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How to Control Gestational Diabetes Naturally

How to Control Gestational Diabetes Naturally

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Keto Chicken Shake and Bake

Keto Chicken Shake & Bake Copy Cat Recipe

Posted by Adam Parker 
· December 31, 2019 
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This is a simple keto friendly dinner that you can throw together in about 30 minutes – Keto Chicken Shake and Bake Copy Cat Recipe. The clean up is super easy too! Keep reading to learn how easy this keto chicken recipe is.

Keto Shake and Bake Chicken Recipe

I love easy dinners that my whole family can enjoy! When you are trying to eat healthy, sometimes it is hard to think of meals that even picky eaters will ask for seconds of. I knew that I wanted an easy chicken tender recipe that I could bake, but had a tasty batter that was keto friendly! read more

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

Posted by Angela Parker 
· July 24, 2018 
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This is an easy recipe for Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip using simple ingredients.

Tell me if this sounds familiar…

You find yourself REALLY wanting a sweet snack but knowing that you REALLY don’t need all the sugar?

That’s like my whole life right now! Managing my tendency toward gestational diabetes means that I really can’t deal with sugar or carbs so I’ve been experimenting!

Here’s my latest creation!

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

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Ingredients
  

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

  • 4 Low Carb Tortillas
  • 1 Tablespoon of Butter melted
  • 2-3 Tablespoons of stevia blend
  • 1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon

Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

  • 8 oz of cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon of stevia blend.
  • 1/4 teaspoon on cinnamon.
  • 1 Tablespoon of chopped pecans.

Instructions
 

  • Brush melted butter on each side of tortillas.
  • Mix stevia & Cinnamon together.
  • Cut tortillas into 6 triangles each and dip each side into stevia/Cinnamon blend.
  • Bake at 350 degrees on baking tray covered in parchment paper for 10 minutes.
  • Beat together cream cheese, stevia, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Fold in pecans.
  • Note: The stevia blend I use is a cup for cup substitute for sugar (this one is a good choice if you want to try it!). You can use any sweetener you like, just sweeten to taste.

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

4 Low Carb Tortilla (I LOVE this one!)
1 Tablespoon of Butter melted
2-3 Tablespoons of stevia blend
1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon read more

Red, White, and Blueberry Low-Carb “Cheesecake” Dessert

Posted by Angela Parker 
· July 5, 2018 
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This Red, White, and Blueberry Low-Carb “Cheesecake” Dessert is perfect for your 4th of July celebrations for a keto and low carb treat.

If you are in the U.S., I hope you and your family have had a wonderful 4th of July! We celebrated and had a lot of fun shooting fireworks and enjoying our friends and neighbors (and we slept in a bit this morning!)

I decided to try something new I had been thinking over yesterday and I was so pleased with how it turned out!

What is great is that it uses low carb berries for a really great natural sweetener. This recipe is pretty versatile because you can use any berries you love and mix them up! read more

1 Minute Keto Chocolate Muffin in a Mug

Posted by Angela Parker 
· June 28, 2018 
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This keto chocolate muffin in a mug recipe is perfect for curbing your chocolate cravings without the carbs. It’s a great keto friendly dessert or snack! When I was pregnant, I had gestational diabetes. I found that eating low carb was the easiest way for me to control my blood sugar from spiking. But I had intense pregnancy cravings! This was the recipe that I made almost daily to give me extra protein and curb my cravings the low carb way.

Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.
Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.
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When I want a ✨ Chocolate Keto Dessert ✨ this is my favorite one!! #lazyketomom #ketochocolatecake #ketodessertrecipes #lowcarbdesserts #ketorecipes

♬ Up Beat (Married Life) – Kenyi

Can you eat chocolate on keto?

Chocolate can be enjoyed on a keto diet, but it’s important to choose the right type of chocolate and consume it in moderation due to its carb content. read more

The Day I Failed My Gestational Diabetes Test

Posted by Angela Parker 
· June 15, 2018 
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The day I failed my gestational diabetes test was honestly a shocking experience for me. Learn how I managed that and had a healthy pregnancy.

8 years ago… I was in my second trimester of my first pregnancy…

Everything was going well…

until I was 28 weeks and went for my gestational diabetes screening test.

 

I thought “I’m the healthiest person I know!” I got this!

 

But when my results came back that I had failed…

I was crushed.

I was shocked.

I felt all alone. read more

What to Look at FIRST Reading Nutrition Labels

Posted by Angela Parker 
· January 24, 2018 
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Reading nutrition labels at a grocery store can feel overwhelming. But if you know what to look at first, you can know that you are choosing healthy foods to fill up your grocery cart.

Tips for Reading Nutrition Labels

Have you ever been at the grocery store and spent hours reading label after label trying to figure out WHAT SHOULD I EAT!?!

It can be confusing, right? 

There is so much information out there about what is healthy…

What should we even look at when reading a nutrition label?

I’m going to make it SUPER simple for you and give you the very first thing that I look at when reading labels. read more

Low Carb Avocado Brownies

Healthy Low Carb Avocado Brownies

Posted by Angela Parker 
· January 16, 2018 
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Hey, fellow health enthusiasts and chocolate lovers! Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth in the most wholesome way possible because today, we’re making healthy low carb avocado brownies. Yes, you heard it right – brownies that are not only fudgy, rich, and utterly irresistible but also loaded with the goodness of creamy avocados. We’re about to embark on a guilt-free chocolatey journey that proves dessert can be deliciously indulgent and good for you at the same time. So, tie on your apron, preheat those ovens, and let’s whip up a batch of these healthy avocado brownies that will have you questioning why you didn’t try this magical combo sooner. Get ready for a treat that’s as good for your taste buds as it is for your well-being! read more

Low Carb Breakfast Ideas without Eggs

Six Low Carb Breakfast Ideas without Eggs

Posted by Angela Parker 
· October 27, 2017 
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Sometimes you know you should grab something for breakfast that is low carb and helps fuel your body with healthy fats and protein, but you just aren’t in the mood for a heavy breakfast with eggs. Here are my top 6 Low Carb Breakfast Ideas without Eggs so you can start your day in fat burning mode!

We had a reader reach out who is REALLLLLY trying to transition to a low carb lifestyle and she doesn’t like eating eggs, so finding breakfast ideas she can get excited about has been difficult for her. I wanted to make this easier, because I believe that how you start your morning is important! read more

Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Posted by Angela Parker 
· October 9, 2017 
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Hello, fellow low carb lovers! As the leaves change and the cozy vibes settle in, what better way to embrace the season than with a slice of warm, comforting Low Carb Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread? Get ready to embark on a delicious journey that combines the autumnal goodness of pumpkin with the indulgence of chocolate chips, all while keeping things wonderfully low carb. If you’re like me and crave the aroma of freshly baked treats but want to stay true to your low carb lifestyle, this recipe is your golden ticket to fall-flavored bliss. So, preheat those ovens, dust off your mixing bowls, and let’s dive into a world where wholesome meets decadent in the most delightful way possible! read more

The One Breakfast Hack That Can Transform Your Morning

Posted by Angela Parker 
· October 3, 2017 
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Breakfast can be the most important meal of your day. One Breakfast Hack is to start your day with healthy fats and collagen can help boost your metabolism throughout the day.

You’ve always heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day… and it really can set the tone for not only how much you get done that day… but also your mood, your energy, and your metabolism.

One of the biggest problems I see is that people are so busy, they don’t have time to start their day the right way… they grab a quick breakfast that is loaded with carbs. read more

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