My Low-Carb Vanilla Cupcakes are the perfect healthified treat for that occasional celebration. Their made with grain-free flours, low-carb sweetener and full-fat coconut cream that will keep you satiated for longer and help you maintain more stable blood glucose levels. Coconut cream keeps this cupcake recipe dairy-free, but feel free to swap in heavy whipping cream, or goats milk for a more animal-based nutrition approach.
Read MoreApple season is right around the corner and that means holidays are on the horizon. I love baking this healthier version of my Paleo Apple Bundt Cake that is sugar-free, grain-free and dairy-free for my family. I make it every year for Rosh Hashanah to celebrate the new year. I use grain-free flours, such as almond and coconut, to keep this dessert low-carb, mitigating large insulin spikes. Go ahead and swap out the apples for zucchini for an even lower carb count.
Read More‘Tis the season for freshly grown basil. This Basil-Macadamia Pesto recipe is one of my favorites. I use this pesto sauce recipe on my zero-carb pasta made of egg whites, on my low-carb protein pizza crust, and as a sandwich spread on my protein bread with rotisserie chicken. I eat an animal-based diet, where I prioritize eating protein and healthy fats to stay satiated, build lean muscle mass, and support healthy hair growth. If you’re more plant-based, you can use nutritional yeast in lieu of the cheeses, which will also increase your protein. I use macadamia nuts instead of pine nuts because I love how full of healthy fats and low-carb they are. This is a winning pesto recipe whichever way you make it.
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