by Paulette | Feb 23, 2019 | Better Breakfast, Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Health, High Fat Low Carb, No Grains, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
A typical banana nut muffin is extremely high in carbs and sugar. Take for instance this one from Tim Hortons: There are 50 grams of NET CARBS and 27 grams of sugar. That’s almost 7 teaspoons of sugar! Here is a healthier alternative, made with ground flax,... 
by Paulette | Feb 15, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Dessert, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Immune System, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
While these are not exactly gumdrops, these homemade low carb gummies are a healthier alternative. They are made with real fruit and gelatin. They are healthier since they are not loaded with sugar, but gelatin also offer health benefits to your digestion, skin, hair,... 
by Paulette | Feb 14, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Dessert, Health, High Fat Low Carb, No Grains, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
Happy Valentine’s Day! We usually think ‘chocolate’ when we think of this holiday, so here is a low carb chocolate lava cake with a whisper of cinnamon. It’s the perfect way to enjoy chocolate on this special day (or anytime) without messing up... 
by Paulette | Feb 13, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Dessert, Food Labels, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Nutrition
With Valentine’s Day coming up I thought I’d share a few of my favourite low carb treats. I used to have quite a sweet tooth and often craved junk food in the afternoon or after dinner. Since I’ve been eating low carb, those cravings have gone away... 
by Paulette | Feb 12, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Dessert, Fat, Fat Loss, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Recipes Blog
Just in time for Valentines Day! This Low Carb No Bake Cheesecake is one of my favourite dessert recipes because it’s very quick to put together, requires no baking and has lots of flavour possibilities. This no-bake cheesecake can be made in about 5 minutes.... 
by Paulette | Feb 4, 2019 | Better Breakfast, Blood Sugar Balance, Cancer, Carbs, Fat, Health, Immune System, Nutrition
Today is World Cancer Day: ‘… the only day on the global health calendar where we can all unite and rally under the one banner of cancer in a positive and inspiring way’ (NCDAlliance.org). CANCER is scary The thought of going through the debilitating... 
by Paulette | Jan 21, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Calories, Carbs, Health, Mindfulness
I shouldn’t eat that….Am I allowed to eat that?…Have I had too many calories today?…If I eat that it’ll go right to my hips! There’s so much negative language and lack of mindfulness around dieting and eating healthy. My good friend... 
by Paulette | Jan 9, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Fat Loss, Food Labels, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Nutrition
rCarbs and food labels. It’s important information if you’re trying to reduce and amount of carbohydrates you’re eating. But it can be confusing!! Total carbs. Net carbs. Fibre. Sugar. Sugar alcohol. Polyols. WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN? When you... 