by Paulette | Mar 2, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Fat Loss, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Main Dish, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
I have been making this soup for my family for years. This Mini Meatball Soup is similar to the familiar Italian Wedding Soup, but it has tomato sauce in it for a flavourful twist. Instead of pasta, I now use no-carb Konjac noodles. If you don’t have access to... 
by Paulette | Mar 2, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Fat Loss, Food Labels, Health, High Fat Low Carb, No Grains, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
Sometimes, you just want a steaming bowl of chili, especially on a cold winter’s day. I love mine with a dollop of full-fat sour cream, chopped avocado and grated cheese. However, if you’re eating keto or low carb, traditional chili might not fit into your... 
by Paulette | Feb 28, 2019 | Carbs, cholesterol, Fat, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Nutrition, saturated fat
Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Heart Health…are saturated fat and cholesterol bad for you? I’ll be honest, I’ve been avoiding writing this post. This is a question that I’m asked all the time. When people want to know about a high fat... 
by Paulette | Feb 24, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Fat, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Main Dish, No Grains, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
One of my favourite foods is nachos. I’ve loved them since I was a kid. However, I’m a little picky: they must be made with real cheese (not that liquid orange plastic ‘cheese’), melted in the oven on crispy tortilla chips, along with bits of... 
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... 