Here is a quick recipe for a light, low carb treat to try. It’s like toast with cinnamon and sugar. First the recipe and how to make it, then a couple of additions and changes to expand on the idea to make more use of the ingredients in meals and snacks.
This cool treat works great for low carb and low glycemic eaters.
The Necessary Ingredients:
1 Mission Brand Carb Balance Fajita size Tortilla
These are low carb tortillas. They come in 3 sizes, fajita, soft taco, and burrito. And two varieties, regular white or whole wheat, both have high levels of fiber.
The white fajita size shows 5g net carbs for one tortilla, which is 12g carbs total, but 7g dietary fiber. The whole wheat fajita has 4 net.
Ground cinnamon, any good one will do.
Powdered Stevia
Try Optimum Nutrition Stevia Powder or another good brand. For those not familiar with stevia, it is a plant extract that tastes sweet but has no calories.
Stevia originates in South America, but has spread all over the world. In Japan, for instance, diet beverages use it as a sweetener. It is not a concocted or chemical created sugar substitute, but a plant extract.
It has a slight aftertaste, but comes directly from nature. You could, of course, substitute nutrisweet (aspartame), or Splenda (sucralose) as a sugar substitute. Or even xylitol or sorbitol, which are low glycemic, but not low carbohydrate.
To make the treat:
Fry or butter the tortilla. When frying, stop while the tortilla is still flexible, but has some golden spots on it.
To make this extremely low fat, use that butter spray or just warm the tortilla. As another option, cook the tortilla in a hot frying pan without oil, or even toast it in a toaster for about half the time needed for a slice of bread. But without the oil from frying or the butter or spray, the cinnamon and stevia probably won’t stick.
Sprinkle on some cinnamon, about a quarter of a teaspoon over the tortilla, to taste.
Sprinkle on some stevia, just a little. It is something like 500 times as sweet as sugar, so use it sparingly. About half a teaspoon or less should be plenty.
This makes a nice low carb snack. The tortilla even has 3 grams of protein.
Other Ideas
Use these tortillas for other things as well. Try making tacos and quesadillas.
For quesadillas, just put about one quarter cup of shredded cheese on the tortilla after frying or cooking it, then heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds. This is similar to a cheese sandwich. Eat open or folded. Try putting in a slice of turkey, ham or roast beef, and create a great hot sandwich.
For tacos, just use regular taco fillings, but using the low carb tortilla as a shell and cut down or eliminate the beans – hardly any difference. And they make great low carb chips. Cut them into chip shape and just fry them till crispy. Most salsas have few carbohydrates. These tortillas make Mexican food work great for low carb and low glycemic eaters.
Also, stevia fits into tons of things, for example, homemade lemonade, like this: A glass of water, add about 5-10 drops of stevia liquid, and a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice, to taste. A very refreshing lemonade.
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Although Britain is a nation of tea drinkers, we still have a lot to learn about tea. Drinking the right tea at the right time of day has been known to provide substantial health benefits.
You might not think of tea when it comes to trying to loose weight, but research has shown that certain types of teas do:
The brewed tea is dark red, and has a bold, earthy taste. Pu-erh is known to help digest fatty foods, increase metabolism and help to reduce your cholesterol levels. It is perfect to take this tea throughout the day especially after meals.
Oolong Tea (Yamamotoyama: China Oolong Chocolate Mint Oolong, White Peach Oolong, Coconut Mango Oolong, Chrysanthemum; Birt & Tang: Oolong & Raspberry, Osmanthus, Gojiberry, Blueberry, Cardioplus)
Oolongs range from bright green and slightly fermented to dark-leafed and hearty. The greener varieties are less fermented. Oolong tea therefore comes in a wide range of tastes and aromas from teas very close in taste to green tea to those very close to black tea.
Oolong tea burns over 157% more fat than Green Tea – and therefore becoming the most popular teas designed to accelerate weight loss. Drinking two cups of Oolong tea every day not only helps shed stubborn pounds by boosting your metabolism, but also blocks the fattening effects of carbohydrates.
Slimming Tea (Yogitea: Slim & Fit)
When we are fit, our lives flow in an easy, flexible rhythm. This herbal tea has been formulated with herbs thought to support a well functioning metabolism. Pu-erh tea is used worldwide for its beneficial properties. Mate, prized in South America for its valuable nutrients and antioxidants, is a natural energiser. This formula is balanced with rosemary, rooibos and nettle, all of which are known to be rich in nutrients. Enjoy Women’s Slim & Fit Tea throughout the day while following your fasting or fitness program.
Detox Tea (Yogitea: Detox, Birt & Tang: Detox)
This tea contains a combination of herbs and spices, which have been used for centuries in India to support the internal cleansing process and thereby eliminating excess fluids. Purify yourself each day by making Detox a regular part of your diet. Detox is also a great addition to a diet or a fast.
Stomach Ease Tea (Yogitea: Stomach Ease)
This tea is based on a recipe of herbs and spices believed to support the digestive process in breaking down fats and reduce feeling bloated after a meal. It contains fennel, liquorice and peppermint leaf known for their beneficial effect on digestion. Warming herbs such as cardamom, coriander, ginger and black pepper balances this delicious blend. Enjoy a cup during or after a meal.
All Green & White Teas (Tazo: Zen, Numi: Monkey King, Dragonfly: Swirling Mist White Tea, Stashtea: Ginger Peach, Pomegranate Raspberry, Decaf Raspberry White – and many more)
All green and white teas are known for their ‘thermogenic’ properties, whereby the body temperature raises to burn more calories. These teas have traditionally been used in Chinese medicine to refresh, detoxify and bring the immune system into balance.
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Uma Mays
Having been an IT Project Manager for 10 years it was time to do something different and work from home with my young family. To that end I have recently started an online tea business selling and promoting the wonders and benefits of high quality specialist teas.
Interests and Hobbies:
Love the gym, play badminton and tennis. Also ski 2- 3 times a year.
It is very common that I read questions or statements from new Atkineers saying, “How come I feel so tired?” “Why do I have such a headache?” “I have no energy what is this diet doing to me!” One of the problems is no one forewarned them about Induction flu. Induction flu is simply the body burning its last remaining glucose and stored glycogen for energy, and suffering withdrawal effects. It is very similar to what happens when runners “hit the wall” and cyclist “bonk.” In addition to the physical withdrawal symptoms there are the mental symptoms as well. Think of drug addict, are they necessarily pleasant to be around or in high spirits even though they are doing something good. Well the carb addict has the same reaction; I personally was irritable for the first 2 or 3 weeks as I had to figure out how to eat, exert control over what entered my mouth, and regain new comfort foods. It is a dramatic change, and some people resist change. The good news is it is just temporary. It typically only last a few days, but for some the mental effects might last longer. It also shows you are on the right path and making true progress on getting rid of the excess fat. The silver lining is indeed that by the end if you continue the follow the plan you will be burning fat for fuel. You’ll have to watch the video for my suggestions on how to lessen the effects.
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I am starting a new series of videos based upon the questions or comments I have received either privately or in the comments section. Each of these videos will be targeted to answering that question or issue in short, less than 3 minutes video. I am hoping that these videos can be used as a Frequently Asked Question about the Atkins Diet or Low Carb in general. In this video, I deal with a question I receive often. How do I start or restart the diet? I come up with three specific recommendations: 1.) Get the junk out of your house. There is no reason to start with cravings staring you in the face. 2.) Get and read the book. The book I mean is either the low carb book of choice or Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002). 3.) Hit the low carb recipe sites, like Linda’s Low Carb, and browse the Induction friendly recipes. Make a menu for the week and go shopping. The last half of this viewer’s question was how long to do the diet. I somewhat answered this already in the last video, but my answer is always “forever. There is no “after” on the Atkins Diet.” I hope you like this series of upcoming videos.
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Losing weight is not easy. We did not gain weight overnight and we are not going to lose it overnight either.
For some people their weight is causing them significant health problems and they may need to take weight off faster. These people need to be monitored by a physician. For most of us we would like to take a few pounds off fast.
Fad diets are real tempting when you would like to take some weight off quickly. The fact is however, that fad diets why are they bad for you is because they do not supply your body with the essential nutrients it needs to function properly. If a fad diet sounds to good to be true in generally is.
Our society insists that we be thin. The media bombards us with the notion that by being thin you will be happy, attractive and successful. They portray rail thin models on television and in magazines. Most of us are not six feet tall with 40 inch legs. Our bodies come in different shapes and sizes. Forget about trying to obtain something unobtainable.
The diet industry has been around for years making money off of vulnerable consumers. The industry takes advantage of our self esteem and our vanity. So we end up feeling bad about ourselves because we do not measure up. We are the fattest nation in the world. The diet industry sells 43 billion dollars worth of weight loss products each year. Please do not waste your money or jeopardize your health to reach an unrealistic weight.
There are health reasons to keep your weight with in normal limits, but it becomes unhealthy when you become to thin. It can lead to the development of an eating disorder. As adults we are supposed to fill out and mature. It is not natural to try to reach a weight you were at when you were twelve
One losing weight fast tactic is taking diet pills to curb your appetite. Fad diets why they are bad is because they can harm you. Diet pills that have been on the market for years contain ephedrine, caffeine and phenylpropanolanomine. Ephedrine and caffeine speed up your heart rate, could increase your blood pressure, and may leave you feeling jittery, anxious and irritable. Phenylpropanolanomine has been proven to increase the risk of strokes in women. Many diet pills are not regulated by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) as to their safety.
There are more fad diets, pills and potions out there than you can count. Fad diets why they are bad is because they promote losing weight fast. When you lose weight too fast it can lead to health problems. If you stay on a fad diet or keep going back on it , this will lead to dietary deficiencies and illness. There is no actual fat lost in these diets. The weight you lose is water weight, which you will put back on quicker than you took it off.
The only real way to lose weight and keep it off is to go on a sensible diet and lose it gradually. To lose wight we all know we need to burn more calories than we ingest. A healthy weight loss program and lifestyle should include some kind of exercise at least three times a week. Exercise stimulates your metabolism so your wight will come off faster.
A balanced healthy weight loss program is safe and your weight loss is more permanent. A weight loss program with exercise should teach you good habits to maintain for your lifetime.
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Low Carb Cauliflower Bisque: 1 small onion, diced 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 1 TBS butter 1 Medium cauliflower, chopped 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup cream Salt and pepper Courtesy of Linda’s Low Carb (genaw.com In a large frying pan, saute the onion and celery until translucent and tender. Salt and pepper to taste. Add cauliflower and the broth; bring to boil. Change heat to medium-low for 20-25 minutes. Add Cream. Use a stick blender or blender to liquify the soup until completely smooth and thick. Add salt and pepper, if needed. Optional toppings: Cheddar cheese or real bacon bits. Makes about 8 servings. Nutrition Info: 102 Calories, 6g Fat, 5.8g Carbs, 2g Fiber, 6g Protein
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