these sweet, crunchy peppers couldn’t be easier. And I’ve yet to have that one-in-ten of the peppers that turns out surprisingly spicy. Red …
Pickled eggs can be made with red beets or red cabbage for a great low carb, slow carb or ketogenic lunch or portable snack.
Here are some convenient ow carb snack ideas for home or office
Travel and socializing can be a difficult challenge on a low carb lifestyle. It is fortunately getting easier to find tasty food options in restaurants, although it is sometimes embarrassing (or just a hassle) to have conversations with your server about substitutions, etc. Then of course there is the inconvenience of airport foods and the …
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