10 Low-carb Recipes for Rapid Fat Loss

Introduction :

Here are 10 low carb recipes for rapid fat loss (and some other stuff that I like)

Most of us eat too many carbs and/or the wrong kind. So we're going to fix that.

When it comes to carbs, less is more; you can eat a whole bunch of protein and fat and still lose fat, as long as you eat next to no carbs.

That's why this list is heavy on meat and heavy on vegetables – it'll keep you full for a long time, and the micronutrients will nourish your body.

So let's get into it – here are 10 recipes that'll help you lose fat fast!

1. Beef and Spinach Stir-Fry

What you're going to need:

2 pounds of top sirloin steak, cut into 1″ cubes 2 cups broccoli florets 1 cup onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped 3 tsp ginger root, grated ½ cup water chestnuts ½ cup green beans ¼ cup oyster sauce (look for low-sugar versions) ¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos ½ tsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp. sesame oil

What you'll need to do:

Start by cutting the steak into 1" cubes; leave it out at room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients. Preheat a large skillet or wok on high and add the sesame oil.

Add the beef and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add onion and garlic, and cook for another 5 minutes. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce/coconut aminos, water chestnuts, green beans, and broccoli florets; simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for another 5 minutes, then serve.

2. Loaded Cauliflower Mash

What you're going to need: 2 lbs cauliflower 1 cup cream cheese, softened ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 eggs ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper to taste

What you'll need to do:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the cauliflower into florets, then steam it until soft (about 15 minutes). While that's cooking, mix together all of your other ingredients in a large bowl. When the cauliflower is done cooking, drain it and transfer it to an even larger mixing bowl. Mash it until it's thoroughly broken down, then add all of the other ingredients and mix until smooth. Transfer to a baking dish and cook for about 20 minutes or until browned on top.

3. Strawberry and Yogurt Parfait

What you're going to need: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp granulated stevia ½ tsp vanilla extract ½ cup strawberries, sliced 2 Tbsp almonds

What you'll need to do: Mix together the stevia and vanilla extract in a small bowl or cup.

In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt and sweetener. Layer half of each ingredient in your serving glass – first add some of the yogurt mixture, then sprinkle with sliced strawberries, then add some more yogurt.

Top with almonds and repeat.

4. Spicy Jerk Chicken

What you're going to need:

1 whole fryer, cut into pieces 2 limes, juiced 1 Tbsp chili powder ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ cup raw honey 3 Tbsp coconut oil 2 tsp sea salt

What you'll need to do:

Mix together the lime juice, chili powder, cinnamon, sea salt, and raw honey in a small bowl. Put your chicken in a large mixing bowl and pour all of your wet ingredients over it.

Toss until everything is well mixed, then let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).

Preheat your oven to 375°F, then grease a baking sheet with the coconut oil. Put your chicken on the baking sheet and cook it for 45 minutes or until done.

5. Cheesy Bacon-Topped Chicken Breast

What you're going to need:

4 chicken breasts 2 Tbsp garlic powder ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 3 slices bacon, cut into lardons 2 Tbsp grass-fed butter 1 tsp salt

What you'll need to do:

Season your chicken breasts with garlic powder and salt. In a large skillet, melt the grass-fed butter over medium heat. Cook each side of your chicken until golden brown (about 7 minutes).

Reduce your heat to low and top each breast with cheddar cheese and bacon lardons. Cover your pan with a lid and cook for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

6. Cheese-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breast

What you're going to need:

2 chicken breasts, skinless 1 slice of ham (about 1 oz.) 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 2 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into ½" cubes

What you'll need to do:

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Slice a pocket into the side of your chicken breast using a sharp knife; take care not to cut all the way through. Fill that pocket with mozzarella cubes.

Wrap your chicken around the cheese, then secure it shut with toothpicks or kitchen twine.

Heat up your olive oil in a cast-iron skillet on medium heat, then add your chicken and brown both sides (about 5 minutes per side).

Bake for about 10 minutes while covered in foil, then remove the cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

7. Beef Egg Roll in a Bowl

What you're going to need:

3 Tbsp coconut oil 1 medium onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb ground beef ½ cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp fish sauce 2 cups cabbage, shredded Salt, and pepper to taste

What you'll need to do:

In a large skillet, heat up your coconut oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes), then add your ground beef and cook until browned (about 6 minutes).

Add soy sauce, fish sauce, cabbage, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for about 4 minutes or until cabbage is wilted. Serve hot.

8. Steak and Eggs

What you're going to need:

4 thin slices of sirloin steak (about 1 lb total) 2 Tbsp grass-fed butter Salt and pepper to taste 3 eggs Pinch red pepper flakes

What you'll need to do:

Heat up your grass-fed butter in a large skillet until melted. Season your steak with salt and pepper, then fry it to your liking (about 1 minute per side for medium-rare).

Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.

Add your eggs to the hot pan and fry them sunny-side up. Top each fried egg with red pepper flakes to taste, then serve with your steak.

9. Pumpkin Pancakes

What you're going to need:

1 cup almond flour 2 Tbsp flax meal ½ tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt 4 large eggs ¼ cup pumpkin puree 3 Tbsp grass-fed butter, melted 2 Tbsp coconut oil, for cooking

What you'll need to do:

In a large bowl, mix your almond flour, flax meal, baking soda, and salt together.

Add your eggs and pumpkin puree to the mixture and stir until a smooth batter forms.

Heat a pan over medium heat and add your butter and coconut oil. Once melted, spoon in some batter to form pancakes of your desired size (about 2 Tbsp each, roughly the size of silver dollar pancakes).

Cook until golden brown (about 3 minutes) then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with grass-fed butter and maple syrup.

10. Bacon & Veggie Quiche

What you're going to need: 8 slices bacon 2 cups cauliflower, grated and squeezed of excess moisture 4 eggs 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1/8 tsp cayenne 2 Tbsp coconut oil, for cooking

What you'll need to do:

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9" pie pan with about half the coconut oil (reserve another half). In a large skillet, cook your bacon over medium heat until crispy (about 7-8 minutes).

Remove from heat and let cool, then break each slice in half. In a large bowl, mix together your cauliflower, eggs, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Crumble the cooled bacon into the mixture and stir well to combine. Pour the mixture into your greased pie pan and spread it into an even layer.

Bake for about 30 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from oven, then let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

That's all there is to the keto diet! It may seem difficult at first when you're accustomed to a low-fat, high-carb diet, but you'll get the hang of it in no time. And when you want to go back to "normal" eating, your tastes will have changed enough that sugary, high-carb foods won't be appealing anymore. Good luck!

References: (1) Nutrition and Metabolism: https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1743-7075-1-2 (2) http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/the-truth-about-low-carbohydrate-diets.html