Baked Chocolate Custard This is a creamy, smooth and decadent dessert similar to a chocolate crème brulee or pannacotta. Perfect for the very occasional dessert treat when wanting to impress guests, yet still keeping things reasonably healthy. You can use unsweetened or 90% dark chocolate instead of regular dark chocolate and sweeten the dish to taste with stevia or […]
Many people experience a really significant weight loss in the first week of a low carb diet, and then feel disappointed when their weight loss doesn’t continue at the same pace. Why does this happen? The moment you drastically cut down on the carbs you are eating, all the water that you have been retaining […]
Your guests will be asking you for the recipe for this delicious low carb version – guaranteed! Primal Zucchini Lasagne Ingredients Makes 8 to 10 portions. Meat sauce: 1 kilo minced beef 200 grams of well seasoned pork sausage meat 2 medium onions chopped 2 medium carrots chopped 2 sticks of celery chopped 3 large cloves of […]
I know you must think I have lost my mind – who sets goals in December. Goals are for the New Year and not for the last month of the year. I am a firm believer that without goals you will only end up feeling guilty and are more likely to give in to all […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…….or so they say. If you are new to a low carb lifestyle the holiday season can be very scary to navigate. Even for experienced low carbers, this can be a very challenging time. Therefore, my gift to you for this holiday season will be my tips to […]
Since store-bought mayo is full of inflammatory oils that are unhealthy for your body, one shouldn’t be having any. Perhaps the thought of making your own is daunting. Don’t be scared off. This recipe is super easy and the mayo absolutely delectable. Ingredients: 1 whole egg 2 eggs yolks 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 […]
Ask someone about the cause of depression and chances are their reply will include the words ‘chemical imbalance’, or ‘serotonin deficiency’. Because of this widely held belief, the taking of antidepressant medications to fix the problem appears to be the most obvious solution. Yes, medication may offer some relief, but it will not cure you […]
Are you passionate about the Banting/LCHF lifestyle? Would you like to help others achieve their weight loss goals, and get healthy? This is your chance to be a part of a growing, vibrant community of coaches. We will equip you with the required knowledge, tools and coaching resources, and provide you with on-going support. Obesity […]
Article written by Banting Buddies coach Cornia Vosloo. This time of the year, everybody seems to be indulging. Soaking up the summer sun, lazing around the pool, sipping on summer cocktails and snacking on pastries. If you follow a low carb lifestyle, this idyllic picture will scare you. How can you also enjoy a great […]
Acne is not a life threatening disease but the discomfort and embarrassment it causes should not be under-estimated. Both teenage and adult sufferers often develop poor self-esteem, depression and social anxiety due to the unsightly and often painful skin lesions. Should those with acne just accept their ‘bad luck’ or is there more that can […]
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