Archive for March, 2007

Molded Cherry Coke Salad

Posted on March 19th, 2007.

· 1/2 cup cold water
· 3 pkg. Knox unflavored gelatin
· 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
· 1/2 cup chopped celery
· 1/2 cup pecans
· 4 cups flat Diet Rite cola
· 1 pkg. unsweetened Black Cherry Kool Aid
· 3 packets Splenda
· 8 oz. cream cheese
Put gelatin in cold water for about 2 minutes in a cup. Put the cup in the microwave and cook on high for […]

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Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup

Posted on March 19th, 2007.

· 2 lbs. stew beef
· 2 lbs. pork roast (optional)
· 1 large can diced tomatoes
· 1 small can diced tomatoes
· 2 bags frozen green beans
· 1 can vegetable or beef broth
· 2 bags frozen cauliflower
· 3 Tbsp Heinz 57 Sauce
· 1 medium onion
· 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
· salt and pepper
Cook beef (and pork if using) in a big water filled stew pot or tall soup […]

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What is Low Carb diet

Posted on March 19th, 2007.

Once carbohydrates enter the blood they turn into glucose. If you use excess amounts of carbohydrates, your blood sugar levels raise causing your pancreas to release insulin that controls where blood sugar is accumulated. Some is utilized for energy, and some is accumulated in the muscles milk as glycogen that is the stored form of […]

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Low Carb diet foods

Posted on March 19th, 2007.

The induction stage of the Low Carb diet does restrict fruit and only allows vegetables in moderation. Many Low Carb dieters like different kinds of fruit and vegetables while losing weight. Everybody has a different amount of carbs that they use each day. Find your maximum amount that allows you to lose weight and […]

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Low Carb Beef Recipes Roundup

Posted on March 16th, 2007.

I want to share my favorite beef recipes with you :). Here is a sample of the recipes I found at Simple Recipes (Elise Bauer Site):
Beef Brisket Recipe
INGREDIENTS:

3 to 4 lbs of a brisket cut of beef
3/4 cup barbeque sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 cup of water

PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Mix barbeque sauce, soy sauce, and water. […]

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Low Carb Tips Roundup

Posted on March 14th, 2007.

Low Carb Tip #1. LowCarb.Ca recommends: Don’t skip meals. People who do have higher fat levels and tend to have difficulty losing weight. Meal skipping also tends to slow down your metabolism, which means your body will hang on to the fat. Source
Low Carb Tip #2. Bella Online recommends: Water not only fills you up […]

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Low Carb Menus: Saturday Ideas

Posted on March 1st, 2007.

Idea #1

Breakfast - 2 LC apple muffins
Lunch - 2 oz string cheese
Snack - 2 LC cream cheese muffins
Dinner - Salmon steak w/mustard crust, asparagus

Idea #2

Breakfast - 2 fried eggs, 1/2 slice LC toast, 1 c. CC milk
Lunch- 2 slices LC pizza, sauteed cabbage w/ bacon and mushrooms
Dinner - Italian chicken and cheese roll-ups, broccoli and […]

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