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Keto Smoothie Recipe with Avocado, Chia Seeds & Cacao

AHA Publisher — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 07:00:45 +0000

Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – Have you heard about the keto diet? It’s possibly the best diet for weight loss, and it can even reverse insulin resistance and reduce cardiovascular risk factors, according to recent research. No wonder more and more people are starting to go “keto.” My keto smoothie is an easy way to get started. It includes protein foods and healthy fats, while being very low in carbohydrates. All of the ingredients in this smoothie are nutritious, heart healthy and keto-friendly — plus, they’re delicious! What Does “Going Keto” Mean? “Going keto” means putting your body into a state of ketosis, which is a metabolic state that occurs when most of the body’s energy comes from ketone bodies in the blood, rather than from glucose (or sugar). On the keto diet, you are tricking your body into thinking it’s fasting by eliminating glucose that is found in carbohydrate foods. Your body begins burning fat for energy rather than carbohydrates, so after going keto, most people lose excess body fat rapidly, even when consuming lots of fats and adequate calories through their diet. The ketogenic diet, like any other low-carb diet, works through the elimination of glucose. Our bodies normally run on glucose for energy, but once glucose is no longer available from food sources, we begin to burn stored fat for energy instead. This process will not only help you to shed those extra pounds, but it also helps to control the release of hormones like insulin, which plays a role in the development of diabetes and other health problems. Nutrition Facts One serving of this keto smoothie recipe using cacao powder and without toppings contains the following, including only 6.1 net carbs (total carb grams minus fiber grams): 394.5 calories 40.1 grams fat 11.64 grams carbohydrates 5.5 grams fiber 3.68 grams protein 2.52 grams sugar 22 milligrams sodium 189.5 milligrams magnesium (45.1 percent DV) 6.85 milligrams iron (38.1 percent DV) 328.5 milligrams phosphorus (26.3 percent DV) 2.45 milligrams vitamin E (16.3 percent DV) 2.49 milligrams niacin (15.5 percent DV) 0.17 milligrams thiamin (14.2 percent DV) 0.16 milligrams riboflavin (12.3 percent DV) 36 micrograms folate (9 percent DV) 96 milligrams calcium (7.4 percent DV) 0.73 milligrams zinc (6.6 percent DV) 229 milligrams potassium (4.9 percent DV) 0.073 milligrams vitamin B6 (4.3 percent DV) 2.5 milligrams vitamin C (2.8 percent DV) How to Make A Keto Smoothie A keto smoothie is made up of healthy fats and protein, all foods that are naturally low in carbohydrates. Using a high-powered blender, add in these heart-healthy, keto diet–friendly foods. My keto smoothie recipe starts with 1 to 1¼ cups of full-fat coconut milk as the base. Coconut milk contains a beneficial fat called lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that’s easily absorbed and used by the body for energy. It serves as a great keto diet food. Next add in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (soaked in 3 tablespoons of water for 10 minutes), which contain essential fatty acids, plus vitamins A, B, E and D and minerals including iron, magnesium, niacin and thiamine. And then add 1 tablespoons of your favorite nut butter to the mix, whether it’s almond butter or even sunflower seed butter. (I recommend that you avoid peanut butter.) For the next ingredient for this keto smoothie, you have a choice of either 2 teaspoons of cacao nibs, cacao powder or cocoa powder, or 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder. Protein powder made from bone broth is packed with protein, low in carbs and low in sugar. You can get the benefits of bone broth easily by adding it to your keto smoothie. Cacao nibs or powder is also healthful and packed with nutrients that fuel the body. The last two ingredients for my keto smoothie are ½ frozen avocado and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Adding avocado to this smoothie will give it a delicious creamy texture and its an excellent source of healthy fats, which is especially important when you’re going keto. Now all you have to do is blend the ingredients until they are well-combined, adding water if necessary, and you’re done! If you want to add some bulk to the texture of your keto smoothie, or if you don’t have a frozen avocado on hand, add in some ice, too. Top your keto smoothie with cacao nibs and cinnamon, and enjoy! Keto Smoothie Recipe with Avocado, Chia Seeds & Cacao DESCRIPTION My keto smoothie is an easy way to get started on the keto diet, or just as a great breakfast. It includes protein foods and healthy fats, while being very low in carbohydrates. All of the ingredients in this smoothie are nutritious, heart healthy and keto-friendly — plus, they’re delicious! INGREDIENTS 1–1¼ cups full-fat coconut milk ½ frozen avocado 1 tablespoon nut butter of choice 1 tablespoon chia seeds, soaked in 3 tablespoons of water for 10minutes 2 teaspoons cacao nibs, cacao powder or cocoa powder OR 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder made from bone broth 1 tablespoon coconut oil ice (optional*) for topping: cacao nibs and cinnamon ¼ cup water, if needed INSTRUCTIONS Add contents into a high-powered blender, blending until well-combined. Top with cacao nibs and cinnamon. To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Axe click here.

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Grilled Chipotle Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

AHA Publisher — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:00:33 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – [These] spicy chicken drumstick recipe is sure to be a hit this [week]! Spiced with chipotle peppers, these drumsticks pack a punch in both flavor and nutrition. Chipotle pepper powder has a number of health benefits. They are anti-inflammatory, filled with antioxidants, and thermogenic, which means they can aid in weight loss, support cardiovascular health, boost immunity, and stimulate digestion. Additionally, our Keto Grilled Chipotle Garlic Chicken Drumsticks recipe provides a considerable amount of healthy fat and protein. When paired with a salad full of vegetables and healthy oil, you can create a perfect keto macronutrient profile. With a recipe this delicious and nutritious, you have no reason to not stay in the Keto Zone this Memorial Day weekend! Grilled Chipotle Garlic Chicken Drumsticks INGREDIENTS 3 pounds organic chicken drumsticks 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup avocado oil 2 cloves organic garlic, minced 1 tablespoon lime zest 1 tablespoon organic cumin powder 1 tablespoon organic chipotle powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon organic black pepper INSTRUCTIONS To make the marinade: combine avocado oil and lime juice in a large baking dish. Whisk until well-combined. Add in the garlic, cumin, chipotle powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Continue to whisk until seasoning is well incorporated. Add chicken into the dish and toss to coat in marinade. Place in the fridge to marinate for 2-6 hours, turning the chicken every hour or two. Preheat grill to medium heat. Arrange chicken on grill and cook for about 10 minutes Flip chicken and cook for another 5 minutes or until skin is crispy and golden. Remove chicken from grill. Serve and enjoy! Nutrition Facts Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 2 drumsticks Per Serving: Calories: 255 kilocalories Fat: 15 grams Protein: 26 grams Total Carbohydrates: 4 grams Fiber: 1 gram Net Carbs: 3 grams To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Colbert click here.

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10 Best Healthy Recipes of 2020 – Keep It Going in 2021!

AHA Publisher — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:00:33 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Although 2020 was a tough year, there was a silver lining in one area of nutrition. Many people started cooking more homemade foods rather than going out or buying convenience foods. When it comes to health and a healthy weight, this is a big win. This habit is a great goal for 2021 as well! (Although, it’s definitely fun to go out every once in a while.) Here are the 10 best healthy recipes from 2020 on this site. The first 7 are in no particular order. Then, the top 3 are revealed at the bottom. Enjoy these recipes in the new year as well. And, don’t forget to check out your opportunity to win a copy of the new book: Gut Zone by Dr. Colbert! 10 Best Healthy Recipes of 2020 – Dr. Cobert.com EASY AUTUMN KETO PAN SHEET MEAL If you need an easy, quick, weeknight meal, look no further than this Easy Autumn Keto Pan Sheet Dinner. The flavors of onions and sausage are signature Autumn flavors, but it’s great any time of year. You can prepare it in just a few minutes, and do something else while it cooks. It’s delicious. KETO ONION RINGS Onions are great, healthy, high-phytochemical vegetables. They get a delicious makeover with this keto version of onion rings. Just like traditional onion rings, these are fantastic alongside a burger or other dish. Additionally, onions support heart health, healthy blood sugars, digestive health, and bone health (1)! COLLAGEN CHOCOLATE CARAMELS Whose skin couldn’t use a little collagen refresh right now? These delicious fat bomb desserts are easy to make, combine chocolate and caramel, and are great for your health. Divine Health’s Hydrolyzed Collagen supports joint, skin, and digestive health. Amazingly, they contain only 1 gram net carb per square! KETO ZONE NON-ALCOHOLIC LEMON BERRY SPRITZER Just because you’re in the Keto Zone doesn’t mean you’re stuck with only water to drink. Give yourself a treat and make this Lemon Berry Spritzer in 2021! This delicious beverage combines sparkling water, lemon juice and berries. Together, they support healthy skin, provide fiber, hydrate, and encourage whole-body health. ZUCCHINI PIZZA CRUST It’s always a good idea to have a few great keto pizza crusts at your disposal. This one was a hit! Zucchinis are an amazingly healthy vegetable that can be used in many ways in the Keto Zone diet. You can use them from stick noodles, lasagna noodles, and now pizza crust! BEST KETO BARBEQUE SAUCE Barbeque sauce can make almost anything taste better, but there’s a drawback. Traditional barbeque sauce is loaded with sugar! The next time you need some, make this favorite keto barbeque sauce instead. Then, add it to your burgers, chicken, zucchini fries, or keto onion rings! SCRUMPTIOUS PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE This pecan pie cheesecake is simply too good to resist. Thankfully, you don’t have to even try to resist it, because unlike traditional cheesecakes it nourishes you with healthy ingredients like pecans, almonds, and cinnamon. It only contains 4 grams of net carbs per serving! It does take a bit of time to prepare, so make sure you set aside the time. Then enjoy the best keto dessert of 2020! 3 Best Healthy Recipes on DrColbert.com for 2020 #3 KETO ZONE COLD CUCUMBER SOUP Did you know cucumbers contain antioxidants that are specifically good for artery health? They are also great to reduce bloating (they are a natural, gentle diuretic) and promote digestive health. This recipe is full of cucumber nourishment and a delicious flavor. It’s perfect in place of a salad, and especially when the weather warms up. #2 ENERGIZING GREEN BASIL SMOOTHIE This green basil smoothie is loaded with energizing ingredients: basil, lemon, blueberries, Keto Zone MCT Oil Powder, and Divine Health Fermented Green Supremefood®! Drink this for breakfast and lunch for long-lasting delicious daytime energy! #1 KETO ZONE OYSTER STEW In 2020, we started the New Year with a delicious, ultra-nourishing Keto Zone Oyster Stew. While you might realize that oyster stew is traditional New Year’s food, did you know that oysters offer many health benefits? They are a low-carb heart-healthy, brain-healthy food. They contain crucial minerals (like copper, zinc, selenium, and iron), B-Vitamins, Vitamin D, and an amazing unique antioxidant called 3,5-Dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzyl alcohol (DHMBA). In studies, DHMBA has been found to be 15 times per powerful at quenching free radicals than synthetic Vitamin E (2). What About You? What Are Your Best Healthy Recipes & Keto Zone Tips How has the Keto Zone and/or recipes changed your life in the past weeks, months, or years? We want to know! Send us your own testimonial regarding Keto Zone, Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone books, and/or Keto Zone recipes. Simply text your unbiased testimonial with pictures or video to (407)512-9807 or email it to testimony@ketozone.com. Entry Rules: Each testimonial that includes a picture or video will be entered in a drawing to win Dr. Colbert’s new book, Dr. Colbert’s Healthy Gut Zone. To make sure you are entered, send in your testimonial as directed above. Then, add a comment below and let us know you sent it in! Make sure to indicate if you sent a picture or video. A winner will be randomly chosen at the end of January 2021. Bottom Line These amazing recipes are a great kick-off for the New Year. We will continue to bring delicious, healthy, low-carb, high-nutrition recipes in 2021! To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Colbert click here.

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3 Delectable Fall Inspired Keto Zone Recipes

AHA Publisher — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 08:00:22 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – With autumn turning to winter, and the Holidays soon approaching, you’re likely in the mood for delicious, warm, and comforting foods. While it’s imperative to watch out for sugar and harmful carbohydrates, there are many amazing keto recipes and options available. Here are 3 of our favorites for November. Prepare to be blown away by these delicious flavors. You won’t believe they are low-carb and nourishing! 3 DELECTABLE KETO ZONE RECIPES 1. KETO ZONE PUMPKIN SPICE FAT BOMBS Ingredients 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened 4 ounces organic butter, softened 1/4 cup low-carb powdered sweetener (such as Swerve) 1/2 cup canned organic pumpkin puree 4 tablespoons unflavored Keto Zone MCT Oil Powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger pinch each allspice, cloves, and salt 1/2 cup pecans Instructions Grease or place paper liners in a mini muffin tin. Alternatively, use a silicone mold and set it on the counter. Whisk the softened cream cheese and butter in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Next, add the sweetener, pumpkin puree, MCT oil powder, vanilla, salt, and spices to the mixture. Stir well. Divide mixture into a mini muffin tin or silicone molds. Place a half pecan on top of each fat bomb. Freeze 2-3 hours, or until firm. Wrap well and store in a refrigerator or freezer. Enjoy! Nutrition info: 141 calories, 14 grams fat, 2 grams net carbohydrates (3 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber), 2 grams protein 2. KETO ZONE CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 8 cups) 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 tablespoons Keto Zone Unflavored Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder 7 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream Instructions Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium in a large pot. Add chopped onions and cook until tender, about 6 minutes. Add minced garlic, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Add cauliflower, stock, collagen, 3 sprigs thyme, and the bay leaf. Bring to a simmer. Continue to cook until cauliflower is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Once cauliflower is tender, remove thyme and bay leaf (discard). Blend soup with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender or food processor to puree until smooth. Pour back into the pot, if needed, and stir in cream. Reheat if necessary. Serve in soup bowls and garnish with 1 sprig each of thyme and a drizzle of remaining olive oil. Nutrition info: 185 calories, 16 grams fat, 5 net grams carbohydrates (8 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber), 5 grams protein 3. KETO ZONE HERBED CORNISH HENS Ingredients 4 Cornish game hens Sea Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, quartered 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon Italian Herbs 4 tablespoons organic butter, softened 16 cloves garlic Instructions Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F. Rub each game hen with chickens with 1 tablespoon of butter. Lightly season each hen with salt, pepper, and herb mixture. Place 1 lemon wedge, 4 garlic cloves, and 1 sprig of rosemary in the cavity of each hen. Arrange hens in a large, heavy roasting pan or a foil/silicone lined baking sheet. Roast hens in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, reduce heat to 350 degrees F and continue to roast another 25 minutes, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear (internal temperature should be 170 degrees). Remove hens from the oven. Tent with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes before carving. Serves 4.* Nutrition info: 423 calories, 20 grams fat, 5 net grams carbohydrates (5 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams fiber), 52 grams protein. *Alternatively, serve ½ Cornish hen per serving, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil per serving to decrease protein to 26 grams and increase fat to 48 grams. KETO ZONE RECIPES CAN EMPOWER YOU THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS! You don’t have to give up on your weight, health, and wellness goals just because it’s the Holiday Season. Sure, there’s more temptation and goodies. But, you can feel empowered and in control with Keto Zone recipes. USE THESE 3 EASY TIPS TO STAY ON TRACK: Only eat as though it’s a Holiday, on the Holidays! Instead of eating like it’s a party for 6 weeks, eat your normal, healthy Keto Zone diet each day, and thoroughly enjoy the Holidays themselves. Look for Keto Zone recipes with stated nutrition information. This makes it easy to enjoy delicious recipes without ever missing old unhealthy favorites. Think of health as a gift you’re giving yourself. It’s not a burden or compromise to stay healthy through these months. Your health is one of the most important gifts you can ever give yourself. Take joy in it! BOTTOM LINE You can stay on track and enjoy delicious recipes through November. Try these favorites. They are easy, delicious, and in the Keto Zone! To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Colbert click here.

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