Low Carb Pancakes (366)

366 challenge: 346 Pancake

6 months ago I posted this post as my Challenge contribution to the 366 challenge.

I am so extremely proud to say that 6 months down the line, I am living my low carb life. Quite a lot has happened health wise during this period:

• I have lost 8.9kg, which is ca 19.8lb.
  
• All swelling, which has made my joints ache, is competely gone.
• Even though I have cronic sinus problems, I have gone from taking 8 really strong pain killers a day to 0 pain killers.
  
• I now sleep without help of a little pill.
• Skin has changed a lot, I look healthy and concealer or foundation is a distant memory.
• My migraine is gone.

Most of these things happened after just 1-2 weeks of eating low carb (well, part from the weight loss). For anyone not knowing what a Low Carb diet is, here it is summarized:

• avoid all carbohydrates like pasta, bread, potatoes, rice, sugar. Remember that all carbohydrates are converted to sugar in your body, so fruit sugar and for example brown bread is also to avoid.
• Eat normal amounts of organic fish, meat, poultry.
• Eat "above-ground" vegetables, since they are less rich in carbohydrates. ie, choose broccoli over carrots etc.
• Don't forget the fat. Eat organic full-fat products. Avoid any light products.
  
• Decrease your intake of omega-6, which is inflammatory and increase your intake of omega3.
• Try to eat as organic and unprocessed as possible.

That's about it. :)

How on earth have you cut out carbs??? is the question I get from friends and family. But think again, I don't only cut out carbs, I cut out carbs and add full fat products, so for breakfast I have coffee and cream, for dinner I eat a nice sirloin steak with cream sauce, or a lovely salmon with sallad. The cravings are completely gone and I am feeling great!

So I am happily celebrating my first 6 months of a healthier life with sharing with you a pancake recipe that I just made for lunch, low carb pancakes. To do these pancakes you need:

5 eggs
4dl double creme
2 dl grounded almonds
pinch of salt
organic butter for the pan.

Mix all the ingredients together and make your pancakes with organic butter. Serve with fresh raspberries and whipped cream.