ARTICLE: LOW CARB JUICING (click here to print)

Juicing While on a Low Carb Diet

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In order to start thinking of juice recipes while on a low carb diet, begin at the beginning. A juice is simply the end product of the fruits and vegetables you put into your juicer.
What are some low carb fruits and vegetables to juice with?
As a general rule, water-rich vegetables (cucumbers, celery) and leafy greens (kale, spinach, lettuce) will contain fewer grams of carbohydrates per ounce. Aromatic herbs like parsley and cilantro are low in carbs and also flavorful.
Fruit (apples and pears) and root vegetables (carrots and beets) will contain more carbohydrates per gram and should be used sparingly, if at all, while on a low-carbohydrate diet.
Lemons, limes, and berries are lower in carbohydrates and can be added to sweeten your juices. However, juicing with berries is often tricky and berries are better used in superfood berry smoothies.
A green juice with a touch of lemon or a sweet bell pepper often hits the spot. You get all of the benefits of green juicing while still keep your carbs low.
List of low-carbohydrate vegetables and fruit:

• Kale
• Spinach
• Bok choy
• Collard greens
• Cabbage
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Cucumbers
• Red, green, and yellow bell peppers
• Pumpkin
• Tomato
• Lemons
• Limes

How many grams of carbohydrates are there in a glass of juice?
It’s almost impossible to tell you how many calories are in a glass of green juice, as your recipe may vary. Also, your juicer may extract more juice from the fruit, vegetables, and leafy greens than mine.

• 8 ounces of kale juice has 70 calories and around 10 grams of carbohydrates and almost zero grams of sugar.
• 8 ounces of pure cucumber juice has 70 calories, 10-15 grams of carbohydrates, and almost zero grams of sugar.
• 8 ounces of V8 juice has 50 calories and around 10 grams of carbohydrates and around 5-8 grams of sugar.
• 8 ounces of lemon juice contains around 60 calories, 12 grams of carbohydrates, and 6 grams of sugar.

I’m not suggesting you chug down 8 ounces of pure lemon or kale juice! I am simply illustrating how many calories there are in the “raw ingredients” for your own juice recipes.
Combine low-carbohydrate fruits and vegetables to make low-carb juices.
As you can see from the list above, you can keep your carbs low while enjoying fresh green juice. Simply use your imagination and modify some of the existing juice recipes.

(For example, the Real V8 Juice is made mostly with low-carb vegetables.)

Make a Real V8 Juice without the carrots and beets to make a low-carb Real V8 Juice.
Low-Carb V8 Juice Recipe

• 6 stalks celery
• 1-2 large hand fulls of spinach
• 1-2 cucumbers
• 1/2 lemon
• 1/2″ nub of fresh ginger
• 1 bunch of parsley
• 1 tomato

A low-carb real V8 juice will contain around 100 calories per 8 ounce glass and approximately 15 grams of carbohydrates. (Again, the exact amount of calories and carbohydrates will depend on what juicer you use, and how ripe the produce is.)
Cucumber Pepper Juice

• 2 whole cucumbers
• 5-6 red, yellow, and/or green peppers

Cucumber Pepper Juice is refreshing and hydrating with minor sweetness and spiciness added from the peppers. It’s also low in carbohydrates and sugar.


Celery Pepper Juice

1. 4-6 stalks of celery
2. 5-6 red, green, or yellow peppers
3. 1/2 lemon (optional)

I enjoy the peppery flavor of celery juice. Not everyone does, however, so you may need to add 1/2 of a peeled lemon for a small amount of sweetness. (Lemons do not contain very many grams of carbs.)

Yes, you can juice while on a low-carb diet!

Yes, you can juice while on a low carbohydrate diet. It is, however, impossible to tell you exactly how many grams of carbohydrates there will be in any given juice recipe.
Use your brain. Error on the side of including more leafy greens like kale and spinach and water-rich vegetables like celery and cucumber while omitting fruit and judiciously adding lemon, lime, and maybe even 1/2 of a beet.

NOTE:  Generositiesoftheheart uses this recipe to make a low carb smoothie:  2 cups spinach or kale, 1 cup plain unsweetened kefir or plain unsweetened yogurt, 1/2 bag of unsweetened frozen blueberries, 1/2 can of diet 7 up.  blend together in a blender until smooth.  This smoothie gives me lots of energy.  I put all the ingredients in a blender because I don't have a juicer. I make it twice a week.

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VEGETABLE SIDE DISH: CAULIFLOWER PATTIES (click here to print)

cauliflower patties








 Steam ½ medium head of cauliflower 7-10 minutes Drain & coarsely mash cauliflower Prepare other veggies 3 T. each of grated onion, diced red pepper, shredded carrot ¼ cup of chopped parsley or more of each veg, depending on your preference Mix everything together & add 2 beaten eggs, ¼ cup of fresh grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese & ¼ bread crumbs* Stir in 1 tsp. cayenne pepper Combine well and using an ice cream scoop Divide into 24 patties, Bake 400 F. on parchment 17-20 minutes each side   Makes 24 patties.

*use crushed pork rinds for lower carbs.   3 carbs per serving

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SOUPS: CABBAGE SOUP WITH HAMBURGER (click here to print)

Made in your crock pot! So simple and delicious!
 CABBAGE SOUP WITH HAMBURGER
Ingredients:...
2-3 pounds of hamburger (can sub chicken or turkey)
1 head of cabbage, chopped
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups white or yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
5-6 cups beef broth
2 - 14 oz cans diced tomatoes (with garlic, basil, oregano)
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp basil
½ tsp red pepper flakes
few shakes of black pepper
½ teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions:
Brown hamburger before adding to crock pot.
Put all the ingredients in the crock pot, stir it around
Cook on high between 5-6 hours or cook on low between 6-8 hours
Enjoy!   10 carbs per serving

SALADS: RED, WHITE, BLUE TRIFLE (Paleo, not keto)

                                             

• 1 package (3 ounces) berry blue sugar free gelatin

  (If you cannot find sugar-free blue Jello, use the sugar-free lemon flavor and add a few drops of blue food color to it)

• 2 cups boiling water, divided

• 2-1/2 cups cold water, divided

• 1 cup fresh blueberries

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 6 tablespoons Splenda

• 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 package (3 ounces) sugar free strawberry or sugar free raspberry gelatin USE KROGER brand does not contain Maltodextrin made from corn

• 1 cup fresh raspberries

• Whipped topping and additional berries, optional

Nutritional Facts

1 serving (1 each) equals 179 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 46 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve berry blue gelatin in 1 cup boiling water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Add blueberries. Pour into a 3-qt. serving bowl. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add the cream and sugar; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved. cool to room temperature. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Spoon over the blue layer. Refrigerate until firm.
3. In a large bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in remaining hot water; stir in remaining cold water. Add raspberries. Spoon over cream layer. Chill until set. Garnish with whipped topping and additional berries if desired. Yield: 14-16 servings.

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PATRIOTIC PIZZA (click here to print)

I thought this was really cute ....made with a cauliflower baked pizza crust.                                          topped with some pizza sauce.  Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes.
                                       add other ingredients.. mozzarella cheese sticks and make star cut
                                       outs using American cheese slices.

Note: find cauliflower pizza crust recipe here

RED, WHITE, BLUE SALSA (PALEO, NOT KETO)

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE SALSA

• 1 cup fresh Blueberries
• 1 cup diced Strawberries
• 1 cup diced Jicama
• 1/3 cup chopped Cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely chopped Red Onion
• 2 TBSP finely chopped Jalapeno Pepper, stemmed and seeded
• Juice of 1 large Lime
• Salt, to taste
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Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine blueberries, strawberries, jicama, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, and lime juice. 
2. Stir until well combined. Season with salt, to taste. 
3. Serve with pork rinds....or on a bed of greens.. Best eaten the day its made. Serves 2 to 4. 12 carbs per serving

DESSERTS: PATRIOTIC CAKE

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DESSERTS: PATRIOTIC CAKE #2(click here to print)

Patriotic Cake #2                              

Cake :

2 cups  protein isolate 5000 ( use Isopure)
3 eggs large or extra large
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup. (I used coconut oil)
1 cup stevia
1/2 cup walden farms apple butter
1 tbsp vanilla extract

Frosting :
8 oz cream cheese

1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup stevia

Garnish :
1 cup frozen strawberries or fresh
1/2 cup frozen blueberries or fresh

Directions

- Preheated oven 350 degree.

- Mix all ingredients for cake until smooth.
- Spray pan with  coconut oil.
- Bake for 20 minutes..or less. You can check it use knife.

- Mix frosting ingredients, medium speed until smooth.

- Garnish the cake after cool.

serves 15; 5 g. carbs

BREADS: ALMOND ONION/RYE BREAD (click here to print)

Almond Onion/Rye Bread
Preheat oven 350F
Spray with olive oil cooking spray 8 1/2" by 4 1/2" baking pan
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COOKS' NOTE: HAVE INGREDIENTS MEASURED OUT AND
RIGHT NEXT TO THE PROCESSOR.
Place Ingredients into Food Proccesor in Order they are Given:

2 c. unblanched almond flour
Rounded 1/4 tsp. salt
1 full tbs. caraway seeds
1 rounded tsp. of onion powder
Process until well mixed.
ADD:
1 tbs. dark molasses TIP: I use Torani sugar free gingerbread syrup for less carbs
3 tbs. water
3 tbs. Peanut oil
Let this process until it is a soft dough
If it is dry, add a bit of water, too soft? Add a bit of flour
Let it process a full minute
ADD:
3 eggs, Emulsify for a minute.
You will be able to see it become a thick batter
batter.
Add:
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tbs. plus 1/4 tsp. white vinegar
Blend this very well. Over a minute.

Pour into your prepared baking pan and bake for about 30-40 minutes.
Cool on a rack. When cold, cut loaf in half, then stand it up
and cut 5 pieces in each half. 10 nice slices of onion/rye bread
that holds up to large mile high pastrami or any other sandwich.

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makes 6 servings; 5 g. carbs per serving

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SALADS: PATRIOTIC TACO SALAD (click here to print)

Ingredients                                                 

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1-1/2 cups water

• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste

• 1 envelope taco seasoning

• 4 to 5 cups shredded lettuce

• 9 to 10 pitted large olives, sliced lengthwise

• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved Pork rinds to line side of pan

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, tomato paste and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
2. Place chips in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. Spread beef mixture evenly over the top. Cover with lettuce. For each star, arrange five olive slices together in the upper left corner. To form stripes, add cheese and tomatoes in alternating rows. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings. 12 carbs per serving when using pork rind chips

Note: Serve with pork rinds and sides like sour cream and guacamole

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APPETIZERS:BACON CHEESE DIP (click here to print)

Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups s...our cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup sliced green onion
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion. Spoon mixture into a 1-quart baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbling and hot.
Serve with veggies or pork rinds serves 4; 3 carbs per serving