How to Cook the Perfect Steak | Chef Jean-Pierre

Baby Girl attacks Cookie Monster and 1st Birthday Smash Cake

MAY!!Today is the start of the #williamssyndrome #ws awareness month! My granddaughter Clarice born 8-18-18 has a fighting chance by bringing awareness for Williams Syndrome to all healthcare professionals,schools,and ALL people together sharing the love unconditionally. pic.twitter.com/QJzX61OYIq

— Bonnie (@Bonnie90505) May 1, 2019

Dietary Ketosis-Measure Guide with Keto Strips

Some people will depend on keto strip to see if they are in dietary ketosis. I will often use keto strips as a guide to confirm I am expelling excess ketones and my body is in the fat burning mode, also so many other signs with out using the strips to tell you are in dietary ketosis which most can tell by keto breath, thirst(I like to add electrolytes and Apple Cider Vinegar(raw ACV) in my water), lack of hunger, and more energy.

Being in Dietary Ketosis means that your body's primary source of energy is fat (in the form of ketones). When you consume adequate protein as well, there's no need for the body to break down its muscle tissue. Ketosis also tends to accelerate fat loss --- once the liver converts fat to ketones, it can't be converted back to fat, and so is excreted. 

Ketones will spill into the urine ONLY when there is more in the blood than is being used as fuel by the body at that particular moment.

You may have exercised or worked a few hours previously, so your muscles would have used up the ketones as fuel, thus there will be no excess. You may have had a lot of liquids to drink, so the urine is more diluted. Perhaps the strips are not fresh, or the lid was not on tight and some moisture from the atmosphere got in.

Some low carbers never show above trace or negative even ..yet, they burn fat and lose weight just fine. If you're losing weight and your clothes are getting looser, you're feeling well and not hungry all the time .. then you are successfully in ketosis. The main thing is don't get hung up buying keto strips, they are just a guide, nothing more, but in the beginning, for some, like me, it motivates me to stay clean eating and focus on the goals, which is good health and optimal weight loss and maintenance.

Coconut Oil Teeth Whitening Toothpaste

TRY THIS, I AM STILL AMAZED HOW SIMPLE AND EASY AND GOOD THIS IS.

The recipe is in the video and you can view more of my videos on My You Tube Channel http://youtube.com/bonnie90505

Removing toxins with Milk Thistle- Real Weight Loss

The low carb lifestyle has proven to me over and over that I can live a healthy life if I stick with the lifestyle to works me for...I am a fat burner, and I can do this, thank you for motivating and supporting me..I love to share my journey and love to learn new things...here's to a wonderful and successful healthy 2016! yes, I EAT FAT TO BURN FAT...my brain cannot survive on sugar, wheat, and GMO food..clean eating people, no matter what it cost, I always save to be able to eat clean, and watch out for hidden sugars, read label, but don't live in a fish bowl, you can enjoy eating out, just be a mindful eater..plus...eating slow, drinking plenty of filtered water and apple cider vinegar water and coconut oil and oil pulling...oil pulling is amazing...more and more videos coming soon, I have a new product review that is amazing and exciting for me to share...:)

 Please consult with your health care provider before starting any supplements as it may interfere with your total health.

 Liver detoxification supports steady weight control 
Milk Thistle(Silymarin) enhances liver function through its ability to prevent toxin-induced damage and by stimulating the growth of new liver cells to replace old, damaged cells, without stimulating malignant tissue (tumors). Silymarin has been shown to stimulate the production of Glutathione by over 35%. Increased glutathione levels raise the liver’s ability to handle a wide range of hormones, drugs and chemicals. One human placebo controlled study has demonstrated the effectiveness of Milk Thistle in protecting the liver from toxins such as solvents, paints, and glues. The study showed the decrease in certain harmful liver enzymes and bilirubin in the group that took Milk Thistle, while there was no improvement in placebo group. Milk Thistle does not cleanse the liver, but it increases the production of bile, which helps to reduce fatty deposits in the liver, aiding detoxification and weight control. Taken for a couple of months, Milk Thistle will improve fat metabolism in the liver. This will also stimulate weight loss.

Milk Thistle is also a bitter herb that assists the digestion of fats. It helps digestive discomforts caused by overeating, such as nausea and indigestion. It is one of the most popular remedies sold in health food shops during Christmas. Everyone who drinks alcohol, take recreational drugs, indulge in fatty foods and taking medicines such as painkillers on a regular basis, should take Milk Thistle. It is a wonderful anti-hangover remedy too. Taken before and after drinking, Milk Thistle helps to alleviate hangover symptoms and helps to detoxify the liver.

PMS. 

 The liver breaks down excess hormones such as estrogen, but sometimes it is not degrading estrogen properly, which causes or increases hormonal imbalance. In addition, period can be heavy because the liver does not detoxify the bloodstream properly, leading to accumulation of toxins. This also results in outbreaks of acne in females. Healthy liver function may contribute to a better hormone balance, thus helping to alleviate PMS symptoms and clear the skin in cases on hormonal acne. Taking milk thistle prior to period can help to lighten it and reduce the discomfort.

Skin.
 Liver cleanses the bloodstream and encourages good bowel function through the production of bile. Maintaining these processes is of prime importance for a good skin condition, free of acne, eczema and psoriasis. Silymarin reduces excessive proliferation of skin cells, reduces inflammation and significantly improves liver function, which is often impaired in psoriasis sufferers.

My next topic will be on Turmeric, another one of those super mega supplements that supports my total health.

Chemical Free Coconut Oil Tooth Paste

Why change your commercial toothpaste to a homemade natural toothpaste?

Well, in case you didn't know it, fluoride is highly toxic. In fact, before fluoride was deemed a "cavity fighter," it was used as insecticide and rat poison. It's true. Even more surprising is that when it comes to dental hygiene, fluoride actually does more harm than good.

Everything you always DIDN'T want to know about fluoride

For many years the message that fluoride safely prevents tooth decay has been considered almost sacred. This idea also came from the same “chemicals for better living” era that also was told to the public that smoking cigarettes helped soothed the throat!!, why were we so miss informed? Wow!.

Here is a little known fact about Fluoride that maybe  didn't cross your mind.

Fluoride is a pollutant - a by-product of copper, iron and aluminum manufacturing. In the 1930's  a study (funded by one of the country's largest aluminum companies) concluded that fluoride prevented tooth decay and when this miracle chemical was added to water, it will give you healthy teeth and gums and totally bright smile..

Fluoride is a poison; it enhances the brain's absorption of aluminum. Too many health problems to mention right now, but if you take the time to read up on fluoride, you will know that by eliminating this toxic chemical out of your daily toothpaste and water, you might notice a big difference in how you feel, besides seeing  great improvement with your dental health.

Why Coconut Oil?
 100% Virgin Unrefined Coconut Oil has a richer flavor than Refined Coconut Oil.

The oil is minimally processed, which results in an oil that has a much higher nutrient content (proteins, vitamins and anti-oxidants).Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil provides the greatest amount of nutrients are preserved .

**Please don't use Refined Coconut Oil.
Refined Coconut Oil is both tasteless & odorless. It is the most processed coconut oil. It goes through a pretty intensive process that deodorizes and bleaches the oil, most of the nutrients are gone.

Because there are no ingredients in the toothpaste that will go bad…this toothpaste with natural 100% Virgin Unrefined Coconut Oil, will keep for a long time, but making it in small batches is the best way that worked for me, since I brush 3 times daily, I usually make a fresh batch each morning.

Why Baking soda?

Some people take baking soda daily to balance their pH levels and swear by its effects.

Now, I don’t sweeten my coconut oil tooth paste, but you can use stevia, which is not bad for your teeth or you could use xylitol too.

What I love most is there is nothing that I am putting in my mouth that I don’t know how to pronounce.

Coconut Oil is packed with many healthy benefits, especially when you oil pull, pulling the toxins out of your body, just by swishing, instead of using that chemical mouth wash…you get a natural clean fresh breath and healthy gums and strong bones supporting your teeth. One of the greatest benefits of brushing with coconut oil and baking soda is a natural tooth whitener, not an artificial chemical tooth whitener. The coconut oil and baking soda brings back your natural tooth color and prevents stains from occurring. 

Oh yeah, I also rub coconut oil on my cats teeth and gums, I have 3 cats, and their dental health is important to me and saves money not having to take them to the vet for teeth cleaning.  Rubbing coconut oil on the gums at night also relieves any soreness they might have. Plus a healthy coat of fur and also good internal benefits, just like humans!

RECIPE FOR NATURAL COCONUT OIL TOOTHPASTE

2 table spoon. virgin coconut oil

1/2 table spoon. baking soda

1/4 tea spoon finely ground sea salt

 *add stevia or xylitol if prefer

* add mint oil extract if prefer

**If you are concerned about the coconut oil clogging your drains, just spit the toothpaste in a trash can when you are finished

Watch My Video on How I Make My Own Teeth Whitening Toothpaste with Coconut Oil

Apple Cider Vinegar – The Wonder Tonic for Good Health and Happiness

Apple Cider Vinegar – The Wonder Tonic for Good Health and Happiness
Happy New Year 2015!!!

As I roll into 2015, I noticed that the staple foods/miracle oils have been missing from my arsenal for a natural combat in weight loss, hair loss, digestive aid, skin toner, wart remover, and so much more!
1.Coconut Oil, unrefined, Virgin, Organic-Tropical Traditions http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/
2.Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, Raw, Organic, with the Mother, Braggs brand
3. Baking Soda
4. Diatomaceous Earth (Food Grade)made from the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms.

Yes, still have some coconut oil, but will be re-purchasing soon from
Tropical Traditions since they have good quality tasting oil and also great coupons deals through out the year- http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/



 I looked hard in my refrigerate and notice I was out of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar!! I though to myself, when was the last time I used and, which should of been daily, but I slacked over the holidays with my daily dose which is 2 tables spoons in a larger glass of ice cold filter water.  I them remembered that I use the last of it on a my face...I dilute apple cider vinegar with filter water and use it as a toner on my face.
So, after noticing that I did not have the apple cider vinegar, I went out to purchase a new bottle...ahh..the look on my face at the local grocery store could scare most people away..I want to share with everyone in the store the many wonderful health benefits of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, but I didn't.

 I then went on to the coconut oil isle and read a few of the brands and decided not to purchase more coconut oil until the last jar was almost gone...I prefer to purchase on line with Tropical Traditions, I do love this brand for my cats, but also local brands such as Jarrow for my kitties.  Then I check for how much Diatomatous Earth(Food Grade) I had left..and yes, plenty left since is use around the house as a bug defender and also as a drink supplement...now I was set, all 4 of my arsenal for my 2015 attack on my fat storage, growth of my hair, and internal digestive health and now learning more about Raw Apple Cider Vinegar in the prevention of cancer cells...so, let the research continue..I have noticed that along with adding lime and lemon to my daily water...my potassium level is where it's suppose to be and no more leg cramps, especially when you don't eat enough potassium in your diet when low carbing, this is a good natural way to replenish your potassium, a drink everyday of warm lime water in the morning, or evenings works for me too.
So,here we go again with my braggin so much about ACV, the raw vinegar with the Mother...remember to shake up the bottle till its is a murky brown/gold color and enjoy this wonder tonic, drink through a straw if you prefer..I brush my teeth daily twice with coconut oil and baking soda, and no enamel had come off my 56 year old teeth from drink apple cider vinegar diluted in water, even hot/warm water will get your tummy feeling all  better since it helps with digestion and acid and all that good stuff...

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"Despite its acidic taste, apple cider vinegar actually promotes alkalinity in the body. As Charlotte Gerson says, “cancer cannot live in an alkaline body,” and one of the primary ways the Gerson Therapy battles cancer and other diseases is by bringing the body into an alkaline state which makes it an inhospitable environment for cancer."-http://gerson.org/gerpress/8-amazing

The most famous use of apple cider vinegar is to purify the blood and fat from the blood and today is mostly used in reduction diets.

The best hair rinse is from raw apple cider vinegar, so many ways to cleanse the gunk out of your scalp and hair, and a natural way to help re grow damaged hair, I gave up the sulfate shampoos, even use baking soda/water to wash my hair....its was fun to see the difference in my hair, I made plenty videos on hair growth  .http://youtube.com/bonnie90505

Curative effect
Apple cider vinegar is a centuries – old elixir of life. A natural substance that stimulates the metabolism, lowers the blood pressure and stimulates a number of functions in the body (stomach, heart, blood vessels, skin, respiratory system…). Today’s use of apple cider vinegar is primarily related to reduction of excess weight. Overweight leads to more serious consequences for human health.
Apple cider vinegar lowers the glycemic index of foods, improves insulin sensitivity and allows control of type 2 diabetes.

Weight loss and diabetes
Taking tonic before meals helps with diabetes, improves digestion, controls appetite and promotes weight loss. Research shows that apple cider vinegar balances the appetite and increases satiety and reduces the desire for additional food.
Apple cider vinegar lowers the glycemic index of foods, improves insulin sensitivity and allows control of type 2 diabetes.

The circulatory system
To reduce the cholesterol you should take 15 ml apple cider vinegar per day.
Apple cider vinegar is rich in potassium, which regulates the level of sodium in the blood and normalizing blood pressure. It also contains magnesium, which reduces pressure on the blood wall.

Prevention of cancer
I am still researching and enjoy learning so much about prevention of cancer...so I am not going to slam dunk this, but do believe it could help with prevention of certain cancer cells from forming,

Prevention of cancer
Several laboratory studies have shown that apple cider vinegar can kill cancer cells or slow their spread.
Apple cider vinegar is rich in substances like antioxidant beta-carotene, polyphenols, flavonoids and pectin, which binds carcinogens and ejects them from the body.
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12 Reasons to Start Using Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is getting more and more attention as its many benefits become known. It may take a bit to get used to the strong smell and taste, but once you’ve made it regular part of your routine it’s not so bad. It provides some great benefits to your digestive system and other parts of your body, that it’s good to keep it handy and use it as directed as part of a weight loss plan, or as part of your daily quest at good health and overall wellness.

Here is a good article to start out with learning more about Apple Cider Vinegar

12 Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar- lowers blood pressure, effective acne treatment & much more.
http://bembu.com/apple-cider-vinegar-benefits

apple cider vinegar weight loss

1. Burns Fat

Perhaps the best reason is that apple cider vinegar can help you lose weight be helping to burn fat that’s stored. It even targets the fat in your midsection, which is a trouble spot for many of us. It’s also been noted for being able to make you feel full for longer periods of time, helping you make it to your next meal and avoid eating when you’re not truly hungry. The iron content in ACV helps get your metabolism going, so if you’ve noticed you run an iron deficiency, or that you have a sluggish metabolism, you may want to give it a try and see it it helps turn things around.

2. Good for the Digestive System

Apple cider vinegar helps to rev up your digestive juices, so you can more easily digest your meals. It has been attributed to lower instances of indigestion, and To get the most from this benefit try drinking a glass of water mixed with ACV 30 minutes before a meal. You’ll notice that it not only helps you get to mealtime more easily, but when mealtime does arrive you’ll be hungry for it and then digest it more easily. It does this by giving your gut what it needs in the form of enzymes that specifically help to break down food. It also contains acids that the body can use to help break up foods and absorb the nutrients from them.

3. Can Be Used as a Mouthwash

If you’re tired of the burn that comes with some popular mouthwash brands on the market, you might want to give apple cider vinegar a try as a more natural alternative. You’ll want to mix it with water and not swish it in your mouth at full strength, as it is rather acidic. What it does is naturally kill the bacteria on your tongue and inside your mouth that causes bad breath. It’s also able to break down plaque, giving it the same kind of properties as the high-priced mouthwashes you’ll find in stores.



4. Possible Wart Treatment

If you have a wart you’ve been wanting to get rid of, you can try using ACV in order to treat it. It’s an easy enough process to use apple cider vinegar, and you may find that it’s a reliable and cost-effective way to go instead of having it professionally removed or using an over-the-counter wart removal product. You simply wash and dry the affected area, douse a cotton swab in ACV, apply to the wart and cover with a bandage to keep it in place. Let it work its magic while you sleep, and attend to it again in the morning. Repeat the process until it’s completely healed.

5. Balances Blood Sugar

Apple cider vinegar can help you keep your blood sugar levels in check. Many of the claims made by proponents of ACV are not scientifically founded, but rather rely on anecdotal evidence to back them up. But this benefit is one that has a strong backing from the medical community, and has been shown to help diabetics manage their condition. It does so by helping to reduce the amount of glucose in the body.




6. Can Be Used to Treat a Sunburn

Even though apple cider vinegar has a sour and acidic taste to it, it’s actually able to soothe a sunburn when applied topically. You can actually make a bath with ACV in it, which will help you treat all of your sunburned areas at once. Use cool water if you go this route. You can also provide an easier way to apply an ACV solution to your body by using a spray bottle. This way you don’t actually have to touch the sunburn, and can experience a cooling mist hitting your skin. The apple cider vinegar will stay on your skin after the water evaporates.



7. Helps the Sinuses

Apple cider vinegar has been shown to help treat a sinus infection, and if you use it at the first sign of sinus trouble, you may be able to avoid it altogether. The method to use this as sinus relief is to add it to your humidifier so you can breathe it in, or add hot water to it so that you can breathe in the steam. The goal is breathing it in through your nose, so if it’s already stuffed up you might be too late to help matters. It’s always recommended to check in with your doctor if your sinuses are creating a bigger problem for you.

8. Helps When You’re Tired

Taking apple cider vinegar can help boost your energy levels, and help when you’re starting to feel fatigued, or even exhausted after a workout. The reason why it helps with your energy levels can be attributed to its effect on your blood sugar, as well as the way it can boost your immune system. Drinking a shot of ACV as a pick-me-up may work for you, and would be a more healthy tactic than reaching for the afternoon cup of coffee or an energy drink.

9. Can Make Your Teeth Whiter

You can use ACV to whiten your teeth, but you’ll want to make sure to rinse really well after using it, as the acidic nature of apple cider vinegar can be counterproductive if left on too long. It’s most effective at treating stains on your teeth, so if you have an overall yellowing of your teeth this may not be the best way to go. You can use it directly just as if you were brushing your teeth with it. When you rinse, be sure to do so until as much of the acidic taste has left your mouth as possible.



10. Can Be Used as an Acne Treatment

You can use apple cider vinegar as part of a comprehensive program to treat acne naturally. The neat feature of ACV in relation to acne is that it can be used both internally and topically to help the situation. It helps to bring balance to the pH of your skin, and you can use it on your face and other areas of your body, making it great for those that suffer from acne on their back and other parts. You can also drink it and see if you notice an improvement, but using it as a sort of toner to help your skin directly seems to produce better results.

11. Helps Reduce Heartburn

Apple cider vinegar helps to prevent indigestion, and helps your digestive system break down your food. Whether or not it helps with heartburn will vary from person to person. If your digestive system is overactive and produces too much digestive acid, ACV will only serve to exacerbate the problem. But if your heartburn is being caused by other factors, it may be just what you need. There isn’t much backing these claims as far as scientific studies go, but it’s one of those instances where the number of positive peer reviews makes it a method worth trying.

12. Relieves Sore Muscles

This involves swabbing the area with ACV instead of ingesting it. You can also make the process easier and even more relaxing by adding it to your bath. It’s the acid in apple cider vinegar that gets the credit for the relief. It helps to relax both the skin and the muscles so you end up feeling better after soaking for only a few minutes.

Apple Cider Vinegar FAQ

How is apple cider vinegar different from other vinegars?

The main thing that separates apple cider vinegar from others like white vinegar, wine vinegar, rice vinegar, or malt vinegar, is that it’s made with apples, whereas the others are made using other ingredients. This is what gives ACV its distinct taste, and also why it provides health benefits that you can’t get from regular vinegars. It’s not the same kind of vinegar that you’ll find on store shelves for use in cooking, and you won’t get the health benefits listed above by using ordinary vinegar.

Will apple cider vinegar lower triglycerides?

Studies on rats has shown that ACV can lower triglycerides, but at the same time it was shown to raise levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body, and lower levels of good cholesterol. That means it is not the best way to try to get your triglyceride levels to a healthy place. Most health experts recommend more exercise and dietary adjustments as the most effective way to go.

Will apple cider vinegar make you break out?

Drinking apple cider vinegar shouldn’t lead to a break out, and in fact it’s been shown to be a way to treat your acne topically. There is anecdotal evidence that suggest drinking ACV helps to clear up the skin and results in fewer blemishes, but these findings are not backed by clinical studies. There are also reports that when you start drinking ACV you may notice more breakouts before things calm down and eventually improve.

Will apple cider vinegar remove a mole?

Apple cider vinegar works pretty well on warts, but how about moles? There are instructions online for how to remove a mole with ACV, and there are even pictures provided to show how the process goes. Be sure to have any mole you plan on removing checked by a doctor first to make sure it’s just a mole and not something more serious. Also consider using something like Dermatend for potentially better results.

Is apple cider vinegar acidic or alkaline?

Even though you might think that ACV is acidic because of the acetic acid it contains, it’s not about what a food is made up of, but how the body responds to it and processes it once it’s consumed. As it turns out, it’s alkaline-forming once ingested, and acts the same as other alkaline foods like asparagus, broccoli, and kale. If you are creating an alkaline diet for yourself be sure to know which foods react in an acidic or alkaline way.

Is apple cider vinegar a diuretic?

Apple cider vinegar has been described as a gentle diuretic, and has been used as a treatment for urinary tract infections because of the way it helps the kidneys and bladder. There are other natural diuretics that also do a great job if you’re trying to remove excess water and sodium, like celery, ginger, and cabbage. These foods either contain plenty of water, or encourage urination to help flush the body.

Is apple cider vinegar a probiotic?

Even though it isn’t classified as a probiotic, ACV helps with the digestion in a similar fashion as probiotics. The pectin it contains helps the body break down foods, and it is often recommended to drink water mixed with apple cider vinegar 30 minutes to an hour before a meal to improve digestion. Probiotics get their name because of the bacteria they contain. ACV contains enzymes but because of its acidic nature does not have bacteria.

Does apple cider vinegar work on toenail fungus?

There are those that say you can use ACV to help treat toenail fungus naturally, and all that is required is to apply undiluted apple cider vinegar directly to the affected area three times each day. The trick is that you have to remain diligent because if you don’t eradicate it fully it will end up coming back again, and you’ll have to restart the treatment process from the beginning.

Will apple cider vinegar help with allergies?

ACV has been shown to help with allergies by reducing the amount of mucous produced by the body, thus freeing up sinuses to function properly. While it can’t prevent you from having an allergic reaction to the things you’re allergic to, it may be helpful in reducing the side effects they cause to your body.

Does apple cider vinegar spoil?

Because it contains so much acid ACV can last a long time, and you typically won’t have to worry about it spoiling as long as you use it consistently. You’ll still find an expiration date on the bottle of the best brands on the market, but this is something that you don’t have to pay much attention to, as it doesn’t lose its beneficial qualities, even well after it says it’s expired.

Does apple cider vinegar prevent cancer?

The jury is still out as to what sort of effect ACV has on cancer prevention. Currently it appears to slow or even stop some cancers, while at the same time leading to an increase in others. At this point it can’t be verified to be an item you’d want to use to prevent cancer. especially when so many other have been proven time and time again to help the cause, such as tomatoes and broccoli.

Can apple cider vinegar unclog arteries?

It’s a source of potassium, which can help thin the blood, and it’s been noted for its ability to break down fats in the body and can help with your cholesterol levels. The combination of all of these features make it worthwhile to add ACV to your daily routine if you are looking to improve the health of your arteries.

Can apple cider vinegar lighten scars?

Apple cider vinegar has been shown to be able to lighten the redness of a scar. Do do this you wouldn’t want to use full-strength ACV, as that can irritate the skin and even burn it if left on for long periods of time. Instead, mix equal parts water with ACV and dab onto the scar in question. Do this once daily for as long as it takes to see improvement.

source:http://bembu.com/apple-cider-vinegar-benefits

HOW I NATURALLY WHITEN MY TEETH WITH COCONUT OIL

Here is a playlist of coconut oil benefits, some videos I made, some videos other people made. I love to take a few hours and watch the playlist..it really helps remind me how much healthier I do feel when I ingest coconut oil to my foods..unrefined virgin coconut oil....even my cats, especially the older cat will lick his lips when I ask him if he wants some coconut oil, it's to funny to see him do that, next time I need to get the camera ready to catch his reaction when I mention coconut oil.

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So many times I want to reach through the computer scream and grab that toothpaste or the cosmetic wipe out of your hand!! Coconut Oil can substitute most any product out there.  I am so happy to continue to update my toothpaste/teeth whitening experiment over the years. Never did I believe I could get my teeth brighter and whiter with using baking soda and coconut oil....and of course oil pulling for removal of toxin and strong healthy gums and bones. At my age, 56, teeth will naturally yellow over the years, so I knew I would never have that artificial illuminating light bulb teeth color. Here is my latest update on coconut oil/baking soda toothpaste to help whiten my teeth and also have given up fluoride toothpaste, since I don't want any more chemicals in my body.

I am Iron-Woman

Ever see that commercial  for Geritol, you know, the one with the old folks, the silver hair, the slow dance, the no energy people and next thing you know, they pop a special formulated vitamin, and wow...they are up and at it with more energy then ever....well, because Geritol is load with Iron.  Not everyone who is tired, middle age, post menopause who are tired and low energy are low on Iron.



 I found out recently that my iron level are elevated and that more testing will be done to verify if I have Hemochromatosis. I am pretty sure I do, only because about 12 years ago, a doctor who I was seeing to prepare me for a hysterectomy told me I have more blood then most women, I am guessing I have more red blood cells then the norm, but he really left it at that. I have always had problems with heavy bleeding over my lovely, wonderful, pleasant years of my monthly aunt flo visit...she always came with enough luggage, (if you know what I mean). This probably is why I never had a problem with too much iron in my blood, because over those several long, painful, yucky year, I've seem to eliminate enough blood to even out my iron levels, and I was never anemic, nor tired.

 Here is a good article on iron, the good and the bad of Iron, written by Berkly Wellness "People with hemochromatosis, in particular, should avoid excess iron. This hereditary disorder, which affects more than one million Americans (mostly of northern European descent), causes over absorption and storage of iron. Left untreated, this leads to weakness, headaches, darkening of skin, sexual dysfunction, joint pain and eventually diabetes, arthritis, liver disease and/or heart failure." you can read more here:http://www.berkeleywellness.com/supplements/minerals/article/good-and-bad-iron



 Right now, I am to limit my intake on red meat, no vitamins with iron, no cooking in iron skillets, and check back in a month for follow up, I have not been told from previous blood tests that my iron levels were elevated, so now I will hope that I can get the levels down naturally, and start to see if my arthritis can get under control, and more energy...high iron can cause a lot of health problems, especially with the heart and cancers..because the red blood cells are rich, and more inviting for infections and inflammation. Iron is also stored in the liver, spleen and bone marrow, so it is also important to have a healthy liver, I can continue to take milk thistle, and liver cleanse with diatomaceous earth drinks and apple cider vinegar tonic drinks.

Below is a video I made where I talk a little bit about bloodletting, and what procedures, if any, may need to be done if I can't get my iron levels down.

AFROFIT-African Virgin Coconut Oil-My review

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**Disclaimer: This video is my own personal review after approximately 30 days of using AfroFit African Virgin Coconut Oil which I was contacted andI received 1 jar by AfroFit, U.K.. I was not paid by AfroFit for this product review. Throughout this video, there are some statements that are made pertaining to the properties and/or functions of food and/or nutritional products. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration/FTC and these materials and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care provider. Please consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition

Natural Weight Loss/ Detox Your Body and MORE-Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth

 Diatoms are the one celled plant creature that make Diatomacious Earth. Diatomaceous Earth is mined and crushed into shell flour. DE is an amazing detoxifier, years of build up can be removed over time. Some call this a parasite cleanse, you will have regular bowel movements. Because the colon is less coated, you might experience more energy and joint pain relief. This is one major reason I am so happy to find this amazing shell flour, and my hair and nails are improving. I also continue to consume virgin coconut oil, oil pulling, and raw apple cider vinegar drinks. Silica is known to strengthen bones, teeth and beautiful hair and nail. This is not medical advice, please do you own research and check with you doctor before you start any clease. We all harbor parasites in your body, and one natural way to rid these parasites is to take teaspoon of Food Grade Shell Flour and add it to an 8 oz glass of filtered water or sprinkle it over your food or mix into a smoothie, it will not dissolve, so continue to mix as you take a drink. Stay away from FILTER GRADE DE..this is for pools, not for human consumption. One of the main uses of FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous Earth is scrubbing out the internal walls of the intestinal tract. The shell flour has sharp points on the outside skeleton part that are completely safe for the body tissue but actually cut up any parasites that may be present in the intestines. Another interesting fact is as it passes through your system pathogens are absorbed. Pathogens such as Fungi, bacteria, any viruses that may be present and protozoa. But that’s not all heavy metals, drug residues and most pesticides are absorbed and removed from your system as the Food Quality Earth passes through.


 Some health advantages of using regularly :
 - Balancing blood pressure and lowering Cholesterol
 - Reducing Joint Swelling and reducing associated pain
 - Rejuvenating skin and hair
 - Strengthening teeth and improving gum health
 - Strengthening Nails.

 It surprisingly tastes good to me. Just add 1 teaspoon in to your diet daily by adding into your meals or just good filtered water and chug down, it does taste a little like cement to me..kind of what cement smells like..but mix it in a smoothie or sprinkle over your food, no taste at all. You will have to stir the juice a couple of times as DE won’t dissolve and you don’t want it to settle.

 I usually drink this in the morning right after I do my oil pulling with coconut oil. I am keeping a record of how I feel, if my energy level is higher, my hunger is stable, my joint pain is manageable and of course, my sleep pattern has improved. I will set a date for a review in about 3 months as a document the stages of how I am feeling. It usually takes about 2 full weeks to see any signs of improvement for me.

I am removing the toxin out of my body, and clean out my liver to help with fat loss and continue on a ketogenic diet. It is also known that DE(shell flour)is great for horses, dogs, cats and most pets as well. Same as us really. It is great for ridding your animals from worms and if rubbed into their coats, if kept dry will keep fleas and ticks at bay.

 I feed my cats wet food as a treat in the morning, and add the 1/8 teaspoon of DE mixed into their food. I also sprinkle DE into their cat little box for extra absorption of urine, and for fresh smell..as a natural deodorizer. Sprinkle some DE in the bottom of your garbage can, it will rid any pest that might decide to live down there, also sprinkle in into the cracks between your baseboards in your home..spiders, ants, roaches, even bed bugs and mites will crawl through the DE trail and will die as the sharp edges will cut through there skin and dry up internally..no more using harmful pesticides to rid your bugs and worms, even sprinkle in on your veggie garden and fruit trees.
You can buy Food Grade DE on line, or look at your local feed store. I buy mine through amazon,http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dlawngarden&field-keywords=Diatomaceous%20Earth%20 here is a link to all the food grade DE, it goes a long way and so many uses, I have NO bugs in my home, my cats a flea-free and worm free..and my hair, and nails are improving..and of course, adding to my weight loss plan..I am so happy to help promote this wonderful find...I will continue to do my research and will up date in the next few months...I suffer from an auto immune disease, and I don't need to keep toxins in my body, and cleaning out my colon, and having back my energy to I can go on those 2 mile walks, and find a natural pain reliever is the key for me to stay motivated. Please subscribe to my youtube channel, and feel free to comment below if you have been consuming DE as a natural supplement to your health plan.

Here are some more videos on DE that might interest you

Grass-Fed Cheese Benefits

So for the past few weeks I have had the delighted excitement of of trying different flavors of Kerrygold cheeses. I found them on sale and always wanted to try the grass fed cheeses.

I had researched for several month on the health benefits of grass fed meats, and now cheese and butter will always be from grass fed cows.

When you visit your local super market, take a look at what American Cheese is made out of. Of course it is such a flavorful cheese which brings back childhood memories. I've always love Velveeta cheese, and not to say I will never eat it again, but I know that the less chemicals I consume in my foods, the better my health I will have




Kraft American Cheese Singles:
 MILK, WHEY, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR), ANNATTO (COLOR), ENZYMES, VITAMIN D3, CHEESE CULTURE.


Imported European cheeses are very pricey, usually find them in the gourmet section. Europeans don’t treat their dairy cows with growth hormones, and the cows eat the very lush green grasses in the valley which usually have natural streams and the cows are free to roam and eat the way they are naturally suppose to eat. You can tell if a cheese is made with raw milk by reading the ingredients label.

I am so happy that I was finally able to purchase this cheese. Kerrygold butter has been the number one butter with it's rich pure flavor and know it is not filled with hormones and antibiotics. Most of the time I spend researching, I end up spending more money on the foods I eat, but the quality and flavor makes up for the high cost of foods that are good for you. Of course Kerrygold is only one of many brands that offer grass fed cheese. Raw cheese from grass fed cows is the cheese I want to eat from now on. Once I took one bite of this cheese, I felt like it was sweet heaven. I eat cheese as a side, I eat it as a snack and I eat it with my eggs in the morning. The sales are over for now, but at a reasonable price, I will purchase again. I can wait till I can afford the good healthy cheese, but I won't give in to process foods, just to save money. I rather pay the price at the checkout stand, then the price of a new health condition that comes from eating too much chemicals in my foods.

Think it over next time you reach for that cheddar cheese, do your really want to eat more hormone and antibiotics...I am so happy the chicken I eat is hormone free, antibiotic free, and the eggs I purchase are the Happy Eggs

Coconut Oil Fat Fast and Getting Into Dietary Ketosis

So this week I have decided with the celebration of spring just around the corner, which here in Southern California it's more like summer, I decided to pull out the big stuff and start with the Fat Fasting getting my body into dietary ketosis to speed up my metabolism since it's been awhile that I really up the coconut oil and oil pulling.
I believe that the ketogenic diet works for someone like me. I am not a mobile as I use to be, I have had some flare ups recently with my psoriactic arthritis and also recently changed new doctors who are trying new medications on me, which I really won't care to share at this moment because these drugs may be what I need to set my immune system back to normal and not over reacting.

 I plan to document more about my auto immune disease soon, but for now, I want to get that extra weight off from not being able to walk and move around, and get the energy I need to mentally and physically become active again. I have been through a lot of personal changes in the past year and let those changes benefit me into this year as I gain more knowledge about my disease and more knowledge of how I can live a decent life with pain management,clean eating and detoxing my body of gunk my liver loves to store if I don't do something about it now.

 What is the Fat Fast? Well, I have followed many blogs and really tweak it to my own schedule of “condensed eating window” as in a very good article on Mark's Daily Apple page, here is the link http://www.marksdailyapple.com/how-to-intermittent-fasting/#axzz2wCoqLKCG
Marks says "Choose your own timing and length of window based on your schedule and preferences. If you can’t decide, you can consider condensing your eating between the hours of eleven and 5:00 p.m." I chose to eat between 12pm and 6pm and will oil pull 3 times a day, morning, noon and before bed, empty stomach, and eat 3 tablespoons of coconut oil within that time frame of 12pm-6pm, I usually cook with the oil too, so it won't be hard at all to consume 3 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil at all. I also plan to follow a bit of the Atkins Fat Fast too.

Now, one thing people don't really know about is adding Raw apple cider vinegar to your foods with the fat fast. I usually drink one glass of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons AVC with 8 ounces ice water, drink slowly or normally through a straw...but this time I will drink this 3 drinks a day through out the day and evening. That eating is for foods only between 12pm-6pm, but I will be drinking plenty water to flush my liver and help digestion and staying full through out the 18 hours of fasting.

 I believe 18 hours is a good enough fast time for me and usually can last 6 weeks if I stay focused.


The main reason I am doing this is of course to start the fat loss process, but also to stay connected with my mental wellness to over come any difficulties I endure and to know that through out my life, things happen that I have little control over outside of me, but when I can control the strength and focus of positive thoughts, anything is possible, especially living with chronic pain, and still being able to enjoy life and all that is offered to me. What I eat will depend on my ability to stay focused and not that I have temptations, of course I do, but to know that being in a ketogenic state mean my body knows what to do with the extra ketones I don't need.
I use my fat cells to burn for energy, have enough sugar to stable me, and still be able to plan meals that are not boring to me.

FOODS ON MY LIST:
Eggs-no hormone, cagefree
Butter, real butter
virgin coconut oil
virgin olive oil
dark meat chicken-hormone free
cream cheese
heavy whipping cream
home made ranch dressing cheese
fibrous carbs-green leafy veggies
bone broth
beef
bacon-apple gate
cottage cheese
nuts, almonds, walnuts, and macadamians
strawberries
blueberries
coffee tea
30-40 net carbs daily, fats, protein, carb ratio



 Fat fasting is an good way (for me) to lose fat with minimal muscle loss.
Here is another great link to read: Atkins Fat Fast
by Dana Carpenter-http://www.carbsmart.com/fat-fasting-really-is-as-awesome-as-i-thought.html

Living Grain Free - Coconut and Almond Flour Biscuits

I've been trying to find a grain free biscuit recipe that has all the goodness of fiber, protein and low carb. I wanted to find away to use coconut flour and almond flour and coconut oil and came up with this recipe that I think is a winner in my family. I don't miss grain much anymore, but if I did decide to eat the bun on my burger, I would usually end up with joint pain and feeling of dry skin and bloating. Giving up grains was not that hard to do since I know it does effect my health and for some reason having an auto immune inflammatory disease is a great reminder to stay away from wheat or other grains, thanks to Wheat Belly written by William Davis MD, I have learned so much and am still learning about all the more reason why a change in what we eat can make a huge difference in how we feel. Here is my recipes that can be modified in many ways.


MY CATS EAT GRAIN-FREE CAT FOOD TOO!! I've gone grain free, gluten free and experimenting with many recipes using almond flour and coconut flour The wheat and grains today are so over processed and causes so many flareup with my arthritis, and finding an alternative nut flour is the most amazing feeling of happiness..I don't worry about fats, too many calories, or heating almond flour..I do not eat biscuits often, but its is a treat on a Sunday morning, eating a grain-free biscuit, drinking my coffee with coconut oil and heavy whipping cream, poached egg and bacon. Blanched Almond Flour is the best almond meal you can find on the market. Made from skinless California almonds with no additives or fillers, this nut flour is milled to a very fine consistency that produces amazing results especially for low carb baking! What's the difference between Blanched Almond Flour and Natural Almond Flour? Natural Almond flour has the skins on it..that's all...more nuttier flavor. I use the blanched almond flour in this recipe. Shelf-Life: Stores for 6 to 9 months. Almond flour may also be refrigerated or frozen for storage purposes. But if you are going to do alot of baking with almond flour, in my opinion it is best to make fresh batches of biscuits each time 

I use 6 egg white to make the biscuit fluffy and they will be dense, but the texture is awesome to spread butter, or cheese or even sugar free jam..is it easy to make your own fresh, no artificial sweeten jams
RECIPE:
6 eggs whites -hormone free, cage free hen eggs are the best!!!
 3/4 cup blanched almond flour
 1/4 cup coconut flour
 1 teaspoon baking powder
 1/4 teaspoon salt(sea salt)
 1 tablespoons coconut oil, make sure it is hard, not melted
 3 tablespoon of cold butter cut in cubes
***chill the mixture in the frig for about 15 minutes
 Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
 In a medium bowl whisk egg whites until they form peaks.
 Fold the egg whites into the chilled flour mixture
mix gently well drop the biscuit dough onto the parchment paper, flatten 3/4 inch with fork or by hand

*One trick I found is to make sure the butter and coconut oil stay cold, and work fast to get the dough incorporated
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown, brush with coconut oil to get a crispy crust.

For a sweet treat, add cinnamon and sprinkle stevia or truvia
The almond flour is rich in protein, coconut flour is high in dietary fiber and protein, and is gluten-free. It has more fiber than gluten-based grains

 My personal choices to purchase these product from: where to buy good quality coconut flour
TROPICAL TRADITIONS-http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/organic_coconut_flour.htm 
good qualityVirgin Coconut Oil-http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/virgin_coconut_oil.htm

Where to buy almond flour-you want to buy the almond flour that is super fine, for this recipe, the natural almond flour has the skins left on are great for making crunchy topping or sprinkle over yogurt. HONEYVILLE-http://shop.honeyville.com/blanched-almond-flour.html?gclid=CPnZh-Wq_bwCFdBcMgodoDkATw 

DIGESTIVEWELLNESS-https://www.digestivewellness.com/itempage-1025-24-11-1560.html

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Making a Volcano to clean the drain

DO NOT USE ANY CHEMICAL DRAIN CLEANER AFTER THIS!!! EASY way to clean your drains and keep them clog free..I use 2 tablespoon baking soda down a dry drain and about 5 tablespoons WHITE vinegar weekly to keep my drains clean.remember to trap the volcano inside the drain, use a rag to stuff down the drain if you have to keep it from coming up.... .use 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup WHITE vinegar 5% for clogged drains. you may need to repeat overnight..don't use commercial drain cleaners!!!! REMEMBER! APPLE CIDER VINEGAR WITH THE MOTHER is for human consumption...great benefits...thanks for watching! Music By: Jason Shaw @ http://www.audionautix.com Song-Thingamajig

Creating New Fat Cells for Toxin Storage

You know what? I spend more time researching on the internet and reading to all hours of the night about how little I knew about the human body and how little was told to me about the truth.

How come, please hear me out, how come cancer is still around, how come there are more children born with ADD and ADHD and how come heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure are so common in younger adults...what happen? Why are there more unhealthy people then there are healthy people, why is it that you have to go out of your way to take control of your own health, and not trust everything you hear.

..I am sorry, but if I had not stayed up late at night, and watch so many controversial documentaries, I would of never known about how wheat, and refined carbohydrates where some of the many toxins I have been ingesting in the past 20 years when the boom of the 1980's preservatives hit the market, how going sugar free and replacing that cane sugar with chemicals manufactured in a lab but was approved by our governments, and how good food tasted when you just add a little MSG to it, gosh, and let's not forget how great it was to suffer from those headaches, because you were eating low calorie, low fat , because fat was the cause of obesity in the 80's....well....I didn't have to give up much fat, because I never "craved" fat, I craved that bread, that wheat belly bread, and thinking wheat was the safe and better bread to eat....Have you ever experienced headaches or other general ill feelings when you've gone on a diet? This is typical and is a result of previously stored toxins being released into the body again as you burn or release fat. You are, in essence, unsealing the toxins and flushing them out. This is one of the primary reasons it’s critical to drink plenty of water when you’re losing fat. 

I try my best to minimize foods that contain toxins such as preservatives, pesticides, antibiotics, and heavy metals (such as the mercury increasingly found in some species of fish). Your body will protect itself by holding onto fat to lock the toxins away. I also am very much aware of acetaminophen and prescription medications I take for my psoriatic arthritis due to chronic joint pain at time, but being able to eliminate pesticides and preservatives have made a big difference in how I feel and my ability to focus on my weight loss journey and fitness health.

Much of our produce today has been sprayed with pesticides to reduce crop loss to bugs and other chemicals have been proven to leak into crops through water drainage that gets into the soil during the growing season. There can also be toxins introduced to food sources while they are being harvested, sorted and packed for shipment to your grocery store.

Of course, you are already aware that many water sources contain toxins today as well. Even bottled water may include toxins! Many preservatives used to extend the shelf life of packaged foods are toxic to the body in large quantities. This is one of many good reason to eliminate process foods from your diet, trying to eat clean and shop on the outer sides of the grocery store.

Since toxins are not natural particles or food sources that the body is familiar with, your organs can quickly become overwhelmed by all of these toxins. When this happens, you will start to store much of the toxic matter in your fat cells. In fact, you may actually create completely new fat cells just for the storage of these toxins.

So, my theory about why I am holding on to fat is more about my body having toxins and this is a reaction, to protect my organs, silly thing, but being fat is a reaction our body has created, more like armor. My weight loss is slow, but taking Milk Thistle supplements  http://milkthistle.com/ is doing it's job to help the liver neutralized toxins along with coconut oil and low carb clean eating, meat without hormones and antibiotics, eggs-cage-free, hormone free, no antibiotics. I am on my way to getting those stored toxins out of my fat cell and begin the healthy benefits of losing weight and gaining knowledge. Remember, if haven't yet, please read labels, find out where your fruits and vegetables are grown, and clean eating meats, no antibiotic and hormones, this is why meat gets a bad rap, you are eating chemicals from meats...chicken is very easy to find and a good price---beef might be pricey, but good benefits from grass fed beef. I have yet been able to purchase grass fed butter, but if I can that is one my list...it's not expensive to eat clean, it just takes time to prepare, most produce does not have a shelf life..which is good..if you have something that last longer than a week, then it might have some preservative...gluten is that tasty evil sticky guy that loves to reek havoc on your gut and internal organ.

                                                           

"For decades we've been told gaining and losing weight is all about the calories. Just one little problem: the research says otherwise. Diabetics undergo dramatic weight changes when they adjust their insulin levels -- and so do you. Your diet determines how much insulin your body will produce over time. From the documentary "Fat Head."

Apple Cider Vinegar Promotes New Hair Growth

Apple Cider Vinegar cleanses the scalp and promotes new growth by unblocking hair follicles and stimulating scalp circulation. The acids and enzymes in this treatment may kill the pathogens associated with Alopecia hair loss and irritated scalp and shampoo buildup.
Benefits from using the apple cider vinegar rinse:
Will not interfere with color.  Color safe.
It's Natural/Organic
Encourages healthy hair growth.
Prevents dandruff and scalp itch.
Kills fungus and bacteria & cleans dirty scalp.
Removes build up from hair and scalp.
Dissolves residue
Nutrients nourish follicles.
Unclogs follicles.

Clear vinegar has none of the benefits of raw organic apple cider vinegar. Through its processing and distilling, it’s been stripped of everything beneficial and can be detrimental to your health since it is dead instead of alive.
Only raw organic apple cider vinegar has the “mother of vinegar” that makes the vinegar so beneficial. The “mother” is made up of living nutrients and bacteria. You can actually see it settled in the bottom on the bottle.

How To Use:
Massage your scalp with cool water first, open up the hair follicles, then apply with a spray bottle, 50% apple cider vinegar, and 50% filtered water.......spray all over head, and work into the ends of your hair....allow to set for at least 10 minutes. I also apply cayenne pepper paste to areas that are very thinning, my front hair line has thin, and the cayenne pepper paste act as a heat stimulant. I rinse for about 5 minutes with cool water. The strong smell of vinegar will disappear once your scalp and hair dries. I deep condition twice a week with coconut oil, hot treatments work the best since coconut oil penetrates the hair shaft after a cool rinse.

 Here are a few pictures, one is before I started using the ACV taken in 2009 , I had a severe breakout due to my psoriatic arthritis, my scalp usually breaks out, but not as much anymore.

                                   November 2013 AVC is always with me as my normal hair rinse

YOU FOOLED ME-PROOF MASHED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE

Ok, once you become a Low Carber, you search for new ideas to make your comfort food taste just like Grandma did, back in the day. I have tried my best to "like" cauliflower, it all stems back to when I was a young girl "forced" to eat vegetables that the 'grown-ups" liked. Cauliflower was on top of the list of foods that I will never eat when I grow up and move away from my parents!! Well, I NEVER fed my own family cauliflower, because I was forced as a kid, and now as an adult  I "don't" have to eat those icky vegetables my parents forced on me...ha ha...that was until I became a Low Carber!! Once I change my lifestyle in 2009, I was introduced to so many fantastic LOW CARB recipes, I had to try it out MASHED CAULIFLOWER  for myself and wow, did I ever LOVE this, and experimented with my own recipe and came up with a pretty good fooled proof mashed cauliflower recipe.
I will slowly let my adult kids decide that giving up the mashed potato/baked potato can be very liberating because a fool- proof mashed cauliflower recipe could go the distance especially if you know the benefits of giving up starches in your diet. Living the low carb lifestyle gives you so many ideas easily substitute that lump of sugar white potato for that creamy cheesy cauliflower, just add some herbs and spices and anything is possible!
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I learn from my daughter, that I can't fool her anymore, but she did get fooled a few years ago
Here is a video I made in 2009, introducing my Whipped Cauliflower, letting her think it was mashed potatoes. Oh boy did I get B*atched at..all is good now, she forgave, but doesn't forget.!

Now, this recipes is not exact, you can tweak it to your liking, I am not one to follow exact recipes, but I sure wish I would of known about this before I became a lifestyle low carber. Now my grandson who is 2 will be trying this out for the first time soon, this makes a great holiday dish, and YES, I will tell in advance that it is NOT potato..but sort of would like to fool those people who are picky and not a cauliflower eater like I once was.

Whipped Cauliflower Bacon Ranch Souffle

Pressure cook the cauliflower, or steam/boil till very tender
drain off the water, but leave a bit for flavoring
there are no exact amounts to this recipes
add 1/ 2 stick real butter
add 2 table spoon ranch dressing
add 2 table spoon full fat sour cream
add 2 table spoons full fat cream cheese
add *real) bacon bits
add 1/4 /cup whipping cream



add seasons
1 big dash( you decide)
garlic powder
onion powder
parsley flakes
sea salt- to taste
cayenne pepper
black pepper

whip all together
add to buttered baking dish

top off with sharp cheddar cheese, chives and paprika

bake in 350 degree oven till golden crispy brown on top

serve with your favorite meat, favorite green vegetables and or toss salad

My Sunday dinner doesn't need Mr Potato head at the table-being a low carber doesn't mean I am a meat and cheese eater only...I must continue to cook my meals, introduce new recipes to keep your carbs under control from that carb monster.