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I got asked for an Induction-friendly recipe video, and my mind immediately went to the Poblano peppers I had in my fridge. Peppers are an awesome part of any Atkins Diet menu, and are loaded with vitamins and nutrients. Ingredients: 4 Large Poblano Peppers, Broiled, skin removed 1.5 pounds Ground Beef (85%/15%) 1 TBS Taco Seasoning (see recipe below) 1/2 cup Heavy Cream 1/2 cup Salsa 1 1/4 cup Shredded Cheese 1/4 cup diced tomatoes (optional) 1. Brown Ground Beef, Drain, and add Taco Seasoning 2. Roast Peppers on Top Shelf under broiler, rotating every 2-3 minutes 3. Add Salsa, Cream, and Cheese to ground beef, and heat until cheese is melted. 4. Remove Peppers from Oven, and peel loosened skin off peppers. Remove Stem core and seeds from inside. 5. Add meat mixture to roasted peppers, and cover with 1-2 oz of Shredded Cheese 6. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Makes 4 servings. Nutrition Info per Serving: 510 Calories, 37g Fat, 7g Carbs (1.5g Fiber), 37g Protein Taco Seasoning: 2 TBS Chili Powder 2 TBS Paprika 4 tsp Cumin 1 TBS Onion Powder 1 TBS Garlic Powder 1 TBS Salt 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (to taste) (IF = Induction Friendly)
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***Join the Atkins Diet Video Facebook fan page -bit.ly *** ** My Low Carb Blog – www.atkinsdietgeek.com ** In partnership with FaveDiets (http recipe site, I continue down my low carb snack recipe video series to satisfy some of the requests. This obviously Induction Friendly recipe is a simple “need a snack now” recipe. They do however keep really well in the fridge for at least a few days and work well as a replacement for chips with dips (salsa, guacamole, sour cream dips). Ingredients: 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese, shredded (or combination of cheeses) Spices (to taste) Nutrition Info: (2 crisps) 171 Calories, 11g Fat, 2g Carbs, 15g Protein For more free healthy recipes, cooking tips and tutorials go to www.FaveDiets.com (IF = Induction Friendly)
In a response to a TV episode on the show Royal Pains, I analyze the claims that a high fat diet will necessarily lead to the pain associated with gout and gout attacks. The conventional wisdom seems often analogous to popular, but wrong cholesterol theorem that dietary cholesterol leads to increased cholesterol in the blood. Is the popular theory right? What is Gout? Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs when abnormally high levels of uric acid build up in the body, causing crystals to form in joints. The crystals cause sudden, severe attacks of joint pain and swelling. Uric acid is a substance that is normally released by the kidneys when the body breaks down waste products called purines. When the kidneys are no longer able to flush uric acid out of the body properly, it crystallizes and accumulates around the joints. Misconception that Atkins is only acidic foods: Alkaline Foods Extremely Alkaline Forming Foods – pH 8.5 to 9.0: Cantaloupe, Cayenne (Capsicum), Kelp, Melons, Watercress, Seaweed Moderate Alkaline Forming Foods – pH 7.5 to 8.0 Alfalfa sprouts, Avocados, Berries, Carrots, Celery, Lettuce (leafy green), Peas (fresh sweet), Pumpkin (sweet), Spinach, Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce (pale green), Strawberry, Squash , Sweet corn (fresh), Sour Dairy Slightly Alkaline to Neutral Forming Foods – pH 7.0 Almonds , Artichokes (Jerusalem), Brussel Sprouts, Coconut (fresh), Cucumbers, Egg plant, Onions, Tomatoes (sweet), Mayonnaise (home made …
Transitioning from the Atkins diet means reintroducing carbohydrates by eating good carbohydrates and good sources of fiber. Often people gain back the weight they lost on the initial phase when they begin to introduce carbohydrates Discover good sources of lean protein and “safe” carbs with help from a registered and licensed dietitian in this free video on the Atkins diet. Expert: Charlotte Lawson Bio: Charlotte Lawson is a licensed and registered dietitian and nutritionist who graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in dietetics and health promotion specialization. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz Series Description:
Ingredients: 1 Medium Eggplant, thinly sliced 1 cup of grated parmesan 2 eggs 1 pound ground beef, browned 8 oz Sausage, browned 2 cloves garlic 1.5 cups of No Sugar Added Spaghetti Sauce 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded 1. Thinly slice eggplant, and put in egg wash. 2. Coat eggplant in Parmesan cheese 3. Heat oil in frying pan, and once hot, fry eggplant 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. 4. Brown ground beef and sausage. Once drained, add garlic and spaghetti sauce and heat for 5 minutes while finishing frying eggplant slices. 5. Layer the eggplant, meat mixture, and cheese to form 3 layers. Optional – dust top with excess Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings: Nutrition info per serving: 456 Calories, 33g Fat, 9.3 Total Carbs ( minus 3.3g fiber), 30g Protein.