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More recipes please!
This group used to be pretty active. In the past, I got some very good recipes from its members. Now that I've been eating this way for over three years, I need some new recipes to add to my rotation. What's your favorite low carb or keto recipe? Here's one of my favorite ones, which I got from a member of this group:…
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Curry and Coconut Pumpkin Soup
OMG - I just made this recipe. DELICIOUS!! I made a few changes. I used full fat coconut milk instead of light coconut milk and I left out the apples to reduce the carbs. Switched up the spice mixture just a bit based on what I had available. I made it in my crock pot. It took about 5 minutes to put it together. So easy…
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Quick Coconut and Chia Seed Pudding
This looks delicious. I would eat it for dessert or breakfast. The carbs per serving are higher than I would typically allot for a dessert or a meal. However, by cutting the amount of coconut and raspberries in half, the amount of carbs would be reasonable for many LCHF MFP members. I'm sure it would still be delicious.…
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"Awakening from Alzheimer's" video series - Keto diets
My grandfather passed away from Alzheimers. It's such a horrible disease. Today, is World Alzheimer’s Day and the premiere of the new video series, Awakening from Alzheimer’s. I'm not connected with the series. I learned about it from an email list that I belong to which is from Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist. I'm…
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"Awakening from Alzheimer's" video series - Keto diets
My grandfather passed away from Alzheimers. It's such a horrible disease. Today, is World Alzheimer’s Day and the premiere of the new video series, Awakening from Alzheimer’s. I'm not connected with the series. I learned about it from an email list that I belong to which is from Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist. I'm…
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It's working!
I've been eating LCHF for a few months. Today was my annual physical and I've been concerned about what my lipid panel results would be after adopting this new WOE. Well, the worries are gone! Cholesterol level - down 42 points Cholesterol/HDL ratio - down .6 to 4.3 - This is within normal range, first time since I can…
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Note to self...and caution to others...
Do not wear your old size 16 yard work pants when you now wear a size 10. It is impolite to flash the neighbors on a Sunday morning as they go off to church. Good thing I have great reflexes...but grabbing one's pants before they are around one's ankles while holding a pair of large gardening shears in one's hands is…
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Increasing fats after gallbladder surgery
I had gallbladder surgery on Friday. How soon after surgery did you begin increasing your fat intake? What difference, if any, did you experience in how your body reacted to various fats? I'm wondering, for example, if I might do better with something like full fat yogurt vs. meat? Thanks in advance for sharing your…
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My hair is curling!
For the past six months or so my poker straight hair has become increasingly curly and is getting frizzy. It's quite strange. I've recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I'm wondering if the hypothyroidism is causing this. Has this happened to anyone else's hair?
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Link to yummy low carb recipes
http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2013/01/27-winning-superbowl-recipes-low-carb-gluten-free.html The link above is chock full of great sounding recipes. While it says it's for Superbowl snacks, and great snacks they would make, many could serve as meals too. One downside is that the recipes I skimmed only provide net carb…
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White Pizza Frittata
http://www.ruled.me/keto-white-pizza-frittata/ I've been making crustless quiches for a long time, cutting carbs but making them lowfat. They were tasty but not very filling. Now that I'm embracing LCHW, I've been looking for alternative make ahead breakfast items. This one caught my eye!
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Keto Chocolate Mousse
I found this recipe but haven't tried it yet. With these ingredients, I expect that it will be delicious! Keto Chocolate Mousse 2 oz. unsalted butter 2 oz. cream cheese 3 oz. heavy cream 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon Truvia or another sweetener to taste Soften butter and combine with sweetener, mixing…
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Medication question
I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism which is the result of my having had thyroiditis many years ago. Six weeks ago my doctor started me on 50 mg of levothyroxine to start. I go back tomorrow for bloodwork. After a week on this medication, I felt GREAT. Better than I have in such a long time. However, for the last…
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Levothyroxine prescribed- How long did it take for you to feel better and what did you notice first?
Had a bout of thyroiditis 15 years ago and was warned that I was at risk of permanent hypothyroidism later in life. Well as my doctor put it yesterday, my thryroid has basically "crapped out." LOL She has started me on a "baby dose" of levothyroxine (50 mcg) to start and wants me to see her again in 6 weeks. She wants to…
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Seeking recommendation for a doctor in Cary-Raleigh area of NC
Hi, Does anyone have an endo or other physician with expertise in hypothyroidism that they can recommend in the Cary - Raleigh area of NC? I'm having trouble identifying someone which seems crazy given Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill Medical Schools are not too far away. It seems that the endos and endo clinics primarily focus on…
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Question re: TSH levels
Hi - I just found this group. I'm curious what your doctors consider to be a normal TSH range? I had thyroiditis about 15 years ago. I was warned that I would be at higher risk for hypothyroidism later in life. My TSH has always been fine (normally a little over 2) until my physical two weeks ago - it was 5.75. A retest…
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Seeking friends trying to lose the last 10 lbs.
I set a new goal and need MFP friends to help me stay accountable. I reached a normal BMI just before Christmas. That was a huge accomplishment for me given that a year prior I was in the obese range! Since then, I've lost 2 more pounds but have been going up and then coming back to this new weight. That's great because it…
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NCAA Tournament - Need upset team suggestions
I'm filling out my brackets for a family group - no betting, just bragging rights. I need some upset ideas - your alma mater or another team that you think will cause as upset?
