CarbQuik

What is CarbQuik? Carbquik is a complete, Low-Carb baking mix made with Carbalose that is similar to Bisquik. Since Carbquik is made from Carbalose instead of regular flour, it contains 90% less Net Carbs than Bisquik! Carbquik can be used in many recipes, such as biscuits, muffins, pancakes, waffles, pizza crust, and dumplings, as well as many cake and sweet dough recipes.

Is CarbQuik Health-Conscious? CarbQuik is the right choice for anyone counting carbs, trying to up their fiber intake, and watching their trans fat! It's lower in sodium and calories than the leading full-carb mix, but with no soy protein, sugar-alcohols, dairy, animal-originated, trans-fatty, or saturated fat products.

How Does CarbQuik Taste? It's made from wheat so it tastes like flour , not from soy like other low carb mixes that always have gritty textures and soy aftertastes!

What do you Say, Renée? I absolutely 100% love this product! My husband even loves it and it is really easy to use. Sometimes I mix up a bit of CarbQuik with some water, garlic or onion powder and throw it in the microwave for about 2 minutes. It's a really quick way to make a great tasting biscuit to put with pot roast or top with butter and eat by itself. Another way I have used CarbQuik is to make Lemon Poppyseed Muffins.. really tasty (I know I have the recipe here somewhere)! I also have to give a shout out to the company I buy it from, Netrition.com! I buy from them quite often and have never (not even once) had a problem with my order, plus it gets to my house REALLY fast. They truly are a Nutrition Superstore (no I dont work for nor am I getting any discounts by promoting their site.. I just really love them).

Where can I get More Ideas? Join in on the active Carbquik discussion at LowCarbFriends.com ! Or follow my links below!

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shirataki

What are Shirataki Noodles? [shee-rah-TAH-kee] Thin, translucent, gelatinous noodles made from the starch of a yamlike tuber known as Devil's Tongue. Shirataki, which are the shredded form of konnyaku, have no discernable taste but absorb the dominant flavors of the soup or dish to which they're added. They can be found both in dry and soft forms in Asian markets and some supermarkets. The word shirataki means "white waterfall," alluding to the appearance of these noodles

--Copyright (c) 1995 by Barron's Educational Series, from The New Food Lover's Companion, Second Edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst

Are Shirataki Noodles Health Conscious? Shirataki Noodles are naturally water soluble fiber with no fat, sugar, starch, or protein. They have zero net carbs, zero calories, and are pure soluable fiber - wheat and gluten free. The Konjac root is the source of Glucomannan; a water-soluble dietary fiber that expands to many times its size when eaten. This makes you feel full with less food and provides a good bit of fiber (some small studies have suggested that Glucomannan aids in lowing blood pressure and assists in regulating blood sugars too).

Whats the Difference between Regular Skirataki Noodles and Tofu Shirataki? The plain yam noodles are made mainly with the yam flour itself and are a white, semi-transparent color. Tofu Shirataki is made with the addition of tofu which makes the noodles white and raises the carb content slightly.

How do I prepare these things? First off, a warning. According to many sources these things stink a bit when you first open them. Rinsing them should do the trick. Suggested is to boil or microwave for a minute (no more) and then sauteé before using them. If you don't sauteé them they will give off water in your recipe and weaken your sauce, making it watery. Low Carb Eating recommends the following method:

After you’ve rinsed them, pat dry in a few paper towels and place in a sauce pan or skillet on HIGH with 1-2 tablespoons of fat/oil that can withstand high heat such as bacon fat, lard, or coconut oil. Don’t use too much. You just want to
barely coat the bottom of the pan... As the noodles sauté, they will reduce in size by about half. You don’t want to cook them down too long or they will be difficult to chew. Some moisture must remain to get the best texture... As soon as the noodles have reduced in size, add your sauce and toss until well coated and heated through.

Where can I Buy Shirataki Noodles? These noodles come in many different forms, from fettucine to angel hair pasta! The regular Shirataki noodles can be found at Konjac Foods. You can buy the tofu kind online at Heavenly Diet Store and ANA Super. You may be able to pick them up in your local Safeway or Asian Market (they are often referred to as 'wet noodles').

170+ recipes recipes using tofu shirataki noodles shirataki on ExtraTV Konjac Glucomannan Powder more FAQ shirataki discussion at LowCarbFriends.com Livin La Vida Low Carb's review

mock potatoes and french fries

Cauliflower!!

Mock Mashed Potatoes 1

Mock Mashed Potaotes 2 ~ a Personal Favorite!! (see all of George Stella's Low Carb and Lovin' it Recipes Here )

Scalloped "Potatoes"

Deluxe Stuffed "Potatoes"

Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower "potato" Soup

"Potato" Salad

Turnips!!

Much like the cauliflower, turnips can be boiled and mashed to make a good substitute Mashed "Potato". It will have more of a "bite" to it than the cauliflower version and is a good bet when you want a spicy mashed... add black or red pepper, perhaps onion and/or garlic. Turnips make great (and again, spicy) fries. Add to stews in place of potatoes, or shred in hot buttered skillet with a bit of butter for a hashbrown 'clone'

Turnip Fries - a Personal Favorite!! you can also use Celery Root for this, although ive never had it myself I will soon be trying it.

Scalloped Turnips (from southern living)

3 medium turnips, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons pork rind flour
1/2 cups cream
1/2 cup mayo
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Cook turnips uncovered in boiling salted water over for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a lightly greased 2-quart casserole.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; blend in flour, and cook 1 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt
and pepper.
Pour sauce over turnips; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Yield 6 servings

Jicama!!

Like potatoes, jicamas can be steamed, baked, boiled, mashed or fried. Unlike potatoes, however, they can also be eaten raw. Sliced into wide sticks, jicama makes a crunchy carrier for guacamole and highly seasoned dips.

find more information on these vegetables here.

"Just Remembers" for Celebrating

"Just Remembers" from Low Carb Luxury:

This is not a "diet" in the traditional sense. It's a way of life, and the food choices you make every day for the rest of your life should be healthy smart ones that promote your lower carbohydrate lifestyle and the new-found health you enjoy.

A day of high-carbing means three to four days to get back into ketosis (if you are doing the ketogenic version of low carb.) It also means as much as a 5-pound weight gain from a single day's indulgence. Are you sure that mound of mashed potatoes are worth it?

It will be much harder than you are telling yourself to get back on the diet the day after [insert holiday here]. You'll realize you have all those great "leftovers" and you can't let them go to waste. Before you know it, [insert celebration here] will be nearly here, and the holiday sugary treats will be coming at you left and right. You'll have no defense at all if your reserves are down from a [holiday] slide. Most of us take a "why bother?" approach at that point, opting to wait till the holidays are over to get back to dieting. Many of us lose all the success we've achieved to this holiday mentality.

Returning to high-carb eating means our immuno response becomes much weaker, at a time when holiday stress already has our reserves down. Add to that the extra opportunities to be around those with colds or other viruses at get-togethers and parties, and you really raise your odds of becoming ill.