Dessert: Low Carb Chocolate Yoghurt

The good news is that chocolate is still on the menu as part of a low carb lifestyle. In fact good quality dark chocolate is actually good for you (and a great source of magnesium) https://authoritynutrition.com/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate/ The taste buds drift away from the exceptionally sweet milk chocolate to high cocoa dark chocolate (85% or higher). …

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A Snack: Toasted Almonds

Almonds contain lots of healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin E, while being low in carbohydrates. They can reduce hunger and thereby promote weight loss. https://authoritynutrition.com/9-proven-benefits-of-almonds/ Raw Almonds often taste somewhat stale from the packet. Toast them at 180 deg C for 10 minutes in your oven on a dry roasting tray. Be careful …

Lunch: Hummus

This makes a great lunch, very filling with some low carb crackers. It would also be a really tasty with chicken.This will keep in the fridge for a few days. Ingredients: 1 large Aubergine (or 2 courgettes) a large knob of butter 60ml of tahini 4 tblsp of extra virgin olive oil juice of 1 lemon …

LCHF Smoothie

Normal smoothies are very high in sugar and should be avoided. This one is not however, clocking in at only 5.2g of net carbs. Avocado is a good substitute for eggs for breakfast. They are also a super food being full of vitamins and healthy fats promoting a healthy cholesterol profile. You can find out …

Sesame Seed Crackers

Avoid nasty shop brought breads, with ingredients just like these ones. Here is a healthier cracker alternative. Ingredients: 140g Almond Flour 75g Sesame seeds 1 level tsp of sea salt 1 egg beaten 1 tsp of herbs 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil Method: Preheat the oven to 180 deg C Combine all the dry …

A Topping for Low Carb Crackers

Nut butters are a healthy component of an LCHF lifestyle, as long as they are just made with nuts and salt and not laden with nasty seed oils. https://authoritynutrition.com/6-indulgent-low-carb-foods/ The only problem with nut butters (and sometimes the nuts too) is that they’re so energy dense and tasty that it can be easy to eat …

An Essential Condiment : Cider Apple Vinegar

Dr Jason Fung is a  Toronto based nephrologist who treats patients with metabolic syndrome and whose Intensive Dietary Management (IDM) Program reverses T2 diabetes. Apple Cider Vinegar contains both vinegar (acetic acid) as well as the pectins from the apple cider (a type of soluble fibre). It is promoted for consumption at meal times by Dr …

A Snack: Buttery Pecans

These delicious pecans clock in at only 2.5g of net carbs per 100g  so are an ideal ultra low carb snack! They are also extremely nutritious. Just make sure that the nuts you eat are not coated in toxic vegetable oil. https://authoritynutrition.com/6-indulgent-low-carb-foods/

Salt and Vinegar

Are crisps what comes into your mind when you hear of "salt and vinegar". Both these items are important components of a low carb lifestyle. Lots of salt is used as a preservative in processed food, especially bread. When you don't consume processed food, it is necessary to add some salt to your diet to …

A Treat: Dark Chocolate

Its nice to have a treat at the weekend. Dark chocolate is great as part of a low carb lifestyle. I prefer 85% or 90% cocoa as its the lowest in sugar and a little is all you need to ear to get the chocolate satisfaction. Lindt and Green and Blacks are my favourite when I …