How to know you’re in ketosis Today we’re talking about how to tell if you’re in ketosis without using ketone urine strips or blood sampling. While there is nothing wrong with testing for ketones, it is also helpful to be able to tell just by your physical symptoms whether you’re in ketosis or not. This…
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Why You Need Fat Bombs (low carb, keto, GAPS)
After a generation or two of avoiding fat, we are introducing it back into our diet with beautiful results. When we consume natural, whole-food fats our whole body benefits. Those who are eating a high-fat, low-carb diet, paleo, or whole foods diet may even struggle to consume enough calories- that’s where fat bombs come in….
Easy Roasted Cabbage Steaks
Cabbage is a beautiful winter vegetable that is most commonly served raw, but is delicious roasted as well. Whether serving the family a quick weeknight dinner, or looking for something more fancy for guests, roasted cabbage steaks are unexpectedly delicious dinner side dish. The cabbage slices hold together well while you slice them, which make…
Keto Cauliflower Mac n Cheese
Keto “Mac” N Cheese is a delicious comfort food that is made with cauliflower instead of macaroni. Make the cheese sauce by melting cream cheese into heavy cream and then adding shredded cheddar. This recipe produces the most smooth cheese sauce when we grate from a block of cheddar rather than using pre-grated cheese. Pre-shredded…
GAPS Intro Gut-Healing Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Tea Gummies
These gelatin treats are a beautiful and nourishing addition to a gut-healing diet. To make them, we make a strong ginger tea, and then add gelatin and optional sweetener. The sweetness these sweeteners provide can encourage children to consume needed liquids, and gummies made with these can be useful as rewards and incentives to finish soup…
GAPS Intro Summer Squash (courgette) Stage 3 Pancakes
GAPS Intro Summer Squash Pancakes Summer Squash (zucchini, crookneck) pancakes are a favorite in this house, and a much-awaited addition to the tremendously healing GAPS Introduction diet. If you’re not on GAPS, summer squash pancakes are still good. A little more crumbly than wheat pancakes, but they would be a great substitute for babies with…
Homemade Ghee (Clarified Butter) for GAPS Intro, Whole30, and Dairy Allergies
Beautiful golden ghee is a favorite of cooks and those suffering from allergies. Ghee is clarified butter; butter that has had the small amount of milk solids (protein and lactose) removed. By removing these solids, you are left with a delicious butter-flavored cooking fat that has a high smoke point and is safe for most…
Roasted Winter Squash Seeds
By soaking pulp from hard pumpkin or any winter squash, we can easily skim off the delicious seeds and roast them to nutty perfection. This is my favorite method to save time and get perfectly roasted pumpkin seeds every time. We cook winter squash often, whether it’s baking whole squash to make pumpkin puree or…
Quick and Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl (Keto, GAPS)
This one-pan ‘egg roll in a bowl’ aka Crackslaw has everything you want for a delicious keto meal. It’s fast to make, packed with veggies and protein and fat, doesn’t make a ton of dirty dishes, and can be made a variety of ways. The fish sauce and coconut aminos or soy sauce give the…
Mini Keto Cheesecakes with Strawberry Sauce
Cheesecake is already a dense and filling less sweet dessert option. When we use no-carb natural monkfruit sweetener, we can make this classic dessert low-carb as well. These mini cheesecakes have an almond and coconut flour crust, which is optional if you’re short on time. The strawberry topping comes together quickly with only 3 ingredients…
Keto Cinnamon Donuts with Chocolate Frosting
These almond flour-based keto donuts are a delicious treat for a lazy Saturday morning or any celebration. The combination of almond flour and coconut flour give an ideal texture. The chocolate topping is optional but is the combination of warm cinnamon and chocolate is decadent. These donuts are rich, and often half is enough to…
Egg-Free Dairy-Free Keto “Bread” Rolls
It’s hard to believe that there is no wheat, dairy, eggs, or yeast in these fluffy low-carb dinner rolls! The magic of high-fiber flax and psyllium husk powder creates an elastic dough that is combined with almond flour, baking powder, salt, and water to make easy and delicious keto-friendly rolls. The process to make these…
