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Weight Gain on Keto
Hi, all. I am new to the group and to Keto. I've been on the keto plan for going on two weeks. I use ketone strips twice daily, and have been in moderate ketosis for 5 days now. Before I started I had read a lot about losing inches before pounds, and that some people can work the program for 3-4 weeks before the weight…
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Zuppa Toscana
1 lb. mild Italian sausage, casings removed 2 pieces thick cut bacon, chopped (I use kitchen shears to cut into small pieces) 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 1 TBSP dried basil 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 6 c. chicken broth 4 large potatoes, skins on, diced 1 bunch kale ruffles,…
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Black Bean Brownies
1 - 15.5ounce can of black beans, not drained 1 - 19.8ounce box of sugar free brownie mix. Spray a 13x9 inch brownie pan. Pour black beans and their juice into a food processor and puree until smooth. You can also use a blender or just mash them really good with a hand masher. Put the brownie mix in a medium sized bowl,…
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Recipes
I thought it would be nice to share clean recipes. RAW PEACH PIE Crust: 1 C. pecans 1/4 - 1/3 C. dates 1/2 tsp cinnamon In food processor, blend pecans with cinnamon until crumbly. Add dates, starting at 1/4c and blend. Add dates as needed until doughy consistency is reached (i.e. the mixture sticks together). Press into…
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Protein powders
What do you guys and gals think of protein powders, whether they are whey based or soy based? I use them once or twice a day to boost my smoothies, especially for breakfast. Today I was thinking I should stop using them and find a better alternative. Has anyone used hemp protein powder from a health food store?
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Amazing Chipotle Chili w/Cilantro Lime Cream
Cooking Spray 1 large onion (chopped) 6 garlic cloves (chopped) 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces) 2 TBSP chili powder 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp ground cumin 2 cans black beans (rinsed and drained) 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 12 oz can diced tomatoes (undrained) 2 TBSP tomato paste 1 jar chipotle…
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Refreshing Strawberry Chicken Salad (serves 2)
6 ozs grilled chicken breast meat, cut into strips 1 c. fresh sliced strawberries 1 oz fresh chopped cilantro 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 3 c. fresh spinach Dressing: 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 TBSP red wine vinegar 1 TBSP POM juice 2 TBSP chia seeds Toss together salad ingredients. Place dressing ingredients in a…
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Healthy Peanut Butter Dessert
1 TBS PB2 1 individual serving plain Greek Yogurt 1 packet stevia Just stir together - tastes like peanut butter pie filling :) (PB2 is powdered peanut butter. It only has 1.5 grams of fat/2TBS)
