Carnitas are the perfect Mexican street food. I make a double batch of this Low-Carb Pork Carnitas recipe when I’m making dinner for my 5 kids. I always think I’ll have leftovers, but I never do! Go the extra mile and try to find a rancher that has pasture-raised pigs, so that you know you are getting the highest quality while lowering your exposure to environmental toxins that act as endocrine disruptors. I love serving these pork carnitas as a serve yourself bar, including house-made guacamole, gluten-free and grain-free almond flour, coconut flour, and egg white based tortillas to suit everyone’s needs, grilled veggies, goat and sheep milk cheeses, and my Mexican cole slaw recipe.

This Baked Greek Chicken recipe is so easy to make and foolproof. Eating a diet rich in animal-based foods will help you reach your health goals, including growing healthy hair (amino acids), supporting your hormones (healthy fats), aid in weight loss (protein is very satiating), and your lean muscle tissue will increase more efficiently, which is our longevity organ. Always try to find organic, pasture-raised chicken from regenerative farmers so that you are eating the highest quality of chicken.

I’m always looking for delicious ways to eat for healthy hair growth. Our body needs to make energy, or ATP, in our cells to carry out all of the jobs needed to survive and thrive, such as growing hair, building lean muscle mass, and signaling our thyroid to function. Growing hair, skin, and nails need collagen, an very abundant amino acid in our body. Some people don’t manufacture enough, due to genetics or epigenetics, so eating delicious sources of protein high in collagen is very advantageous. Oxtail comes from the tail of a cow and is flavorful, fatty, and easy to cook. It’s filled with collagen and other bioavailable nutrients. Place it into the crockpot and go do your thing; 6-8 hours later you will have a scrumptious meal.

I’m always looking for easy, healthy, and delicious ways to feed my crew of five kids. We all want big flavors and sauces. This Low-Carb Chicken Bake recipe is full of protein, healthy fats, and fresh veggies. A perfect summertime recipe after a trip to the farmers market. Prioritizing to eat optimal amounts of protein is important to overall health. Protein builds lean muscle mass, our longevity organ, helping us stay strong and active. They make enzymes and hormones so that our body can function. They also provide nutrient transport to our cells and maintain pH and fluid balance. If you have been experiencing hair loss, eating more protein will help support your hair growth. Protein is essential to life and this low-carb recipe is full of nutrition.

Heading out for fajita night with your family? Think again. While ordering fajitas at your local Mexican restaurant seems like a healthy idea, it’s not. The restaurant is most likely cooking your fajitas in rancid seed oils, such as canola, soybean or vegetable oil, which we now know wreaks havoc on our mitochondrial function. My Low-Carb Steak Fajita recipe is easy to make, uses grass-fed steak and healthy oils that will support your health goals. We cannot control the cooking methods used in restaurants, but we can make healthy choices when cooking at home. And guess what? Your meal will taste even better!

My Greek Lemon-Butter Dover Sole recipe is low-carb, delicious, a rich source of essential fatty acids, protein, minerals and fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, E and D, and almost zero fat. The most effective way to satiate yourself is to eat more protein and some healthy fats, helping you crush your sweet cravings. Added olive oil, fresh lemon juice and butter make a savory, rich sauce. Your gut and brain speak to each other all day long and the two hormones, ghrelin and leptin (your hunger and satiety hormones), are often out of balance when eating a high-carb diet.

One dish I find myself missing the most since going low-carb decades ago is pasta. I’ve tried many different low-carb versions over the years and it comes down to texture. This Low-Carb Pasta Carbonara recipe calls for low-carb, egg-based noodles that cannot be replaced so follow the directions carefully. After boiling the “pasta” for 10 minutes, the texture tastes as close to the real thing as possible, yet provides me with protein and zero carbohydrates, the key to staying insulin sensitive and metabolically flexible. I love this simple, healthy carbonara sauce, keeping this recipe animal-based for me, which helps me maintain my lean muscle mass, our longevity organ.

Shawarma is an Arab meal that is made by grilling meat on a spit. Since most of us don’t have a spit, I created this delicious version for my family. We love topping ours with pickles, pickled red onion and olives, and sheep milk yogurt for a tangy finish, but feel free to create your own version. You can buy a store-bought shawarma seasoning mix, but I prefer to make my own, making sure I’m using pure ingredients with no fillers or additives. You can use this on beef, pork and even shrimp to change it up. Eating a low-carb diet may be very helpful in weight loss, weight maintenance and burning fat for fuel versus glucose. Low-carb diets support the mobilization of stored fat on the body to use as energy, the preferred fuel source for your heart and brain. Whenever choosing chicken, it is best to purchase pasture-raised, organic chicken to minimize incoming toxins, which ultimately lead to chronic inflammation - the root of all diseases. Enjoy!

Who doesn’t love a solid bowl of chili on a cold, winter day? Who doesn’t eat beans? I am not one to recommend beans due to their high level of anti-nutrients called lectins. All plant food have anti-nutrients, some more than others. Legumes (beans, peanuts, soybeans), and whole grains can interfere with the absorption of calcium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc. Cooking them absolutely reduces the lectin load some, but I, for one, work too hard on my daily nutrition to consume foods high in lectins. Besides, my chili recipe is full of flavor and texture - you will not miss those beans or the gas!

Low-Carb Crispy Chicken? Trust me, this will be a top 5 meal for you. Eating a low-carb lifestyle is so important for layers of reasons. Stabilize your blood sugar levels, having more energy, building more muscle and sleeping deeper are all low-carb benefits. I triple the batch just so I can use them all week in salads and sandwiches with zero carb bread. They’re great cut up into strips for kids - just add they’re favorite healthy dip. These are oven cooked, but if you have an air-fryer, that’ll work really well. If you are able to, buy pasture-raised, organic chicken to keep this as toxic free as possible. Eating clean foods helps to keep inflammation down. I look for pork rinds that are baked or cooked in pasture-raised pork fat. And, if you’re dairy free, omit the cheese - it’ll be just as delicious.

My easy Low-Carb Italian Meatball recipe is a crowd pleaser and no one will know they are eating a healthy meal free of gluten and sugar. Traditional meatballs are made using soaked bread or bread crumbs which contain gluten and carbs. Outside of those with Celiac Disease, many people have intolerances to gluten and all grains. They may cause gastrointestinal upset, such as bloating, gas, cramps, constipation or diarrhea. Beyond that, eating grains can cause large spikes in your blood glucose level leading to chronic inflammation. If you’re on a weight loss journey, grains may inhibit reaching your goals for that very reason. When insulin is constantly being produced to handle incoming sugar, your cells will eventually stop responding to the insulin causing it to become stored as body fat. If you cannot do dairy of any kind, just omit the dairy in this recipe - it’ll still be tasty , nourishing and satiating.

Cool fall and winter months mean comfort food to me. There’s nothing better than a kitchen filled with the aroma of braised meats cooking with fresh herbs. My Braised Short Ribs recipe is so easy to make and doesn’t take all day. As a carnivore, I don’t use anything except mineral salt and broth, but this recipe is designed for you to add your own personal touches that your family will love. Beef short ribs are a nutrient-dense packed meal, with healthy fats and cholesterol. We need cholesterol to make our hormones, to help convert sunlight on our skin to vitamin D in our bodies, and to protect our cells by making that protective myelin sheath around them. Serve these over my Mashed Cauliflower recipe, on top of homemade pizzas (low-carb of course), or in a bowl of broth for a nice warming soup.

The Tomahawk steak is the holy grail of steaks in my book. I’m all about marbled fat and bone-in meats. No need to be intimidated by this Flintstone cut. My Seared Tomahawk Steak recipe is foolproof and delicious every time. Eating nutrient dense animal-based food is essential for optimal human health. Eating foods that provide us with the bioavailable forms of nutrients supports our body with healthy cellular function, brain and heart health, energy production, hormonal balance, healthy hair and skin growth, and lean muscle mass, our longevity organ.

This delicious Low-Carb Lasagna dish is animal-based, full of protein and healthy fats. Animal-based protein is the healthiest way to bring in all the amino acids you need to reach optimal health. In this lasagna recipe, I use an egg-based mixture to create the low-carb noodle sheets, keeping the carb count very low, which will regulate blood glucose levels. High blood glucose levels lead to a host of health issues, including metabolic dysfunction. Eating a low-carb to zero-carb diet supports us in mobilizing stored fat to be then used as an efficient energy source instead of glucose, helping you to lose weight. The healthy fats, along with the protein, will keep you satiated for hours. Animal-based foods contain nutrients that are already packaged in their bioavailable form so that your body doesn’t have to do the extra work converting them like in plant-based foods. This ensures that you are obtaining over 60% of the nutrition supplied to your body. It’s a tasty low-carb, comfort food option.

I absolutely love prime rib. Since I was a young girl, it was my go-to menu option whenever present. My Reverse Sear Smoked Prime Rib recipe is a level-up and so easy to make. Yes, you need access to a smoker and I was fortunate enough to create this recipe with my long-time dear friends at their lake house this summer on their Traeger. This recipe serves a lot of people, making it perfect for a celebration or family feast. I used the leftovers for breakfast steak bites for the next couple of days by cubing pieces and sautéing them in grass-fed butter with more sea salt. Animal based nutrition provides us with bioavailable nutrients, like B vitamins (not found in plants), amino acids to help us build muscle and healthy omega-3 fatty acids for brain and heart health. Feeling satiated and nourished from eating animal proteins is a key component to weight loss so that we are better able to crush our sugar cravings.

My healthy and delicious Roasted Rack of Lamb recipe is easy to make and a lovely alternative to other red meats. It boasts a whopping 24g of protein per 3 ounces, which means you will hit your protein goals for a meal by eating 4-6 ounces. You’ll also be getting nice amounts of healthy omega-3 fatty acids that your brain and heart love (often more than beef), B12 vitamins that support our energy levels, zinc, niacin (B3) and selenium. Lamb also contains more heme iron than chicken and fish packaged in the most bioavailable form (plant-based iron is not in the form we need). You will absorb between 14%-18% of heme iron, compared to plant-based non-heme iron absorbability of less than 5%. My Roasted Lamb recipe is perfect for a busy evening- just season and pop in the oven.

Sauces are the stars of any dish. My healthy Low-Carb Chicken Piccata recipe is delicious, full of healthy fats, and easy to make. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts are a great source of protein, but we need healthy fats for optimal human health, and white chicken meat has none. Healthy fats, like those found in grass-fed butter, ghee and animal fats contain higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids that support gut, brain and skin health. This healthy piccata recipe is also free of flours, making it a great dinner option for those eating a low-carb, keto, paleo or grain-free lifestyle. Eating more protein and healthy fats keep you satiated and nourished, helping you maintain stable blood glucose levels, manage optimal weight and crush sugar cravings. All of those benefits will help you avoid insulin resistance, one of the components of metabolic dysfunction.

Umami is one of the five basic tastes, characterized by savory or broth-like. My Umami Mushroom Burger recipe is healthy & easy to put together and filled with nutritious ingredients. Using grass-fed beef or bison gives you more health benefits, such as higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins & minerals, and zero carbohydrates. Eating clean protein greatly minimizes your toxic load.

Braising meats is a delicious and healthy way to prepare a one pot meal that’ll last for days and give you multiple uses. My healthy Braised Beef Shank recipe is easy and doesn’t require all day to cook. Most braising recipes call for dredging the meat in flour, searing both sides and then braising. We know that grains can cause a leaky gut, when molecules leach out of our gut and intestines through perforated holes in the endothelial lining caused by certain pro-inflammatory foods. In my nutritious recipe, searing the meat on both sides in ghee, grass-fed butter or tallow, creates a crispy outer crust prior to adding in the bone broth. Simmering for just three hours produces a tender, very flavorful meat that can be used shredded in scrambled eggs, used in a soup, tacos or plain with a dollop of your favorite plain yogurt of choice. The bone marrow in the bones are just an added bonus of healthy fats that’ll keep you satiated and nourished for hours.

You don’t need a fancy grill or smoker to make delicious BBQ ribs. If you’re a city dweller like me, with zero outdoor space, you improvise the way you cook meats. This healthy, slow-cooker rib recipe is easy and nutritious. Using pasture-raised pork is important to keep your food toxins too a minimum. Toxins are stored in the animals fat and who wants to give up eating that melt-in-your-mouth fat? Try this rib recipe dry (just sea salt or seasonings) or wet (add your favorite sugar-free BBQ sauce) and enjoy knowing that you stayed clear of rubs with rancid seed oils, hidden sugars and conventionally-raised pork by cooking them at home.

Pork belly cooked anyway is a decadent treat. This pork belly recipe is easy, delicious and a healthy fat powerhouse. Make sure to purchase pasture-raised pork belly leaving the toxins behind. Toxins are stored in the fat of the animal, so supporting conventionally raised animal products supports the continued use of hormones and antibiotics. Conventional pork is also full of omega-6 fatty acids due to the corn and soy feed. Whatever is in that animal gets transferred to your gut where inflammation starts. This healthy, roasted pork belly recipe gets a nice crusty outside while staying buttery soft inside. Chop up the leftovers and throw them in your morning omelet.

Beef cheeks are not the prettiest meat to look at, but they are a decadent and nutritious cut of beef that will become you're go-to once you try them. My Beef Cheek recipe is easy to make, full of collagen, healthy fat, vitamins and minerals. Beef cheeks are a muscle meat and therefore need a lot of time to cook and breakdown the connective tissue, which gives you their amazing sticky texture.

Super Bowl Sunday, or any night, means making my healthy buffalo wings recipe. I keep them paleo and nutritious by using organic, pasture-raised chicken, sugar-free buffalo sauce and by baking instead of deep frying in cheap, rancid seed oils. Using pasture-raised chicken for this Buffalo Wing recipe ensures you taking in less pro-inflammatory toxins that wreak havoc on your cellular health.

Living a healthy lifestyle means avoiding fried foods. Fried foods are most often cooked in rancid seed oils, such as canola, grapeseed, safflower and sunflower oils. Before these even hit your plate, they’ve undergone multiple industrial manufacturing processes that create an unstable food product that is detrimental to our cellular health. My Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thigh recipe is the solve to that. Allowing your skin-on chicken thighs to air out, uncovered in the fridge overnight, you will obtain a crispier outside and moist inside finished dish. Chicken thighs are a better option than white meat chicken due to the healthy fat in the skin and meat. More omega-3 fatty acids for you mean more flavor, satiety, gut and brain healing benefits and increased sex hormone production due to the saturated fat. Don’t fear the healthy fats- we need them to reach optimal health. Enjoy my Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Thigh recipe over a fresh salad of greens, mixed in with your favorite grain-free pasta or wrapped in a low-carb wrap.

My Bolognese Sauce recipe is nutritious, delicious and has multiple uses. Starting with clean proteins, such as pastured-raised, antibiotic free pork, is important so that you eliminate toxins such as additives, hormones, antibiotics and herbicides that are used in the feed. The fat on animals is where the toxins are stored so buying clean proteins is one way to ensure the integrity of the product. The fat on clean animal proteins is also where healthy omega-3 fatty acids are. Our body, gut and brain, need healthy fats for optimal human health. Supporting farmers that raise their animals responsibly also aids in regenerative farming practices - good for the environment, good for you. This Bolognese recipe is delicious over your noodles of choice, but it can also be enjoyed over scrambled eggs, roasted veggies and in a bowl topped with chopped fresh herbs and ricotta cheese.

It is known that eating sugar and grains will absolutely compromise your overall health, spike your blood glucose levels, and make your cells resistant to insulin. When that happens over and over again, your cells become resistant to insulin, causing weight gain and inflammation. My grain-free Low-Carb Berry-Walnut Swirl Bread recipe is made with fiber-rich coconut flour, eggs and is sugar-free.

Tis’ the season for baking. Many people have trouble eating a healthy breakfast full of enough protein and healthy fats, are in a rush to get out the door and end up stopping at their local coffee shop for a cup of joe and a slice of breakfast cakes. If eating steak & eggs is not your thing, try baking one of my low-carb breakfast breads that will last you at least 5 mornings. My Low-Carb Cinnamon Bread is made with only coconut flour, giving you a delicious, grain-free option full of healthy fats. The sweetness comes from sugar substitutes, such as monk fruit, stevia or erythritol so you can enjoy this slice of heaven with no blood sugar spikes. The goal for us all is to keep our blood glucose levels stable, stay insulin sensitive and feel satiated and nourished in the morning so we can set ourselves up for a successful day mentally, physically and emotionally.

I absolutely love my Low-Carb Lemon Loaf recipe. It lends a soft, yet dense, crumb that holds up nicely when sliced. Baking grain-free recipes can be challenging, especially with coconut flour, but this recipe always comes out just right. I prefer baking with coconut flour over almond flour because the finished product is light and fluffy, contains more healthy fats and more fiber. Coconut flour may boast more net carbs than almond flour, but it’s still safe for low-carb, keto diets. Coconut flour contains MCT’s (medium chain triglycerides) that help us stay fuller, longer, so if you’re looking to enjoy a treat once in a while and still stay on your weight loss journey, baking with coconut flour may suit your needs.

My Low-Carb Pumpkin Bread is not just for the fall. All year around you can enjoy this pumpkin bread recipe and reap the health benefits, as well as the aroma that will fill your home. Using almond flour and coconut flour lends a soft, yet hearty texture. I keep it sugar-free by using granular monk fruit to avoid elevated blood glucose surges, which we all know is detrimental to our overall health. The pumpkin puree adds in a hefty dose of beta-carotene which converts to vitamin A in your body. Vitamin A is very important to our health as it supports vision, cell division, reproduction and immunity. If you’re going to use chocolate chips, try sticking with sugar-free options or high quality options that are over 72% cacoa. This is a perfect recipe to bake for a brunch, office breakfast gathering, to put in school lunches or a neighborly gift for the holidays.

Recreating my kids favorite meals into a healthier version is my jam. Who doesn’t love a delicious stack of crispy on the outside pancakes? Using a gluten-free and grain-free flour is important to your overall health so that you can better control your blood glucose levels. In this low-carb recipe I use coconut flour which offers a nutritious substitution filled with nutrients, such as fiber. I also love the taste and texture of coconut flour here - light and fluffy. It’s a very simple recipe to make and everyone will love it topped with fresh berries, sugar-free maple syrup (or drizzle some honey on top), whipped coconut cream or even a dollop of macadamia nut butter. Keep leftovers in the fridge for a quick snack.

My low-carb Egg Casserole recipe is a nutritious and delicious option for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This fluffy, light casserole can be made for paleo, keto, low-carb and carnivore diets. Using pasture-raised eggs boosts your intake of essential nutrients including choline (supports cell membrane structure), cholesterol (makes our hormones), and omega-3 fatty acids (reducing your risk of heart disease and support brain health). Consuming protein and healthy fats at every meal leaves you feeling nourished and satiated which supports weight loss journeys. Use this healthy recipe as a base for a variety of flavors.

Head to any coffee shop and you'll see yogurt parfaits that look healthy. They're loaded with inflammatory, non-organic dairy, sugar laden flavors and granola on top featuring oats, rancid seed oils and sugar. Instead, opt for making your own, fueled by a clean, full-fat yogurt option, fresh organic berries and protein powder. Easy to make, full of nutrients and an easy snack or meal addition.

My Low-Carb Pumpkin Bread recipe is a fall and winter staple in my home, but the nutritional benefits keep me baking it all year round. This paleo, grain-free recipe is easy to make and offers you some serious nutrients such as beta-carotene, from the bright orange pumpkin puree, that then converts to vitamin A in your body. Vitamin A supports visual health, alongside two powerhouse antioxidants, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Pumpkin puree is also high fiber and low calorie, made of 90% water, so it also keeps you hydrated while keeping you full. The healthy saturated fats in the ghee or coconut oil and the egg yolks, keep you satiated and your blood sugar level more stable. Did I mention your kitchen will smell amazing from this Paleo Pumpkin Bread recipe?

This healthy, coconut-flour-based banana bread uses nutritious coconut flour that’s sweet, light, and perfect for anyone eating a grain-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free lifestyle. Coconut flour is fiber-rich and full of healthy fats that support our gut and brain health. Multiple eggs add more protein and choline, which is important for a healthy nervous system and protein synthesis.

Who’s not guilty of having 3-5 half-eaten protein bars in their purse, gym bag, or work bag at all times? Going to the grocery store to buy a protein bar is a daunting task, full of confusion, marketing buzzwords, and empty nutrition. Protein is the most important macronutrient, providing you with amino acids, the building blocks of life, supporting bone health, muscle mass, healthy hair growth, gut health, a strong immune system, and so much more. Protein is also the most satiating macronutrient, supporting your weight-loss journey. Now you can make your protein bars, save money, know that you’re eating clean ingredients, and personalize the extras just for you!

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I created this nutritious, Low-Carb Cherry Ice-Cream recipe for my mom, a breast cancer survivor, and all the women who have been affected by this disease. Tart cherries bring a high amount of flavonoids, or anti-oxidants, to the table to possibly help mitigate musculoskeletal pain often associated with cancer treatments (studies are currently being looked at). Healthy fats support the integrity of the myelin sheath around every cell in our body, it benefits our brain health and helps us feel more satiated.

When the heat is on the outside, who wouldn’t want a cold treat? Now, you can have something decadent and healthy. This healthy, Sugar-Free Chocolate Sorbet recipe is divine. I use allulose in all of my frozen desserts because it keeps the texture from becoming hard as a brick and icy. Allulose also is great because it doesn’t elicit an insulin spike, and keeping our insulin low and steady is crucial to good health.

What if you could eat ice cream that actually had real, nutritional health benefits? My Low-Carb Coconut Ice Cream recipe is full of healthy fats and flavor. I use full-fat, canned coconut milk for the dairy-free base, organic, pasture-raised egg yolks, and allulose for a hint of sweetness. Use heavy whipping cream for an animal-based version. Allulose is a healthy low-calorie, alternative to sugar. It doesn’t affect blood glucose levels, making it ideal for people with insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. It also helps keep this ice cream smooth and creamy, unlike other sweeteners that can leave an icy consistency.

If you are dairy-free and looking for an alternative to whipped cream, look no further. This Whipped Coconut Cream recipe is sugar-free, low-carb, easy to make, and versatile. Using the white coconut meat from full-fat, canned coconut creates a healthy dessert topping. Coconut is high in fiber and a healthy source of fat that is part of the equation to feeling satiated. Healthy fats help us stabilize blood glucose levels, build the myelin sheath around our cells, make our hormones, and promotes gut and brain health.

When you’re on an animal-based diet, you try to figure out ways to bring back some recipes you had in a previous life. One of those for me was a basic cake. I have 5 kids, and the thought of not baking a cake that suits all of our needs, and tastes great, was not something I was ready to give up on. Yes, my 5 kids are all animal-based, and we all prioritize eating protein everyday. Most people, especially women, under-eat protein. Every cell in our body needs protein, as well as our tissues and bones. Building lean muscle is crucial to your overall health and longevity. This Low-Carb High Protein Cake recipe fits the bill on all levels. It’s made with all animal-based ingredients, such as eggs, and egg white powder. The texture is that of white fluffy cake you’d expect from a boxed cake. It’s taste is light and delicate and will pair with any flavors you choose to dress it up. I prefer using whipped coconut cream or homemade whipped cream with fresh berries, but I’ve also layered it with sugar-free chocolate ganache.

This delicious grain-free Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie recipe is so easy to make, free of grains and sugar. If your health journey includes the occasional treat, this cookie recipe is for you. Using grain-free almond flour as the base lends a denser mouthfeel with bits of sugar-free dark chocolate and chopped macadamia nuts, adding more healthy fats to each cookie. Healthy fats help us feel more satiated for longer, which helps us stabilize blood glucose levels, avoid grazing or snacking all day, and supports brain health.

Summer is upon us and so are outdoor gatherings, BBQ's and delicious berries. Local farmer's markets are a great place to pick up organic berries, which means you won't be taking in more environmental toxins. Toxins breakdown our immune system, inhibit proper detoxification and affect our hormonal balance. My Paleo Summer Berry Cobbler is a healthy, grain-free dessert made for all gatherings.

This Low-Carb Coconut Flour Brownie recipe is moist, delicious and made from whole food, natural ingredients that are sugar-free, grain-free and dairy-free. Coconut flour benefits include fiber and MCT's, or medium chain triglycerides. Because of coconut flour's higher fat content, people who eat a low-carb or ketogenic lifestyle feel more full and satiated, which helps to maintain weight loss. Eating more healthy fats and proteins nourish our body far more than carbohydrates. Using a sweetener that does not promote insulin spikes is crucial when looking to manage our blood glucose levels. This healthy Coconut Flour Recipe is easy to make, a crowd-pleaser and will keep you on your health journey.

Freshly made lemon curd trumps the jarred version any day. This seemingly difficult dessert is made easy with this healthy, sugar-free version. Using this lemon-curd recipe makes for a delicious filling in my meringue roulade base made from fresh organic egg whites and topped with organic heavy whipping cream or whipped coconut cream making it dairy-free. Low-carb recipes are key for weight loss. Sugar spikes insulin levels and over time that will create multiple metabolic health challenges, such as a growing waist to hip ratio, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, high blood sugar levels and chronic inflammation. Learning to cook using no sugar or sugar substitutes, like monk-fruit, stevia and erythritol will help you win the war on obesity.

Eggs are one of nature’s perfect foods, especially the egg yolks. No reason to fear this golden yellow delicacy as it’s full of healthy fats, nutrients and it makes everything taste better. These healthy cookies are not too sweet, low-carb and satisfying. Egg yolks contain choline, an essential nutrient we can make in our liver, but we still need more. Choline supports our liver function by moving fat and cholesterol out, brain function, nervous system and muscle movement. One egg contains 115 mg of choline and it’s recommended that we get anywhere between 425-550mg per day as an adult. What better way to get more egg yolks in you than eating a nutritious cookie?

Meringe roulade is one of the easiest and delicious desserts to make. This meringue roulade recipe is filled with healthy fats, protein and add fresh berries for some low-glycemic carbs. Pasture-raised, organic egg whites are a clean source of protein, helping your body build and maintain muscle and support cellular health. The whipped cream options provide ample amounts of healthy fats for fuel.

A healthy twist on a classic cookie can be part of a nutritious diet plan on special days. My paleo Berry Thumbprint Cookies are grain-free, dairy-free and sugar-free, yet delicious and satisfying. Using healthy fats like ghee or grass-fed butter help digestion, brain health and keep you feeling nourished. Chia seed berry jam is a healthy alternative and help keep your blood sugar levels stable.

My Low-Carb Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Blondie recipe is easy to make and offers you a healthier alternative to dessert. Coconut flour is a gluten-free, grain-free, low-carb and nutritious ingredient to use for baking. Coconut flour contains fiber and MCT's (medium chain triglycerides), making it beneficial to both gut and brain health. The higher fiber content supports a stable blood glucose level throughout the day and you’ll feel more satiated after enjoying just one due its higher fat content.

Chocolate fondue was a childhood favorite of mine. Now, with some healthy upgrades, I’ve brought this Dairy-Free Chocolate Fondue recipe to my kids with better-for-you nutrition. We now have access to some incredible sugar-free chocolate brands widely available and they make a difference to our health. By replacing pro-inflammatory sugar with monk fruit, erythritol or stevia, we can better control our blood glucose levels. And, they taste great. While a small amount of people may not be able to tolerate these sweeteners, most people are able to enjoy chocolate desserts without all of the sugar. I chose to mix both dairy-free semi and dark chocolate morsels to create a more balanced flavor. Over 75% of people worldwide are sensitive to dairy and this Chocolate Fondue Recipe is completely dairy-free. Using creamy, full-fat coconut milk creates a decadent texture and taste, but any dairy-free milk will work just fine. Cocoa powder is known for its anti-oxidant plant derived compounds, polyphenols. These polyphenols have health benefits such as fighting off oxidative stress on a cellular level.

Occasions deserve the occasional treat and my Low-Carb Vanilla Buttercream Frosting recipe is just that. A guilt-free and decadent cupcake filled with healthy fats, like coconut cream. Coconut cream has almost zero net carbs and contains lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that can help with weight loss and improve brain function. Because of the higher amounts of saturated fat, coconut cream is very satiating, helping you to feel fuller longer. Coconut cream is also delicious, keeping this cupcake moist. Using a low to zero carb sweetener helps to maintain a more stable blood sugar level.

My Low-Carb Vanilla Cupcakes are the perfect healthified treat for that occasional celebration. Their made with grain-free flours, low-carb sweetener and full-fat coconut cream that will keep you satiated for longer and help you maintain more stable blood glucose levels. Coconut cream keeps this cupcake recipe dairy-free, but feel free to swap in heavy whipping cream, or goats milk for a more animal-based nutrition approach.

This Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is a delicious and healthy upgrade from a regular chocolate chip cookie. My cookie recipe features tahini, a ground sesame seed paste. Often used in savory recipes, I like to use this creamy seed butter in desserts. Tahini contains ALA’s (alpha-linolenic acid), an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid that is good for supporting heart health. Healthy fats keep us satiated so we don’t keep grabbing for more foods, helping us control our blood sugar levels. Tahini’s glycemic load is zero. Glycemic load takes into account the serving size of a given food to estimate its impact on your blood sugar. Tahini also contains a nice amount of protein, thiamin and vitamin B6, all great for overall health and increased energy.

The star of these deliciously moist brownies is Tahini, a paste made from ground sesame seeds. This Paleo Tahini Brownie recipe is a one-bowl wonder with nutritious benefits. Tahini contains ALA’s (alpha-linolenic acid), an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid that is good for supporting heart health. Healthy fats keep us satiated so we don’t keep grabbing for more foods, helping us control our blood sugar levels. Tahini’s glycemic load is zero. Glycemic load takes into account the serving size of a given food to estimate its impact on your blood sugar. I love that these Paleo Tahini Brownies contain zero flours, including nut/seed flours, making these even lower in calories and carbs.

I rarely cook or bake with grains but once in a while my kids will ask me for a traditional oatmeal cookie. Nothing I do is traditional, but this gluten-free Oatmeal Walnut Cookie recipe is a healthier version of what your grandma used to make. With the continuing rise of obesity, type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance, I lowered the amount of blood sugar spikes by using low-glycemic sweeteners and almond flour. Gluten-free oats can be a good carb addition IF you’re looking to eat higher carb foods, and yes, there are those folks still out there. The walnuts in this gluten-free oatmeal walnut cookie recipe are a smart replacement for chocolate chips because walnuts contain the most abundant amount of omega-3 fatty acids, like ALA, than other nuts. ALA’s are great for heart health and reducing inflammation in the body and are a precursor to other omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, all great for our brain health as well.

My Paleo Mexican Wedding Cookie recipe is the perfect grain-free cookie addition to any holiday meal. These were my favorite cookies from childhood and I have created a better-for-you version that is dairy-free and sugar-free. Gluten, dairy and sugar are the three most inflammatory food groups. Inflammation leads to all chronic diseases. This cookie recipe calls for ghee, a clarified butter product that contains healthy fat due to its omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids along with vitamins A, D, E and K. Our bodies need healthy fats at the same time as fat-soluble vitamins in order to absorb them. Ghee is anti-viral due to the caprylic acid and anti-fungal due to the lauric acid. This Mexican Wedding Cookie recipe uses sweeteners that do not raise blood sugar levels, keeping you stable throughout the day. So go ahead and enjoy a healthier cookie this holiday.

This dairy-free or dairy-full noodle kugel recipe will be hard to keep from making just during the holidays. With different noodle options, gluten-free and grain-free, you’re sure to find one that suits your dietary needs. Dairy may cause inflammation, skin irritations, gastro intestinal distress and mucus build-up in many people. Some folks do well with goat and sheep based dairy, like myself. Finding clean and healthy alternatives can be challenging. Many vegan cheese alternative products contain upwards of fifteen ingredients, including rancid seed oils, like canola, and fillers that threaten our cellular health- stay clear of those and look for more whole food based products to help reduce inflammation and cell damage. I offer many substitutions here that have all been made by me and tested by my kids. There’s a version for everyone.

Apple season is right around the corner and that means holidays are on the horizon. I love baking this healthier version of my Paleo Apple Bundt Cake that is sugar-free, grain-free and dairy-free for my family. I make it every year for Rosh Hashanah to celebrate the new year. I use grain-free flours, such as almond and coconut, to keep this dessert low-carb, mitigating large insulin spikes. Go ahead and swap out the apples for zucchini for an even lower carb count.

My healthy, grain-free Low-Carb Lemon Bundt Cake is healthified with almond and coconut flours. This gluten-free and dairy-free cake calls for coconut milk, offering your family and friends healthy fats that will keep you satiated. Using a low-carb sweetener will help you maintain a balanced blood glucose level while still enjoying a bright, lemony sweet flavored treat. Drizzle the sugar-free lemon glaze over the top to serve and add some slivered almonds or chopped pecans on top, adding even more healthy fats and some crunch.

Dark chocolate is full of healthy polyphenols, a delicious way to eat more anti-oxidant loaded foods. Anti-oxidants fight off free radicals and help to reduce overall inflammation in our bodies. Pair dark chocolate with coconut milk, full of medium chain triglycerides (MCT’s) and you have a smooth, creamy, healthy and nutritious ganache to serve. Our brains love MCT’s and thrive on healthy fats, using them as a source of energy. Eat this on a spoon, on a healthy, grain-free cookie or spread on fresh fruit for a healthy dessert.

My Low-Carb Chicken Pizza Crust recipe is so easy to make, nutritious and delicious. Using rotisserie chicken, eggs and raw-milk cheese as the base makes this pizza crust recipe full of protein, healthy fats and zero carbs. Called a "meatza" in the keto and carnivore world, this pizza has the appearance of real dough but is void of all flours, leaving more space to add nutritious toppings like veggies.

This Zero Carb Bread recipe is easy to make, delicious and nutritious. Using cooked rotisserie chicken and pasture-raised eggs as the base make this bread recipe high in protein and healthy fats. We need protein to build muscle and fats to make our hormones and both to keep us satiated and nourished. Low-carb, keto and carnivore dieters will enjoy this bread recipe for sandwiches and buns.

My Easy Low-Carb Ramen Soup recipe is a delicious, nutritious stand alone meal and a nourishing base for you to customize with your own added creativity. This ramen recipe is made in a crockpot, so no mess, just a house filled with an amazing aroma all day. Choosing pasture-raised, organic chicken is optimal so that you are eating the most nutrient dense poultry, as well as supporting farmers who take pride in producing clean, high quality chicken meat using regenerative farming methods. Swapping in coco aminos in lieu of soy sauce is another way to avoid GMO’s found in soy crops that contribute to negative impacts on our overall health. Kelp Noodles keep this recipe low-carb and are a great source of iodine, which supports thyroid health. Keep it simple or add in your favorite veggies and enjoy this ramen soup recipe on a cool fall day that calls for comfort food.

Eating in season is always the best way to eat for our bodies. Winter season calls for hearty soups and stews. My Paleo Beef Stew recipe is filled with nutrient dense ingredients that are in season, offering your body the most bio-available vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fats. Starting with grass-fed beef helps reduce incoming toxins that affect our immune system, digestive system and brain health. Grass-fed beef contains higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally raised beef. Beef bone broth offers us collagen and amino acids that not only heal our gut but help us maintain stronger bones, better hair growth and nails and replenish muscle tissue and cells.

This low-carb delicious Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is a healthy, full-fat alternative to what you’d buy at the grocery store. Made with full-fat mayonnaise, yogurt and blue cheese, this dressing will keep you satiated and nourished for hours when used with your favorite protein dish. I love using it as a dip with grilled chicken breasts, which have no fat, or drizzled over skirt steak. While I love fattier cuts of animal protein, some folks prefer lean cuts, which require added healthy fats to complete the dish. Eating fat and protein are essential to optimal health, helping you crush sugar cravings and mitigate snacking habits.

My nutrient packed Horseradish Cream Sauce recipe is the perfect low-carb, healthy condiment for your outdoor summer grilling feasts. This easy recipe delivers big flavor using antioxidant rich horseradish root, which comes from the cruciferous family of vegetables. Glucosinolate compounds (found in horseradish root) are responsible for its spicy flavor and help the fight against cancer by preventing oxidative stress associated with free radicals. This root vegetable also contains antimicrobial and antibacterial capabilities that help us fight off pathogens. This Horseradish Cream Sauce is delicious over steaks, chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, and as a dip for a crudite platter.

When looking to add healthy fats to your diet, easy sauces is a delicious place to start. My Blender Hollandaise Sauce is filled with nutritious fats like pasture-raised, grass-fed ghee or butter and egg yolks, creating a decadent addition to eggs, steak and veggies. Healthy fats fuel our gut and brain health, make our hormones and improve our energy levels. Fats also keep us satiated and full helping us maintain and lose weight.

‘Tis the season for freshly grown basil. This Basil-Macadamia Pesto recipe is one of my favorites. I use this pesto sauce recipe on my zero-carb pasta made of egg whites, on my low-carb protein pizza crust, and as a sandwich spread on my protein bread with rotisserie chicken. I eat an animal-based diet, where I prioritize eating protein and healthy fats to stay satiated, build lean muscle mass, and support healthy hair growth. If you’re more plant-based, you can use nutritional yeast in lieu of the cheeses, which will also increase your protein. I use macadamia nuts instead of pine nuts because I love how full of healthy fats and low-carb they are. This is a winning pesto recipe whichever way you make it.

Cauliflower rice is a delish and healthy, low-carb option for rice lovers. I love this Coconut Cauliflower Rice recipe that infuses coconut oil and milk into it. Carbohydrates elicit the biggest insulin response, increasing your blood glucose levels. Increased blood glucose levels can eventually lead to insulin resistance when eating starchy carbohydrates chronically. Once insulin is produced by your pancreas, it sets off to manage the incoming glucose (sugar) by directing it to your cells and other parts of your body. The issue is when your cells are stuffed and can’t use anymore insulin it’s sent back into the bloodstream and eventually stored as fat. There’s no reason to continue eating rice if you have an insulin problem when you can eat delicious cauliflower rice recipe.

My Low-Carb Egg Noodle recipe is a delicious way to bring “pasta” back into your life using whole food ingredients that are grain-free, flour-free, gluten-free and have less than three grams of carbohydrates per serving. This recipe is also tailored to people who eat a paleo, keto and carnivore based diet. Using pasture-raised eggs ensures that you are getting all the bioavailable nutrients prepackaged in a form that your body can use optimally. Eggs provide us with choline, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Choline is a precursor to acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter essential for brain health, gene expression and nervous system functions. Eggs also contain cholesterol which our body needs in order to manufacture hormones, and may help raise our “good” HDL levels, an important component to lower our risk of heart disease, strokes and other health issues. This low-carb recipe is easy to make and you will find unlimited ways to use them.

My kids love this Mashed Cauliflower Recipe that's filled with healthy fats for a decadent side dish. Picky kids can't resist mashed cauliflower, and what a great way to get some veggies on the plate that are not starch filled, like potatoes. Mashed cauliflower is a low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes, rice and pasta. It's heavenly under steak and under scrambled eggs for a breakfast bowl. A great go-to for any weight loss journey.

Butternut squash is my go-to ingredient when I’m craving a nourishing and creamy sauce. Butternut squash is actually a fruit, not a vegetable, and makes for a deliciously healthy and satisfying ingredient when roasted and pureed. This nutrient dense Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe is delicious over low-carb roasted veggies, kelp or shirataki noodles, as well as over protein sources, such as chicken and flank steak. Butternut squash, compared to sweet potatoes, have less calories, fewer net carbohydrates and serves up a bold vitamin A and vitamin C punch. Vitamin A and C are important antioxidants in your body that protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals. This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese recipe also includes healthy fats to keep you full and satiated, helping you lose and maintain your weight by keeping your blood sugar levels balanced, staving off sweet cravings.

Post-workout smoothies help us recover, repair and renew our muscle tissues after a hard weight-bearing session. My post-workout smoothie recipe features just three ingredients: protein powder, water and frozen berries (a banana works too). Refueling with my smoothie recipe will help you replace lost glycogen stores back into your muscles so that muscle protein synthesis can start again.