by Paulette | Jul 10, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Coconut, dairy- free, Dessert, Fat Loss, Health, High Fat Low Carb, keto, Nutrition
When I first started eating low carb, I ate fat bombs daily (usually multiple times a day). They really helped to curb my cravings until I became fat adapted and no longer needed to rely on willpower to make better food choices. Sometimes they were a snack. Sometimes... 
by Paulette | Jun 11, 2019 | Coconut, Dessert, Health, High Fat Low Carb, keto, Nutrition, sugar
In Ontario, we’ve had brief glimpses of the summer weather that’s coming (hopefully). Get yourself ready with this No Churn Keto Ice Cream. At this time of year, I always have some in the freezer because we’re never exactly sure when the hot weather... 
by Paulette | May 27, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Coconut, Dessert, Fat, Food Labels, Health, High Fat Low Carb, keto, No Grains, Nutrition, sugar
UPDATED POST: September 27, 2019 As a holistic nutritionist, I recommend that whole, unprocessed foods should make up the bulk of your diet. However, sometimes you need a little help from some packaged low carb foods. These foods can help you make healthier choices... 
by Paulette | Mar 11, 2019 | Blood Sugar Balance, Calories, Carbs, Coconut, Dessert, Fat, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
The heady scent of cinnamon and apples coming from the oven makes my mouth water. I can’t resist apple crisp. CAN’T. RESIST. So I thought I should try to make a low carb apple crisp. It still has 9 grams of carbs per serving because apples are high in... 
by Paulette | Mar 7, 2019 | Better Breakfast, Blood Sugar Balance, Carbs, Coconut, Fat, Health, High Fat Low Carb, No Grains, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
Today is National Cereal Day….but I don’t want you to eat cereal. At least not the typical grain-based high carb cereal that you probably grew up eating. Why? What’s wrong with cereal? If you start your day with a high carb breakfast like cereal, you... 
by Paulette | Feb 10, 2019 | Chicken, Coconut, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Immune System, Main Dish, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
I was feeling a little under the weather yesterday. It’s that time of year when everyone passes around the ‘cold germs’. So, I took my immune-boosting probiotics and put on a pot of soup. I made this soup in the Instant Pot pressure cooker. I just... 
by Paulette | Feb 7, 2019 | Carbs, Chicken, Coconut, Fat, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Main Dish, Nutrition, Recipes Blog
Super Bowl food is typically not very healthy. These wings are an upgraded, much healthier alternative to the breaded and deep-fried poultry appendages that are traditionally served. They are lightly coated in coconut flour, but the wings DO NOT TASTE LIKE COCONUT!... 
by Paulette | Jan 11, 2019 | Coconut, Fat, Food Labels, Health, High Fat Low Carb, Recipes Blog
Coconut products are staples in the High Fat Low Carb (HFLC) kitchen. Here’s a primer: COCONUT OIL is pressed from coconut. Contains MCTS or medium chain triglycerides which we can use for energy especially when eating low carb. COCONUT MILK is made from shredded... 