Low-Carb "Grits" Discovery! -  I'm very excited about this! It turns out that if you boil almond meal for a couple of minutes, it thickens! This is a great discovery and I'll admit to being pretty proud of this one. The texture is similar to grits or polenta, and since almonds have a mild flavor, it can be flavored in many ways. This recipe for low-carb grits/polenta is based on classic Italian polenta with Parmesan cheese. But it can easily be made thinner or thicker -it can even be a serviceable cheese sauce! Readers are already creating variations. My favorite use so far is with greens (I wrote up the serving suggestion at the bottom of the recipe), but I have lots of ideas to experiment with.
Photo of Almond Grits/Polenta Garnished with Chives © Laura Dolson
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Low-Carb "Grits" Discovery! originally appeared on About.com Low Carb Diets on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 21:59:51. Permalink | Comment | Email this
It's Almost Spring! Time for Eggs! -  I just love eggs. I am fortunate to be able to get a weekly share of super-fresh eggs from a local farm, and they are delicious. However, during the winter the hens don't lay enough for me to get them every week. Now that the light is returning, so are the eggs! So celebrate spring with nutritious, delicious eggs! Egg Nutrition Info, Plus Recipes
Photo © Giedrulis Gummy
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It's Almost Spring! Time for Eggs! originally appeared on About.com Low Carb Diets on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 20:59:37. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Is Agave Nectar Low in Carbs? -  The popularity of agave nectar as a sweetener has been increasing recently - I'm seeing it pop up everywhere. It's billed as an alternative to sugar, with a lower impact on blood glucose. I set out to figure out what exactly this stuff is, and whether it lives up to its low-glycemic billing. Check out What is Agave Nectar?
Photo of Agave Plant: Siri Stafford/Getty Images
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Is Agave Nectar Low in Carbs? originally appeared on About.com Low Carb Diets on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 13:59:47. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Live Webcast Wednesday with Dr. Richard Bernstein -  I once got a comment on my blog, "If I ever meet Dr. Bernstein, I will give him a big kiss...for saving my husband's (and my) life!"
Many people have had this reaction to reading and applying the work of Dr. Richard Bernstein, author of Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution and The Diabetes Diet: Dr. Bernstein's Low-Carbohydrate Solution. Now, there is an opportunity to hear him speak and ask questions! On this Wednesday, February 24 at 7 PM Eastern Standard Time, there will be a live Webcast, where Dr. Bernstein will share his thoughts on the latest developments in diabetes treatment, and answer questions. To register for the webcast, go to this page.
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Live Webcast Wednesday with Dr. Richard Bernstein originally appeared on About.com Low Carb Diets on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 19:59:37. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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