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Low-Carb Lamb Shawarma Recipe - Low-Carb Shawarma is lamb, chicken, beef, turkey, veal, or mixed meats placed on a rotating, vertical spit (like you'd see in restaurants) and grilled for as long as a day. Thin shavings of the meat are cut off the block and served on a plate with accompaniments.

The Low-Carb Shawarma Condiment Recipe sounds easy and it is but it's very versatile and can be used for so many purposes. Tomato, onion, and cucumbers work well as a side dish or condiment in many Greek/Mediterranean dishes but think about all the other cuisines/recipes you can use them in.

Tzatziki is a dip or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeast Europe (especially Greece) and the Middle East. It is made of salted strained yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley, and thyme. It is generally served as a cold appetizer or a side dish.

On the September 6, 2019 episode of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, the 63-year-old, comedian ran a segment where he looked in the camera and told the world it is OK to fat-shame people who are overweight. Is it ever ok to fat-shame another human being? Is fat-shaming acceptable to you or your friends and family? Fat-shaming is bullying, plain & simple.

Insulin resistance is a common medical condition and is extremely prominent in the overweight population. When someone is insulin resistant, their body no longer makes full use of the insulin produced by their pancreas. Insulin resistance is the reason why when some of us try to diet by reducing our calories but continuing to eat carbohydrates, we feel horrible and either don't lose weight or sometimes even gain weight. If you are insulin resistant, consumption of high levels of carbohydrates will cause your blood sugars to rise and will stimulate your pancreas to produce more insulin.

Beef (Not) Strips are a "beef" substitute made from soy that is great for any recipe calling for pieces of beef. That's right, a beef alternative that is made from soy and vegetarian/vegan.

Break out the crockpot folks, because comfort is in the air, and who doesn’t love a steaming bowl of meatballs (of any persuasion) cooked low and slow in the family slow cooker? Using the same basic ratio of primary meats and veggies, you can jazz up these meatballs to fit any cuisine. BLC brings you flavors of Italy, Switzerland and China with our classic Italian Mountain of Meatballs in Sauce.

Low-Carb Sweet and Sour Meatballs in Sauce is the perfect mix of protein, sweet and sour. The addition of 1 teaspoon of Sambal Oelek Sauce or Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce spices up this incredible side dish or meal.

Serve Low-Carb Italian Meatballs as a side dish or over a bed of your favorite veggies and call it a meal. We love sautéed spinach, zoodles, cabboodles (cabbage noodles), and green beans. Simply give these veggies a brief sauté in garlic and olive oil and serve the meatballs and sauce over them with a spoon or two of Parmesan! Yummy!

Low-Carb Swedish Meatballs in Brown Sauce are great meatballs to package and freeze for many different brown-gravy applications. Make, bake, portion, package and freeze on a tray. After frozen, place in a zip-top bag in the freezer and use as many as needed for individual servings. Way cheaper than store-bought meatballs plus you know what goes into them! Score!