What are carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are the main energy source for our body. During digestion they get broken down to glucose to provide energy for the cells of our body. Carbohydrates can be: Complex derived from plant sources and contain starch OR Simple sugar, jam, honey Which carbohydrates should I eat more of?
As diabetics, we need to take control of are carb content in our food. I have found that many bought curry powders seem to contain sugar and need to be used in moderation. So why not make our own, it is so better and rewarding and con provide a little exercise especially if we use
The Mediterranean diet comes in many different shapes and forms. In fact, there are around 18 different countries lying on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea so it is not surprising that there may be variation. These diets are all tied together with the same common component, olive oil. The traditional Mediterranean diet embraces olive
A common thing people keep asking me, is that after a few days into a ketogenic diet is, why do I feel so tired, and have a horrible headache, maybe this diet is not working for many people in the community know this induction period as the keto flu. You see, as we switch our
RANCH DRESSING INGREDIENTS ¼ cup soy milk 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons fresh chives 2 tablespoons fresh dill ¼ cup Italian parsley 1 cup mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon paprika pinch of cayenne ginger, to taste INSTRUCTIONS Whisk together soy milk and apple cider vinegar and set aside to allow milk
KETO CRACKERS INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup almond flour ⅓ cup sunflower seeds ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds ⅓ cup flaxseed ground or whole ⅓ cup chia seeds ⅓ cup sesame seeds 1 tbsp poppy seeds 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder ground 1 tbsp Bagel seasoning 1 tbsp onion flakes ¼ cup olive oil 1 cup boiling water