All posts by lowcarbAdmin

29Apr/19

Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers Makes 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 large poblano peppers 2 ounces cream cheese (original, not low-fat), softened to room temp 2 ounces shredded extra sharp cheddar ½ TBSP chili powder ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder Red pepper flakes to taste (optional) if you like it even spicier Olive oil INSTRUCTIONS 1. Split the peppers in half lengthwise, you can split right through the stem so each piece has a bit of stem left on it for looks. Scrape out the seeds, pat dry the inside and outside. 2. Grill and Read More ...
26Apr/19

Panera Bread in Jefferson City and Columbia

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Panera Bread in Jefferson City and Columbia Even though you see “Bread” in the name of the restaurant, there are still lots of good Keto friendy items you can eat at Panera. And, of course, their coffee is wonderful! Panera has breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here is a list of options from which you can select your Keto meal. Of course, you can order custom items from the menu and create your own meal…without the breads, bagels, and pastries, of course. #lowcarbjc Panera Bread in Jefferson City Panera Bread in Columbia, 100 Brickton Rd Panera Bread in Columbia, 3709 Providence Read More ...
26Apr/19

Truck Patch

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Truck Patch Serving size: ½ cup This is my Gran Ara’s creation, and the rite of passage into spring/summer in our family every year. It’s so easy to make, and so good for you. INGREDIENTS 1 cup each of the following: diced green cabbage diced green bell pepper diced red onion diced English cucumber (leave peel on) diced tomato Better Stevia drops to taste  (or another low-carb sweetener of your choice) Approx. 1 cup apple cider vinegar (the raw, unfiltered tastes best!) Approx. ½ cup water (optional if you want to tone down the acidity of the vinegar a bit) Read More ...
25Apr/19

Lemon Poppy Seed Mug Cake

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Lemon Poppy Seed Mug Cake Makes 1 This is what I made as my “birthday cake” this year and it was SO yummy! And so rich I had to eat half one day and the other half the next day. INGREDIENTS 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3 TBSP coconut flour 1 Tbsp Truvia (I didn’t have, so substituted Erythritol, or I could also use liquid Better Stevia to make it even lower carb) ¼ tsp baking powder Pinch of salt ½ tsp poppy seeds 2 TBSP avocado oil or olive oil (original recipe calls for vegetable oil….that’s a NO NO) Read More ...
25Apr/19

It’s about more than weight

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It’s about more than weight Disclaimer: This is in no way intended to be “medical advice.” It is simply sharing our own experiences. If you can relate to something you may be experiencing, by all means, talk to your doctor. As you can see below, some of my doctors advised me to do certain things I didn’t necessarily agree with or follow, but that was my own decision. Each person has to follow their own heart and mind. When 2018 rolled around, both my husband and I had reached a point that we knew we needed to do something about Read More ...
24Apr/19

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Columbia

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Columbia If you have been on Keto any length of time at all, you know that pasta and bread are not your friends, as well as many of the rich sauces that are famous in Italian cuisine. But you can still eat at one of America’s favorite Italian eateries if you watch your carbs–Olive Garden. It’s best to know before you go to keep from ordering something that will sabotage your hard work in one meal. Here are about 6 or 7 meals you can eat at Olive Garden without falling off the wagon. One Read More ...
24Apr/19

HuHot Mongolian Grill in Columbia

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HuHot Mongolian Grill in Columbia If you are craving oriental cuisine, HuHot may be one of your safest ways to satisfy that craving and still stay true to Keto. The reason is that there are DOZENS of food options that you get to pick from to build your own meal–you will customize a Keto feast! Lots of great meats and seafoods to pick from, then start adding on your veg and proteins like eggs, bacon, and other yummies. There are carbs in veggies, so keep that in mind as you are piling them onto your plate. Some of the less Read More ...
23Apr/19

Golden Corral in Columbia

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Golden Corral in Columbia I will admit I am not much on buffets. It’s not so much the food, but the atmosphere I don’t care for everyone touching the serving utensils, lingering over the food with whatever germs, and they’re usually not the cleanest places because of the high traffic. But sometimes when the set-menu restaurants around us are just not an option (most Italian or Chinese restaurants), we will go to a Golden Corral, and actually do quite well, food-wise. Breakfast foods are pretty standard, and a lot of it is Keto OK. Bacon, sausage,  ham, cheese, eggs, maybe Read More ...
23Apr/19

Colton’s Steak House & Grill in Jefferson City

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Colton’s Steak House & Grill in Jefferson City A steak house is one of the most Keto friendly eateries you can choose. At Colton’s, you can order things customized and I have found them to be very accommodating. It goes without saying that you would not want the breaded appetizers, like the “Onion Tanglers” (90g of carbs!!!) and such, but there are plenty of great items so you shouldn’t feel deprived.  Colton’s has an AWESOME “Nutrition Calculator” where you can put in your menu item with your custom options to get your carb count! I had fun playing with that. Read More ...
22Apr/19

Deviled Eggs

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Deviled Eggs INGREDIENTS Large eggs Hellman’s Olive Oil mayo Yellow mustard Apple cider vinegar Better Stevia liquid sweetener (optional, we do like ours a bit sweet) Salt & Pepper to taste Paprika (optional) for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Hard-boil (or steam) eggs and chill before cutting and preparing. We have a 6-egg Dash steamer that we use to keep boiled eggs on hand, and we like it as the eggs peel really easily. Slice peeled eggs lengthwise, put yolks into a shallow bowl that will be easy to stir around while mashing with a fork. After mashed, add your mayo and mustard Read More ...