Keto Cream Brule'

     This may be one of the best things I've ever made.  I came across several recipes on Pinterest when doing the Egg Fast, and decided to give it a try with a few twists of my own.  This is something that literally made my mouth melt with joy.  Each Cream Brule' is 290 calories, 14g carbs, 14g sugar alcohol, zero net carbs, 10g protein and 21.5g fat.  Totally worth every bite, and so rich, creamy and satisfying.  This is definitely something I will incorporate into as many days as I remain on this earth as possible...dramatic much!?  Yes.  #eggfast #ketoon

Ingredients for two Cream Brule's~
2oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
2 Extra Large Eggs
2/3 cup Water
Rounded Tablespoon Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla
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1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 at checkout for discount
Dash Vanilla

     Blend Cream Cheese with mixer til well creamed, add in Eggs and continue to mix til well incorporated, continue with remaining first set of ingredients.  Add 3/4 cup batter to each of the Pam coated cup size baking dish.  Add each dish to small loaf pan, fill with water half way up baking dishes.  Bake at 325 for 45 minutes.  Meanwhile, add second set of ingredients to small bowl, microwave til melted, stir til fully incorporate, set aside.  After finished baking, remove from oven, and remove from water bath, set in fridge to chill overnight.  When ready to serve, divide Butter mixture equally on each Brule', spread to cover tops.  Enjoy every delectable morsel!  ;)

Keto Sausage Eggs

     My Keto Sausage Eggs are a staple on my breakfast menu!  I look forward to them everyday post workout.  I whip these together while sipping my protein shake in the morning, throw them in a container and off to the gym we go.  Enjoy these for 275 calories, Zero carbs or fiber, 19g protein, and 22g fat.  Join me in rebuilding those muscles!  #ketoon

Ingredients~
2 Extra Large Eggs
1/4 cup Sausage crumbles (I use Jimmy Deans)
1 Tablespoon shredded Cheddar
Dash Pepper

     Break Eggs in Pam coated skillet, along with Sausage til cooked thru.  Top with Cheese and garnish with Pepper.  Enjoy  :)

Mock Fried Keto Potatoes

     So I keep hearing about how you can fry up a pan of Radishes and they come out tastin' like Tators....whaaaa!?  Ahhh, but tis true as it turns out!  Follow along how this strange phenomenon unfolds.  And if you are living the #keto lifestyle, you will love that this falls into the perfect high fat range.  #ketoon

Ingredients~
1 or 2 thick cut slices of Bacon, diced
1/4 cup diced Onion
1 teaspoon-1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic
Olive Oil, Butter or Avocado Oil
Sliced Radishes
Dash Salt
Dash Pepper

     Add Bacon, Onion and Garlic to skillet and heat til Onions are slightly softened, then add enough Oil or Butter to lightly coat bottom of skillet, add Radishes and continue to cook til desired level of done.  Season as desired.  Enjoy  :)

My Keto Lifestyle

     If you are looking for a deeply scientific article on #Keto, you are reading up the wrong tree.  Basically, the Keto lifestyle is a low carb, moderate protein, high fat diet that offers many payoffs.  There are many benefits against diabetes, cancer, heart disease, epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease.  Not to mention the real beauty is reduced hunger and cravings.  Most eating plans require a high degree of will power, you will experience very little need for white knuckling while on Keto.  This is especially significant to those that struggle with a deep sugar addiction (...like me...and most of America).
     When eating this way, the body's metabolism shifts from using carbs to fat for metabolism.  While in ketosis, not only does your body becomes incredibly efficient at burning fat for energy, but also experiences a massive reduction in blood sugar and insulin levels.  There is a tremendous amount of information readily available anywhere you look on this ever growing popular way of living.  And the reason it's all the rage is because it's working and changing many lives.  Might I suggest you do a little further research if you are curious, or try it a few weeks and see if it enhances your life in any way!  My blog is filled with ideas and recipes for those that are interested.  Facebook is filled with many groups for support, recipes and great information from everyday people living this on a daily basis, I highly recommend joining as many as you can.  Ultimately, just keep in mind, there is only one way for your body to attain carbs or fats to use for energy, ...and that is by what you choose to put in your mouth.  In good health, paige  :)  PS  Don't let the sun go down without purchasing a food scale, it's a must for success.

So, let's get started!  How 'bout we get right down to it and go over a typical day of eating.  This will be based on a 1500-1600 calorie day, approximately 20g net carbs, 75g protein and 120g fat.

Breakfast~ 1 scoop Quest Latte Protein Powder, 1 scoop Quest MCT Oil Powder, 1 scoop Quest Coconut Oil Powder, 2 Tablespoons ground Flax Seed, dash Cinnamon and Vanilla, and enough water to desired consistency. I also add Baby Spinach Leaves, optional, but I like the extra Greens. (I always make this up the night before in my Magic Bullet container and blend it in the morning)

Mid Morning~ 2 jumbo Eggs fried or scrambled in a Pam coated skillet with 1/4 cup Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles, then top with one Tablespoon shredded Cheddar and dash of Pepper.

Lunch~ 2-3 cups Baby Spinach Leaves in a container, top with 3oz cooked and drained 80/20 ground beef OR 1 ounce diced Chicken Breast and 1 small 3oz Avocado. Top with 1 Tablespoon full fat Ranch, 1 diced Pickle Spear, a thin slice diced Purple Onion, 1 Tablespoon Blue Cheese Crumbles and 3 Cherry Tomatoes, season with Salt and Pepper as desired. Also, make sure you have plenty of water.

Mid Afternoon~ Keto Egg Fast Cream Brule'~http://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/2018/09/keto-egg-fast-cream-brule.html

Dinner~ 1oz Macadamia Nuts or Pecans, with 1oz Brie Cheese and 2-3 stalks of Celery.

Poof, successful day in the books. No shame in my game. Keep that water bottle full. And go to sleep tonight with no regrets! Follow Food Fitness by Paige for healthy recipes and tips on the daily! #foodfitnessbypaige #prep #plan #keto #ketolifestyle #diet #macro #nutrition #healthy #healthylifestyle #fit #fitness #determination



As an added bonus, here is a link to my blog post on my Keto Egg Fast experience along with 6 fun recipes to enjoy! :)
http://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/2018/09/keto-egg-fast.html

Keto Egg Fast

     Have you heard all the fuss over this Keto Egg Fast Diet!?  It's 3-5 days where you eat a minimum of 6 Eggs, and you have to eat 1 Tablespoon of fat per Egg, and an optional ounce of Cheese per Egg as well.  Take a look at Pinterest for all the exact nitty gritty rules, if you have questions, but that's basically the premise.  So the Hubs and I decided to try it for fun.  After 5 days he lost 6 pounds and I lost 2.8 pounds...and he cheated...and I did not.  They might need to change this to the Keto Divorce Diet...just face it ladies, men have an easier time losing weight than we do!  :/  So...in addition to the basic scrambled, fried, boiled with Mayo, Butter or Oil, I came up with a few other recipes to add variety to make it five days of fun vs torture.  I never repeated a meal in a day, and I would say overall it was a pleasant experience.  One big note is to transition SLOWLY...as in over the next week only add back in ONE #keto meal per day as you work back into your regular regime.  Otherwise, it will all come right back.  And, let's face it, half likely will since I'm sure a large percentage is water weight.  But hey, it was a fun challenge, and I good way to get the scale moving again or break a plateau.  Below you will find a few of my meals I enjoyed, and some will remain on my daily menu.  Enjoy  :)

http://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/2018/09/keto-egg-fast-muffins.html

http://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/2018/09/keto-egg-fast-cream-brule.html

http://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/2018/09/keto-mocha-egg-cream-shake.html

http://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/2018/09/keto-egg-fast-scramble.html

http://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/2018/09/keto-cream-cheese-pancakes.html

http://foodfitnessbypaige.blogspot.com/2018/09/keto-cloud-bread.html

Ganache Keto Cheesecakes

     Decadence at it's finest, my Ganache Keto Cheesecakes are dressed to impress.  Each of the six treats are only 182 calories, 10g carbs, .7g fiber, 8g sugar alcohol, 1.3g net carbs, 3.5g protein and 17.5g fat.  So, the next time you are craving something scrumptious, give these little dandy's a whirl.  :)

Ingredients for 6 Cheesecakes~
4oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
1 jumbo Egg
2 Tablespoons Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount
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1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
2 Tablespoons Lakanto Confectioners Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount
Dash Vanilla
1oz unsweetened bakers Chocolate, chopped
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1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
6 fresh Raspberries

     Cream first set of ingredients til creamy and smooth, add batter 3/4th full in six silpat lined cupcake liners, bake at 375 for 20 minutes.  Remove and chill for several hours or over night.  When ready to frost, using second set of ingredients, bring Cream, Confectioners and Vanilla to light simmer, stir in Chocolate til melted and well incorporated.  Add one Tablespoon to top of each Cheesecake, set in fridge to chill.  Lastly, using third set of ingredients, beat Cream til thickened and add a dollop to each Cheesecake and garnish with a Raspberry.  Enjoy  :)

Keto Macadamia Nut Cookies

     Ring in the day with a few Macadamia Nut Cookies to get your motor running.  Each of these babies are only 69 calories, 4.6g carbs, 1.8g fiber, 1.9g sugar alcohol, .9g net carbs, 1.7g fiber, and 6g fat.  I think 6 of these would make the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack.  Let the fun begin!  :)

Ingredients for 32 cookies~
1/3 cup Butter, room temperature
1/4 cup Lakanto Monk Fruit~use code Paige20 for discount at checkout
2 jumbo Egg, room temperature
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened Coconut
1/4 cup Chia Seeds
1/4 cup ground Flax Seeds
1/4 cup chopped Pecans
1/4 cup chopped Macadamia Nuts
1/4 cup Almond Flour
1/4 cup Lily's Stevia Sweetened Dark Chocolate Chips
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
Dash Salt
Dash Cinnamon
Dash Vanilla or Butter Extract, or both

     Add all ingredients to mixing bowl and stir to combine, or use beaters til well combined.  Using Tablespoon, measure out 32 cookies and place on silpat lined cookie sheet, bake at 375 for 9 minutes.  Enjoy  :)