Using fat as a primary energy source

This may sound like a strange statement, since we have been told that carbohydrates should be our source of energy.  First it may make sense to look at what fat on our body really is but energy storage.  It is very efficient at that for a single gram of fat packs 9 calories.  Just to
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Why do we have an obesity epidemic?

There are several hypothesizes out there and unfortunately none has really been proven as scientific law as we all may remember from grade school science class.  This seems strange given we have government agencies and employers providing advice without the scientific backing to really support the hypothesis’s claim. I will go through a few of
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Low carb pumpkin muffins

With pumpkins starting to show up at the grocery store figured I should come up with a tasty and not so guilty dessert snack to make use of the fresh pumpkin puree I should have in my possession shortly.  At 171 calories and 3 net carbs these taste great and are not half bad for
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Low fat bacon…really?

If I want to avoid fat, I probably wouldn’t be buying bacon to begin with.  Given I eat bacon for the fatty deliciousness…leave the fat in thank you.  I have a hard enough time getting enough during my day anyway.

Super easy low carb salmon cakes

Super easy low carb salmon cake recipe Print Recipe type: Main Author: FatGuy Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 6 mins Total time: 11 mins Servings: 1 This is a very easy recipe to make a tasty meal with just three ingredients. With a flaky crust and moist on the inside you probably will forget
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Low carb pizza recipe

I haven’t missed bread/pasta/potatoes too much after giving up most of my regular carbohydrates, but pizza was definitely one I missed. After a little bit of trial and error I came up with this method of making pizza which I think I actually prefer more and has been kid approved in our kitchen. Low carb
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