The Best Low Carb Green Smoothie

If  I told you I made a smoothie that tasted like the leftover milk that you drink after eating a bowl of Lucky Charms, was good for you and low in carbs...would you believe me?  Well you should because it is all true :)  If anyone reading has no clue what Lucky Charms tastes like, its like a bowl full of sugary marshmallow heaven that brings me way back.  I'm actually not the one that came up with that description for this smoothie recipe.  The whole it tastes like "Lucky Charms" bit came from my brother-in-law's sweet girlfriend who was forced by me to take a sip after she looked in horror as I was drinking this green smoothie saying "Mmm" out loud as everyone was eating chips and pizza.  I took a sip after she said the whole Lucky Charm description thing and I could not believe how right she was! So if you like Lucky Charms you will like this.



What you need:

1 1/4 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2 ice cubes
2 cups of spinach
1/2 of an avocado
1 tbs of roasted flax seeds *they must be roasted for this recipe
4-5 drops of vanilla stevia



Directions:

Blend everything up in a blender.  Pour into a glass and enjoy right away.

Oh and adding a cute striped straw makes it just a tad more appealing right?  So if you want to make your green smoothie more appealing head to Target and pick up a whole little pack for a mere $2.

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This smoothie has only 4 grams of effective carbohydrate! Can I get a hallelujah!

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LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER BREADSTICKS

LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER BREADSTICKS WITH FRESH HERBS, GARLIC, AND LOTS OF OOEY GOOEY CHEESE ATOP A CAULIFLOWER CRUST LOOKS AND TASTES LIKE CHEESY BREAD!

When you can’t eat bread, either because of allergies, diabetes, or you are choosing to be on a low carb diet, this recipe for Low Carb Cauliflower Breadsticks will put a big smile on your face and help you stick to that new year’s resolution!


I have always been pretty addicted to carbs, but I feel so much better when I limit them in my diet. My body responds better to eating a high protein, low carb diet. I have more energy, my head is clearer, I sleep better, I’m so much more productive, the list could go on. I just feel all around great when I limit my carb intake.

Because I feel so much better, I don’t want to slip back into my old habits that make me feel not-so-good, but I sure do miss bread. When I saw a recipe for Cauliflower Squares on Allrecipes, I thought they looked like an interesting addition to my low carb diet. There are a whole host of recipes for Cauliflower Breadsticks on the web, but this one looked easy enough. I made some adjustments to the recipe, because I can’t help myself, but I think it turned out almost as good as cheesy bread.


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These low carb breadsticks taste fresh, garlicky, and cheesy just like an amazing garlic bread smothered in a layer of Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. There is a hint of cauliflower flavor, but it certainly doesn’t overwhelm. The texture is a bit softer than bread, but that didn’t bother me one bit, because all I could think about was the ooey gooey goodness of the garlicky cheese bursting with fresh basil just like my favorite cheesy bread, but it’s low carb!! I am so happy I can enjoy cheesy bread while eating a low carb diet, I don’t even care that it is ‘faux cheesy bread’.

My next adventure in cauliflower bread will be low carb pizza crust! The topping choices are endless, so I’m having a hard time deciding where to start, but I’m excited to enjoy pizza while living a low carb lifestyle. What do you think? Where should I start? What is your favorite pizza topping?

Low Carb Cauliflower Breadsticks with fresh herbs, garlic, and lots of ooey gooey cheese atop a cauliflower crust looks and tastes like cheesy bread.

Prep time  15 mins
Cook time  15 mins

Total time    30 mins

Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 4-6 Servings

INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower, riced
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan Cheese
1 large egg
1/2 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
To rice the cauliflower I cored it and broke it into florets. Then I placed it in the bowl of my food processor and pulsed until it was the texture of rice.
In a large bowl, mix the riced cauliflower, 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, 1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until combined and holds together. Place the mixture onto the parchment lined baking sheet and spread out into a rectangle about 9x7" and 1/4" thick.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and top with 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese and return to oven to continue baking until the cheese is melted and starting to brown. Cool about 10 minutes and cut into 'breadsticks'. Garnish with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese. Serve with your favorite Red Sauce and enjoy!
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Easy 2 Ingredient Low Carb Sugar Free Dessert

So this is a recipe for a quick and oh-so-simple low carb dessert. It's been a go-to of mine for years! The best thing about this dessert is that it's totally customizable after you make the basic recipe. There's SO many things you can do with this to make all sorts of guilt free goodies!



One thing to remember is moderation. While this may be a good low carb alternative to many other high carb high sugar sweets, i'd save this for a once in a while treat. Carbs can add up quick when you ignore serving sizes.


Ingredients

Sugar Free Jell-O instant pudding. (any flavor)
Heavy Whipping Cream

Directions
Simply substitute heavy cream for the amount of milk that the pudding normally calls for and mix as usual. That's it! If you use a hand mixer and whip it for quite a while it'll turn out pretty thick! I love it this way.

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Using this basic recipe, you can make all sorts of cool low carb desserts!

-You can eat it as is right after mixing and add fresh fruit or sugar free syrups or jams.

-If your using vanilla pudding you can customize the flavor and add flavor extracts.

-You can freeze it and it will resemble sugar free "ice cream." After freezing you can also add low carb goodies such as mentioned above.

-You can pair it with a pre-made low carb pie crust for a no bake pie option.

-You can heat it up in the microwave for a warm and rich pudding. Heat if for only about 15 seconds or so and check it before heating more. It will start to curdle if you leave it in too long, although you can still eat it this way, it just kind of looks yucky.After warmed you can also add any low carb or sugar free options here too for more variations.

A 7-Day, 1200 Calorie Meal Plan

A successful meal plan for losing weight incorporates good diet and exercising. So, here is a 1200 calorie meal plan, for 7 days. Enjoy it!

A 7-Day, 1200 Calorie Meal Plan

Meal Plan – Day 1
Breakfast

3/4 cup bran flakes, 1 cup fat-free milk, and 1 banana
Lunch

A sandwich made of 3 ounces turkey breast, 1 whole wheat pita, 1/2 roasted pepper, mustard, 1 tsp. light mayonnaise and some lettuce
1 mozzarella string cheese
2 kiwis
Dinner



4 ounces broiled flounder or sole
1 cup steamed broccoli
1 cup cooked couscous
2 plum tomatoes (sliced), sprinkled with 2 tbsps. grated Parmesan cheese broiled until golden
1 fat-free pudding cup
Meal Plan – Day 2
Breakfast

Smoothie: 1/2 banana, 1 cup frozen berries, and 8 ounces fat-free milk.
1/2 English muffin with 1 tsp. light margarine
Lunch



1 vegetable burger with a whole wheat pita with salsa and lettuce
6 ounces light yogurt
1 cup vegetable soup
15 grapes
Dinner

1/2 cup baked beans
BBQ chicken: 4 ounces of boneless, skinless breast with barbecue sauce and grill.
3 small boiled red potatoes with 1 tsp. light margarine and dill
Meal Plan – Day 3
Breakfast

Oatmeal: cook 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats with 3/4 cup fat-free milk; 1/2 apple, 1 teaspoon honey, and cinnamon
Lunch

Chicken salad: 4 ounces skinless roast chicken breast with 1/4 cup sliced red grapes, 1 tbsp. light mayonnaise, 1 tbsp. slivered almonds, and 1 tbsp. fat-free sour cream.
1 banana
Dinner

1 baked potato with 3 tbsps. salsa and 1 tbsp. fat-free sour cream
3 cups steamed spinach
4 ounces steamed shrimp
1 low-fat frozen fudge bar
Meal Plan – Day 4
Breakfast

6 ounces light yogurt with 1 tbsp. slivered almonds
1/2 toasted English muffin with 1/2 apple (sliced) and 1 ounce shredded reduced-fat cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds
Lunch

Sandwich: 1 wheat pita, 3 ounces thinly sliced roast beef, tomato slices, mustard, 1 tsp. horseradish, and lettuce.
cup of raw vegetables
1 cup tomato soup
and 1 pear
Dinner

3 ounces poached salmon
3/4 cup cooked brown rice
Slaw: 1 1/4 cups coleslaw mix and 2 green onions with 2 tbsps. fat-free dressing
1/2 cup pineapple chunks in juice
Meal Plan – Day 5
Breakfast

1 cup Cheerios, 1/2 cup berries, 1 tbsp. slivered almonds, 8 ounces fat-free milk
Lunch

Quesadilla: 1/4 cup beans with 1 whole wheat tortilla. Top with 1 ounce shredded reduced-fat cheese. Add salsa and another tortilla; microwave for 45 seconds.
Cucumber spears
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese with 1/2 cup of tangerine
Dinner

3 ounces roasted pork tenderloin
A cup of baked acorn squash (mashed) with cinnamon
2 to 3 cups salad greens with 2 tbsps. fat-free dressing
half cup vanilla fat-free frozen yogurt with 1 cup berries
Meal Plan – Day 6
Breakfast

8 ounces fat-free milk
1 toasted waffle, with 1 tbsp. peanut butter and 1/2 banana (sliced)
Lunch

Tuna pita: 2 ounces water-packed light tuna, 1 pita, mustard, 1 tbsp. light mayonnaise, cucumber, and onion slices
10 baby carrots
6 ounces light yogurt with 1/2 banana
Dinner

Jambalaya: 2 ounces cooked turkey sausage (sliced), 3/4 cup cooked brown rice; 1/2 cup corn; 1/3 cup salsa; and 1/4 cup canned kidney beans. Heat through.
3 cups spinach (steamed)
1 apple

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Meal Plan – Day 7

Breakfast

1/2 toasted English muffin with 1-ounce reduced-fat cheese (sliced); 1/2 cup steamed spinach, 1 tomato slice; and 1 poached egg

1 grapefruit

Lunch

Black bean salad: 1/2 cup canned black beans, 1/2 cup mandarin orange sections, red onion, chopped red bell peppers, and scallions with 1 tsp. vinegar.

1 whole wheat pita

1 pear

Dinner

3 ounces broiled flank steak

1 cup steamed zucchini

1 baked sweet potato with 1 tsp. light margarine

half cup pineapple chunks in juice

So, this is our 1200 Calorie meal plan and we hope that it will be useful for you.

source:ladiesnutrition.com

AMAZING DRINK WHICH BURNS FAT IN AN INSTANCE

During the winter months, the body has the tendency to increase the accumulation of fat tissue. Two of the major contributors to this are the lowered physical activity and the greasy meals. We become aware of this critical zone around the waist with the first sign on warmer days. Instead of thinking about how to cover and hide the consequences of winter with fashion allies, we are offering you a drink, which together with exercising will burn the fats.

Ingredients for this sour drink:

• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• The juice and peel of 1 lemon

Preparation:

Wash the lemon and then grate its peel in a bowl and then put some hot water in it. After 10 minutes, add the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and a bit of chili pepper. Mix before every sip and drink it before and after eating.

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The cayenne pepper will improve the digestion of the food, speed up the metabolism, and stimulate the burning of the fat. Namely, its ingredient capsaicin stimulates the nervous system to create heat in the body, which promotes faster calorie waste.

Lemon contains a substance which slows down the accumulation of fats, and lemon peel contains polycosanol – a type of sugar which helps with burning the accumulated fat.

Regular consuming of a proper amount of apple cider vinegar helps degrade the fat in the body. The vinegar actually contains natural acids which clean the dissoluted toxins and throw out the undigested food from the intestines.

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5 Best Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss

Smoothies are one of my favorite weight loss drinks. 

They're delicious, easy to make, and full of good-for-you nutrients. 

They will boost your metabolism, curve your appetite, promote the feeling of fullness. All of which tends to encourage weight loss.

Paired with a healthy diet and exercise plan, smoothies can be your best-kept secret to fight off unwanted pounds.

Here are 5 delicious smoothie recipes to include in your diet to lose weight and get healthy.

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1. Strawberry Banana Smoothie

• 1 cup strawberries 
• 1/2  banana 
• 2 tablespoons sliced raw nuts (any nuts of your choice. Almonds, cashews, and walnuts are all excellent sources of good fats and protein)
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1/4 cup granola (choose unsweetened one) 
• 1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt 
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Directions

1. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and serve. Enjoy!

2. Pineapple Kale Green Smoothie

• 2 cups raw kale leaves, stems removed
• 3/4 cup almond 
• 1 banana, cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup raw pineapple pieces
• 2 tbsp peanut butter (unsweetened) 
• 1 to 3 tsp honey, to taste
  

Directions

1. Add all ingredients in your blender.
2. Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Adjust liquid to create your preferred consistency. 

3. Turmeric and Ginger Tropical Smoothie

• 1 cup almond milk
• ½ fresh or frozen banana
• ½ cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
• ½ Tsp. each ground turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and cardamom
• 1 tsp honey (unless your fruit is really ripe and naturally sweet)
• 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
• dash of sea salt or pepper
• a few ice cubes, if you find it is too thick?

Directions

1. Add all ingredients in your blender.
2. Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Adjust liquid to create your preferred consistency. 

4. Dark Chocolate Banana Smoothie

• 1 banana (frozen)
• 1 cup raw spinach
• 1 cup almond milk 
• 3 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder 
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• (optional: 1 Tbsp. honey, if needed to sweeten)

Directions

1. Add all ingredients in your blender.
2. Blend all the ingredients until smooth. 

5. Blueberry Avocado Mango Smoothie

• 1 cup blueberries
• 1½ cups mango
• ½ avocado
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon maca powder
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond butter 
• 1½ - 2 cups coconut water

Directions

1. Add all ingredients in your blender.
2. Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Add more liquid to create your preferred consistency. 

Take Home Message

There you have it! 

5 fiercely delicious yet wonderfully healthy smoothie recipes for weight loss.  

Sipping on these weight loss friendly smoothies can definitely help you feel full, reduce your appetite, and calories you take in. 

Fat Burning Foods

Article By: Dr. Janet Starr Hull, Ph.D., CN

Fat burning foods contain what are called
reverse calories. When mixed with fattening
foods, fat burning foods make fatty foods
less calorific by destroying their fat before
it is stored in the body. Eating greater
amounts of fat burning foods can make you
thin without starving yourself.



For example, real fruit is preferable to
fruit juice. A fresh orange is fat burning
because it requires digestive energy (calories)
to digest the pulp and fiber. Fresh orange
juice is not fattening but it is not ‘fat
burning’ because no great energy expense is
needed to digest it. Many soups, while
low-calorie, are not fat burning because
little effort is needed to digest them.

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Fatty meats are not considered fat burning
foods because the body is left with excess
calories after digestion. Lean meats, however,
can be considered fat burning foods. Leaner
meats help the body burn its own fat and do
not contribute left-over calories to any
significant degree. In addition to their
bodybuilding functions, lean meats stimulate
the production of glucagon, a fat-dissolving
hormone. Glucagon causes a release of fat from                     
inner fat stores so that the fat can be burned.
This happens in the presence of fat burning
foods.
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