Cholesterol Confusion Cleared Up
One of the first questions people ask me when they hear about low carb healthy fat nutrition is “what is all that fat going to do to my cholesterol?” Cholesterol and fats have been villainized for so long that BigPharma probably laughs at how easy it was to brainwash us all. We have been told […]
Carb Flu AKA Keto Flu
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this article and on the Joyful Heart & KetoNurses blog should be taken as basic education & general information, and NOT as medical advice. All information presented by Joyful Heart & KetoNurses should be carefully evaluated and discussed with YOUR health care professional. In this article, we will review the […]
Making Sense of the Liver
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this article and on the Joyful Heart & KetoNurses blog should be taken as basic education & general information, and NOT as medical advice. All information presented by Joyful Heart & KetoNurses should be carefully evaluated and discussed with YOUR health care professional. One of the most frustrating battles […]
Holiday Corn-less Bread
6 eggs, well-beaten 1/2 stick of butter, melted 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1-3 chopped jalapeños ¼ c grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated cheddar or other combinations of cheese 1.5 – 2 cups almond flour 2 tbsp golden flaxseed 2 tbsp coconut flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt ¼ […]
Spicy 1-1-1-1 Soup
This Spicy 1-1-1-1 Soup is a variation of the Creamy Keto Soup, published a while back. Grab your crock pot or Dutch oven, and throw all of these ingreadients together for a hearty and delicious meal that is easy to make on those chilly fall and winter evenings. 1 stick of butter 1 chopped onion […]
Keeping it Stupidly Simple
Welcome to my blog about getting healthier, using a grain-free, sugar-free, healthy fat eating plan. While many people do go “all-out” keto, many people are able to just eliminate grains and sugars to take steps to better health. It is a VERY individual choice and is based on specific health needs. The more metabolic dysfunction […]
Protein 101
Various reports over the past 10-12 years indicate that Americans do not consume adequate protein, as a general rule. Although SOME studies DO indicate that we have faithfully followed all the Standard American Dietary advice to reduce fat intake and processed meats, it appears that we still are poorly nourished overall. Data from the NHANES […]
Iodine Essentials 101
Metabolic dysfunction has become a challenge for many patients these days; with 2/3 of Americans overweight, and about half with insulin resistance, it seems none of us have very healthy metabolism anymore. Included in metabolic dysfunction is hypothyroidism, and unfortunately, mainstream medical professionals tend to only offer a shrug and a pill, sending patients out […]
Low Carb Cinnamon Rolls
Y’all know I don’t write, publish, or encourage many sweet recipes, or substitutes for high carb treats because they tend to trigger increased cravings and poor eating choices for many. It’s honestly best to avoid these kinds of foods most of the time. However, I do understand the need to occasionally have a low carb […]
Breaking Down the Thyroid Basics
As you may know, many diabetics also have to deal with hypothyroidism, a condition where low levels of thyroid hormones cause a myriad of symptoms, including fatigue, cold hands/feet, waking up with a headache that resolves on its own in a few hours, mood swings, feeling depressed, thinning hair or even balding, rough patches of […]
