Posts tagged gluten free
Low-Carb Cherry Ice Cream
Low-Carb Cherry Ice Cream

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I created this nutritious, Low-Carb Cherry Ice-Cream recipe for my mom, a breast cancer survivor, and all the women who have been affected by this disease. Tart cherries bring a high amount of flavonoids, or anti-oxidants, to the table to possibly help mitigate musculoskeletal pain often associated with cancer treatments (studies are currently being looked at). Healthy fats support the integrity of the myelin sheath around every cell in our body, it benefits our brain health and helps us feel more satiated.

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sweetsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, sugar-free, dairy-free, ice cream
Low-Carb Pork Carnitas
Low-Carb Pork Carnitas

Carnitas are the perfect Mexican street food. I make a double batch of this Low-Carb Pork Carnitas recipe when I’m making dinner for my 5 kids. I always think I’ll have leftovers, but I never do! Go the extra mile and try to find a rancher that has pasture-raised pigs, so that you know you are getting the highest quality while lowering your exposure to environmental toxins that act as endocrine disruptors. I love serving these pork carnitas as a serve yourself bar, including house-made guacamole, gluten-free and grain-free almond flour, coconut flour, and egg white based tortillas to suit everyone’s needs, grilled veggies, goat and sheep milk cheeses, and my Mexican cole slaw recipe.

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, slow cooker
Baked Greek Bone-In Chicken
Baked Greek Bone-In Chicken

This Baked Greek Chicken recipe is so easy to make and foolproof. Eating a diet rich in animal-based foods will help you reach your health goals, including growing healthy hair (amino acids), supporting your hormones (healthy fats), aid in weight loss (protein is very satiating), and your lean muscle tissue will increase more efficiently, which is our longevity organ. Always try to find organic, pasture-raised chicken from regenerative farmers so that you are eating the highest quality of chicken.

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo
Sugar-Free Chocolate Sorbet
Sugar-Free Chocolate Sorbet

When the heat is on the outside, who wouldn’t want a cold treat? Now, you can have something decadent and healthy. This healthy, Sugar-Free Chocolate Sorbet recipe is divine. I use allulose in all of my frozen desserts because it keeps the texture from becoming hard as a brick and icy. Allulose also is great because it doesn’t elicit an insulin spike, and keeping our insulin low and steady is crucial to good health.

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Low-Carb Coconut Ice Cream
Low-Carb Coconut Ice Cream

What if you could eat ice cream that actually had real, nutritional health benefits? My Low-Carb Coconut Ice Cream recipe is full of healthy fats and flavor. I use full-fat, canned coconut milk for the dairy-free base, organic, pasture-raised egg yolks, and allulose for a hint of sweetness. Use heavy whipping cream for an animal-based version. Allulose is a healthy low-calorie, alternative to sugar. It doesn’t affect blood glucose levels, making it ideal for people with insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. It also helps keep this ice cream smooth and creamy, unlike other sweeteners that can leave an icy consistency.

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Braised Beef Oxtail
Braised Beef Oxtail

I’m always looking for delicious ways to eat for healthy hair growth. Our body needs to make energy, or ATP, in our cells to carry out all of the jobs needed to survive and thrive, such as growing hair, building lean muscle mass, and signaling our thyroid to function. Growing hair, skin, and nails need collagen, an very abundant amino acid in our body. Some people don’t manufacture enough, due to genetics or epigenetics, so eating delicious sources of protein high in collagen is very advantageous. Oxtail comes from the tail of a cow and is flavorful, fatty, and easy to cook. It’s filled with collagen and other bioavailable nutrients. Place it into the crockpot and go do your thing; 6-8 hours later you will have a scrumptious meal.

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, sugar-free
Low-Carb Greek Chicken Bake
Low-Carb Greek Chicken Bake

I’m always looking for easy, healthy, and delicious ways to feed my crew of five kids. We all want big flavors and sauces. This Low-Carb Chicken Bake recipe is full of protein, healthy fats, and fresh veggies. A perfect summertime recipe after a trip to the farmers market. Prioritizing to eat optimal amounts of protein is important to overall health. Protein builds lean muscle mass, our longevity organ, helping us stay strong and active. They make enzymes and hormones so that our body can function. They also provide nutrient transport to our cells and maintain pH and fluid balance. If you have been experiencing hair loss, eating more protein will help support your hair growth. Protein is essential to life and this low-carb recipe is full of nutrition.

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, sugar-free
Whipped Coconut Cream
Whipped Coconut Cream

If you are dairy-free and looking for an alternative to whipped cream, look no further. This Whipped Coconut Cream recipe is sugar-free, low-carb, easy to make, and versatile. Using the white coconut meat from full-fat, canned coconut creates a healthy dessert topping. Coconut is high in fiber and a healthy source of fat that is part of the equation to feeling satiated. Healthy fats help us stabilize blood glucose levels, build the myelin sheath around our cells, make our hormones, and promotes gut and brain health.

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Low-Carb High Protein Cake
Low-Carb High Protein Cake

When you’re on an animal-based diet, you try to figure out ways to bring back some recipes you had in a previous life. One of those for me was a basic cake. I have 5 kids, and the thought of not baking a cake that suits all of our needs, and tastes great, was not something I was ready to give up on. Yes, my 5 kids are all animal-based, and we all prioritize eating protein everyday. Most people, especially women, under-eat protein. Every cell in our body needs protein, as well as our tissues and bones. Building lean muscle is crucial to your overall health and longevity. This Low-Carb High Protein Cake recipe fits the bill on all levels. It’s made with all animal-based ingredients, such as eggs, and egg white powder. The texture is that of white fluffy cake you’d expect from a boxed cake. It’s taste is light and delicate and will pair with any flavors you choose to dress it up. I prefer using whipped coconut cream or homemade whipped cream with fresh berries, but I’ve also layered it with sugar-free chocolate ganache.

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sweetsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, carnivore
Low-Carb Steak Fajitas
Low-Carb Steak Fajitas

Heading out for fajita night with your family? Think again. While ordering fajitas at your local Mexican restaurant seems like a healthy idea, it’s not. The restaurant is most likely cooking your fajitas in rancid seed oils, such as canola, soybean or vegetable oil, which we now know wreaks havoc on our mitochondrial function. My Low-Carb Steak Fajita recipe is easy to make, uses grass-fed steak and healthy oils that will support your health goals. We cannot control the cooking methods used in restaurants, but we can make healthy choices when cooking at home. And guess what? Your meal will taste even better!

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, carnivore, fish
Greek Lemon-Butter Roasted Dover Sole
Greek Lemon-Butter Roasted Dover Sole

My Greek Lemon-Butter Dover Sole recipe is low-carb, delicious, a rich source of essential fatty acids, protein, minerals and fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, E and D, and almost zero fat. The most effective way to satiate yourself is to eat more protein and some healthy fats, helping you crush your sweet cravings. Added olive oil, fresh lemon juice and butter make a savory, rich sauce. Your gut and brain speak to each other all day long and the two hormones, ghrelin and leptin (your hunger and satiety hormones), are often out of balance when eating a high-carb diet.

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, carnivore, fish
Low-Carb Pasta Carbonara
Low-Carb Pasta Carbonara

One dish I find myself missing the most since going low-carb decades ago is pasta. I’ve tried many different low-carb versions over the years and it comes down to texture. This Low-Carb Pasta Carbonara recipe calls for low-carb, egg-based noodles that cannot be replaced so follow the directions carefully. After boiling the “pasta” for 10 minutes, the texture tastes as close to the real thing as possible, yet provides me with protein and zero carbohydrates, the key to staying insulin sensitive and metabolically flexible. I love this simple, healthy carbonara sauce, keeping this recipe animal-based for me, which helps me maintain my lean muscle mass, our longevity organ.

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, carnivore
Low-Carb Chicken Shawarma
Low-Carb Chicken Shawarma

Shawarma is an Arab meal that is made by grilling meat on a spit. Since most of us don’t have a spit, I created this delicious version for my family. We love topping ours with pickles, pickled red onion and olives, and sheep milk yogurt for a tangy finish, but feel free to create your own version. You can buy a store-bought shawarma seasoning mix, but I prefer to make my own, making sure I’m using pure ingredients with no fillers or additives. You can use this on beef, pork and even shrimp to change it up. Eating a low-carb diet may be very helpful in weight loss, weight maintenance and burning fat for fuel versus glucose. Low-carb diets support the mobilization of stored fat on the body to use as energy, the preferred fuel source for your heart and brain. Whenever choosing chicken, it is best to purchase pasture-raised, organic chicken to minimize incoming toxins, which ultimately lead to chronic inflammation - the root of all diseases. Enjoy!

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, carnivore
Low-Carb "Bean-Free" Chili
Low-Carb "Bean-Free" Chili

Who doesn’t love a solid bowl of chili on a cold, winter day? Who doesn’t eat beans? I am not one to recommend beans due to their high level of anti-nutrients called lectins. All plant food have anti-nutrients, some more than others. Legumes (beans, peanuts, soybeans), and whole grains can interfere with the absorption of calcium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc. Cooking them absolutely reduces the lectin load some, but I, for one, work too hard on my daily nutrition to consume foods high in lectins. Besides, my chili recipe is full of flavor and texture - you will not miss those beans or the gas!

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, carnivore
Low-Carb Crispy Chicken
Low-Carb Crispy Chicken

Low-Carb Crispy Chicken? Trust me, this will be a top 5 meal for you. Eating a low-carb lifestyle is so important for layers of reasons. Stabilize your blood sugar levels, having more energy, building more muscle and sleeping deeper are all low-carb benefits. I triple the batch just so I can use them all week in salads and sandwiches with zero carb bread. They’re great cut up into strips for kids - just add they’re favorite healthy dip. These are oven cooked, but if you have an air-fryer, that’ll work really well. If you are able to, buy pasture-raised, organic chicken to keep this as toxic free as possible. Eating clean foods helps to keep inflammation down. I look for pork rinds that are baked or cooked in pasture-raised pork fat. And, if you’re dairy free, omit the cheese - it’ll be just as delicious.

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo, carnivore
Low-Carb Berry Walnut Swirl Bread
Low-Carb Berry Walnut Swirl Bread

It is known that eating sugar and grains will absolutely compromise your overall health, spike your blood glucose levels, and make your cells resistant to insulin. When that happens over and over again, your cells become resistant to insulin, causing weight gain and inflammation. My grain-free Low-Carb Berry-Walnut Swirl Bread recipe is made with fiber-rich coconut flour, eggs and is sugar-free.

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Low-Carb Italian Meatballs
Low-Carb Italian Meatballs

My easy Low-Carb Italian Meatball recipe is a crowd pleaser and no one will know they are eating a healthy meal free of gluten and sugar. Traditional meatballs are made using soaked bread or bread crumbs which contain gluten and carbs. Outside of those with Celiac Disease, many people have intolerances to gluten and all grains. They may cause gastrointestinal upset, such as bloating, gas, cramps, constipation or diarrhea. Beyond that, eating grains can cause large spikes in your blood glucose level leading to chronic inflammation. If you’re on a weight loss journey, grains may inhibit reaching your goals for that very reason. When insulin is constantly being produced to handle incoming sugar, your cells will eventually stop responding to the insulin causing it to become stored as body fat. If you cannot do dairy of any kind, just omit the dairy in this recipe - it’ll still be tasty , nourishing and satiating.

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Low-Carb Cinnamon Bread
Low-Carb Cinnamon Bread

Tis’ the season for baking. Many people have trouble eating a healthy breakfast full of enough protein and healthy fats, are in a rush to get out the door and end up stopping at their local coffee shop for a cup of joe and a slice of breakfast cakes. If eating steak & eggs is not your thing, try baking one of my low-carb breakfast breads that will last you at least 5 mornings. My Low-Carb Cinnamon Bread is made with only coconut flour, giving you a delicious, grain-free option full of healthy fats. The sweetness comes from sugar substitutes, such as monk fruit, stevia or erythritol so you can enjoy this slice of heaven with no blood sugar spikes. The goal for us all is to keep our blood glucose levels stable, stay insulin sensitive and feel satiated and nourished in the morning so we can set ourselves up for a successful day mentally, physically and emotionally.

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Low-Carb Lemon Loaf
Low-Carb Lemon Loaf

I absolutely love my Low-Carb Lemon Loaf recipe. It lends a soft, yet dense, crumb that holds up nicely when sliced. Baking grain-free recipes can be challenging, especially with coconut flour, but this recipe always comes out just right. I prefer baking with coconut flour over almond flour because the finished product is light and fluffy, contains more healthy fats and more fiber. Coconut flour may boast more net carbs than almond flour, but it’s still safe for low-carb, keto diets. Coconut flour contains MCT’s (medium chain triglycerides) that help us stay fuller, longer, so if you’re looking to enjoy a treat once in a while and still stay on your weight loss journey, baking with coconut flour may suit your needs.

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Low-Carb Pumpkin Bread
Low-Carb Pumpkin Bread

My Low-Carb Pumpkin Bread is not just for the fall. All year around you can enjoy this pumpkin bread recipe and reap the health benefits, as well as the aroma that will fill your home. Using almond flour and coconut flour lends a soft, yet hearty texture. I keep it sugar-free by using granular monk fruit to avoid elevated blood glucose surges, which we all know is detrimental to our overall health. The pumpkin puree adds in a hefty dose of beta-carotene which converts to vitamin A in your body. Vitamin A is very important to our health as it supports vision, cell division, reproduction and immunity. If you’re going to use chocolate chips, try sticking with sugar-free options or high quality options that are over 72% cacoa. This is a perfect recipe to bake for a brunch, office breakfast gathering, to put in school lunches or a neighborly gift for the holidays.

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BreakfastKristin Smithgluten free, keto, low carb, grain-free, paleo