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Slow Cooker Curried Chicken
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that doesn't contain gelatin (yes, most brands have gelatin) has a carbohydrate called lactose that is converted to lactic acid. This is what makes yogurt sour tasting and causes the protein to curdle which makes the liquid into a solid. Eating lactate as opposed to lactose doesn't raise insulin or interfere with ketosis. 1/2 cup of homemade naturally fermented yogurt has about 5 carbs. Avoid naturally fermented yogurts made from fat free or low fat milk. Non fermented cottage and ricotta cheeses should be used in moderation.
Instead of yogurt for your protein smoothie or an addition to the ?Healthified? Granola?try Coconut Milk Kefir (plain, not vanilla! lol). It has less calories than yogurt or skim milk, and only 3 grams of sugar (versus 9 for plain yogurt...yogurt is high in lactose, which we slowly lose the enzyme after childhood to break this down..."lactose intolerance"). It also has 10 live and active cultures for good bacteria. Feeding your body delicious fermented foods and drinks is a great way to boost your brain-body connection. Did you know that the health of your intestines affects your moods, behavior and brain health?
Our moods are directly correlated to the intestinal flora of our gut...the nervous system actually come from the gut to the brain (in the pasted they thought it was the other way). The first thing I recommend for my clients who are dealing with depression or low moods is a quality bifido bacteria. To read more on how to beat depression without the side effects of prescription drugs, check out Secrets to Controlling Your Weight Cravings and Mood.
Here is an easy dinner for all of you busy families! I put everything in a Crockpot the night before. When I woke up, I pulled the Crockpot shell out of the fridge, plugged it in. When I got home, I had an awesome dinner waiting. I also served NAAN Bread with it.
6 cloves garlic, minced
2-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
4 TBS curry powder
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups Coconut Milk Kefir
6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs, about 2 1/4 pounds
1 1/2 TBS Celtic sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head cauliflower, broken into large florets
1 red pepper, cut into slices
1 yellow pepper, cut into slices
1 green pepper, cut into slices
1 bunch fresh mint, chives or cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lemon, cut in wedges
Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Add all the ingredients except the lemon wedge into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours.
Divide curry evenly into bowls and scatter freshly torn mint, chives or cilantro on top. Serve with a wedge of lemon. Easy and yummy!
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per cup) = 292 calories, 10.2 carbs, 2.3g fiber
Instead of yogurt for your protein smoothie or an addition to the ?Healthified? Granola?try Coconut Milk Kefir (plain, not vanilla! lol). It has less calories than yogurt or skim milk, and only 3 grams of sugar (versus 9 for plain yogurt...yogurt is high in lactose, which we slowly lose the enzyme after childhood to break this down..."lactose intolerance"). It also has 10 live and active cultures for good bacteria. Feeding your body delicious fermented foods and drinks is a great way to boost your brain-body connection. Did you know that the health of your intestines affects your moods, behavior and brain health?
Our moods are directly correlated to the intestinal flora of our gut...the nervous system actually come from the gut to the brain (in the pasted they thought it was the other way). The first thing I recommend for my clients who are dealing with depression or low moods is a quality bifido bacteria. To read more on how to beat depression without the side effects of prescription drugs, check out Secrets to Controlling Your Weight Cravings and Mood.
Check out the nutritional analysis compared to regular yogurt! WOW!
Yoplait Yogurt = 175 calories, 35 carbs, 28 sugar, 0 fiber (more sugar than a KIT KAT!)
Plain Greek Yogurt = 120 calories, 17 carbs, 10 sugar, 1 fiber
Coconut Milk KEFIR = 70 calories, 6 carbs, 3 sugar, 3 fiber
Yoplait Yogurt = 175 calories, 35 carbs, 28 sugar, 0 fiber (more sugar than a KIT KAT!)
Plain Greek Yogurt = 120 calories, 17 carbs, 10 sugar, 1 fiber
Coconut Milk KEFIR = 70 calories, 6 carbs, 3 sugar, 3 fiber
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Here is an easy dinner for all of you busy families! I put everything in a Crockpot the night before. When I woke up, I pulled the Crockpot shell out of the fridge, plugged it in. When I got home, I had an awesome dinner waiting. I also served NAAN Bread with it.
6 cloves garlic, minced
2-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
4 TBS curry powder
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups Coconut Milk Kefir
6 bone-in skinless chicken thighs, about 2 1/4 pounds
1 1/2 TBS Celtic sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head cauliflower, broken into large florets
1 red pepper, cut into slices
1 yellow pepper, cut into slices
1 green pepper, cut into slices
1 bunch fresh mint, chives or cilantro leaves, chopped
1 lemon, cut in wedges
Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Add all the ingredients except the lemon wedge into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours.
Divide curry evenly into bowls and scatter freshly torn mint, chives or cilantro on top. Serve with a wedge of lemon. Easy and yummy!
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per cup) = 292 calories, 10.2 carbs, 2.3g fiber
- Dairy Free Eggnog Frozen Yogurt
When I was a teenager, I mistakenly ate fat free frozen yogurt for a dessert thinking it was a safe "diet" food. NOPE, it isn't. One of the most famous frozen yogurt chains ingredients for vanilla yogurt powder is: Pure Crystalline Fructose,...
- Slow Cooker Chicken Makhani (indian Butter Chicken)
I get A LOT of questions about yogurt?even the plain Greek yogurt has too much sugar for me. I know I am extreme, but my clients are usually desperate to get healthy or lose weight, so here are the facts: Naturally fermented (homemade) yogurt that...
- Farmer's Market Sunday Soup And How Crisco Started
A century ago, lard was in every American pantry and fryer. These days, lard is an insult. The word lard has become this derogatory term associated with fat and cholesterol. The story of Crisco begins pre-Civil War America when a German chemist E. C....
- Dairy Free Frozen Yogurt
When I was a teenager, I mistakenly ate fat free frozen yogurt for a dessert thinking it was a safe "diet" food. Whenever we would go to the Mall of America, I would skip lunch and have a HUGE fat-free frozen yogurt. And I am really frustrated with...
- Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo
Here is an easy dinner to throw together the night before. I put everything in a Crockpot (click here to find the slow cooker that I love and it is on sale now!) and prepared the cauliflower rice the day before. When I woke up, I pulled the Crockpot shell...