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Keto Halloween Treats

 

LCHF Halloween Treats

Keto Halloween Ghosts

One ghost comes out to be approximately 72 Calories,
Fat: 6.7 g (of which Saturated: 3.4 g, MUFA’s: 3.1 g),
Total Carbs: 5.0 g,
Fiber: 4.0 g,
Net Carbs: 1 g,
Protein: 0.7 g

 

Ingredients
Chocolate Ghosts
2 oz. cocoa butter
1.5 oz. cacao powder
2 oz. IMO syrup
1/8 tsp stevia extract (or to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Roasted spicy macadamia (optional)
1 oz. macadamia nuts
1 tbsp. IMO syrup
1/2 tsp. red hot chilli powder (optional)
Instructions

Chocolate Ghosts
Measure out the needed ingredients. Bring a little water to the boil in a saucepan, and then reduce the heat, so the water is only simmering. Suspend a small to medium size heat resistant bowl over the water. Don’t allow the bowl to touch the simmering water.

Add the cocoa butter. It’s best if you let it melt before you add in other ingredients.

If you wish, add in spicy roasted macadamia (or other nuts) – see further instructions.

Mix, until all the ingredients are melted and well combined.

Warning: Do not let any water come in the bowl!

Add as much stevia extract as you like, to taste. As for all other spices or salt, add them if you wish. I, myself, love a bit salted chocolate, with red hot chili powder added to it.

Pour the chocolate into silicone ghost molds or small bowls or plates, lined with parchment paper. Put into the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set. Enjoy the scary chocolate!

Roasted Spicy Macadamia (optional)
If not already coarsely ground, put the nuts into an S-blade food processor and pulse a few times.
Put nuts and chili powder in a small pot and roast for a couple of minutes. Make sure you don’t burn the nuts.

When roasted, mix in IMO syrup and roast for another half a minute.

Add the nuts into the runny chocolate while still in the bowl, or sprinkle them on the chocolate in the molds.

The nutritional info above includes macadamia nuts.

Harvest Chicken Casserole/Recipe Share

Healthy Chicken Casserole Vertical

Ingredients
2 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish

2 lb.boneless skinless chicken breasts

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 onion, chopped

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes

1 lb.brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered

1 tsp.dried thyme

1/2 tsp.paprika

1/4 c.low-sodium chicken broth

6 c.cooked wild rice

1/2 c.dried cranberries

1/2 c.sliced almonds

 

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350o and grease a 9″-x-13″ baking dish with oil. In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, 8 minutes per side. Let rest 10 minutes, then cut into 1″ pieces.
  2. Heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts and season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until softened, 5 minutes. Add broth, bring to a simmer, and cook, covered, 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in cooked rice, chicken, and cranberries. Transfer mixture to baking dish, top with almonds, and bake 20 minutes.
  4. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Seals and Croft, King of Nothing/Song Share

When I was seventeen I dreamed of being king and
Having everything I wanted
But that was long ago and
My dreams did not unfold so
I’m still the king of nothing
When I was seventeen I dreamed I gave a ring to
A pretty queen and then I held her
But that was slumber’s fault for
I have no love at all and
I’m still the king of nothing
If I could rule I’d dance my cares away
Find romance every day
I wouldn’t have to listen to this poor fool say
I’m the king
I’m the king
I’m the king of nothing
If I could rule I’d dance my cares away
Find romance every day
I wouldn’t have to listen to this poor fool say
I’m the king
I’m the king
I’m the king of nothing
Songwriters: JIMMY SEALS
© Universal Music Publishing Group
For non-commercial use only.

Best Time To Drink Your Coffee/Information Share

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According to a study in the U.K, the average person drinks their morning coffee around 8:30 a.m., and drinks an average of three cups of coffee a day, the Metro reported. And, while likely helping during the day, this habit can detrimentally affect the sleep cycle. In the U.S., more than 85 percent of people consume caffeine on a regular basis, and more than 40 percent of Americans also don’t get enough sleep, CNBC reported. Coincidence? We think not.
Health expert Dr. Sarah Brewer told the Metro that the ideal time for us to get our favorite caffeinated beverage is somewhere around 10 a.m. This is considering people who need to get up around 7 or 8 a.m. to get to work in the morning.

Registered dietitian Laura Cipullo agrees, telling CNBC that it’s best to “have coffee when the body is producing less cortisol, about three to four hours after waking.” So if you have to wake up at 7 a.m., the soonest you should have your coffee is 10 a.m.
The reason for this, according to Cipullo, is that our bodies are producing more cortisol when we first wake up. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can make us feel anxious, and it can be exacerbated by caffeine. This leads to morning jitters and extreme crashes later. Delaying your caffeine intake a few hours can counteract this effect.
And the best way to stop immediately reaching for the coffee pot in the morning? Get a good night’s sleep — which is easier to do by avoiding caffeine in the afternoons can also help with too, according to CNBC. In fact, your caffeine intake can still be affecting you up to six hours after having it, said one study by the Sleep Disorders & Research Center at the Henry Ford Hospital.
So, delaying your caffeine, in a way, is like breaking the never-ending cycle. Having your morning cup later in the day means you might not need one in the afternoon, which means you’ll sleep better at night.Which also means you won’t need more caffeine over time.
Of course, drinking coffee in the morning is a habit many people have trouble breaking. But considering the average cost of a cup of coffee is over $3 (more if you’re going to Starbucks for a latte), it’s a habit worth breaking – not only for your body, but also for your wallet.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/the-best-time-to-drink-your-morning-cup-of-coffee/ar-BBNPrUZ?ocid=spartandhp

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Caramel Cashew Cake Pops/Recipe Share

Caramel Cashew Cake Pops

Ingredients
1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup dulce de leche
48 lollipop sticks
2-1/2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
Chopped cashews
Directions
Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Crumble cake into a large bowl. Add dulce de leche and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on baking sheets; insert sticks. Freeze for at least 2 hours or refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until cake balls are firm.
In a microwave, melt candy coating. Dip each cake ball in coating; allow excess to drip off. Coat with cashews. Insert cake pops into a styrofoam block to stand. Let stand until set.
Editor’s Note
This recipe was tested with Nestle La Lechera dulce de leche; look for it in the international foods section. If using Eagle Brand dulce de leche (caramel flavored sauce), thicken according to package directions before using.
Nutrition Facts
1 cake pop (calculated without cashews): 210 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

Health Benefits of SAGE/ Information share

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