Loren Cordain is a professor at Colorado State University. He’s an expert on paleolithic lifestyles. His most recent book is the Paleo Answer. We... »
> 60% Fat
It can help a body burn fat and stay low on carbs to eat high fat meals. In fact, dipping BELOW 60% of calories from fat can knock the body out of fat-burning mode. So recipes that have more than 60% of calories from fat get a gold star.
Chocolate Frosting – Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Lactose Free
This Chocolate Buttercream Frosting comes from Dick Williams, author of “Eating Your Heart Out?” ½ cup xylitol 1 Tbsp. olive oil ¼ cup smart balance (light buttery spread w/ omega-3 and mono-fats) 2 Tbsp. almond milk Dash of salt ½ cup 100% cocoa Melt the smart balance and the olive oil together in a small [...]
Dick’s Chocolate Squares – Sugar Free, Grain Free, Lactose Free
Dick’s Chocolate Squares were part of a low-carb pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group. We encouraged people to make it easy and fun, and to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings. You can [...]
Michael’s Tapenade
Michael’s Tapenade was part of a low-carb pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group. We encouraged people to make it easy and fun, and to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings. INGREDIENTS 40 g [...]
Jeff’s High Fat, Low Carb Breakfast Shake
Jeff’s breakfast shake was part of a pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group, where we encouraged people to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings. 2 Tb Kirkland Pure Olive Oil 240 cal, [...]
Vegan Walnut Pate – from Shelley
My pate was part of a pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group, where we encouraged people to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings. For a meal, you’d probably go for a larger serving. [...]
David Mendosa’s Quick Stuff from the Grocer
David Mendosa’s “straight-from-the-store” offerings were part of a pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group, where we encouraged people to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings. For a meal, you’d probably go for a [...]
Marilyn’s – Chile Rellenos Jose
Serves 16 people, with 4.5 grams carb each Marilyn’s Chile Rellenos were part of a pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group, where we encouraged people to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more tastings. For [...]
Paul’s Scrambled Eggs with a side of sauteed vegetables.
Paul’s scrambled eggs with sauteed veggies was part of a low-carb pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group. We encouraged people to make it easy and fun, and to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in an actual serving, and smaller samples still for more [...]
Homemade Egg Nog – Fresh nutmeg, No Sugar
A Holiday Favorite – fresh whipping cream, fresh whipped egg whites – NO SUGAR REQUIRED
Cauliflower Soup
For people who object to the saturated fats in coconut milk, then why the heck do you eat soups that are made with cream???