Keto and Low Carb

Key Nutrients Lemonade Electrolytes

By in Health and Wellness, Keto and Low Carb

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I started off this year with a whole lotta fitness goals I wanted to reach.  I’ve zeroed in on those goals and have been consistently working out and although I’m a big foodie and always will be, I eat super healthy day to day.  One thing I’ve recently started doing this year is adding supplements into the mix to help aid in getting where I want to go quicker.

I recently tried out the Key Nutrients Lemonade Electrolytes.

Electrolytes are minerals found in our bodies that help to keep our systems functioning properly.  The right amount of electrolytes in our system is needed for optimal health.  There are several ways that you could lose these minerals in your body and one of those ways is intense exercise.  When this happens you start to feel dehydrated.

Key Nutrients has come out with electrolytes that have zero sugar, carbs and calories. Great for all my keto peeps as it’s sweetened with stevia.  I have tried the lemonade flavor and it was really tasty! I really enjoyed it.  I’ve been drinking it after my workouts and it’s definitely a part of my fitness routines now.

A few extra things to note – it contains 6 essential electrolytes and it’s formulated with 12 additional vitamins and minerals.  In other words, this is the good stuff!  I highly recommend!

https://keynutrients.com/

 

Good Dee’s Corn Free Bread Low Carb Baking Mix

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One morning I woke up with a really strong craving for Boulevard’s delicious cornbread.  More often than not, I try to eat keto or low carb (I group my cheats or tastings together).  This craving came in the midst of me being full on keto.  I waited for the feeling to pass, but it didn’t so I started browsing Switch Grocery’s website and came across Good Dee’s Corn Free Bread Low Carb Baking Mix.  I decided I needed to try it and put in my order.

When my order arrived (I ordered several items), I baked the corn(free) bread the same evening.  I could not wait to try it!

This bread mix is grain free, sugar free, gluten free and wheat free.  It was really easy to prepare.  You need eggs, butter and apple cider vinegar – things that I normally have on hand anyways.  I added jalapeno peppers and shredded cheddar to make a jalapeno cheddar corn (free) bread.

This was pretty delicious.  The texture of the bread was spot on and the taste was great.  It obviously wasn’t as sweet as cornbread normally is, but that’s a given when it’s sugar free.  It was pretty close though!  I love it warmed up with butter.  This definitely satisfied my craving!

https://www.switchgrocery.com/collections/baking/products/good-dees-corn-free-bread-mix

Gnooda, the keto pasta

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I came across the website for Gnooda pasta and I was instantly intrigued.

Gnooda is a keto pasta that is only 3g of net carbs per serving.  They are made out of lupin flour.  They are low carb and gluten free.  Judging from the photographs, it was the most pasta looking keto pasta I had seen.  The shape is called “radiatore” because they looked like mini radiators.

I decided to put in an order.  One order comes as a 4 pack.  The cost (as most keto items) is a bit on the pricey side.  $40 American for the pack of 4.  They do state on the website that it is artisanal so I guess that’s what you’re paying for.

My order did not arrive.  I reached out to the company several weeks after I put my order in and they said it should have arrived by now and re-sent my order.

When my package came it was a lot smaller than I imagined it would be at the time of my purchase.  I wasn’t sure if it would expand like regular pasta so I wondered how far these small packages would take me.

I’ve since cooked three packages of the pasta.  Things I noticed:

  • when you boil it, the water you boil it in turns yellow;
  • it does expand, one package goes a long way;
  • it’s easy to prepare – just like regular pasta.

Obviously, on it’s own it doesn’t taste exactly like wheat pasta, but the texture is great (al dente) and it takes on the flavors of your sauce pretty well.  For me, this is the closest thing to real wheat pasta I’ve found so far in the keto department.  Even my husband (who isn’t on the keto diet) thought the pasta dishes I made were delicious and could definitely pass for traditional pasta.

https://gnooda.com/

Think! Keto Protein Bar

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This is a protein bar that I love to have on hand when I’m in the midst of the ketogenic diet.  It has 10 grams of proten, 4 net carbs, and 2 grams of sugar with no artificial sweeteners.  It reminds me of a cross between a peanut butter cup and wafers.  It has a bit of crunch which I love.  I think of it as a treat and often will devour it alongside a cup of tea.

I purchase them from https://naturamarket.ca/

Too Good Gourmet Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I received the keto chocolate chip cookies as a part of a gift.  I’d never heard of this brand before and was excited to try them.  Unfortunately, I found there to be a strong after taste.  They were also very soft, not like chewie chocolate chip cookies, but more like an old stale cookie.  I would not recommend these cookies.

Simply Delish Natural Instant Pudding

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This tastes exactly like Jello instant pudding, but without the additives and sugar.  It’s really easy to make and it looks like a really fancy dessert.  I tried the vanilla and chocolate and they’re both equally as yummy and there’s a very minimal after-taste.  Light and fluffy, you’ll love it!

 

Lemon Baked Salmon with Dill Yogurt Sauce

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I came across this recipe on cookingclassy.com and I had to try it.

I made a few little tweaks to “ketofy” it.  I swapped the honey for some Swerve and replaced the milk with almond milk.

It was easy, fast and delicious.  Great for a weekday meal!

The recipe can be found here:

https://www.cookingclassy.com/baked-lemon-salmon-creamy-dill-sauce/

 

Royal Hawaiian Orchards Macadamia Nuts

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I bought three different varieties of these Macadiamia nuts.  I bought the Rosemary and Sea Salt, BBQ and the Salt and Pepper.  Each bag costs $9.99.  I don’t mind splurging when I find a keto snack I love, but I was quite disappointed to see that each of these bags are almost empty upon opening.

The BBQ and salt and pepper flavors are the best – very addictive.  They don’t last very long.  However, the rosemary and salt is way too salty.

Sadly, these don’t feel like they are worth the cost to me.

Caprese Candy Cane Board

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This recipe from The Baker Mama is easy, simple, delicious, and festive.

I ketofied it by swapping out the baguette slices for some Hippie Snacks Rosemary Almond Crisps.

The details for what was used in this recipe can be found here:  https://thebakermama.com/recipes/caprese-candy-cane-board/

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