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It's been a while...

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It's been a while since I have posted on our Low Carbies Blog.   The main reason is because of this.... My sweet little baby boy! Thats right! I'm using him as an excuse.   Shortly after finding out I was pregnant.  The craving for carbs was unbearable! After over a year of not eating sugar or white flour, I started again. Now, I regret it.  I ended up with Gestational Diabetes and  I think that was even worse than dealing with the cravings! Well, my little man is now 3 months old  and its time to get back on track.  I really want to get healthy again, maybe not quite as strict. I'm on the search for new low carb recipes. Here's what I've been having for lunch lately! FRUITY CHICKEN SALAD! I've posted a chicken salad recipe before ( HERE ) But this one is a bit different.  Now forgive me because I didn't measure anything so its  based on your own desired amount.  Here are the ingredients. Grilled Chicken Cubed Apples Cubed S...
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Sugar-free Whole Wheat Banana Bread

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  This one comes from my sister Melanie. She makes it for us all the time for family functions. They eat their cake or whatever, we eat this. It's good!!! Makes 3 loafs 1/3 Oil 1/2 C. Puree (carrots or butternut squash) 1 C. Honey 2 Tablespoons Vanilla 4 Eggs 6-7 Bananas 3 1/2 Whole Wheat Flour 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 2 teaspoons Baking Soda 1/2 C. Hot Water 1/2 - 1 C. Walnuts Beat Oil, Puree, and honey. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla. Stir in flour, salt and spices. In separate bowl add baking soda and  hot water together, then add to mix. Mix well. Add into 3 greased loaf pans bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes. ENJOY!!!
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Chicken and Black Bean Soup

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 Tbs minced garlic (3-4 cloves) 2 cans chicken broth 2 can black beans, drained & rinsed 2 cans (14.5) mexican stewed tomatoes 1 cup salsa 1 tsp. cumin 1/4 tps black pepper 1/2 tsp oregano and thyme 2 cups shredded cheese 1 Tbs lemon juice cilantro Cut chicken in fourths. Place all ingredients in crock-pot. Cover. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Add lemon juice. Use cheese, and cilantro to garnish. serves 10
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