Posts tagged sugar-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
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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Bolognese Sauce
Bolognese Sauce

My Bolognese Sauce recipe is nutritious, delicious and has multiple uses. Starting with clean proteins, such as pastured-raised, antibiotic free pork, is important so that you eliminate toxins such as additives, hormones, antibiotics and herbicides that are used in the feed. The fat on animals is where the toxins are stored so buying clean proteins is one way to ensure the integrity of the product. The fat on clean animal proteins is also where healthy omega-3 fatty acids are. Our body, gut and brain, need healthy fats for optimal human health. Supporting farmers that raise their animals responsibly also aids in regenerative farming practices - good for the environment, good for you. This Bolognese recipe is delicious over your noodles of choice, but it can also be enjoyed over scrambled eggs, roasted veggies and in a bowl topped with chopped fresh herbs and ricotta cheese.

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ProteinsKristin Smithgluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, keto, paleo, grainfree
Paleo Beef Stew
Paleo Beef Stew

Eating in season is always the best way to eat for our bodies. Winter season calls for hearty soups and stews. My Paleo Beef Stew recipe is filled with nutrient dense ingredients that are in season, offering your body the most bio-available vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fats. Starting with grass-fed beef helps reduce incoming toxins that affect our immune system, digestive system and brain health. Grass-fed beef contains higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally raised beef. Beef bone broth offers us collagen and amino acids that not only heal our gut but help us maintain stronger bones, better hair growth and nails and replenish muscle tissue and cells.

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Low-Carb Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Low-Carb Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Occasions deserve the occasional treat and my Low-Carb Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe is just that. A guilt-free and decadent cupcake filled with healthy fats, like coconut cream. Coconut cream has almost zero net carbs and contains lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that can help with weight loss and improve brain function. Because of the higher amounts of saturated fat, coconut cream is very satiating, helping you to feel fuller longer. Coconut cream is also delicious, keeping this cupcake moist. Using a low to zero carb sweetener helps to maintain a more stable blood sugar level.

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sweetsKristin Smithgluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, keto, paleo, grainfree
Low-Carb Vanilla Cupcakes
Low-Carb Vanilla Cupcakes

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.

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Meatza Pizza
Meatza Pizza

Who doesn’t crave a pizza from time to time. If you’re a low-career, keto, paleo or even carnivore follower, this is the crust for you. Simple, clean ingredients create a pizza crust-like texture, setting the base for a spectrum of toppings. Choosing organic, pasture-raised ground chicken or pork is important to our health so that we limit the overabundance of exogenous toxins we take in daily. Toxins cause inflammation in and outside our bodies, leading to a cascade of health problems, such as skin irritations, headaches, achy joints, leaky gut and so much more. Have fun with the toppings no matter what dietary plan you subscribe to. Shown here is shredded sheepsmilk cheese and spices.

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Low-Carb Noodle Kugel
Low-Carb Noodle Kugel

This dairy-free or dairy-full noodle kugel recipe will be hard to keep from making just during the holidays. With different noodle options, gluten-free and grain-free, you’re sure to find one that suits your dietary needs. Dairy may cause inflammation, skin irritations, gastro intestinal distress and mucus build-up in many people. Some folks do well with goat and sheep based dairy, like myself. Finding clean and healthy alternatives can be challenging. Many vegan cheese alternative products contain upwards of fifteen ingredients, including rancid seed oils, like canola, and fillers that threaten our cellular health- stay clear of those and look for more whole food based products to help reduce inflammation and cell damage. I offer many substitutions here that have all been made by me and tested by my kids. There’s a version for everyone.

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Paleo Apple Honey Bundt Cake
Paleo Apple Honey Bundt Cake

Apple 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.

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Low-Carb Lemon Bundt Cake
Low-Carb Lemon Bundt Cake

My healthy, grain-free Low-Carb Lemon Bundt Cake is healthified with almond and coconut flours. This gluten-free and dairy-free cake calls for coconut milk, offering your family and friends healthy fats that will keep you satiated. Using a low-carb sweetener will help you maintain a balanced blood glucose level while still enjoying a bright, lemony sweet flavored treat. Drizzle the sugar-free lemon glaze over the top to serve and add some slivered almonds or chopped pecans on top, adding even more healthy fats and some crunch.

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Dark Chocolate Ganache
Dark Chocolate Ganache

Dark chocolate is full of healthy polyphenols, a delicious way to eat more anti-oxidant loaded foods. Anti-oxidants fight off free radicals and help to reduce overall inflammation in our bodies. Pair dark chocolate with coconut milk, full of medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s) and you have a smooth, creamy, healthy and nutritious ganache to serve. Our brains love MCT’s and thrive on healthy fats, using them as a source of energy. Eat this on a spoon, on a healthy, grain-free cookie or spread on fresh fruit for a healthy dessert.

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sweetsKristin Smithgluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, grain-free, chocolate