High Protein/Lo Carbers...Recipes and info

[ahk]

Here is the recipe I used for the pizza crust-- super easy and not a lot of ingredients. We used whole milk mozzarella and shredded it in the processor. When spreading out, make sure your hands are wet and you'll want to make it thin. NOT too thin, but thin.

Enjoy!!

HERE ya go.

[Jesse]

Here is the recipe for the shredded raw sweet potato salad.

Raw Sweet Potato Salad with Curry Almond Sauce

Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving size: 3 main or 6 side dishes
Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes
• 1 cup dried currents ( I used cranberries)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Curry Almond Sauce

• ½ cup almond butter
• ½ cup melted coconut oil
• 6 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp tamari

Directions:

1. Make the Curry Almond Sauce by whisking or blending all of the ingredients together.
2. Next peel the sweet potatoes and either spiralize them, grate them or use a peeler to make the raw sweet potato noodles.
3. Place the sweet potato noodles in a bowl with the currents and walnuts and massage the sauce into the raw sweet potato salad.

Note: I had sauce leftover.





ahk- Thanks for posting the pizza crust recipe, it looks good.

[ahk]

I have a question--

Is anyone have weird reactions to night shades (eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, paprika, etc)? If so, all or just some? Curious.

Not sure this is really a question for HP/LC but it does re: Paleo/Primal ways of eating-- so anyone?

[Rockinonahigh]

I have been getting the Adkins frozen dinners,I am surprised at how good they are,it makes it easyer to watch the carbs.

[Jesse]

I just saw this. Not sure how I missed it. At any rate, the night shades are well known for causing inflammation, (I almost typed inflation! Lol) as well as other not so pleasant side effects due to their toxicity levels. GI tract disturbances, arthritis, insomnia etc.

I have cut way back on how much of them I eat, and I make certain to only eat from one in that family at a time, no mixing. I hate that too because I love eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers.

Here is an article you may find interesting that talks about the nightshades and suggests a 3 month challenge to see if they are a problem for you.

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/lin...d-inflammation

Originally Posted by ahk

I have a question--

Is anyone have weird reactions to night shades (eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, paprika, etc)? If so, all or just some? Curious.

Not sure this is really a question for HP/LC but it does re: Paleo/Primal ways of eating-- so anyone?

[Jesse]

Yummy Sweet Potato Buffalo Chicken Casserole

[Orema]

Cucumber-Fennel Salad with Herbed Goat Yogurt


I made this yesterday and it was good. I substituted goat yogurt with plain Kefir and added crumbled goat cheese. Very good if you like fennel.

[ahk]

We're going to be starting the Whole30 in September.
Has anyone attempted or thought about doing something like it?

Don't know what it is? Take a look here.

[Orema]

http://whatsgabycooking.com/zucchini...rilled-shrimp/

Sounds good but haven't tried it.

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by Orema

http://whatsgabycooking.com/zucchini...rilled-shrimp/

Sounds good but haven't tried it.

Hi Orema! Thanks for posting this recipe. I haven't had this exact thing, but have had something very close and it was delicious.

P.S. The link didn't work for some reason. Maybe this one will. http://whatsgabycooking.com/zucchini.../#.U-Ak5qOorjA

[Orema]

Originally Posted by Jesse

Hi Orema! Thanks for posting this recipe. I haven't had this exact thing, but have had something very close and it was delicious.

P.S. The link didn't work for some reason. Maybe this one will. http://whatsgabycooking.com/zucchini.../#.U-Ak5qOorjA

Thanks for posting a good link, Jesse! Not sure why it went bad.

I usually have my zoodles cold, but am anxious to try this recipe. I think I'll give it a try this weekend.

Thanks again, Jesse.

[Jesse]

This salad is great as is, with chicken or turkey instead of the bacon, or without any meat and really quick and easy to make if you have a food processor.

http://pinchofyum.com/bacon-and-brussel-sprout-salad

Orema - You're welcome. I usually have my zoodles raw, but will do a quick blanching on occasion. I think this recipe would be good chilled. Let me know if you decide to try it that way.

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by ahk

We're going to be starting the Whole30 in September.
Has anyone attempted or thought about doing something like it?

Don't know what it is? Take a look here.

Hey ahk, how's it going? I have no experience with the Whole 30 other than reading about it. It would be great if you post here and let us know what your experience is once you start it. I hope it works out great for you and yours.

As for me, I am still eating high protein/ low carbs, but leaning away from Paleo and more towards a Mediterranean way of eating. I've upped the higher protein veggies, especially raw, and eat less meat than I was eating. Also, getting back into making and drinking green drinks. Love them!

[ahk]

Originally Posted by Jesse

Hey ahk, how's it going? I have no experience with the Whole 30 other than reading about it. It would be great if you post here and let us know what your experience is once you start it. I hope it works out great for you and yours.

As for me, I am still eating high protein/ low carbs, but leaning away from Paleo and more towards a Mediterranean way of eating. I've upped the higher protein veggies, especially raw, and eat less meat than I was eating. Also, getting back into making and drinking green drinks. Love them!

Hey Jesse--

Things are going good-- but feel we've fallen off the path of good eats. I mean we eat good, but need to be more on path. We were either going to attempt the 21dsd (21 day sugar detox) or whole 30. My lady, thinks the whole 30 will work better for us, even though I feel both are practically the same just one is 1 week longer.

All this talk about veggie noodles-- I love my spiralizer. Weekly, I make 2 yams, 1 onion, 2 large zucchinis --- place in oven with coconut oil, onion/garlic powder, and fresh thyme. I normally just eat them in the morning with a few fried eggs and meat. I also love zucchini noodles with fresh marinara or sauteed with garlic/onion.

So whats the "Mediterranean way of eating" ? and why the change?

PS. Of course, I'll let you know how things go with the Whole30. I am wanting to keep a journal of the changes and recipes we use.

[Jesse]

Originally Posted by ahk

Hey Jesse--

Things are going good-- but feel we've fallen off the path of good eats. I mean we eat good, but need to be more on path. We were either going to attempt the 21dsd (21 day sugar detox) or whole 30. My lady, thinks the whole 30 will work better for us, even though I feel both are practically the same just one is 1 week longer.

All this talk about veggie noodles-- I love my spiralizer. Weekly, I make 2 yams, 1 onion, 2 large zucchinis --- place in oven with coconut oil, onion/garlic powder, and fresh thyme. I normally just eat them in the morning with a few fried eggs and meat. I also love zucchini noodles with fresh marinara or sauteed with garlic/onion.

So whats the "Mediterranean way of eating" ? and why the change?

PS. Of course, I'll let you know how things go with the Whole30. I am wanting to keep a journal of the changes and recipes we use.

Sounds good, ahk. I'll be cheering for ya'll.
The reason for the change is that I haven't been handling my food choices properly. Being single and living alone, is more difficult for me as far as planning meals and cooking like I used to do when there were more mouths to feed. The reason for the Mediterranean way of eating is that I find it to be a very clean, well rounded diet; it has lots of fresh veggies, lean meat or fish, fresh fruits etc. So basically a lot of "live" foods. I have loads more energy, it's easy enough to throw a stir fry together, or grill a piece of chicken/fish and toss a salad. I am mixing it up between healthy high carb days and low carb days to boost my metabolism and it is working. I am losing lbs and inches and have a lot more energy. It just feels like a natural way to eat, at least for me it does. So, not a huge change really, just a bit cleaner as a way of taking better care of me.

[Orema]

Here's a recipe I like for lunch or dinner.

A can of boneless, skinless sardines in olive oil
1 or 2 boiled eggs crumbled on top
Chopped green onions
Seasoned with chili flakes, salt, pepper

[Orema]

You probably tried this or a variation of it:

Zucchini Noodles
Pesto Sauce (I buy it in the jar)
Crumbled Feta Cheese (the feta works with the pesto)
Cherry Tomatoes (cut in half)

Mix together and enjoy.

I really like this. It's quick, easy, and I usually have it cold. Sometimes I make it at work for lunch or I'll have it for dinner.

[Orema]

Originally Posted by ahk

We're going to be starting the Whole30 in September.
Has anyone attempted or thought about doing something like it?

Don't know what it is? Take a look here.

Ahk, thanks for the info on the Whole30 experience. My book arrived today and I'm planning on doing it for the month of Sept. I have a friend at work who wanted to do Whole30 with me but can't because she'll be out of the country for part of September.

Anyway, thanks again and good luck if you and your mate do the Whole30 in September.

[ahk]

Originally Posted by Orema

Ahk, thanks for the info on the Whole30 experience. My book arrived today and I'm planning on doing it for the month of Sept. I have a friend at work who wanted to do Whole30 with me but can't because she'll be out of the country for part of September.

Anyway, thanks again and good luck if you and your mate do the Whole30 in September.

We've changed the date to October. Only because September is my bday month and I want a smallish cake. Lol.

I've been reading the book to- how you like it?

[Orema]

Originally Posted by ahk

We've changed the date to October. Only because September is my bday month and I want a smallish cake. Lol.

I've been reading the book to- how you like it?

Sounds good. Hope you have a wonderful birthday celebration with a not-so-smallish cake

I haven't started reading the book. Will crack it open this weekend. And I have signed up on the web site. I've been low carbing it off and on for awhile and would like to try this. My blood type is O so this way of eating should suit me well. We'll see.