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Keto Spaghetti Carbonara with Pancetta

Keto Spaghetti Carbonara with Pancetta

I am travelling again this week. This time to Italy with a Keto Spaghetti Carbonara with Pancetta. Since I can’t really travel during the lockdown, I decided I am going to create some of my favourite dishes from my travels. Last week I made a Keto Quiche Lorraine that took me back to France. Today I am heading to Rome where I first had an authentic Spaghetti Carbonara. I was exploring the side…

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Keto Quiche Lorraine (Take Me Back to France)

Keto Quiche Lorraine (Take Me Back to France)

Keto Quiche Lorraine takes me back to France! Takes me back to that time when we could travel and taste the world. What is the best way for me to travel without actually travelling? Through food of course and lately I’ve been reminiscing of the days when we used to travel to France. Sitting on the terrace of a cute little bistro, while sipping on wine, enjoying a cheese platter with a baguette…

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Quick and Easy Keto Breakfast Bites

Quick and Easy Keto Breakfast Bites

Well, now that we are spending more time working from home, I guess it’s time to make more breakfast recipes. Although you won’t need to spend much time making these quick and easy keto breakfast bites. These are trying times and cooking breakfast doesn’t have to be when you can make these ahead and enjoy for the whole week. Keto and Diabetic Friendly so why not have these in your morning…

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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers

Why haven’t I made these before? I’ve always had Bacon Wrapped Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers at social gatherings. Usually game day appetizers are perfect for serving to a group of friends gathering around the TV. My game day is usually watching the Golden Globes or the Billboard Music Awards. So easy to make with just a few ingredients and ready in 15 minutes. Air fry or oven bake. The Perfect…

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Sinful Cinnamon Keto Waffles

Sinful Cinnamon Keto Waffles

Sinful Cinnamon Keto Waffles made with cream cheese are soft and cakey and a perfect vessel for delicious low carb maple syrups, butter or whatever else you can top on a waffle without overloading on sugar. I topped mine with a cinnamon icing that is simply made with only 3 ingredients. The Perfect Dessert Not only are these perfect for dessert, I often have them for breakfast without the…

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The Best Keto Pizza (Diabetic Friendly)

The Best Keto Pizza (Diabetic Friendly)

Not only is this keto pizza the best because of it’s it’s ingredients, bubbling cheese, crispy crust and delicious seasonings – but it’s also an agreed upon favourite feast to share with friends and family. Made with wholesome ingredients in under 30 minutes! Why Do I Love Pizza So Much? Growing up in a large italian family, as a child I watched my mother make pizza regularly. She would make…

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Keto Chicken Nuggets (Diabetic Friendly)

Keto Chicken Nuggets (Diabetic Friendly)

They key to good keto chicken nuggets is the breading on the outside. It must be crispy, salty and well, believe it or not it needs to be greasy. We all know what I’m talking about. Nobody wants a dried up nugget that is lightly breaded and rubbery. Why I Love these Chicken Nuggets? Not only are these nuggets crispy but the crispy breading is made with toasted pork rinds and parmesan crips.…

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Does Type 2 Diabetes have to be a Life Sentence?

Does Type 2 Diabetes have to be a Life Sentence?

Type 2 Diabetes doesn’t have to be a life sentence! Yes, I will be managing my diabetes the rest of my life but I don’t need to manage it with medications. With plenty of research and trial and error, I learned to manage my diabetes with food only. Don’t get it twisted, there is nothing wrong with managing diabetes with medications. In fact, many people will not be able to live without them.…

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Keto Dill Pickle Halloumi Fries

Keto Dill Pickle Halloumi Fries

Yes, I did it! These Keto Dills Pickle Halloumi Fries are the best! No, Seriously, the best!

If you know me, you know I love my halloumi. Halloumi is a semi-hard, unripened, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat’s and sheep’s milk, and sometimes also cow’s milk. It has a high melting point and so can easily be fried or grilled.

I love dill pickle so when I first tasted Buster Rhinosd…

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Low Carb Lasagna

Low Carb Lasagna

This truly is the best low carb lasagna you will ever have. If you really knew me you would know that lasagna has always been my favourite dish. I love my moms lasagna and enjoyed having it on special occasions. As I got older I would always wake up early on Christmas morning to make lasagna with my mother. It’s a perfect dish full of ground beef, cheese and delicious sauce.

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Keto Tiramisu with Amaretti Cookies

Keto Tiramisu with Amaretti Cookies

Keto tiramisu has been on my list to make for quite a while but I wanted to make sure the replacement for the lady finger cookies was similar or better.  I decided to use my Low Carb Amaretti Cookies for this recipe as they are similar in texture to a lady finger but sugar free.  

Growing up in an italian family I don’t remember having tiramisu very often.  I guess it wasn’t something my mom…

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Low Carb Amaretti Cookies

Low Carb Amaretti Cookies

I was in the mood for almond cookies and thought of making a low carb Amaretti.  Typically in my italian family you would see amaretti cookies on special occasions such as a wedding, baptism or other traditional parties or celebrations.  I decided I would make them to enjoy and to also use in a keto tiramisu dessert instead of using Lady Fingers which are full of sugar.

This low carb amaretti…

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Reverse Diabetes

I was able to reverse diabetes and I like to call myself an ex-diabetic. My name is Oscar, I live in Toronto Canada and I am a recovering carboholic and diabetic.

In April 2017 I was able to get my HbA1c levels down to 5.7 and have been able to keep them hovering at that level. But first let me tell you where I started.

Up to the age of 40 I never had any medical concerns or issues.…

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Keto Cacio e Pepe

Keto Cacio e Pepe

Just dropping this quick Keto Cacio e Pepe recipe for those of you who love the trending Italian dish. So simple to make and a healthier option made with frozen cauliflower rice. If you want the real deal you can check out this recipe.

All you need is 4 oz of butter, 2 garlic cloves, 1 cup of parmesan and salt and pepper.

Check out the video on how I made it.

Keto Cacio e Pepe

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3 Month Carnivore Experiment

3 Month Carnivore Experiment

I did a 3 month Carnivore Experiment that I thoroughly enjoyed., I loved the way it made me feel, I had a lot more energy and lost body fat and gained muscle. I did a blog post for each week during my carnivore experiment.

I gave an update for each week and shared my results. If you want to learn more about it, check out each blog post down below in the gallery.

Although my results…

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Carnivore Experiment - Week 12 of 12

Carnivore Experiment – Week 12 of 12

Carnivore Experiment

Click here to read Week 11 of 12

Carnivore Experiment – Week 12 of 12

Carnivore Experiment – Week 12 was a good week. I can truly say that I love eating this way but I also do miss having a keto dessert once in a while. I also do miss eating a crunch veggie like broccoli. This final week of carnivore is bitter sweet because the whole purpose of eating this way…

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Carnivore Experiment - Week 11 of 12

Carnivore Experiment – Week 11 of 12

Carnivore Experiment – Week 11 of 12

Click here to read Week 10 of 12

Carnivore Experiment – Week 11 of 12

Carnivore Experiment – Week 11 was an interesting week as it was my first work from home experience. Due to the Corona Virus outbreak I have been instructed to work from home and I thought it would be a week filled with constant snacking and laziness.

Blood Sugars

My…