Six Smart Ways To Slash Sugar From Your Diet 

Usually I can pass on salty snacks and bready things. Not that interested. But, when it comes to sweet, I swoon . . . and sometimes over consume. Really, I am pretty good about sugar, but it IS my weakness and I sometimes realize it’s getting out of control and have to take steps to curb sugar cravings. Six Smart Ways to Slash Sugar From Your Diet

I know I’m not the only one with a mighty sweet tooth, it’s a national pastime. The American Heart Associate says that “added sugars” should be limited to 6 teaspoons a day for women and 9 teaspoons for men – but the average American scarfs down about 3x that much per day. Too much sugar is linked to obesity, diabetes and a ton of other chronic diseases that I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemy. Today, I’m sharing Six Smart Ways To Slash Sugar From Your Diet  Continue reading

Blue Cheese, Cherry and Pistachio Spread | Low Carb, Keto

Blue Cheese, Cherry and Pistachio Spread is a creamy, dreamy addition to your holiday menu – or even simple snack for every day. Blue Cheese Cherry Pistachio Spread - low carb and keto friendly

As we close out these last few months of the year in high gear, it’s always nice to have a 5-minute holiday appetizer in your back pocket  – and this spread (or dip) is a festive, flavorful and fast winner! Even with a bit of dried fruit, this low-carb recipe can work as a treat for those on the keto diet. Read on to get this keto-friendly and low carb appetizer recipe. Continue reading

Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake

It might seem like pumpkin is on repeat here, but nothing wrong with trying to find another way to enjoy pumpkin this time of year – am I right?! Lovers of this seasonal flavor sensation will love my Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake, a not-so-classic take on a popular Mexican dessert (which means “three milks” cake in Spanish).

Lower Carb Pumpkin Maple Tres Leche Cake

 

Not only does it (lip) smack of pumpkin spice and maple, this pretty much sugar-free cake is free of table sugar (duh), taking the cake down from 56g carbs to just 18g carbs (and 500 calories to 358 calories) thanks to natural sweetener alternatives . . . aka, it’s sugar swap time!  Impress your guests with this feast-worthy and feel good yet low-carb dessert for the holidays – hint, hint, Thanksgiving dessert idea! Continue reading

Keto Caramel Pudding with Toasted Coconut

This post is sponsored by Hiland Dairy but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Just because you’re on a low-carb diet, doesn’t mean you have to say “no” to dessert. My Keto Caramel Pudding with Toasted Coconut is rich, creamy and indulgent . . . but with none the sugar.Keto Caramel Pudding with Toasted Coconut

It’s a luxurious, low-carb treat and keto dessert you can gift to yourself (you deserve it) or prepare for company during this upcoming holiday season.  Continue reading

Low-Carb Spinach Pesto Egg Wraps | Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free

I had so much confusion about what to call this dish made with super thin egg wraps (like crepes but no flour), stuffed with sautéed spinach, pesto and other goodness. Tortilla-less Enchiladas Verde, Keto Spinach Egg Rolls, Low Carb Crepes Florentine . . .. hmmm, I dunno, how about just, SO AMAZING GOOD!

Spinach stuffed low carb egg wraps with ranch

I finally decided on Low Carb Spinach Pesto Egg Wraps and made them originally for my friends at Litehouse Foods, see how it’s topped there with their delicious organic ranch dressing?! You could also do salsa, queso, hollandaise or whatever else suits your fancy. Read on to get this easy, yummy recipe. Continue reading