Total Diet

Low Carbohydrate diets are the way to go when you want to lose weight. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians low carb diet is

Low-carbohydrate diets restrict caloric intake by reducing the consumption of carbohydrates to 20 to 60 g per day (typically less than 20 percent of the daily caloric intake). The consumption of protein and fat is increased to compensate for part of the calories that formerly came from carbohydrates.

The craze of low carb diet was started by Dr. Atkins and it has been able to sustain till now only because people have experienced real changes. Here is a recipe of one low calorie diet food which you’ll surely like:
Crunchy Taco Shells ( 0 net carbs)

Ingredients: 1/3 Cup Cheddar Cheese for each tacos ( carbs vary)

Tools: Parchment paper, Wax paper will not work. Objects to shape shells around . We use an oven mitt.

Instructions: Spread 1/3 cup of cheddar cheese on parchment in. Microwave on high for one minute and ten seconds. Cheese should be bubbly and just starting to turn brown . Place another sheet of parchment paper on top of hot cheese. While cheese is still flexible with parchment still attached bend the cheese over your shaping object to give it the taco shape. Let cheese cool while around the object. When cool, remove paper. Fill with favorite taco ingredients such as meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, etc. Be sure to add up the carbs accordingly.

Guacamole Dip (3 net carbs ): The net carb count varies a little depending on the type of avocados you buy. We like the smaller rough skinned ones better than the large smooth ones. Pick out very ripe and soft fruits. Often, we buy these hard and leave them on the counter for a week to soften up. The particular ones we used this time are Walmart’s Paul Newman brand organic avocados. The package says zero carbs and zero fiber. I don’t believe this at all. I think it is more likely about 4 each. As for the garlic and garlic salt, adjust according to your taste. The longer this stuff sits, the more the garlic flavor comes out .

Ingredients:

* 2 t. lime juice (can use lemon)
* 3 ripe, mushy Avocados
* 1/2 t. minced garlic
* 1/ 4 t. garlic salt
* pinch of salts

Instructions: Peal avocados and remove skin and seeds. Mash up and add other ingredients. To make extra smooth, use a hand blender or put in food processor.