Frittata

A low carb recipe for frittata.

Frittata Ingredients

1 (6 oz.) Jar Marinated Artichoke Hearts
2 T. Butter
1 C. Fresh Mushrooms, sliced
1/4 C. Chopped Scallions
6 Eggs
1 1/2 tsp. Garlic Salt
2 T. White Wine
2 T. Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Drain artichoke marinade into a 10 inch ovenproof skillet. Add butter and melt.

2. Sauté mushrooms until golden. Add artichoke hearts and scallion, tossing until heated through. Turn heat to medium.

3. Beat eggs with garlic salt and wine until blended. Pour over mushroom mixture. Do Not Stir. Cook slowly until sides are bubbly.

4. Sprinkle with cheese and place under broiler until cheese is browned and eggs are set.

5. Serve directly from skillet. Makes 4 servings.

Mexican Omelet

A low carb recipe for a mexican omelet.

Ingredients

3/4 C. Chopped Avocado
1/3 C. Sour Cream
2 T. Chopped Green Chile
1 T. Chopped Scallion
1 tsp. Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp. Salt
Dash Of Tabasco Sauce
2 T. Butter Or Margarine
6 Beaten Eggs
1 C. Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients.

2. In a 10 inch ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over medium heat pour eggs into the skillet and cook 3 to 5 minutes, lifting eggs to allow the uncooked portion to flow underneath.

3. Remove from heat; sprinkle egg evenly with cheese and place skillet in a 325ºF oven for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese melts.

4. Spread avocado mixture on top 1/2 omelet and return it to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes. Fold the omelet in half to serve.

Scrambled Mozzarella Eggs

Ingredients

6 Extra Large Eggs
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Pepper
1/4 lb Low Fat Mozzarella Cheese, Coarsely Shredded

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Put butter in a 9 inch round metal cake pan in the oven just long enough to melt but not brown; remove and swirl butter to coat bottom and sides of pan.

2. Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper to blend. Pour into prepared pan and place in oven.

3. When mixture begins to set, in about 5 minutes, draw a large spoon or spatula around sides and bottom of the pan to form large curds. Repeat process at 1 minute intervals for 2 or 3 times, depending on how set you want eggs.

4. Remove from pan with sweeping motions of the spoon or spatula, and fold in mozzarella.

Southern Stuffed Eggs

A low carb recipe for southern stuffed eggs.

Southern Stuffed Eggs Ingredients

12 Hardboiled Eggs
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Dry Mustard
1/5 tsp. Pepper
5 Slices Bacon, Crisply Fried & Finely Crumbled
1/2 C. Mayonnaise Or Salad Dressing
1/2 to 1 tsp. White Vinegar
Paprika

Instructions

1. Cut peeled eggs in half lengthwise. Take out yolks and mash with fork.

2. Mix in salt, mustard, pepper, bacon, mayonnaise and vinegar.

3. Fill egg whites with yolk mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Keep covered in refrigerator.

Note: 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet pickles may be substituted for bacon.

Trattoria Frittata

A low carb recipe for trattoria frittata.

Trattoria Frittata Ingredients

8 Ounces Bulk Italian Sausage
1 cup Chopped Green Pepper
1 teaspoon Fennel Seed
8 Eggs
1/2 cup (4 oz.) Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 small Tomato, Thinly Sliced
1/4 cup (1 oz.) Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

1. In a 10 inch omelet pan or skillet with ovenproof handleover, put over medium heat, cook sausage, green pepper and fennel seed, stirring to break sausage apart, until sausage is browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well. Return to pan.

2. In medium bowl, beat together eggs, ricotta cheese and garlic powder until blended.
3. Pour into pan over sausage mixture. Cover. Cook over medium heat until eggs are almost set, about 8 to 10 minutes.

4. Top with tomato slices. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

5. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.

6. Cut into wedges and serve from pan or slide from pan onto serving platter.

Egg White Omelette With Herbs And Mushrooms

A low carb recipe for an egg white omelette with herbs and mushrooms.

Ingredients

4 Egg Whites
1 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Herbs (a combination of any or all of the following fresh herbs may be used: basil, tarragon, thyme, parsley and chives) or 1 1/2 teaspoon Dried Herbs
Sliced Mushrooms
1 tablespoon Low Fat Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. Place egg whites in mixing bowl & Whisk eggs slightly

2. Add 1 tablespoon of herbs to egg mixture and mix well

3. Coat a small skillet with non-stick cooking spray and set it over low heat. Pour egg in mixture and slices mushrooms.

4. When eggs begin to set, left edges with spatula and tilt skillet to let uncooked egg run to the bottom; sprinkle parmesan cheese over omelet.

5. Continue cooking omelet over low heat; when cooked to an even consistency, fold the omelet over into a half circle and cook until fluffy.

Breakfast Meatballs

Ingredients

2 lbs sausage
1 lb ground beef
3 eggs
2 TBS instant minced onion
1/2 lb shredded cheddar cheese
black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Roll into 1-1/2″ balls and place on cookie sheet.

3. Bake 20-25 minutes. Makes about 50 meatballs.

Information

One meatball (approx.)
Calories: 87
Carbs: 0.137
Protein: 5.36

Chorizo

A low carb recipe for chorizo (hot spanish sausage).

Ingredients

1 Large Onion, Minced
2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
4 tablespoons Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Crushed Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
5 tablespoons Vinegar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 lbs Ground Pork

Instructions

1. Knead all ingredients together until well blended.

2. Shape into patties or meat loaf or stuff into sausage casings.

3. Make a large roll or tie off in 5 to 18-inch links with string.

4. Refrigerate in airtight containers for 2 to 3 days to allow flavors to blend. If you plan to use the sausage immediately, the spices will not be as strong. You may substitute 3/4 lb ground beef for half the pork, or red wine for the vinegar. Do not use rice vinegar. This sausage will keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks. Or you can freeze it.

Asparagus With Prosciutto Bacon And Eggs

A low carb recipe for asparagus with prosciutto bacon and eggs.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 ounces Thinly Sliced Prosciutto
1 pound Thin Asparagus
2 Large Hard Boiled Eggs, Coarsely Chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly brush 1 teaspoon olive oil on a large baking sheet.

2. Arrange the prosciutto in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

3. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until crisp.

4. Cool the prosciutto and crumble into large pieces. Snap off the ends of the asparagus.

5. Fill a large nonstick skillet with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.

6. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and asparagus. Cook the asparagus for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender and drain.

7. Arrange the asparagus on a serving platter. Drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Top the asparagus with the eggs and prosciutto.

Herbal Vitamins For Diabetics

It is estimated that nearly 200 million people world-wide suffer with the fate of diabetes. So why not try something different then ordinary prescription medications? You could try something a little healthier for both you and your body before it’s too late and the diabetes worsens.

Herbal Vitamins For Diabetics: It is estimated that nearly 200 million people world-wide suffer with the fate of diabetes. So why not try something different then ordinary prescription medications? You could try something a little healthier for both you and your body before it’s too late and the diabetes worsens.

I’m talking about Herbal vitamins, they have been invented to help people who are struggling with the complications of prescription medicine find some sort of relief. Did you know that Diabetes is among the 6th leading causes of death in the world? I mean that is extreme, so why not do something that you will benefit from rather than prescription medicine that might possibly make you sicker then you were. I am not saying all prescription medicines are bad, I know there are a few that are very good for you. However, it was estimated that last year 20 million people received money from their lawsuits stating that the drug they were prescribed made them sick. So what do you do? Because yes herbs have been said to be something that have made many people sick, just not as much as prescription. It is ultimately your decision on what you would pick to take, however let me give you a few ideas to go based off of when looking at herbal vitamins.

If you are experiencing someone who is struggling with nerve damage, Vitamin B can help to prevent the damage and produce more enzymes that are needed in foundation of energy from glucose. Antioxidant Components can also be helpful in protecting people of nerve damage and damage of the eyes and heart also. Alpha- Lipoid Acid helps to improve the metabolism of your glucose. Some people who have been diagnosed with diabetes find themselves having some issues with their hearts. Fish oil has showed some improvements in the reducing Cholesterol so that it will stop the problems you are experiencing with your heart. Zinc helps in utilizing insulin so that the diabetic can first start feeling better but since the insulin is moving now, it will also help sores to heal and decrease.

Bilberry prevents any damage that may happen to the eyes while Taurine releases insulin to the body which will in fact help to prevent any difficult blood clotting that may lead to a heart attack or heart disease. Chromium supplements can help to lower blood sugar levels while your body also starts to build immunity for a glucose tolerance.

Peripheral Neuropathy is a condition known to diabetics, one way to help get some relief from that annoyances of both numb hands and numb feet is to take Inostiol, a vitamin B-complex. Taking vitamin H, also know as Biotin can help improve the metabolism in your glucose.

A lot of pain that can come from diabetes comes from Peripheral Neuropathy, which is the damage that happens to nerves of the peripheral nervous system. Helpful vitamins that might help consist of essential fatty acids; there can help decrease some of the symptoms. Taking B-6 and B-12 can also help you to deal with some of the not so pleasant issues of Neuropathy. B-6 can help to reduce some of the insulin demands that your body is giving.

Last but not least those who have been diagnosed with diabetes are very familiar with the pain that comes in your hands and feet, sometimes the pain can be unbearable. You should try Capsaicin cream, while is a cream made from the herb cayenne. It can release some of the awful pain that you are feeling both in your feet and hands.

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