How To – Carb Cycling
What is Carb Cycling? Carb cycling is a relatively simple concept. Or at least, I like to keep it simple. Recall that the body likes to use carbohydrates for its source of energy for intense...
Grain-Free Granola [Paleo, Snack]
Ingredients for 6 servings: 2 cups of chopped walnuts 1 cup of slivered almonds 1 cup of raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 teaspoon of salt 2 tablespoons of melted...
Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocado [Paleo, Low Carb]
Ingredients for 4 servings (4 avocado halves): 2 avocados 3 cans of tuna 2 tablespoons of minced celery 2 tablespoons of minced red onion 1 teaspoon of turmeric (optional) Pinch of salt and pepper...
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
Intermittent fasting (IF) is a powerful lifestyle and eating strategy that I personally use on a daily basis to stay lean, increase my insulin sensitivity, and generally simplify my life. IF is exactly how it sounds:...
Sesame Balls [Vegetarian, Dessert]
Ingredients for 4 servings (12 sesame balls): 1/3 cup of brown sugar 1/2 large banana 2 cups of glutinous rice flour 1/2 cup of sesame seeds 1/4 cup of sweet red bean paste Peanut...
All About Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity
Like pretty much all hormones in the body, insulin is important. The lack of or resistance to insulin is what leads to diabetes. This is because insulin is the hormone produced by the pancreas that...
Potato Pepper Hash [Vegetarian, Low Fat]
Ingredients for 1 serving: 1 potato 2 bell peppers 1 bundle of green onions 1 red onion 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil A few pinches of salt Another quick and easy recipe, and low fat to boot!...
