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Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

Posted by Angela Parker

· July 24, 2018

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This is an easy recipe for Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip using simple ingredients.

Tell me if this sounds familiar…

You find yourself REALLY wanting a sweet snack but knowing that you REALLY don’t need all the sugar?

That’s like my whole life right now! Managing my tendency toward gestational diabetes means that I really can’t deal with sugar or carbs so I’ve been experimenting!

Here’s my latest creation!

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

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Ingredients

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

4 Low Carb Tortillas
1 Tablespoon of Butter melted
2-3 Tablespoons of stevia blend
1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon

Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

8 oz of cream cheese softened
1 tablespoon of stevia blend.
1/4 teaspoon on cinnamon.
1 Tablespoon of chopped pecans.

Instructions

Brush melted butter on each side of tortillas.
Mix stevia & Cinnamon together.
Cut tortillas into 6 triangles each and dip each side into stevia/Cinnamon blend.
Bake at 350 degrees on baking tray covered in parchment paper for 10 minutes.
Beat together cream cheese, stevia, and cinnamon until smooth.
Fold in pecans.
Note: The stevia blend I use is a cup for cup substitute for sugar (this one is a good choice if you want to try it!). You can use any sweetener you like, just sweeten to taste.

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip

Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

4 Low Carb Tortilla (I LOVE this one!)
1 Tablespoon of Butter melted
2-3 Tablespoons of stevia blend
1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon read more

1 Minute Keto Chocolate Muffin in a Mug

Posted by Angela Parker

· June 28, 2018

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This keto chocolate muffin in a mug recipe is perfect for curbing your chocolate cravings without the carbs. It’s a great keto friendly dessert or snack! When I was pregnant, I had gestational diabetes. I found that eating low carb was the easiest way for me to control my blood sugar from spiking. But I had intense pregnancy cravings! This was the recipe that I made almost daily to give me extra protein and curb my cravings the low carb way.

Angela of Grassfed Mama shares healthy tips for busy moms.

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Can you eat chocolate on keto?

Chocolate can be enjoyed on a keto diet, but it’s important to choose the right type of chocolate and consume it in moderation due to its carb content. read more

Baked Avocado Breakfast Recipe

Posted by Angela Parker

· March 14, 2018

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Good morning, breakfast enthusiasts! Today, we’re about to turn the most versatile fruit (yes, you read that right) into the star of your morning routine – avocados! Buckle up because we’re diving into the delightful realm of a baked avocado breakfast recipe. Forget what you thought you knew about this green powerhouse; we’re about to show you a whole new way to kickstart your day with creamy, baked perfection. Whether you’re a seasoned avocado lover or someone just stepping into the world of breakfast innovation, get ready for a delicious treat that will redefine your morning routine. So, grab your avocados and let’s bake up a breakfast that’s not just tasty but also packed with all the goodness avocados have to offer. Rise and shine with the joy of a baked avocado breakfast that’s as easy as it is scrumptious! read more

Why is Grassfed Butter Good for You?

Posted by Angela Parker

· September 27, 2017

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As you may can imagine… given the title of this blog… We like grassfed butter and we cannot lie, haha.

But what the heck is it and WHY is it good for you???

What is Grassfed Butter?

Grassfed Butter is just butter made from cows who eat grass…

Cow are supposed to be eating grass, Right? Sadly this shouldn’t be so usual… but we see that many conventional dairy products come from cows who are given feed other than their preferred diet of grass. You can read more about that in the Omnivore’s Dilemma

Because these cows are fed grass, the butter that is made from the cream of cows getting a diet rich in beta-carotene – resulting in higher nutrition for you!

Although you may have been told that butter is bad for your health… That couldn’t be further from the truth.

Let’s look at Grassfed Butter’s nutrition facts: read more

How to Eat Enough Protein without eating meat: The Best Non-Meat Protein Ideas

How To Eat Enough Protein Without Meat

Posted by Angela Parker

· January 23, 2017

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We all know how important protein is for building muscles, staying full, boosting our metabolism. However, many of us struggle to eat enough protein each day because we don’t love eating a ton of meat. I’m sharing my tips of How to eat enough protein without eating a lot of meat.

I was never a huge meat eater… and it wasn’t really on purpose. I just tended to eat more carbs (even healthy ones) but I realized how important protein really was for my health and weight loss goals. read more

4 Tips to Help you Cut the Sugar

Posted by Angela Parker

· January 10, 2017

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We know that eating less sugar has so many benefits, but when you have a sweet tooth what are tips to help you eat less sugar? Read More:

Just say no to SUGAR!!

This is not a new idea. Lots of popular diets have come to the conclusion that our sugar is out of balance in our Modern diet and this is the cause of our expanding waistbands.

Management of your Sugar and Carbohydrates is crucial for weight loss and your general health.

When our system gets overloaded with too many sugar and carbs, our cells start storing extra carbs as fat in our cells. Our cells love to store carbs, so they are very eager and ready when we over eat our carbs. If we eat a moderate or low carb diet, then we can burn those carbs before they get the chance to be stored as extra fat. read more

Four Ways to Boost Your Immune System

Posted by Angela Parker

· October 3, 2016

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If there is one thing I don’t have time for it is being SICK. A mom spends her whole day taking care of everyone else, so when she is sick… everything falls apart. What if you could boost your immunity? Here are 4 different ways you can boost your immune system naturally.

The Cost of Being Sick

If you could prevent yourself from getting sick, would it be worth it?

How expensive are missed days at work or school?

How expensive are the medications and/or doctor’s visits?

How expensive is the loss of time and energy that could be used doing something you want to do? read more

Why You are Not Losing Weight While Breastfeeding

Posted by Angela Parker

· June 30, 2014

· 103 Comments

You hear it all the time when you are pregnant “the weight will just melt off when your breastfeed.” However, for some of us, this is just not the case. We are the ones who are not losing weight while breastfeeding.

You may think that you are doing something wrong since your doctor, your friends, magazines, books all tell you that the weight should be going away if you are breastfeeding. There are some real reasons why some of us just don’t “melt” away.

FREE: How To Lose Weight While Nursing Guide

Here are some reasons why you are NOT losing weight while breastfeeding:

Hormones

It is no secret that while you are pregnant and breastfeeding your hormones are very active. Prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production, also increases your appetite. Prolactin remains extremely high during the first 6 months. This hormone can prevent weight loss and even cause weight gain according to this study. This article explains that prolactin reduces the bodies metabolism of fat… so your body really is holding on to that weight. read more

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Low Carb Broccoli Tuna Casserole Bake

Posted by Angela Parker

· March 20, 2014

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This low carb broccoli tuna casserole bake is the perfect easy and budget friendly recipe your family will love to see on the dinner table. Anything that you can throw in a casserole dish that fills your family up and tastes delicious is a win in my book. We love a good keto friendly tuna casserole with broccoli!

Embracing a Low Carb and Keto Lifestyle: A Mom’s Guide to Health and Wellness

Today, let’s delve into a topic that’s been making waves in the wellness world – the low carb and ketogenic (or keto) lifestyle. If you’ve been curious about what these diets entail and the benefits they offer, you’re in the right place! read more

Trim Healthy Mama on a Whole Foods Diet

Posted by Angela Parker

· February 7, 2014

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Trim Healthy Mama on a Whole Foods Diet

There is some criticism in the whole foods world about Trim Healthy Mama. I’d like to take the time to debunk the myth that Trim Healthy Mama can’t be included in a whole food’s lifestyle.

What is Trim Healthy Mama?

The Trim Healthy Mama (THM) diet is a lifestyle approach to eating developed by sisters Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison. It is based on the premise of separating fuels, where meals are designed to focus on either carbohydrates or fats, but not both together, to optimize metabolism and promote weight loss. read more

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Low Carb Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Pecan Cream Cheese Dip