How To Survive The Feast-ivities The Ketone Way…

My husband and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary!  After a trip to Trader Joes and snacking our way along the Monterey coast, I took stock of what I'd been eating:

• Thai Lime Almonds  
• Jack, Cheddar & Havarti Cheeses
• Stuffed Olives
• Artichoke Dip
• Spinach Dip
• Multi Grain, Flax Seed Chips
• Guacamole
• Salsa

While I'm sure I wasn't in Ketosis, these choices were fairly low in carbs and they were fun and delicious!

This got me thinking about the upcoming holidays: How to manage them and still maintain? Here's what I think I'll do… 

This weekend I will try to get out, weather permitting, and get my body moving doing yard work or other deliberate exercise while loading up on protein and eating very few carbs. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday I plan to eat and live with Ketosis in mind. Then, on Thursday I will load up on turkey and choose moderate portions of the things I like but know are high in carbs.  My favorite is my sister Cindy's homemade stuffing, which thankfully has nuts and sausage along with apples and lots of bread.  I am not going to hold back!  I may skip the roll, the cranberries and the potatoes because they don't  compare to Cindy's stuffing.  As for dessert…if there is anything chocolate I'll go for that, otherwise a small piece of pie with whipped cream instead of ice cream may be in order.  I'll remind myself of how hard I've been working the past week to be disciplined...rather that 'rewarding' myself with eating everything in sight, I will pick and choose my favorites.

My advice to you is to enjoy yourself - these holidays only come once a year…but don't go into them unprepared. Be intentional about what you eat beforehand and what  (and why) you choose when you make your choices.

May these next several weeks be filled wonderful times of guilt free enjoyment with friends and family!

Ketones Beat Seizures

Do you or someone you love suffer
from epileptic seizures? 

This month's edition of Neurology Now features an article about how Ketones can help prevent seizures caused by epilepsy : Ketogenic diet can help stop seizures in hard-to-treat epilepsy. Doctors and dietitians explain how it works and how it is implemented.

Read the article in its entirety at:

http://journals.lww.com/neurologynow/Fulltext/2015/11050/Eat_to_Beat_Seizures__The_high_fat_ketogenic_diet.25.aspx 

Joyce's Bacon Wrapped Artichoke Hearts

WARNING!: These are addicting!

Joyce's Bacon Wrapped Artichoke Hearts

1 pound package sliced bacon

2 cans artichoke hearts (14 oz cans)

Toothpicks

Oil for frying

Drain artichoke hearts. Slice bacon in half, then wrap an artichoke heart with bacon slice and secure with toothpick.  Heat about 2 inches of oil in skillet or Dutch oven and heat to 350 degrees.  Fry about 3 minutes or until golden brown.  Drain on paper towels. Serve hot or cooled.  You'll want more!

Makes about 24 yummy nuggets.  A serving is 4 and less than 6 net carbs!

Per Serving

292 calories

8 carbs

24 fats

8 proteins

2.5 fibers

Here's What Eating Under 30 Carbs Looks Like:

I have been asked, "What do you eat?  What does eating under 30 carbs a day look like?"  So I decided to answer that question here!  The food listed (recipe and portion size) can be found in detail in Ketones Aren't From Motown or in previous blogs.   This is just a snippet, a 'day in the life of' what I eat, but it proves that it can be done!  Have fun!

Here's What Eating Under 30 Carbs Looks Like:

Old Fashioned Bacon & Eggs -1 carb                                                                                               

Tuna Salad -8 carbs

2 BLT Club Wraps -12 carbs

Sandie's Chocolate Covered Strawberry  -7

Total Carbs 28   

2 Almond Flour Pancakes -8

Shara's Quiche (1 1/2 serving) - 10

BBQ Salmon -3

2 Dark Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters-3      

Total Carbs 24

Huevos  Rancheros- 8

2 Kathleen's Ham & Egg Bake -6

Cheese Stick-1

2 cups Tortilla-less Soup w/Avocado -11

Dark Chocolate Covered Almond Cluster-3                                                                                            

Total Carbs-29

Eggs Benedict- 2

Sandie's "Stuffed" Bell Pepper (no rice)-8

1/2 cup Shelled Peanuts-4

Baked Tilapia w/Tomato & Lime Medley -2

2 Easter Story Merengue Cookies - 12

Total Carbs 28

Italian Feta Scramble- 8

Aunt Toni's Spinach Salad -17

4 Stacie's Jalapeno Poppers - 2.5

Stacie's Pulled Pork w/ 1/4 c black beans -2

Total Carbs 29.5

What Masters You?

What Masters You?  Do you tell yourself, "I'm going to be good to myself today ...and not each such and such, or... not do such and such", only to give in later in the day and do or eat the exact thing you vowed not to do? Does your behavior seem compulsive sometimes? Could it be that these 'compulsions' are actually a way of relieving stress or distracting you from another thing altogether?
A dear friend, who struggles with eating well, sent me the article entitled "What Masters You", and link below, which addresses this very subject. Perhaps it will shed some light on why you don't always stick to your diet or fulfill those resolutions you make with yourself.


https://www.howwelove.com/blog/what-masters-you-2/3734/?utm_source=How+We+Love+Blog+Subscription&utm_campaign=c160b6274f-MAILCHIMP_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_829625b3d8-c160b6274f-79276033