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Jamie C.’s Low Carb Success Story

Jamie C. is 42 years old, and had been overweight her entire life. She grew up in a family of thin people. The only exception of her mother, who had also been heavy her whole life. Her sister was five years older than Jamie, and although she was thin, Jamie didn't remember her being mean or saying bad things to her about her weight.

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Protein Steak Beef Well Done

Low-Carb Lesson #05: Grilled Strip Steaks, Green Beans & Strawberries

The grilled strip steaks will be juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The smoky aroma and the charred crust of the meat from the grill give it a delightful texture that will make your mouth water. The green beans will be crisp and refreshing, with a slight crunch and bright green color that will balance the meat's richness. The dish's sweetness will come from the strawberries, which are juicy, plump, and bursting with flavor. The combination of the savory steak and the fresh green beans with the sweet and tangy strawberries will create a perfectly balanced and delicious meal that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you satisfied for hours.

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Eat Yourself Thin Like I Did! Low Carb Cookbook Review

I have a lot of cookbooks - hundreds. Most of them are of little use to me anymore because I am a low carber, so I have begun collecting low carbohydrate cookbooks. I now have almost two dozen, and am always on the lookout for more. But like the selections in any other culinary genre, some low carbohydrate cookbooks are better than others. Nancy Moshier's Eat Yourself Thin Like I Did! Quick and Easy Low Carb Cookbook is one of the best.

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Protein Steak Beef Well Done

Protein and Amino Acids

Today we are starting our discussion of protein. Article 7 of the Science of Low-Carb & Keto Diets series. We will be looking at such subjects as what is protein, why protein is necessary, what the functions of protein are in our bodies, where we get protein, what happens if we don't have enough or the right kinds of protein, and how and where in the system is protein digested. There will be a few surprises down the line.

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The Aussie Low-Carb Gourmet

Japanese Cuisine

Rice and Noodles are a large part of basic Japanese cuisine. As our way of eating precludes eating both products, some Japanese recipes can be quite hard to convert. Fortunately, the range of Japanese dishes is so large that we can find quite a wide variety that suit us.

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Celebrating All of Your Low-Carb Holidays