Sleeping Problems

Carol’s Facebook Quick Tips #22 Do you have trouble sleeping? or take something every night to help you go to sleep? Try this: Take 1 cup warm, not boiling, milk (my preference is unsweetened Almond) and stir in 1 tsp raw honey. This combination is well known for it’s soothing and relaxing effects.

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Protocol Takes Discipline

We set out with great intentions to not succumb to the pumpkin pie and fattening carbohydrates of the holiday meal or family gathering.  What happens if we cheat and we are on VLCD.  The diet takes discipline, determination and careful planning. I think careful planning may be the smartest thing we can teach.  I will…

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Jambalya Phase 2 Recipe

  Jambalya Ingredients: 100 grams shrimp (chicken, beef, or chicken sausage can be used) Tomatoes or celery chopped 1 cup vegetable broth or water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 clove garlic crushed and minced Dash of Worcestershire sauce Dash of hot sauce Dash of liquid smoke (optional) Pinch of cayenne to…

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Coconut Flour

Carol’s Facebook Quick Tips # 21 Coconut flour is very low in carbohydrates, contains no gluten, as has a high fiber content and is a good source of protein. It is made from finely ground coconut meat with most of the moisture and fat removed. It can be used for cooking and baking much like bleached,…

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