A new study released by the University of Michigan shows that three low-carb meals eaten within just 24 hours lowers post-meal insulin resistance by more than 30 percent. The same study looked at those consuming high-carb meals and found sustained insulin resistance even after two hours of moderate-intensity exercise, which is supposed to lower insulin resistance and blood sugar levels.
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Low Carb Parmesan Dijon Pork Chops
This recipe for Low Carb Parmesan Dijon Pork Chops comes from Kimberly Grabinski via ‘What’s That Smell?’. It’s a truly tasty alternative to traditional bread crumbs and can be easily tweaked depending on your tastes for a delicious low carb meal.
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Coke and Pepsi Give Millions to Public Health, Then Lobby Against It
Further examples have emerged of ‘Big Soda’ using corporate philanthropy to undermine public health measures and silence calls for a soda tax. In one instance, the mayor of Philadelphia proposed a soda tax in 2010 and the beverage industry offered $10 million to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia if the tax proposal was dropped.
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Food Consumption and the Actual Statistics Of Cardiovascular Diseases
This study results found no association between CVDs and saturated fat. Instead, they agree with data accumulated from recent studies that link CVD risk with the high glycaemic index/load of carbohydrate-based diets.
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Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup with Sausage
This recipe from LowCarbYum.com for Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup (with the added bonuses of sausage and bacon) is an awesome example of a hearty and satisfying soup that still manages to keep the carb count down. You can also make a big batch of this chunky and delicious soup and freeze in portions for when cooking feels like a chore.
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Coriander Chicken Burgers with Wasabi Mayo
Here’s an easy low carb lunch option from stepawayfromthecarbs.com that’s both quick and tasty. We’d recommend making your own mayonnaise though (the store bought options are usually made with vegetable oil).
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The Most Contentious Meal of the Day
A nice article from theatlantic.com on the history of breakfast and the confusion and anxieties that surround the ‘most important meal of the day’. “It was presumed that if one ate breakfast, it was because one had other lusty appetites as well.”
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Lipids Suffer When Less Saturated Fat in Diet Is Replaced by Carbs in Worldwide Study
An new analysis out of Mexico on how carbohydrate and fat intake affects blood lipid profiles in more than 100,000 individuals living in 19 low to high income countries suggests that the message to lower dietary saturated fats to lower cholesterol and thus decrease risk of cardiovascular disease may be misleading.
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Low Carb Twice Cooked Cabbage with Sour Cream and Bacon
If you’re looking for a new low carb side dish to try, give this one a go. The combination of paprika and bacon adds a delicious flavour to the cabbage and the mozzarella creates a beautiful textured crust – perfect for a warming winter meal.