I'm gonna sound like a broken record here, but a lot of these problems can be fixed by taking much longer with the preliminaries. You sound like you're like me and a lot of women. You take a while to get warmed up. And he wants to jump in with oral or PIV before you're even halfway warmed up and ready for it. And then PIV is an express train and once it starts it feels like it's out of your control.

[Note: being wet doesn't necessarily mean you're ready! See: The Mystery of Arousal and Vaginal Wetness.)

This doesn't work for everyone, but it really helps a lot of couples in similar situations:

Get a good folding massage table, some coconut oil, and some nice big soft towels.

Get a good book on sensual or erotic massage.

Start learning and practicing on each other. It feels wonderful and it's a huge education for both of you about your partner's body and how to give them maximum pleasure and how to guide them on giving you what you need.

In particular, it will take the pressure off of him and let him learn how to understand your timing and needs and how to satisfy your body without the distraction of dealing with his own arousal and orgasm. It will give you both the intimacy and the feeling of loving and being loved that you need, without getting frustrated or impatient because the other person's needs don't synchronize with your own.

Plus, the orgasms are amazing and you can have as many as you want! And regular sex gets better as a result, because you're more relaxed and you both understand each other's bodies so much better.

For example, he will discover how long it takes before you're ready for oral, and several good ways to get you there, and because he discovered it for himself, while he was in control and focused entirely on you, it will really stick this time. Once it's a habit, and he's learned your "tells," he can use that during regular sex without even having to think about it.

One final link, a plug for Shakti's tantra website: Extraordinary Passion -- The Art and Science of Modern Tantric Sex. Once you get everything back on track, you're going to be halfway to doing tantric sex anyway, and you're probably going to want to see how much more there is to do. That's the place to go when you're ready.

Good luck! I hope you guys get everything sorted out!

I definitely think if you stopped in January, with beginning to try in May, your system should be clear.

I like to do a natural detox about everything 3 months (when the seasons change), for 3-5 days. You could add several different types of detoxing after you quit smoking to really, really clean up.

I add a spoonful each of bentonite and psyllium husk to a glass of cranberry juice. (It can be any juice, but cranberry is strong - to mask out weird tastes - and it's known for being "good" for feminine issues. And I love the taste.) It's super sugary though, and cutting sugars is a good part of a detoxing, so I'd water it down. Mix everything up well with a spoon, and drink up.

You could also add Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) into your life, if you haven't be acquainted already. It's amazing.
It's can be crazy disgusting at first, but the results are wild. It will absolutely impact your:

• digestion
  
• bowel movements (can cause diarrhea if you take a lot at first; work up to 1 shot glass of it)
  
• energy
  
  
  
  It's recommended before you eat in the morning and/or afternoon. A shot every morning will start to make changes within a day. Do half a shot to start, mixed with water. You'll want a chaser of at least more water, if not something juice to get that taste out of your mouth.
  I used to do this as part of a healthy weight loss plan. It helped with my appetite and digestion, and honestly gave me a lot of diarrhea. I realized I was just taking too much, so cut back, and it now really helps if I'm ever constipated. You will likely really want natural and safe ways to help with constipation with your preggers. You will likely be crazy constipated often.
  
  Lastly, a actual "detox" kit is always good. These are my 2 favorites, but there are more out there that are good. Inner Cleanse is the cheaper (1/2 the cost), and it's gentle. Like ACV, it can cause diarrhea. Read and follow the directions.
  The other one is Raw Cleanse. It's more complicated and I found it pretty gross, but if you can stomach the process (or find a middle ground with it, like adding juice), it's quite effective. Both of these kits are different, but their ingredients have detoxing elements that nothing else so far has offered.
  
  Also, I recommend drinking kombucha at least weekly. IMHO, this is one of the best brands for kombucha (besides locally made goodness). There are a few other brands that are good, but watch our for the sugar.
  
  So, if it's not apparent by now, all of these detoxing, in some way, stimulate you to ultimately poop a lot. Trying all these different ways of detoxing will not only detox you up, but you can find one detox that you prefer, and then do that one occasionally. I do a super big detox, as in all the things described above combined, maybe every 18. mos - 2 years, and then just one of those (cranberry juice blend or detox pills) every ~3 months.
  
  Hope this helps! Congrats on planning a family. <3

Hi OP,

Let me start by saying that you don't have to accept anything. Acceptance isn't always a bad word, but it is if it means you stop moving forward. Don't accept your station in life. Get a better education. Don't accept dying at 50. Stop smoking! The list goes on depending on you as an individual. We don't have to accept an early grave. We can live to see grandchildren, new advances in technology, and maybe even true AI. Who knows? You might even live long enough to become immortal.

That doesn't start with acceptance though. It starts with a simple phrase. This summarizes everything you'll be learning going forward.

Muscles are made in the gym, but revealed in the kitchen.

You don't have to accept weakness as part of life. You can become stronger, train yourself, and even learn self defense. You're in charge of yourself. Accept it or Fight?

Let's say you're grabbed from behind at some point in the future. How do you want the days before that to go? Do you want to accept weakness and be unable to fight back not knowing what to do? That doesn't go anywhere good.

or do you want to spend those days getting strong, knowing just where to hit, and making it hurt bad when they make the mistake of grabbing you? Prepared, fierce, strong, and safe.

So, what works? We've heard a thousand diets and thousand fads pushed by everybody and their brother. What actually can do the job? It depends on you, but the following can help.

/r/keto is not a new idea. You cut all sugar and carbs out of your diet, limit your calories, and watch the fat melt away. It works via a few different mechanisms, but it can be difficult to adjust your diet. Notice I didn't say go on a diet. This isn't a temporary change to the way you eat. You'll never go back to eating sugar or carbs regularly ever again. You can't. As soon as you do, the positive effects of this will be reversed and you will begin to gain fat again.

The type you gain back first happens to be the most deadly type there is. This is the type you have now. Luckily, it is also the first to go after you change your diet. That accounts for a lot of the reason people feel better in the short term. The hormones it produces are no longer interfering with your body's natural processes:

> Fat doesn’t just store calories—it’s a living tissue capable of producing and releasing hormones that affect your other organs. Because visceral fat sits near our organs, its release of these chemicals is poorly situated. Having more visceral fat can raise your LDL (a.k.a. “bad” cholesterol) and blood pressure. Visceral fat can also make you less sensitive to insulin, which increases your risk for Type 2 Diabetes.

The keto diet combined with /r/xxfitnress can help, but you're probably thinking you can't do it. It is too hard for someone like you for this or that reason. You know your hormones are out of balance making you sick, but it would take a lot to balance them out.

Let's look at Arthur's transformation using Diamond Dallas Page yoga. He was a severely overweight disabled vet on leg braces and crutches. He was barely mobile and in terrible condition. After he worked at it, he is now walking and running. That was all as a result of yoga and a careful change of diet.

Take a look at https://www.netrition.com http://www.knowfoods.com/ http://www.miraclenoodles.com/ and the locations in your area where the products are sold. You will find a huge variety of reduced carb or zero carb options of the foods you already enjoy. Bread with 5 carbs per slice down from 25 each or syrup with no sugar that tastes just like the real thing. National brands are even getting into it with Sara Lee's reduced calorie bread at 6 grams net carbs per slice down 75% from other types they make.

Staying under 40 - 80 net carbs per day sounds impossible, but you just have to look at what you eat and act accordingly.

Bai makes drinks that are basically sugar free Snapple made with alcohol sugar (doesn't get you drunk. Not the same thing) or other 5-rare sugars your body doesn't process.

All-u-lose and Erythritol are both good examples of diabetic friendly sugar that also works well in keto. You can make tea, coffee, and all your favorites without giving up your diet.

Beyond that, give yourself a cheat day every so often and have your favorites. You'll be amazed how great sweets taste after you cut the sugar out of every. single. thing. you. eat. It is amazing that food purchased from the store will have so much added sugar.

If you have questions, we're here to help. reddit is full of amazing information. You just have to take a look and ask the question. You can do it. I did and so did many of our friends. It works without you buying a book or subscribing to a service. This isn't for profit. It just works. Good luck OP.

If you care about weight, I would consider adapting your recipe, and stick with a reliable ultralight stove setup.

How about making some kick-ass fresh gefilte fish? Most people (including most American Jews) are familiar with canned gefilte fish, the kind Manischewitz sells in jars. That stuff is awful. It smells like catfood. The canned stuff has about as much to do with gefilte fish as canned chicken does with rotisserie chicken. Real, fresh gefilte fish is light, fluffy and wonderful.

The idea behind gefilte fish is to stretch your fish so you can feed more people; that should make it perfect for backpacking, when you don't know how much fish you'll actually get. Historically, it would have been made from carp or pike or some similar European freshwater fish, but trout and salmon make a lovely, light gefilte fish. I've never made it while backpacking, but upon reflection, it should work really well. It would be more prep than pan frying or roasting in the coals, but it should yield more reliably delicious results.

Matzo is the original backpacker's food, and eggs will travel just fine unrefrigerated if you aren't careless about how you pack them (there are also some good crystallized eggs, but I haven't used them for gefilte fish). Bring a piece of whole horseradish root and some garlic buttons, and ask your favorite pot-head friend where to find the smallest herb grinder you can. A little kosher salt and black pepper will round out the ingredients.

Carefully de-bone and skin the fish, and then put small pieces of the meat into a freezer bag. Use another freezer bag to pulverize some matzo (crumble with your hands, and then finish the job using a stick over a rock; you want something that looks like couscous or Grape Nuts, not flour). Add the matzo meal to the bag with the fish. Crack an egg or two in there, or add a few scoops of crystallized egg. Add your garlic paste, salt and pepper, and use your hands to squish it up into mush. Let it sit somewhere cool for a little while.

As you are cleaning your fish, set aside the heads, bones, spine and skin (but not the guts, unless you really know what you are doing, and you can identify which bits you can keep and how to separate them, and you want to impress all the grannies in the schtel). Put them in your cookpot, and give them a good boil with some garlic and salt. You can also cheat with a bouillon cube, but you did say "gourmet." Let it cool until you can pour it into a freezer bag, and then drain off the broth (you could also use a second pot to save time, but at the cost of bringing a second pot, or you could carefully spoon out the inedible bits). Discard the bones and such.

Bring the broth up to a boil. Form the mixed fish into balls about the size and shape of eggs, and carefully place them in the broth with a spoon. Boil until they are nice and firm, and then remove them and let them cool. While they cool, throw some egg noodles and dehydrated carrots into the broth, cook them until they're ready to eat, and enjoy.

Then, eat the cooled gefilte fish with salt, pepper and freshly ground horseradish, perhaps sliced onto some intact pieces of matzo.

I've found that all of these old Jewish recipes are deeply personal. I can give you the general idea, but you'll have to experiment. The ratio of fish to matzo to eggs is up to you. Some people also add some oil, or some fried minced onions. You can crumble the matzo into dust, or leave in some bigger pieces.

Trout fillets and whole trout are pretty inexpensive at the grocery store. I suggest experimenting at home before taking your Fiddler on the roof production on the road.

The general idea can be found in lots of cuisines. There are also Chinese and Thai fish balls, which are basically the same thing with different spices and binders. They all finish up by simply boiling, which should make them suitable for cooking with a canister stove.

Based on this and the things you've said in response to other comments, I'm getting a better feel for your wife's situation, and I don't think this is necessarily a true loss of libido situation.

FWIW, my own hunch is that most true cases of libido loss that don't have other medical causes are really cases of low-level chronic depression, or what the shrinks call "dysthemia," which comes with a general loss of the ability to feel pleasure from much of anything.

I went through this and I felt dead, no pleasure at all from things that normally felt good. When someone is in that kind of trap, the dysthemia needs to be treated before there's any hope of getting back to the point where sex is enjoyable. In fact, I think that's why CBT works so well as a treatment for low libido – it's very effective at treating mild depression without hitting people with meds that further reduce libido.

But the picture you have drawn is very different. Your wife is high cuddle, she's orgasmic, and after a good session in bed she's surprising herself by how much she has enjoyed it. She's not numb at all, she just has the brakes on almost all of the time and has a hard time shutting them off.

My read from this is that your wife's libido issue is mainly "just" baby stress and lack of time. It hits women with responsive desire especially hard because they have to shift gears and get aroused from a cold start, and there's usually not enough time without distractions.

If I'm right, then you mainly need to fix your circumstances. And that starts with coping with stress. One of the best ways is to learn to meditate and actually DO it for at least 10 minutes every day. Also do whatever you have to do so both of you get more sleep, more exercise, and more time in green spaces.

But the other essential piece of the puzzle is making time for yourselves without the kids in the house, preferably at least once a week. Sign up for a "Parents Night Out" evening daycare program, or the Saturday morning or afternoon version of the same thing. Google it. Many YMCAs, churches, temples, and synagogues do this one night or day a week, and it can cost as little as $20-30 in some areas. Or find a single mom or another couple with kids the same ages as yours and propose a swap: maybe they take your kids one evening or you take theirs the next morning, or vice versa.

Then when you do get the kids out of the house, pamper her or get her to pamper herself. Make it a mini-spa at the start, with a glass of wine and a long bubble bath, or whatever helps her relax and forget about the stress she's carrying. (Maybe she can get a head start on this while you drop off the kids.) But take it from another LL/RD: it's a LOT easier to get in the mood for sex if you've had an interval to relax first and you're already mellowed out!

> just having these conversations, particularly if they're framed as "why don't you want sex anymore?" is a form of pressuring her to have sex

Yup. It's so easy for it to come across as "You're broken and I'm trying to fix you so I'll get better sex." And I don't think more talk is what you need. I think instead of discussions you need to focus on actions that will actually change your circumstances.

Here's one simple option to think about in addition to the things I already mentioned (paraphrasing something a friend wrote yesterday):

• Get a good, inexpensive folding massage table, some coconut oil, and at least two nice big soft towels (if you don't already have some).
  
  
• Get a good book on sensual or erotic massage.
  
  
• Start practicing on each other. It feels wonderful and it can be a huge education about your partner's body and how to give her maximum pleasure.
  
  If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't discuss any of this with her until the table arrives. Make it something you did on impulse because you wanted to give her a treat, and then offer to give her a massage. Do NOT tie it to any kind of sex afterward! That will come eventually if you get her feeling more relaxed and open to sensual pleasure. Just make it a standing offer of free massages with no strings attached whenever she wants one.
  
  Have fun!
  
  
  
  
  

Fall is in full swing which means it's PUMPKIN time! This muffins are made with coconut flour and almond flour and sweetened with monk fruit and allulose. So tasty and just 3g net carb, 1g of sugar, and 170 calories per muffin.

Recipe Source: Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins (includes pictures, tips, and full nutrition facts)

RECIPE: GLUTEN FREE & KETO PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

SERVINGS: 12 MUFFINS (170 CALORIES EACH)

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

BAKE TIME: 25 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

We were able to grab all of our ingredients from a local Walmart, but you can find the ingredients in most grocery stores or online on Amazon.

• 1/2 cup (56g) Coconut flour (we used Walmart’s Great Value Organic Coconut Flour)
  
• 1/2 cup (56g) Blanched almond flour (we used Nature’s Eats Blanched Almond Flour but Blue Diamond Almond Flour works as well)
  
• 2/3 cup (140g) AlluMonk Allulose & Monk Fruit Sweetener (Hoosier Hill Farms Allulose is also a viable choice if you want to skip the monk fruit; Lakanto’s Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol is another option)
  
• 1 Tablespoon (14g) Baking powder
  
• 1 Tablespoon (6g) Pumpkin pie spice (we used Walmart’s Great Value Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) Sea salt
  
• 4 large Eggs (200g)
  
• 3/4 cup (180g) Pumpkin puree (we used Walmart’s Great Value 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin)
  
• 1/2 cup (113g or 1 stick) Unsalted butter
  
• 1 teaspoon (4.3g) Vanilla extract (we used McCormick All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract)
  
• 1/4 cup (45g) Unsweetened chocolate chips (we used Bake Believe Dark Chocolate Chips, but Lily’s Dark Chocolate Baking Chips or Pascha 100% Cacao Chips could also work!)
  
  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line your muffin baking pan with 12 muffin baking cups.
   
2. Microwave the butter for 30 seconds to soften, but it should not be melted if possible. Stir in the eggs, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
   
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the coconut flour, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt. Make sure there are no clumps. Stir into wet mixture.
   
4. Stir in your chocolate chips.
   
5. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups and smooth the tops. (They should be almost full, not 2/3 or 3/4 full)
   
6. Bake for about 25 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the muffins are very slightly golden around the edges.
   
   Recipe Source: Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Have you looked into Soylent? (Not a joke, despite the name.) It's the first 100% complete food replacement. My friend drinks this as a supplement to smaller meals to get all her required nutrition, but you can also just drink this exclusively and not eat. Crazy, right?! In smaller amounts it adds a healthy dose of all the vitamins & minerals you need to a health shake.

Spirulina powder is also really excellent for you and contains a lot of protein.

Chia seeds are so good for you and add a pleasant texture to smoothies & such!

Kale - fresh or powdered is so good for you and honestly does NOT add a nasty veggie taste to otherwise sweet drinks! Same with carrots. It can be especially good with blueberries or blackberries, and carrots are good with strawberries and apples.

Hope this helps!

1. I use the following, in order of preference: butter (4tbsp), heavy whipping cream (1/3 cup), avocado oil (1/4 cup). All are great but butter is aweome.
   
2. If you order the weekly special (10% off) and grab 4 bags (5% off) you'll get both discounts. There are coupons out there occasionally as well. Without coupons it works out to 84 servings at $2.69 cents before your fat/oil source. If you go with Baja Precious avocado oil from Amazon, with subscribe and save it works out to $0.55 per serving. That's $9.70/day if you do 3 shakes. Now Ultra Omega 3 works out to $0.23 per day bring you to $9.93 per day.
   
3. Immersion blender is the way to go. I spent the first month using shaker/blender bottles. It's slow and doesn't always fully mix. Immersion blenders are super easy to clean and it takes me about 3 minutes (or less) to fully clean with hot water and dish soap.
   
   I use a gallon pitcher, add (1.5 cups avocado oil or 2 cups of Darigold heavy whipping cream or 24 tablespoons of melted Kerrygold Irish Grass Fed salted butter), 6 scoops of ketochow, fill it 3/4 of the way full with water, give it 60 seconds with the immersion blender, let it sit for 2 minutes, and do another 60 seconds with the immersion blender. Then it goes into 6 bottles which is good for 2 days worth. I usually do 3 pitchers for 18 total servings, or 6 days.
   
   I normally don't need anything else to get me through the day, but I keep extra stuff in the refrigerator if do need a snack, or I'll replace one of my Ketochow servings with a combo of bacon, eggs, cheese, and veggies.
   
   I am lazy AF so I also regularly visit Costco and buy bags of Babybel cheese minis (regular, white cheddar, and light), packages of Kirkland precooked bacon, and boxes of Kirkland peeled hard boiled eggs. I also buy cauliflower, broccoli, and avocados for snacks. I'll occasionally grab a few rotisserie chickens, cut them in half while they're still warm, and refrigerate them, and have half as a meal when I'm craving something more substantial than Ketochow. 350f for 30 minutes heats them up perfectly.
   
   I recommend https://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/ to figure out your macros and deficits and cronometer.com to track your dailies.
   
   I've lost 31 pounds in just under 3 months eating mostly just 3 ketochow servings a day with a few supplements (omega 3, magnesium, fiber capsules). Started at 210 and I'm now 179 (46m, 5'10", goal weight 170, possibly 160).
   
   The only downside I've encountered is having to buy a bunch of sealed bottles (and having to wash them).

Ooh! I love this game!

PB2 is my jam! I like the chocolate version, but there is a plain peanut butter version too. I love adding it to protein powders that are a little bland.

PB2 different kinds variety pack happy fun time!

I buy my chia seeds in bulk.

Hemp hearts are a great source of complete protein.

This chia, flax cocoa mix is really good with chocolate protein powder.. and chocolate pb2... and on yogurt... etc. Love this stuff. Cheaper in bulk. They used to make a berry version too but I can't find it.

This is the kind of supergreens I use, but there are a variety of flavors so I linked you to the search. I just do the original to keep it neutral.

Going vegetarian can be an excellent choice, it considerably improves the sustainability of your lifestyle and doesn’t mean food can’t be delicious or cheap. Also, meat is often high in fat and salt content as well as being very calorie dense if you’re trying to cut back.

If you want to go the meat substitute route homemade seitan is inexpensive (wheat gluten is [~$15/4 pounds](Vital Wheat Gluten by Anthony's (4 Pounds), High in Protein (4lb) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PB8U7Y0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gDvdBbNC4M863), or ~$.50-$1 per serving) and has the nutrition profile of a workout supplement with the caveat of not being a complete amino acid source on it’s own. I like to follow this recipe which is easy to make and all the spices including nutritional yeast can be changed as pleased. I have a batch in the slow cooker right now made with onion and coriander seeds.

Other options are things like burrito bowls, they can be made using black beans and optionally seitan along with peppers, onions, corn and other veggies sautéed and seasoned with chipotle powder.

Lots of Asian inspired food can be made using tofu, 1 block of tofu is ~$1-1.30 and makes two heafty meals. It can be sautéed with veggies and stir fry sauce and served over brown rice or noodles.

Another option for cooking is frozen shelled edamame, I like to sautée it with frozen butternut squash, spinach, and a spoonful better than bullion vegetable stock and then mix it with noodles like farfalle. (Note this meal is on the cheap side but not so much the healthy side if you eat a lot of noodles like I do)

A great option for on-the-go or cold meals is homemade hummus this is another one where you can change it to your mood that day, with things like removing the garlic or adding roasted red pepper or kalametra olives. It can be eaten with chips or crackers, or I like to spread it on two pieces of whole wheat bread, make a sandwich with spinach in the middle and throw it on the panini press. (Note this meal is a little less cheap)

Beyond that there is many other choices, this week I’m making stuffed peppers (with seitan) and penne á la vodka, I’ve also been eating walnut, pecan spinach salad with dog and walnut balsamic dressing. If you’re interested in more I’m sure I could write out some of those recipes or provide other tips or suggestions.

As mentioned in another comment, partial vegetarian is often called flexetarian, but the less you eat a food the less you desire long-term it so don’t be afraid to jump in and try going all the way.

Check out Linda's Diet Delite's and Netrition.

Linda's has a sampler pack (normally $20) on sale for 50% with free shipping right now! I get my order today and I can totally update you with taste ratings and such of what I bought.

Netrition has the best selection of everything, IMHO. This BBQ sauce is a huge hit. Walden Farms is eh... not the best but edible. Lily's has the BEST chocolate. I could pretty much go on forever about their offerings. Ha!

As far as low carb dressings, I like the brand Naturally Fresh. I get mine at Harris Teeter or Publix but here is there store locator so you can see if they have it near you!

Low carb nut butters are pretty easy to find IF you buy unsweetened everything. JIF Whips is not unsweetened but not terrible in terms of net carbs and available pretty much everywhere (nurition info). I buy unsweetened PB from Whole Foods and sweeten it with flavored stevia drops.

I'm actually doing keto as a vegan, so I might be able to help you out some!

• For butter, I really like either Miyoko's Cultured Butter (you can find it at Trader Joe's if you live on the West Coast) or Earth Balance, which is more readily available at major supermarket chains. I'll also use avocado or olive oil for cooking.
  
  
• For milk, I use either Tempt Hemp Milk or, if I want a little extra protein boost, Ripple, which is made with pea protein. I buy the unsweetened original variety for both; Tempt has 1g net carb per 8 oz, Ripple has 0g net. I find the Tempt at markets like Whole Foods -- I buy my Ripple at Target.
  
  
• I use dairy-free cheeses very sparingly because they are higher in carbs than I'd like, but I've found that Chao (available at WF/some major supermarkets) is kinda the best bet.
  
  
• I eat mayo with most of my meals, usually either Vegenaise (I like the Pesto and Chipotle flavors) or Just Mayo. Vegenaise is another WF kinda find, but Just Mayo is really widely available (even Walmart sells it!). There's also dressings available from the same company that makes Just Mayo -- the Ranch and Caesar are both really tasty.
  
  
• Shelled hemp seeds are fantastic, too -- one 3 tbsp serving has 170 cal - 13g fat - 0g net carbs - 10g protein. I usually mix them in with whatever I'm eating since they have a pretty neutral flavor.
  
  Let me know if there are any dairy replacements that you're really interested in and I can probably point you in a good direction!

Look into KIND bars if you have them available. A few of them are Keto friendly and have the benefit of having little in the way of process crap in them.

I love making chia seed pudding the night before. It's super quick and easy. They have a nice mild nutty flavor to them. All you need are storage containers, a measuring cup, and a measuring spoon. Oh and your ingredients of course. You can also make them in mass a few nights before.

The base ingredients are 3 tbsp of chia seeds and 1/2 a cup of unsweetened almond milk. You can substitute a different low carb milk alternative or even a protein shake. I use this Costco shake when I want a more protein heavy meal. You can use protein powders if you'd like. And that's just for the base. You can add nuts, a couple berries, stevia, peanut butter, cocoa powder, etc. There are tons of recipes online on how to augment it.

Macro's for the Chia and Almond Milk base mentioned above:

Cal: 175
Fat: 11.2g
Carb: 2g net (14.2 carb - 12.2 fiber)
Prot: 5.5g

Macro's for just 3 tbsp chia seeds:

Cal:160
Fat: 10g
Carb 2g net (14 carb - 12 fiber)
Prot: 5g

You can add more liquid if you want as well, or less chia seeds. Chia seeds can absorb 9 times their weight in liquid. You can do 3 tbsp to 1 cup or more if you want. It all depends on what consistency you like. Also the longer they soak the more jelly like they turn.

And it's pretty cheap in my mind. This 2 lbs bag is only $10 on amazon. If you use 3 tbsp per meal, that's about 25 meals worth of seed. Or $0.40 per meal. You'll have to add the cost of the liquid to it as well. But there's nothing stopping you from adding water to them instead.

Not having a dehydrator makes it tricky--maybe you can find one at a thrift store or borrow one from a friend? I did a 4 day trip on W30 last year and it wouldn't have been possible without the dehydrator. It would be a great investment if you're an avid backpacker.

[this]{http://meljoulwan.com/2009/02/22/my-favorite-chili-recipe/) chili is awesome as a freezer-bag meal. Also, any curry recipe (just make sure your veggies/meat are cut up into tiny bits, probably smaller than you'd usually do).

We also dehydrated our own snacks (jerky and banana chips, primarily) which is way more cost effective and earth-friendly than buying packaged stuff!

BUT...without a dedicated dehydrator, you can do some dehydrating in the oven (on lowest heat and cracked open with a wooden spoon or something). I've had sweet potatoes come out great this way. Maybe pair that with some compliant sausage, eggs and a hand full of nuts and call it a meal?

Good luck!

I ordered all 3 of their sweeteners (Monk Fruit, Erythritol, and Reb-A). Took about 2 weeks to get here.

The monk fruit was really super sweet, but imparted a off taste to my mix (Wasn't a bad off taste; just different). I will be skipping the monk fruit as a sweetener myself, but may come back to it and try it in a bakery style juice. Used at .5% (Also I noticed a bit a gunkiness on the coil, but not as bad as using regular sweetener)

The Reb-A (Stevia) was also really sweet but it had a strange "bitter?" taste at the end of the vape that I didn't enjoy. It is better than some stevia sweeteners I have tried, but not something I would use again. Used at .75%

The Erythritol was AMAZING, but required a higher percentage to achieve sweetness. Basicly it's less sweet than other sweeteners, but it has no aftertaste and does not change flavor profile at all. It really is the most amazing sweetener I have tried. That being said I Ordered Erythritol off of amazon and mixed up my own recently. It would be the cheapest route, and probably the fastest way to get some. Used this at 2%.

TBH I’ve been doing aquascaping for several years. This is the first time I’ve managed to successfully get the carpet and hair grass.

Here are a few pointers and pitfalls:

Pointer:
Use a soft, nutrient dense substrate. I use aquasolum black humate (a Seachem product).
Pitfall: Avoid using course gravel like Flourite. It’s too think and heavy which prevents the roots of a carpeting plant like hair grass from being able to spread runners and creating new growth sprouts. This was the single biggest reason all my other carpeting attempts failed. Black sand would work as well. Whatever it is, it needs to be soft enough for roots to be able to spread easily.

Pointer: Use quality lights. I use 2 x Kessill Tuna Sun lights. Those are crazy expensive and may be over your budget. I’m sure there are cheaper options.
Pitfall: Don’t use cheap lights which fail to produce adequate FULL SPECTRUM lighting.

Pointer: Use a filter that moves a lot of water like a canister filter. I use a Fluval 207.
Pointer: Use quality filtration media. The absolute best of the best is this Aquarium Filter Pad - Premium... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AHIOM8A?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Coupled with this

Polishing Filter Pad 100 Micron -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014G7WTRY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Pointer: Use CO2 injection. I use DIY CO2 and it works fantastically well. I use this
Estink DIY CO2 Generator Aquarium Plant System Kit D201 Tube Valve Guage Bottle Cap for Aquarium Moss Plant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCXOPKP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jHTPDbPFZBQHC
With this
ISTA Intense Flow CO2 Bubble Counter suction cup hanging - aquarium Solenoid diffuser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RZZROHA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dKTPDbN38ASP5
With this
JARDLI Pollen Glass CO2 Diffuser with Bubble Counter for Aquarium Planted Tank https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N36MAO4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1HTPDbHP2BECM
With this
Milliard Citric Acid 5 Pound - 100% Pure Food Grade NON-GMO Project VERIFIED (5 Pound) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EYFKNL8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uITPDbXA0Q9JE
With this
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Unscented Box, Boxed 1 Lb. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YCILXK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BJTPDb4VRBT2Z

Pointer: Use filtered water preferably from a reverse osmosis water dispenser. I own 4 x 5 gallon jugs which I fill up to use for any and all water changes.

Pointer: keep your water immaculately clean. Like 2 water changes per week which includes cleaning your filter media.

Pointer: don’t let any algae start to build up. I use a toothbrush to brush off algae growth from rocks and plant leaves.

Hope this helps. Happy to answer any other questions!

Avocado Oil is amazing! I literally drink it by the gallon! And by the way, it is only 39 cents per oz if you buy it like this :) Walmart also has various brands for about the same price, if you have a Walmart near you.

The reason Avocado Oil is amazing is for the following reasons:

• It has a great fat profile (being mostly mono-unsaturated fats which are superior to poly-unsaturated)
  
• It has almost no taste, which makes it great for cooking and for protein shakes (or keto meal replacement shakes which is what I use it for)
  
• It is relatively inexpensive (see link in prior paragraph above)
  
• It is inoffensive and very neutral to your stomach. The keto meal replacement shake I use recommended heavy cream but in large quantities, myself (and many others) get digestive issues. With avocado oil, no such issues whatsoever.
  
• It has absolutely 0 carbs compared to other fat sources like heavy cream, etc. This means getting into keto and staying in keto faster and easier, as well as more ketones, if that is important to you.
  
• And it has a great Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio, compared to other fat sources, especially when you take into account the benefits above (taste etc). Link: https://theconsciouslife.com/omega-3-6-9-ratio-cooking-oils.htm
  
  More great discussions if interested.
  
  

Sauces, does salsa count?

Two months ago I stumbled into /r/SalsaSnobs and it was so fun and tasty that I've made it a weekly cooking adventure! Tonight I finished off an entire mason jar of homemade pineapple pear salsa, no salt no sugar just veggies and fruit and deliciousness! I've done different varieties, mango habanero is probably the best overall and most popular with the people I've shared with, but peach pear was pretty fucking great as well!

In my experimenting I also started taking unsalted roasted peanuts and cooking with garlic and chili de arbol, then blending up with white vinegar to make a thick pouring, idek, mole? Something. It's got fucking bite!

I also make guacamole at least once a week or so, just pico from tomatoes onions and jalapenos chopped up, avocado blended smooth with the juice from one lime and cumin garlic powder and paprika, then the pico folded into the blended avocado.

Hummus is great and filling as all fuck, but I try not to make it too often - less than once a month, it's a special treat. I use tahini made from just straight sesame seeds and canned chickpeas, with cumin and garlic and lemon juice, but it's so full of (healthy) fats and I'll end up eating everything I make, so have to limit myself!

The Baja Precious gallon bottle seems to be the best, although I have not tried it. I'm using their sweet almond oil gallon though, which is really great. A little cheaper.

Baja Precious Sweet Almond Oil:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XLJWBGI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Baja Precious Avocado:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MNTRVPS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Quickest cheese sauce I've made (like sub 30 minutes, closer to 15 and less if you can heat your liquids in a kettle) requires sodium citrate and while not super common, buy it once and it lasts over many dishes. I have read that you can pick this up in the kosher section of your grocery store, so maybe it'll be local.

This has become my husband's favorite Mac and cheese recipe because there's no watering down the cheese flavor with a roux, and also because it's super fast to make and like almost no effort. Basically three ingredients and you're good to go, plus pasta to slather it on, or chips for dipping. Also useful if you or someone else needs to be eating gluten free and can't do a flour-based roux.

The link above is for reference on the product. Everything else you can buy in a local grocery. Link below is for reference on a cheese sauce recipe.
The TL;DR of it is thus:

• You get your cheese that you want to eat (shred it up, or buy pre-shredded), heat a frying pan, put in like a cup of water that you bring to a simmer, sprinkle in your sodium citrate, add cheese, stir until the cheese melts and incorporates fully.
  
  If it's still watery, add more cheese. If the cheese isn't breaking down the whole way, add more sodium citrate. It needs a liquid to get the whole thing going
  
  You can replace the water for beer or chicken stock if you want some added flavor, and the cheese you pick definitely affects the final flavor. There's no subtle hint of cheddar; there's no roux to cover it, so it's like basically a liquid form of the cheese you had before hand, therefore if you use sharp cheddar it will still be as sharp in flavor when you're done. It's very scalable and effortlessly interchangable with any type of cheese you want to make into a sauce. The how and why of its ability to work is on the below link.
  link for "recipe"
  
  Edit: fixed some words and formatting.

Matcha powder is good for an energy boost for sure! Tastes pretty yummy too if you like green tea.

Also check out Chia seeds for a protein and texture boost. These are actually the exact ones I use.

Really simple solution. If the protein intake is already adequate, just add your own fats for as much extra calories as you want. 15ml = 125ish calories. Add 1-2 servings of those to each of your shakes.

Avocado oil or Heavy cream (depending on your taste/texture preferences) is the general recc. Butter is also an option if that is more to your taste. You will have to experiment. A combination of those is also something to try, like avocado + heavy cream.

Olive oil is the less expensive option.

I hear Macadamia oil and Hemp oil are good but they also have a much stronger taste and hemp is more expensive.

I can link to best prices for bulk quantities (4-7lbs) of any of the oils if you're interested. I spent a bunch of time on this building my own DIY keto soylent.

EDIT: links

Avocado https://soaperschoice.com/avocado-oilavocado-oil

Olive Oil https://soaperschoice.com/olive-extra-virgin-organicolive-extra-virgin-organic

These are food grade, this company is also "Colombus Oils" which is a food seller. They have hemp and macadamia as well.

Refined Avocado (this has basically no taste) https://www.amazon.com/Baja-Precious-Avocado-Oil-Gallon/dp/B00MNTRVPS/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=avocado+oil+gallon&qid=1562024441&s=gateway&sr=8-7

If you want Organic Avocado

4 lbs https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Pressed-Unrefined-Avocado-Natural/dp/B01BG58OFK/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=avocado+oil+gallon&qid=1562024441&s=gateway&sr=8-8

7 lbs https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Pressed-Unrefined-Avocado-Natural/dp/B07BLJZ68F/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sulu+avocado&qid=1562024715&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Last year I moved from a vegan-friendly city to the sticks, so I've been experimenting with alternatives to vegan prepackaged protein. I've been playing around with lots of seitan recipes and ended up combining the best ingredients from several. A friend, who is a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy minus the potatoes, said it was "all right", which is huge. Also, the cost is less than half compared to frozen chicken.

If you're having problems finding vital wheat gluten, it can be found here on Amazon for really cheap:
https://www.amazon.com/Vital-Gluten-Anthonys-Pounds-Protein/dp/B00PB8U7Y0/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1526228474&sr=1-4&keywords=vital+wheat+gluten&dpID=41mzSF8WRxL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch








Okay, so here is the recipe:

Preheat Oven to 400 F

In a large mixing bowl. (If you have a stand mixer with a dough attachment, use it, it'll save you lots of work!)



Ingredients



1 Cup Vital Wheat Gluten


2/3 Cup Vegan Veggie Broth (Better than Bouillon works great)


1/8 Cup Tahini


1/2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika


1 Tbsp Vegan Teriyaki Sauce (I used Wegman's brand)


1 Tbsp Vegan Kansis Style BBQ Sauce (Wegman's brand)


1/2 tsp Black Pepper


2 Cloves Pressed Garlic




Knead for three minutes, rest for 5, then knead for 10. Form into 1 inch thick logs, cover the logs in more BBQ Sauce. Wrap the logs tightly in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet into the heated oven for one hour. Flip logs occasionally to make a nice crispy crust.

i learned recently that unfiltered apple cider vinegar can work amazing for any kind of gastric issues (gerd, acid reflux, etc) and natural coconut oil can help if its bacteria related

since you cant swallow pills, Braggs apple cider vinegar probably the most natural organic stuff out there.




tastes like ass but you mix 2 tablespoons with a glass of juice/water daily and youre good to go

best of luck

Empties:

• Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser- I loooooooove this cleanser, not a HG item since it's not like it works miracles on my skin or anything, but it doesn't irritate or break me out or any of the stuff that usually happens to my skin.
  
• Josie Maran Argan Oil- I know, I know. It's overpriced. But it's so easy to pick up a little $10 (or $14? I can't remember) bottle when in line at Sephora. I don't think I'll be repurchasing because I might have found a replacement.
  
• Coconut oil- My skin (on my body) loves this shit. Baby soft err'day. And my hair drinks it up too. I haven't had a haircut in almost a year and this helps my postpone my haircut until I decide what I want to do with it.
  
• Sample of F.A.B Ultra Repair Cream- It's okay. I didn't irritate my skin or cause a breakout, and it moisturized my skin well without feeling greasy, but it feels too plain for the price.
  
  Purchases
  
  
• Nuetrogena Naturals Purifying Face Wash- I hate this shit. My face hates it. Even my sister (who isn't at all into skincare and will basically use whatever is in the bathroom) hates it. It irritated my skin and seriously dried out my sisters face.
  
  
• St Ives Exfoliating Pads- They're very gentle. Brighten my skin overall, but do almost nothing for my post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. These irritated my sister's skin, which is strange because her skin hardly ever gets irritated, but maybe because it was her first time using any sort of chemical exfoliation (she's 17, I'm not forcing skincare products onto a 6 or 7 year old).
  
  
• Stridex Maximum Strength pads (red box)- I haven't worked up the courage to use these on my face, put they do a pretty good job with my bacne! At first I was like "fuck this shit" because after I used them on my back a few days, I started getting these big cystic pimples. I attributed them to the Stridex and just tossed them with the rest of the skincare rejects under my sink. But because I'm stupid and am not one to learn her lesson the first time, I tried them again. And tada, they worked and didn't cause big red angry bumps. I'm still not sure what caused them the first time.
  
  
• Mario Badescu Enzyme Cleansing Gel- I wash my face with this when I feel that raw honey won't be enough. I like the way it feels and smells, and it doesn't irritate my skin.
  
  
• More Raw Honey- Probably tied with Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser for my favorite cleanser. I love the way it leaves my skin moisturized and soft.
  
  
• Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask!!!- I'm excited I finally bought something that's talked about on the sub. I just got his two days ago. Spot tested it on my chin, no bad reaction, so I tried it on my forehead and nose yesterday. No big improvement, but I like the way it feels. I also think it brought some of the little bumps on my forehead to a head, so I popped those little suckers this morning. (sorry for the gross imagery, I'm a picker, I can't help it)
  
  
• Last, but not least... Hemp Oil <3 - I got it as a replacement for jojoba oil since it had a zero on the comedogenic scale (I don't know why I still really check it since something could be an absolute zero on the scale and still fuck my face up). I mixed it with some coconut oil when I got it, and oh my sweet god, it was the best body moisturizer ever. The richness of the coconut oil and the lightness of the hemp oil combined perfectly to create heavenly soft skin on my legs. I'm still not sure if I like it on my face ( I like the way it feels but I'm not sure if its clogging my pores). I decided to drink some in my smoothies at the same time I decided to try it on my face, and I broke out in a small rash/whiteheads around my mouth and chin area. This happens whenever I try to take any sort of Omega supplements, and I'm not sure why. :(
  
  TL;DR: I'm sorry this is so long. I buy and try a lot of things.

I'm glad I could help! That's a great little recipe you posted, I have never tried it with wheat flour, so I might have to give it a shot.

This is the stuff I usually use: Amazon Link

This is the stuff that is most common and at just about every walmartAmazon Link

Its getting to be summer, so one thing you can do is actually grill this stuff on aluminium foil. If you marinade it for a bit its just fantastic on burgers.

I use this for the buns by the way, and its awesome: http://www.food.com/recipe/carb-free-cloud-bread-411501

I have a cargo van so I imagine that my rust/general wear was worse than anything you'd encounter with your van. That being said, mine had a black rubbery sort of floor mat and when I pulled that up there was faced denim composite insulation underneath (which was absolutely disgusting), some small visible rust spots and some bubbled up paint (which had surface rust underneath). I got this wire brush set meant for hand drills, which I don't particularly recommend since my drill (Dewalt 20 volt) did not want to hold onto the round bit part of the brushes no matter how much I tightened it and was a pain. I think most people use angle grinders, which would have been a lot easier. So I ground off a lot of the paint/rust and generously put Corroseal around the rusty areas but I did it on a very hot day and then came back the next day to wipe it off (which was my mistake - I should have left it on a lot less time but even having said that I still wouldn't recommend it), it basically turned into an epoxy and took hours to remove (and there was still rust under a lot of what I put Corroseal on). What ended up working really well for me was making a citric acid/water solution. I put it in a spray bottle, spraying down the rusty areas, let it sit for 30 minutes or so and scrubbed it off (most rust was dissolved by the citric acid and was very easy to clean off, a few areas I did a few applications). As a side note: I had the giant bag of citric acid linked ^ already from something else, for the rust removing I only used a few cups of the 5 lb bag. I then wiped it down with a weak baking soda/water solution just to neutralized any leftover citric acid. Wiped it down a few times with clear water and painted over the whole floor with Rusty metal primer as an added precaution. If I could do it over I'd get an angle grinder (and thoroughly expose/remove the rust), use the citiric acid, and the rusty metal primer. That was ridiculously drawn out, but I hope it was helpful if you end up dealing with any rust!

• 16 oz Mason Jar with Plastic Lid
  
• Steel Cut Oats (7 oz)
  
• 1 tbsp (2 rounded normal spoons) of Chia Seeds
  
• Add Almond Milk to ~9 oz (more than 2 oz)
  
• Mix
  
• Blueberries (12+)
  
• Raspberries (6+)
  
• PB2 (2 tbsp)
  
• Fill to rim with Greek Yogurt
  
• Shake the shit out of it
  
  Warning: this is pretty calorie dense (~1K kcal, the oats alone are 600 kcal) but you can easily adjust it. First, remove the PB2 (45 kcal.) Then reduce the oats slightly or substitute a yogurt with less sugar, but I'd recommend just scaling everything because this mix tastes amazing and has perfect mouth feel.
  
  Edit: added a pic, http://i.imgur.com/gFSQ8pJ.png

This keto fudgesicle is the perfect summertime treat. In my opinion, it tastes just like a regular fudgesicle. It is easy and yummy! This recipe is at https://www.certainlyketo.com/3-ingredient-keto-fudge-pops/ We have lots more keto recipes on https://www.certainlyketo.com/

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup heavy cream
  
• 4 oz. unsweetened bakers chocolate
  
• Liquid stevia to taste
  
  Instructions
  
  

1. Heat up heavy cream until almost boiling in the microwave or on the stove.
   
2. Take out of the microwave (be careful it will be hot).
   
3. Break the unsweetened bakers chocolate into several pieces.
   
4. Add to heated cream.
   
5. Let it sit for a couple of minutes.
   
6. Whisk until chocolate is fully melted and combined with cream. Be patient it will come together.
   
7. Add liquid stevia to taste.
   
8. Pour into popsicle molds, put into the freezer for 2-3 hours or until frozen completely.
   
9. To remove from molds, run the molds under hot tap water. Be sure not to get water in the fudgesicle.

You wouldn't be able to mix it with sugar beforehand, but if sweetening tea, I would recommend this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-BetterStevia-Liquid-8-Ounce/dp/B0017WG180/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=better%2Bstevia&qid=1568077686&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

I drink a ton of tea and try to keep from drinking calories. I like it in liquid form best. It goes a lot farther (a few drops sweetens a cup of tea), and it doesn't have to dissolve since it's already liquid.

The 8 oz bottle of this lasts me about 4ish months and I use a good amount.

I like to do extended canoe trips, 6-7 days. I bring roughly the exact same food as you with a few exceptions. Ova Easy Eggs are the best dried eggs you'll find, but if you're backpacking you probably don't have a fry pan.
I also fry ground beef, season it and then dehydrate it. Vaccum seal it. Re-hydrate it with a bouillon cub and some dried veggies for a nice soup!

Have a great trip!

I don't think you have enough plants to warrant CO2, but a DIY CO2 is pretty easy to setup.

So I got baking soda (got it from local grocers), and got citric acid, locally couldn't find it, so I bought it online: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYFKNL8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Got this system: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CUZJF6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fish-Tank-Aquarium-CO2-Diffuser-Check-Valve-U-Shape-Glass-Tube-Suction-Cup-Kit/282701446441?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Cheaply made, very happy with it so far.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FC9UPVI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1KAHNK1H58V5J&coliid=ISJNMFUNQK22X

They're not the exact brand, but apparently they're pretty darn close to the original Lucky Charms!

Welcome! A suitable replacement might be something like liquid stevia. A few drops is all you need and there are even flavored options! Although the taste may seem a tiny bit different at first. Otherwise, stevia has a good record and positive reputation. However, some of the artificial or synthetic offerings can be good options too!

I printed some box images found on teh Intarwebs, pasted them over an existing cereal box, and filled mine with a bag of all-marshmallow cereal bits bought on Amazon. Like, the charms in Lucky Charms, without the not-tasty bits. My daughters loved it.

https://www.amazon.com/Medley-Hills-Farm-Cereal-Marshmallows/dp/B00WXZJTS4/

> keep some of those UHT single serve packages on hand.

That's a good idea. We don't consume much milk, but it could be really useful to keep a bit stocked.

We've been experimenting a bit with these powdered eggs, which are way better than I remember powdered eggs being when I was a kid. They're a bit pricy, but get the job done for a supply chain disruption. Canned butter has also turned out to be surprisingly good.

Hey, sorry guys. I posted this pretty late; in the midst of my food coma I fell asleep! Please enjoy the recipe.

For the seitan: I followed this recipe pretty much all the way. For convenience:

Ingredients list:

1. 2 cups wheat gluten
   
2. 1 cup nutritional yeast flakes (Note: I have purchased this 2 pack from Amazon before for less than $10. Not sure why the price increase).
   
3. 1 tsp cumin
   
4. 1 tbsp garlic powder
   
5. 1 tbsp onion powder
   
6. 1 tsp smoked paprika
   
7. 1.5 tsp sage (I used thyme because I didn't have sage. Still good.)
   
8. 1.5 cups vegetable broth
   
9. 1/2 cups water
   
10. 1/4 cup ketchup
    
11. 2 tbsps soy sauce
    
12. 2 tbsps olive oil (there are oil substitutes out there if avoiding oil. I think applesauce or mashed bananas will do it.)
    
    Instructions:
    
    
13. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit
    
14. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl with a fork. In a separate second bowl, combine wet ingredients and mix well. (I recommend using a large mixing bowl for the dry ingredients).
    
15. Slowly add the wet mix to the dry mix, stirring to combine into a dough. Turn dough out onto the counter and knead for several minutes.
    
16. Shape dough into a tube and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake for 90 minutes directly on the oven rack, turning once halfway through baking. Let cool and enjoy! (While reading this, I just realized I never turned mine over. Oops. Still turned out awesome).
    
    Note: This yields ~184 grams of protein. I quartered the loaf and served myself portions of 46g protein. Also, I have tried to make seitan in the past, maybe 4 times, by boiling it and then frying it. It would always turn out way too tough and I never enjoyed it. This recipe might seem like too much liquid at first, but it is the perfect amount for tender, juicy seitan. I will be using this one for a long time.
    
    *Edited for clarity

I bought a gallon of it off amazon. Works good. Wish i bought one of those dispenser heads like lotion bottles have for easier pours.

Baja Precious - Avocado Oil, 1 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MNTRVPS?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

It sounds like your looking for seitan. It has up to 20g of protein per 100 Cal. The theoretical maximum for any food is 25g per 100 Cal. You can just substitute seitan any time you would eat chicken. It even has a similar texture. [It's incredibly easy to make][seitan], and you can make it in bulk. It doesn't have all of the essential amino acids, but as long as you eat some other sources of protein, you'll get enough of all the essential amino acids. [Wheat gluten is incredibly inexpensive][gluten].

Another inexpensive source of protein you might be interested in is TVP, which is good in chili, pasta, and "meatloaf", among other dishes. You can also get larger chunks which are good in soup or stir fry. TVP has about 14g of protein per 100 Cal, all the essential amino acids, and is also incredibly inexpensive.

You can find TVP and Wheat gluten at many grocery stores, but they'll be a little less expensive if you buy them in bulk online.

[seitan]: http://vegweb.com/recipes/baked-seitan-best-meaty-texture-ever
[gluten]: https://www.amazon.com/Vital-Gluten-Anthonys-Pounds-Protein/dp/B00PB8U7Y0

I'm not sure what you consider cheap, but I just bought this off of amazon NOW Foods Better Stevia Original Liquid Extract, 8 Ounce Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017WG180/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BYX4xbSW425MK

I imagine it's going to last for quite awhile as a few drops is super sweet... At least to me.

This is exactly what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FW9Y1CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_oISQwbGJVBR7F

Got it from my regular grocery store, same aisle as the olive oils. It's so awesome. Completely flavorless. I use a deeper skillet or regular pot, pour in enough to submerge a tortilla, on medium heat, then fry the tortilla wedges til they're crispy. I toss out the used oil afterwards.

As for the chia, I don't know what would work as a whole meal from those little suckers. They're like the size of a poppy seed. So short or getting a low carb baking mix from the netrition website and mixing them in like that, or like a cracker like you originally posted, I'm kinda stumped beyond using as a seasoning type thing. Good luck on your adventure :)

Hello! Thank you!

This is the most random item on my wishlist... mainly because I absolutely love lucky charms only for their marshmallow pieces (I usually buy the cereal box to eat all the pieces and leave the rest of the cereal)

Well, it totally depends on why you're replacing whey and what your protein requirements are. Whey has a lot more protein than hemp, pound for pound, but that's because hemp also has tons of good fats in it (with omega 3/6/9). This one is good if you're feeling adventurous again. However, it's not powder, so you'll have to blend it. But this is just the pure stuff, no fillers, no flavoring etc. Add this with some frozen fruit and chia seeds/flax seeds in a blender and you got yourself a delicious smoothie.

Carrington Farms gluten free, hexane free, NON-GMO, free of hydrogenated and trans fats in a BPA free bottle, liquid coconut cooking oil, unflavored, 16oz (ounces), Packaging May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FW9Y1CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Oo1XBbFQY23BH

So many good things here :D

I had: biscuits and gravy, eggs on hash browns for breakfast, half of the quesarito, a Moolatte from DQ, some Cheez-its (Grooves White Cheddar, they are really good), some Peanut Butter Chocolate fudge, Chinese Buffet (that was terrible), Sun Chips, 2 pieces of pepperoni pizza, some Panera Mac and Cheese that they sell at Costco now, a vanilla cupcake, a bowl of Lucky Charms with tons of marshmallows, and a fresh baked croissant with jam. :)

I've been drinking Propel daily and have felt fantastic as of late. It's not cheap, but it's not too expensive either.

I love Keto Chow and JUST placed another order. One thing I've learned is that it's better to buy the smaller cartons of the heavy cream, as I don't go through it too fast (I only take one serving a day for lunch). I use this for the oil. I can find it in the grocery store.

Salmon Oil

• Benefit : Good source of Omega 3s and 6s, good for coat and skin health
  
  
• Necessary?: Unless you have a steady source of grass fed proteins, it is highly recommended.
  
  
• Use: Daily to several times a week, follow the recommended dosage on the bottle unless otherwise instructed. Avoid feeding multiple oils in one day/meal to prevent tummy upset..
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Grizzly Salmon Oil - many salmon oils have soy in them, Grizzly does not.
  
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  Pollock Oil
  
  
• Benefit : Good source of Omega 3s and 6s, good for coat and skin health
  
  
• Necessary?: Unless you have a steady source of grass fed proteins, it is highly recommended. Pollock Oil is a good substitute for Salmon Oil.
  
  
• Use: Daily to several times a week, follow the recommended dosage on the bottle unless otherwise instructed. Avoid feeding multiple oils in one day/meal to prevent tummy upset.
  
  Recommended Brand: Grizzly Pollock Oil
  
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  Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  
  
• Benefit : Good for coat and skin health, frequently used as a dietary supplement and ointment for dogs who suffer from skin allergies. Some people will also use it for flea control.
  
  
• Necessary?: Many people wont feed it because it is a plant based oil. It is not a necessary part of the diet.
  
  
• Use: Added to food Daily to several times a week - Feed 1tsp per 10lbs of body weight. Can also be used as an ointment.
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Nature's Way Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  
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  Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
  
  
• Benefit : Balance PH level, promote digestive health and treatment of parasites.
  
  
• Necessary?: It is a plant based product which may bother some PMR feeders - the uses (especially external) are worthwhile for many, however.
  
  
• Use: Added to food a couple times a week - 1tsp per 50lbs of body weight. Can also be used to bathe (instead of shampoo) and used to treat fleas.
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
  
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  Pre/Pro-Biotic
  
  
• Benefit : Support digestive health and nutrient absorption
  
  
• Necessary?: Some variety of Pre/Pro-biotic is recommended, especially for dogs new to raw or dogs with sensitive stomachs.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily - follow recommended dosage on the package
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Wholistic Digest All
  
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  Multi-Vitamin
  
  
• Benefit : Ensure all necessary vitamins and minerals are included within your dog's diet
  
  
• Necessary?: Some people opt to feed vitamins, others don't. I like the peace of mind of adding in a multi-vitamin a few times a week.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily or several times a week - follow recommended dosage on the package
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Solid Gold Seameal - this contains plant products which some PMR prefer not to feed. There are other options out there if you choose not to feed plant products.
  
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  Turmeric
  
  
• Benefit : Anti-inflammatory properties can help with allergies and joint health/pain. Also supports digestive health and can boost the metabolism.
  
  
• Necessary?: No. Some people use it to support joint health with/instead of glucosamine, it is also used for dogs who suffer from allergies.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily or several times a week 1/8 - 1/4tsp per 10lbs of body weight
  
  
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  There are likely others/other suggestions for brands, but this is what I regularly supplement with. I know many PMR feeders will avoid plant based products, but I don't mind them so much for supplementation.

First, if you are doing a dip and trying to avoid grainy, look into sodium citrate, which totally eliminates the graininess, as you will see in this nacho cheese sauce recipe. It is dead easy and makes a great dip, though the technique will seem odd the first time or two you do it.

If you do not want to go full on with the process, you can use Velveeta, which is based on a sodium citrate process, and add other cheese to about 1/3 the weight of the Velveeta, so long as you keep the heat low: a pound of Velveeta plus a generous 5 ounces of other cheeses. I like some Swiss, some mozz and some sharp cheddar as the additional cheeses when I need to go the Velveeta route - like cabin cooking on a get away. The multiple flavor sources give a depth to the sauce flavor - and mozz strings are always a win, LOL.

> Unfortunately, I've never seen Lucky Charms ALL CHARMS. Oh God that would be amazing.

Have I ever got good news for you, my friend!

To anyone looking to up their skincare, I highly suggest the line from Baxter of California. Been using the face wash, toner, moisturizer, night cream AHA, and facial scrub for a few weeks now and it's great.

Also, I recommend doing a weekly clay mask. Get some calcium bentonite clay and mix with equal parts raw apple cider vinegar and let dry for 15-20 min. Wash off. Have glorious skin.

And in regards to cologne: Tom Ford Private Blend. You won't regret it.

I just bought gluten powder from Amazon and it seems very cheap if you go the route of cooking it. I used this recipe because it was the most simple and also I wanted to use a slow cooker to be lazy, figuring if it would take time at least that is time I didn't have to be paying attention to it.

First batch came out pretty fantastic and that was with not really measuring anything well. When you compare the cost its super cheap to make yourself.

I make all my own dressings, and they are so uniformly a billion times better than bottled. I have one hint that may or may not go over well, but if you want a nice stable dressing like how a lot of bottled dressings don't separate, the secret is xanthan gum. Get some on Amazon. A 16th of a teaspoon in the blender when you're mixing up your vinaigrette and it will stabilize for... ever.

Coconut oil! Organic extra virgin coconut oil! (oh yeah, that's a tub.) This stuff is safe enough for women to use inside their vaginas, so definitely safe for a sensitive dick. And it warms near immediately to body temperature and is soooooo smooth.

Edit: also, tastes like coconut, so.... great for oral! ;)

my highest item

lucky charm marshmallows...because marshmallows make everything better. and whats better than a pound of them?!

/u/throwdemawaaay is correct, but I just wanted to add a couple things and drop some more mac & cheese knowledge. I'm bored and full of energy tonight, so you get a lengthy response. I'm sorry/you're welcome, not sure which one is appropriate.

So, what you did in that recipe is pretty traditional; you start with a hot roux (equal parts flour & butter), and then added cold milk, which is then called a béchamel. That forms the liquid to which you add your cheese.

The choice of your cheese is critical for mac & cheese. You did nothing wrong, the recipe did everything wrong. They call for 8 oz of medium cheddar, and then 8 oz of extra sharp cheddar. Mild, medium, sharp, and extra sharp are in terms of the age of the cheese. Mild being the youngest, extra sharp being the oldest. Younger cheese melts smoother, while older cheeses don't melt well at all, or just break.

The major fault here is that it's half extra sharp cheddar. When cheese breaks, the fats separate from the water within the cheese, and you get something like this. This happens when you melt some cheeses at too high of temperatures, like in a 350F oven for too long. This is really common in baked mac & cheese with the wrong cheeses.

So, what are the right cheeses? Well, anything you want. With one small caveat: Sodium Citrate. SC is the key ingredient to making the creamiest cheese sauces and getting an almost batter-like consistency, if that's what you're after. SC acts like a binder and holds the fats and water together and prevents breaking. You can even reheat cheese sauces with added SC in a microwave and they won't break. This video explains this in more detail.

Now, where do you get Sodium Citrate? You have two choices:

1. Buy it. I use a ratio of 1/2 teaspoon of SC for every 4 ounces of cheese. So if I were using 16 ounces of cheese, I would use 2 teaspoons of SC. Dissolve it into the liquid before adding your cheese.
   
2. Use smaller amounts of American cheese or Velveeta cheese. These already contain high enough amounts of SC that adding 25% of either to your overall cheese mixture will prevent all cheeses from breaking.
   
   For further reading, and if you want to redeem failed mac & cheese, I suggest this recipe from Serious Eats
   
   Good luck!

Coffee Lovers

You NEED this milk frother thing in your life if you make coffee at home! It heats and foams milk in like 60 seconds, and makes it SO FOAMY! Seriously, I feel no need to go out and get lattes anymore. I look forward to my homemade coffee so much now! My lattes are a grand total of 15 cals now (throw in some pumpkin pie spices and it's so good), and if I turn them into a mocha via some cocoa powder they're up to a whopping 40 calories. It's amazing! (I use stevia for sweetener)

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Tips: Unsweetened almond milk foams great! Blue Diamond slightly more so than Silk. Unsweetened flax and cashew milk (edit: two separate milks) don't foam for some reason. Coconut milk TBD. Regular milk foams fantastic (of course, but I'm dairy free, so trying all the milk alternatives). Don't put anything besides milk into the frother or it won't foam (all add-ins go into the coffee first, then dump milk/foam on top).

I bought mine from Earth Fare, but I am sure that Whole Foods or those places would also carry it. If you want to buy online, amazon sells it too. http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Xanthan-8-Ounce/dp/B0013JJZWG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369398575&sr=8-2&keywords=xanthan+gum That is the brand I bought,but I am not sure if that is the best one or not.

Here is a link to get some online if you go that route but prices are pretty much the same in stores as far as I've seen in my area. Try looking in the spanish section of the local super market or in an asian market if there is one in your area.

http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Certified-Organic-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B000GAT6NG/ref=sr_1_4?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1342023698&sr=1-4

Yes!

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, 1lb; with 10g Protein & 12g Omegas per Serving, Non-GMO, Gluten Free - Packaging May Vary

I get mine from Amazon. It's a super strong dairy emulsifier. Basically, it's what makes Velveeta melt so smoothly. You can turn pretty much any cheese into creamy nacho liquid with it. Or just a pinch in a traditional cheese sauce keeps it from splitting.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  
• 1 cup Almond Milk
  
• 1/2 cup Swerve Granulated Sweetener
  
• 4 Egg Yolks
  
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Creme Stevia
  
• 2 tbsp Vodka (optional)
  
  Instructions
  
  

1. Create an ice bath with two bowls. Ice water in the bottom bowl with the second bowl sitting on top. Set aside for later.
   
2. In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring the heavy cream, milk, and granulated sweetener to 175 degrees F, whisking as needed.
   
3. While the ice cream liquid base is heating up, divide the eggs and put your yolks into a medium-sized bowl.
   
4. Once the sweetened milk has reached 175 degrees, remove it from the heat, and pour 1 cup into a measuring cup.
   
5. SLOWLY pour 1 cup of the hot sweetened milk mixture over the egg yolks while whisking the egg yolks vigorously. This will temper the eggs, slowly cooking them, without scrambling them. Once done, you should have a liquid mixture of egg yolks and sweetened milk.
   
6. Now reverse that process and pour the egg/milk mixture back into the saucepan, while whisking the liquid in the pan.
   
7. Return the saucepan to the burner, and continue heating over medium heat until the temperature reaches 180 degrees F.
   
8. Remove from heat and pour the hot ice cream mixture into the ice bath bowl. Let the ice cream cool for 10 minutes in the ice bath, then remove the top bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and put into the refrigerator for 3+ hours. I don’t recommend letting it sit in the refrigerator for more than 24 hours.
   
9. Once the ice-cream mixture is cooled, remove it from the refrigerator and add the remaining ingredients. Then churn following your ice-cream maker’s instructions.
   
10. You can enjoy it straight from the ice-cream maker as a soft-serve ice-cream or put it in an ice-cream container and freeze for at least 3 hours to harden it.

Poor undergrad student here. To be kind to my wallet I buy a lot of beans rice and potatoes. Black beans are really good for protein. If I need extra protein I take vital wheat gluten and make seitan. There are tons of different ways to prepare this for different tastes and textures (one of my favorite recipes) and It will last a long time for what you spend on it. Also some nutritional yeast will get you that B12 without having to take any supplements as well as give you a ton of other vitamins and nutrients and it too will last a long time for what you are spending. Other than that try to buy fruits and veggies without breaking your budget and try to keep it varied. Good luck!

MCT Oil is somewhat there for the calories but mostly it's there to help keep you in ketosis. MCTs are processed directly into ketones. Check out http://primaldocs.com/members-blog/the-benefits-of-coconut-oil-mct-oil-and-ketosis/ (it's was first in a google search for "MCT ketosis").

There is a LIQUID coconut oil (Walmart and Amazon links) that stays liquid when refrigerated, unlike normal coconut oil that solidifies when refrigerated (or even on the kitchen counter when it’s cold) since it solidifies at 76° F (24° C). The Liquid Coconut Oil is, frankly, about equally difficult to get and the same price as MCT oil; plus people confuse "melted solid coconut oil" with "liquid coconut oil". For this reason I only recommend MCT oil anymore, less confusing is good. You have to keep Keto Chow cold once it’s mixed so this poses a problem for regular coconut oil. Generally there isn’t a really good way to mix regular coconut oil into suspension and prevent it from globbing together into big white chunks of solid oil.

If you do have GI issues with MCT oil, the Carrington farms liquid coconut oil is a good substitute since many report little to no problems with it compared to MCT.

It was $6 for 16 oz, and that's a better price per oz than any I've seen on Amazon (I think this is the best value there).

Are you aware you can cheaply manufacture lube? I was interested in experimenting with it (actually, it was kind of necessary when I got my fleshlight) and it's really easy to make. I think you can do it with cornstarch, however I used xanthan gum (edit: you can probably find it cheaper than that link, that's just the one I got, in fact, here it is for a lot cheaper). Here's one guide using corn starch. Here's a guide using xanthan gum. I found it was only necessary to use xanthan gum and the glycerin and GSE were unnecessary. The only downside to this is that it doesn't have quite the amazing shelf life of commercial lube. Also, make sure that if you're storing it, it is in an airtight container as it gets rather weird when it drys out.

Spiralizer
http://www.amazon.com/Spiral-Vegetable-Slicer-Cleaning-Zucchini/dp/B00GHA3S4C/ref=sr_1_9?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1426886578&sr=1-9&keywords=spiralizer

Silpat http://www.amazon.com/Silpat-AE420295-07-Premium-Non-Stick-Silicone/dp/B00008T960/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426886612&sr=8-2&keywords=silpat

Xanthan gum http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Xanthan-8-Ounce/dp/B0013JJZWG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426886645&sr=8-2&keywords=xanthan+gum

Just Like Sugar, Brown http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Sweetener-Just-Like-Sugar/dp/B004307EL6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426886738&sr=8-1&keywords=just+like+sugar+brown

Amazon also has the best prices on all Bob's Red Mill products versus any store I've been in, across the board. I get all of my Chia seeds, flaxseed meal, almond meal, etc from Amazon.

I totally understand, maybe it's just your taste buds?

But this is what I get and it works lovely. Good enough to eat by the spoonful (and I definitely have!) https://www.amazon.com/Barons-Kosher-Ground-Sesame-16-ounce/dp/B00B1HL0H8/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1511101043&sr=1-4&keywords=tahini&dpID=51cr9rYzabL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

If you can't find it locally, I used to get this off Amazon. It's a pretty good price and bag's resealable

edit: It looks like you can buy it directly from Anthony's as well if you're not a fan of Amazon

I use Baja Precious avocado and almond oil in 1G quantities (purchased at amazon). The avocado oil has a very light hint of taste and the almond oil is pretty much tasteless. Both don't need to be refrigerated. I keep two 500ml dispensers with one of those little spout valves on them for KC prep since it makes it easier.

I started out buying coconut oil at the local health supply store (Kind of like GNC, so try there) and used it to create body scrubs. After I told my Mom how awesome it was when she saw some on the clearance rack at the grocery store she bought it for me. Ask for help to find it to prevent searching forever or you can just buy it online. This is the brand I got from the health food store, it was more expensive because it's food grade, but to me it felt nicer than the cheap one from the grocery store. Once it melts into oil I couldn't tell the difference.
http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Certified-Organic-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B000GAT6NG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1344813245&sr=8-6&keywords=coconut+oil

Mmm fresh eggs sounds so good! For anyone that can't easily get farm fresh eggs, these egg crystals are a pretty good alternative.

Following the recipe above, without any toppings, each serving costs me about $1.45 - which for a lunch I do not think is bad at all. With two tablespoons of Peanut Butter as a topping, which is what I have been doing, it ups the cost to about $1.75 a meal. - but yes 75% of that cost is the hemp seeds

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• $0.10 in coconut milk (for 1/3 a cup of coconut milk)
  
• $1.12 in hemp hearts (1/4 a cup of hemp hearts)
  
• $0.04 in chia seeds (1/2 tablespoon of chia seeds)
  
• $0.06 in Swerve (1 teaspoon of swerve)
  
• $0.07 in Vanilla (1/4 teaspoon of vanilla)
  
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• $0.29 in peanut butter (two tablespoons)
  
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  updated to include specific measurements I use for each serving as opposed to the whole recipe which is how I determined the cost.

I like Bragg's apple cider vinegar, 1 part to 2 or 3 parts olive oil on salads.

If you like spicy stuff, you can also make pique with it really easily and it's good on practically everything.

This is not the answer that you are looking for, but maybe a good starting place. I've started using Erythritol which is supposedly just as healthy as stevia, without the bitter taste. There may be syrups containing it?

You'll want to try sodium citrate then. The American is added in the SE recipe because it already contains emulsifying salts.

I love the modernist cuisine recipe. I usually make it with about 70-80% cheddar and the rest smoked Gouda.

http://modernistcuisine.com/recipes/silky-smooth-macaroni-and-cheese/

I found it pretty much impossible to find sodium citrate locally so I got it on amazon.

Food Grade Non-GMO Sodium Citrate (8oz/227g) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PKHAQDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_OBlRwbKAF9H83

Even better, you can buy these or these and make ANY cereal have as many marshmallows as you'd like! Yay for adulthood!

Try CavemanKeto's Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole! It's just as good and low carb. Most importantly, it's less work (in my opinion at least).

If you're set on making the recipe you linked, you could use xanthan gum to thicken the sauce and just omit the flour in the spices. It's pretty expensive though compared to things like flour and cornstarch.

I buy erythritol from the health food store and you can also get it online.

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Erythritol-Natural-Sweetener/dp/B000Z978SS/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1472854058&sr=8-1&keywords=erythritol


Good luck and let me know how the coconut milk goes! :)

Buy avocado oil in bulk. It's a monounsaturated fat, has a super high smoking point, is flavor neutral, and as a fat, has a very high calorie content.

https://www.amazon.com/Baja-Precious-Avocado-Oil-Gallon/dp/B00MNTRVPS/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=avocado+oil&qid=1565468450&s=gateway&sr=8-15

Yes, 43 bucks for oil seems like a lot, but it should last you a LONG time, and that price is minuscule compared to what you'd pay in your local grocery store for avocado oil (or any good oil, for that matter).

Also, if you want salmon, look into getting the frozen stuff from Aldi's.

I use ova easy egg crystals which are the best tasting. For bacon I do precooked or bacon jerky. For freeze dried, I buy the big can of mountain house freeze dried chicken.

https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-House-Cooked-Diced-Chicken/dp/B000M8071M/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1538405377&sr=1-3&keywords=mountain+house+freeze+dried+chicken&dpID=41Fab1rkCLL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00408XID4/ref=sspa_mw_detail_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Oberto-All-Natural-Applewood-Smoked-Bacon/dp/B079WBC1FY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1538405428&sr=8-1&keywords=oberto+bacon+jerky&dpID=51oZ2omrBjL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Amazon has a good deal on 4 x 22 oz packages from Bob's Red Mill: LINK.

You can also save a couple bucks and do the subscribe and save thing, and then cancel it once you receive the box.

you want this because who wouldn't!?


Or if the item I'm saying you want has to be under $10, you want this amazing knife.



Surprise me!

Kraut juice would totally be good for electrolytes, it's basically all salt water with minerals. I'm thinking I might try making a batch myself, it doesn't look tough at all.

Yes hemp hearts! They are no net carb, high protein and this delish nutty flavor. I dump 3Tsp (a serving) on my salads. Just as good or better then nuts. Or sometimes just a little handful on my way out the door.

(Yep, I'm good on Vit D. My doc tests it for fertility reasons and I've supplemented for years. It does make a difference for sure)

According to omnicalculator.com you (19F 112lbs) need to eat at least 1498 calories a day just to maintain your weight when resting. So if you're wanting to gain weight, you need to eat at least that amount.

For reference, a cup of dry quinoa becomes two cups when cooked, and is 626 calories.

Cook it in some veggie stock with seasoning, and once it's done add black beans, lentils, maybe a can of diced tomatoes, and whatever veggies you want. You can easily get 1000 calories from just that one meal.

Oh! Another high calorie whole food is tahini, which is just ground up sesame seeds and is used to make things like hummus or a bunch of wfpb sauces. It's also about 90 calories per tablespoon.

I love this stuff. It sweetens without being cloying & adds a rich vanilla flavor. Also comes in English Toffee & Chocolate:-)
http://www.amazon.com/Vanilla-Flavored-Liquid-Stevia-2-Ounce/dp/B000E8WIAS/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1343151946&sr=1-1&keywords=vanilla+stevia

Lately I've been using the commonly recommended Bentonite clay + Apple Cider Vinegar mask. I've been using it every other day for a week and it has surprisingly dimished my sebaceous filaments and also helped zap a few stubborn pimples I had. It has also really brightened up my skin's general look and evened out my skin tone quite a bit.

I tried this mask a few times a while back, but I think my clay:vinegar ratio was too heavy on the clay end, and it irritated my skin. Now I've been using a lot more vinegar and mixing it to a fairly thin consistency (almost pudding-like), and then layering it until it's thick and opaque. I leave it on only until it begins to crack a bit, and not until it completely dries. I rinse it off in the shower and gently break up the softened clay by using circular motions with my fingers. I used to attempt to remove it with a washcloth but that just added to the irritation.

Depending on your tolerance you might be able to use this mask daily if you leave it on for a short time (10 minutes max) and are gentle with your removal.

On the note of slowing down aging, be sure to use a daily sunscreen with a 30+ SPF. That's your best bet of reducing skin damage and wrinkles long-term.

Sweet drops. Here is an example. There are various flavors of it though. https://www.amazon.com/SweetLeaf-Liquid-Stevia-Sweetener-Vanilla/dp/B000E8WIAS/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1485121945&sr=8-2&keywords=sweet+drops

The cashew milk is very thick. I use about 1/4 of a cup in my coffee. It does have sort of a nutty taste to it. I found out I like it better than 1/2 and 1/2! It is cheaper than it too.

I'm not a proponent of artificial sweeteners, but Stevia is one I can stand behind. Here's a great link explaining some back ground info on them. I have gotten adverse effects from the Torani syrups, so I just sweeten my tea with this liquid stevia extract. Some complain about the flavor, but I think its a great alternative! I don't notice anything odd tasting.

It's possible to buy an 8 pound bag of Lucky Charms marshmallows on Amazon. I would provide a link, but I'm on mobile.

EDIT: I've located the link, so I thought I would pass it along. $60 with free shipping.

Honestly you can get wheat gluten pretty cheap. It's kind of like the idea of making your own bread. It's technically cheaper to make your own bread, but the amount of time and work that it requires, and the quality of the result, usually means it's just not worth it to make your own. I think wheat gluten is the same way. Amazon has this bag, 4 lbs for $18. This gives you 1370 grams of protein for $18, or 76 grams per dollar. I think you will be hard-pressed to find a better deal than that, even if you are making it on your own at home.

Just mix sodium citrate and water and boil, then add cheese and stir. The first time I did it, I tried to make sure I had the average of the ratios I'd seen online... but now I just eyeball it. In the comments people say like 11g/.5lb cheese- so the stuff lasts. Here is exactly what I have: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Grade-Non-GMO-Sodium-Citrate/dp/B00PKHAQDY/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1467594954&sr=8-3&keywords=sodium+citrate

Two favorites: chipotle and bacon with cheddar and cheddar with pickled jalepeno for a classic nacho taste

Stevia has been a life saver. It tastes great without an aftertaste. Please don't be intimidated by the price. I literally use 4 DROPS in my coffee and it is decently sweet. I have had a bottle for over one month and I have 95% of it left still. Plus it is all natural, no added chemicals. This is the one i buy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017WG180/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_moGrybQFJMKY5

Medley Hills Farm Cereal Marshmallows 1 lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WXZJTS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7W3rDbP8B391E

I have not tried them but supposedly they taste identical to Lucky Charms.

Yep, 3 net carbs per 1/4 cup. It's a pretty common item at health food stores. Mine sells it in the bulk section.

This was the first time I used it, but my girlfriend and I were both really happy with it.

I hope this makes you happy.

Edit: Picture: http://i.imgur.com/aIM5t.jpg That's a LOT of marshmallows. I don't even want to think what kind of depraved fun you could have with that many marshmallows.

Diffuser

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N36MAO4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Citric Acid


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYFKNL8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Co2 kit. Includes instructions on how to mix baking soda with the citric acid. You provide your own bottles. These are just typical 2l soda bottles.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074MC7PK5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1




I have yet to install the kit as I am waiting for the defuser/bubble counter but from all the research I have done, it seems to be a good working solution that requires minimal fuss.

Yeah I just read about it. I think it’s great and the calorie to dollar ratio isn’t that bad.

If you buy this hemp seed heart on amazon
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, Natural, 1 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00856TSCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kw-EAbFYM47A2

Then you’re only really paying about a dollar for 270 calories.

If you buy a 18oz bottle of olive oil for $7, then for every dollar you get around 550 calories (110calories/tbsp).

So in other words it’s twice as expensive as olive oil, but you get a bunch of protein too.

A mildly interesting tip for you: next time you make a latte, put in a pinch of xanthan gum. The xanthan gum keeps the ingredients from separating into layers. Unless, that's what you're going for, which is also pretty cool.

I mix liquid stevia in with plain fat-free Fage greek yogurt. 1 cup serving is 130cal, 9g carb, 9g sugar, & 23g protein. 1/2 is more than filling, so 4.5g of sugar is pretty decent. Generally, I'll top it with a pinch or two of pumpkin pie spice and half a banana. If you live near a Costco, they sell big 6 cup containers of Fage for $6-7. Also, the Walden Farms chocolate syrup is pretty decent and has 0 calories/sugar/etc.

Edit - this is the liquid stevia I use. This will last you ages.

They're similar but I've read chia seeds are a bit better. These are the ones I like. Hopefully they help.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Results may vary but it's been touted to help with GERD. Once I'm in better shape and at my target weight I plan on making the experiment to see if it works for me.

Try Chia Seeds in a glass of water. They are super filling, I have heard that they are really good for you, and they are less than 50 calories.

Mix the Chia seeds in water and let sit for 15 minutes. They turn into a thick gelatinous drink that should quiet the stomach grumbles for a while.

Here's a good deal on Amazon. Hummus is awesome.

Just started using it. Bought a bunch of flavors of this stuff, it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone who's not allergic.

Whole Foods always has them or you can order it here
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, Natural, 1 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00856TSCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tRZMAbJFMJYAD

I use a variety. I have some unflavored soy protein isolate in bulk that I add a tablespoon to my morning smoothie.

I have Orgain Pea/Brown rice stuff. Its pretty good in all the flavors I've tried so far. https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Chocolate-Packaging/dp/B00J074W94


I also use Hemp: https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Protein-protein-Serving/dp/B002CPVTH4/


I also eat a lot of nuts and seeds. Hemp seeds are amazing. They make smoothies extra creamy. https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Shelled-protein-Packaging/dp/B00856TSCC/

My standard is to pressure cook it, like in this recipe (just the seitan part, not the finishing portion to make them into wings).

A lot of people like baking their seitan. I like this recipe for baked seitan (I only make the stuffing for fancy holiday roasts, but I've made it without the stuffing for a quick seitan fix).

Another common method is simmering the seitan, but I suck at making seitan this way, so no good suggestions here.

I like to buy my vital wheat gluten from Amazon, since it's cheaper than what I can find in the store. [This one is my go-to brand.] (https://smile.amazon.com/Vital-Gluten-Anthonys-Pounds-Protein/dp/B00PB8U7Y0/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1491449731&sr=1-4&keywords=vital+wheat+gluten)

Here, an 8lb bag of only the 'marshmallows'. Amaze your friends, family, and coworkers with America^TM

This stuff is delicious and a good price:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B1HL0H8/ref=oh_aui_i_sh_in_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I love to add this to peppermint or chai tea
SweetLeaf Sweet Drops Liquid Stevia Sweetener, Vanilla Creme, 2 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E8WIAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mdqWCbAAEG6F5 + vital proteins collagen peptides (when I get tired of protein shakes)

Also adding mio to sparking seltzers when I have a soda craving

Thanks, made me laugh, and flash back to the time I was so desperate I drank the 16oz bottle of vanilla extract. (41%)
http://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Pure-Vanilla-Extract-16-OZ/dp/B005MIWPGC/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1410465717&sr=1-1&keywords=vanilla+extract

I present you with your hearts desire... Oh, want to go bigger, okay, 3x the size for 3x the diabetes?

Here's what I do:

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  
  
• 2-3 Tbsp chopped garlic
  
  
• 1-2 Tbsp Tahini (bought off of Amazon, can sub peanut butter [or regular sesame seeds, but you should use a high powered blender to bake sure the bits get broken up])
  
  
• 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice
  
  
• Pinch of salt
  
  
• Water to help it blend (usually people use olive oil, but this makes it lighter/cheaper)
  
  I usually add everything to a little bullet blender (starting with the smaller amounts). Then, I add water in small amounts and blend until the hummus is well blended. Finally, I taste it, and adjust the garlic/tahini/lemon juice/salt until it tastes how I like it. It costs a little more than $1 to make this recipe, and it yields nearly 2 cups of hummus, so it's definitely cheap!
  
  If you're worried about the cost of tahini, I got 32 oz for $10.50 off of Amazon, this one, which is about 31 cents per ounce (2 tablespoons). I keep mine in the fridge.

Dark chocolate, berries and whipped cream? Maybe stacked? Look at Lily's or 85%-90% dark chocolate.

Pretty much the only thing I can think of. I agree with everyone here, invest in a good low-carb sweetner and it will go far. I've made some witchcraft adjacent desserts with this stuff.

We add a malic+citric acid combo to the OJ at our bar to bring the pH around that of lime. It makes it a good cocktail ingredient. Having the malic balances the bitterness. I’m not sure of the science, we just blind tasted and everyone agreed. But I’m sure you could play with that. We get ours in powdered form from amazon. I think it’s like $20 for a years supply.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EYFKNL8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1521568693&sr=8-3&keywords=citric+acid&dpPl=1&dpID=51j0q13qh1L&ref=plSrch

Straight citric acid is a great cleaner for this sort of thing, and cheap.

5lb $14 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EYFKNL8

Couple of tablespoons mixed with hot water. All the cleaning power, none of the mess of squeezing your own citrus, none of the smell of vinegar.

I get a bit of an eye twitch at "chemical free cleaning" in their marketing, but nevertheless.

It's a non-calories thickener. It's actually used in a lot of everyday products but for keto it's perfect as a sub for flour when thickening sauces and gravies.

Edit: http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Xanthan-8-Ounce/dp/B0013JJZWG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1415643296&sr=8-3&keywords=xanthan+gum

I’ve never tried kratom.. maybe I should look into it. I do take stevia daily though. My favorite is the SweetLeaf vanilla creme one: SweetLeaf Sweet Drops Liquid Stevia Sweetener, Vanilla Creme, 2 Ounce

Costco sells very good quality avocado oil at reasonable price. Or you can get it online from Amazon. Here's two links to decent oil that is well priced:

https://www.amazon.com/Baja-Precious-Avocado-Oil-Gallon/dp/B00MNTRVPS

https://www.amazon.com/Kevala-Avocado-Oil-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B00ATAI4HC

you have a bottleneck1111111

get lucky charms marshmallows https://www.amazon.com/Medley-Hills-Farm-Cereal-Marshmallows/dp/B00WXZJTS4/

Also: Spam and eggs on the trail is just about the most heavenly start to a day of heavy hiking.

I like Erythritol. Use it to make Keto Cheesecake Bombs. A little gritty but waaay better than stevia imo.
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Erythritol-Natural-Sweetener/dp/B000Z978SS

I've recently used this brand of coconut oil and I just started using Avocado Oil (purchased at costco) without any major difference in digestion / energy or anything (which I'm adding is a good thing -- I haven't LOST anything that I was getting from using the recipe as written with cream and oil together, or just cream)

1.Product

Why did you pick Coconut Oil? While it does all the things you mention, it has safer alternatives that are just as good. Mainly Coconut Oil is comedogenic (https://www.beneficialbotanicals.com/facts-figures/comedogenic-rating.html), high rate of clogging skin pores, and generally can cause more problems to skin than solve for some people. Most suggested oils from /r/SkincareAddiction are: Jojoba Oil (but also is a little comedogenic), Neem Oil, Hemp Oil (0 comedogenic). All these oils also have moisturizing, anti inflammatory, anti redness, etc.. benefits.

2.Price

1 ounce for 14$ at your shop, or something off Amazon, 16 ounces for 8 bucks. Yes, a cooking oil can be used topically, it's the same.

3."Uses of Oil", some sentences have words like "seem" which sounds like you guys don't even know about the product. Anti-Cancer, sounds so fishy, don't think there's enough evidence for that. Generally refine the page, also add more content, coconut oil can do much more. Anti-inflammatory, don't think main usage will be against bug bites, but more commonly skin redness, acne, etc.

Then the "How to use coconut oil" section, either remove it at all or rewrite with some actual guides, how to store (because it starts melting at around 24 celsius degrees), etc.

Stevia in the Raw is what I used for stevia. I got it from Kroger. although people here are saying it's not the best option for staying keto. I ordered my erythritol on amazon and its this kind. Hope that helps!

Isn't high gluten white flour just bread flour?

Also, you can use all whole wheat flour if you use some vital wheat gluten.

The whole wheat flour doesn't have as much protein (gluten) as bread flour so that is why some recipes try to get you to do this half recipe.

Vital wheat gluten is basically just adding the gluten in the whole wheat flour. It makes it light and fluffy instead of dense and chewy.

I bought a pack of this stuff from amazon and it makes all my breads a lot lighter.

>Itu kosher, sea, sama table salt beda flavournya ya?

beda bro ku. secara texture table salt fine banget dan jadinya gampang larut. kalo kosher dan sea salt, biasanya lebih coarse. lebih besar2. kl dari flavour memang perbedaannya subtle banget sih, tp harus coba biar tau. nah kalo mau incorporate keduanya, bisa aja. biasanya untuk seasoning di awal pake table salt, lightly aja, terus nanti pas udh selesai masak sebelum di serve, di tabur lagi, bisa ngasih texture crunchy jg.

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>Ada recommended savory/salty/fried food to try making?

ada, ini gampang bgt dan lumayan cepet.

(gue agak cringe nama namain makanan gini, cuma ya gue coba describe aja yak. mudah mudahan ga bingung)

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Pan seared boneless chicken thigh, with garlic, rosemary, and lemon.

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Ingredients:

• Paha Ayam tanpa tulang yang masih ada kulitnya. (kenapa ga dada ayam? paha ayam lebih banyak fat content nya. lebih juicy. dada lebih banyak protein nya, lebih gampang keras)
  
• Lemon 1/2, peres ke air 1/4 gelas.
  
• bawang putih 4 siung, cingang/ geprek
  
• bawang bombay 1/2, cincang.
  
• Dried Rosemary
  
• Salt (any kind)
  
• Black pepper (di grind dulu, atau beli yang bubuk)
  
• (optional) bubuk cabe rawit/ Cayenne Pepper Powder.
  
• Olive oil/Vegetable Oil (i use soy)
  
• Butter
  
  ​
  
  Pastiin daging ayam mentah harus punya plate nya sendiri. yang lain di taro di cutting board/ satu piring gapapa. biar ga terkontaminasi salmonella.
  
  ​
  
  Preparation:
  
  

1. siapin ayamnya, kalo beli di pasar biasanya gue cuci dikit pake air minum. jangan air mentah. terus gue pat dry pake paper towel. terutama bagian skin nya. pastiin air di permukaan ayam di lap semua.
   
2. biar matengnya rata, biasanya ayamnya gue pound dikit dibagian yang ketebelan, tp ga ekstrim sampe gepeng. biar even aja tebelnya. jd gue cover pake plastik, terus gue ratain pake meat tenderizer. kalo nggak ada bisa pake ulekan. tp ini optional. ga juga gapapa.
   
3. lo lumurin ayamnya pake garem, black pepper, sama rosemary. garemnya kira kira max. satu sendok teh. black pepper sama rosemarynya kira kira satu sendok teh juga.
   
   ​
   
   Cooking:
   
   
4. panasin wajan, kasih minyak secukupnya, kayak dua sendok makan gitu lah. tergantung ukuran si paha ayam segimana. tunggu sampe mulai keliatan agak berasep.
   
5. ayam ada dua sisi, bagian atas yang ada kulit, sama bagian bawah yang ga ada kulitnya. taro ayam bagian kulit dulu, terus diemin jangan di bolak balik selama sekitar 5-7 menitan. apinya kecil/ sedeng aja biar ga gosong. ini tujuannya biar kulitnya bisa kering.
   
6. selagi nunggu si kulitnya crisp, gue biasanya tabur bubuk cabe dikit di bagian ayam yang ga ada kulitnya.
   
7. kalo dagingnya udh keliatan mulai agak putih di bawah, gue masukin bawang putihnya. gue taro di sekitar ayamnya. ini biar minyaknya di infuse sm bawang.
   
8. kalo bawangnya udh agak kecoklatan dan wangi, lo pencet2 kayak di peres gitu, terus angkat dr wajan. habis itu sisa minyak bawang tadi gue sendokin terus gue tuang ke ayamnya.
   
9. setelah 5-7 menit, harusnya si kulit udh bisa bisa lepas dan kering. balik ayamnya. tunggu sekitar 2 menitan atau coba lo teken aja, misalnya udh agak firm. itu harusnya udh mau mateng. lo angkat dari wajan, taro piring. terus diemin sebentar. kalo mau bisa tabur garem lagi diatas kulitnya. udah jadi deh ayamnya!
   
   ​
   
   nah di wajan nya kan ada sisa sisa yang tadi. minyak, kulit2 ayam yang nempel, dsb. itu bisa dipake.
   
   masih di wajan yang tadi,
   
   
10. masukin bawang bombay cincang yang udh disiapin, tumis sampe agak layu dan translucent.
    
11. tuang air lemon ke wajan sedikit2 sambil terus numis, terus naikin panasnya pelan2 sambil lo scrape si bagian2 yang kering dan nempel di wajan td.
    
12. kalo udh semua air lemon ketuang, sambil terus di aduk, masukin butter satu sendok makan.
    
13. kalo mau bisa tabur dried rosemary lagi.
    
14. tumis sampe dia mengental/ reduced sampe setengah. cobain. kl kurang manis/ asin bisa tambah garam atau gula merah(atau madu) sedikit. jadi deh saus!
    
    ​
    
    nah carb nya bebas, bisa pake ubi, kentang, nasi, roti, pasta.
    
    kl kentang atau ubi biasanya gue kupas, rebus biar starch nya ilang, gue angkat terus gue tumis tumis pake bawang putih, garem, sama dried oregano. udah gitu aja.
    
    (biasanya kentang sama ubi gue campur, biar balance ada manisnya)
    
    ​
    
    sayurnya bisa pake salad. jadi selada/ lettuce fresh, diaduk pake vinaigrette.
    
    resep vinaigrette:
    
    Ingredients:
    
    

• 2 siung garlic, cincang
  
• 1 sendok makan Dijon mustard (penting sebagai emulsifier, biar bahan2 nya bisa kecampur)
  
• 1/4 gelas apple cider vinegar, (ini keras bgt, boleh dicampur air)
  
• 1/2 lemon, di peres.1-2 sendok makan madu,
  
• 1/3 gelas olive oil
  
• garem sama black pepper, secukupnya
  
  Directions:
  
  campur di satu toples/jar/ botol. kocok2. diemin 30 menitan. jadi deh. udahnya kuat di taro kulkas kayak.. 1 bulan- 2 bulanan lah.
  
  ​
  
  met nyobain! kl bingung you can PM me.

My go-to refreshing summer drink is a [Tom Collins] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Collins).

Gin

(Diet) Tonic Water

Lemon Juice

[Liquid Stevia] (http://www.amazon.com/Vanilla-Flavored-Liquid-Stevia-2-Ounce/dp/B000E8WIAS/ref=pd_sim_gro_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=0BZ66Z1E9C7CR4YC3HNZ) to replace the sugar.

Only a few more calories (about 10 from the lemon) than straight liquor, and it's super refreshing and sippable. If you're not a gin fan, give it a try anyway - as long as you serve it in a full glass of ice and it stays COLD, the gin isn't very pronounced.

Actually - using sodium citrate will probably be easier than Kenji's multi-step many ingredient process. It emulsifies 'real' cheese into a pourable and moldable processed cheese like substance. Yum. Here's a simple recipe.

This is the best deal I know of. $18 for enough gluten to make 16+ loafs

Here's an 8lb bag on Amazon. Enjoy your diabetes!

https://www.amazon.com/Cereal-Marshmallows-8-Pounds-Bulk/dp/B004BBR95I

All you need to make cider vinegar is cider that's done fermenting and some "vinegar mother". You can easily get that by getting your hands on some vinegar with live mother: Bragg Cider Vinegar. Just introduce a small portion of the raw vinegar to your newly boozed up juice and let it go for a month or two.

Also, don't do this near your other fermentations... unless you really like vinegar.

I order my groceries through FreshDirect so technically I get 90% of my stuff online :).

That being said...the stuff I get outside of that site are:

1. Japanese Mayo to make the spicy mayo that you get at sushi restaurants (just mix in Siracha).
   
   
2. Emergen-C Electro Mix for my electrolytes kick.
   
   
3. Erythritol cause....sugar.
   
   
4. Stevia for a different sweetener used in mostly drinks/liquids where it's more difficult to dissolve the Erythritol.
   
   
5. [Liquid Smoke] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0005Z8NCM/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
   
   
6. BACON JERKY!
   
   
7. Maple flavor
   
   
8. Awesome awesome peanut butter
   
   
9. Kerrygold unsalted butter. My grocery store doesn't carry it :(
   
   
10. Vitamins from various places...Vitamin D-3, Magnesium, Daily Multi-vitamin, Cod Fish Oil, etc.
    
    EDIT: Formatting.

Recipe- vital wheat gluten, flour, water.
https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/how-to-make-seitan/

I get this one wheat gluten amazon:
Vital Wheat Gluten by Anthony's (4 Pounds), High in Protein (4lb) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PB8U7Y0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_r4oiDbH8YJS7C

See if you can order this from amazon, it’s the one I get and make some great Seitan with it.

Vital wheat gluten

You mean something like this? Bob's Red Mill Vital Wheat Gluten Flour

you mean like this: https://www.amazon.com/Discount-Herbals-DH-8-Cereal-Marshmallows/dp/B001PM0KRU

or like this: https://www.amazon.com/Cereal-Marshmallows-8-Pounds-Bulk/dp/B004BBR95I

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B00FW9Y1CW/ref=mw_dp_cr

I use it every time I shower. As soon as I get out of the shower and dry my face I splash a few drops on my hands. Then I rub my hands together and then massage it into my face and let it absorb in. It will rehydrate your face after you shower and keep it healthy. The antibacterial properties really help with acne. I also stopped using soaps or any chemicals in my face of any kind. These products tend to dry up and irritate the skin which leads to natural oil imbalances and acne. I literally dealt with acne for 10 years before discovering this. You can also read the reviews in the Amazon link I sent you to see how other people use it and how it's worked wonders for them too. You can probably use any brand tho as long as it's liquid. Don't use the solid kind on your face. I got mine at Walmart.

I think erythritol is pretty cheap on amazon . 1lbs for $9.98

http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Erythritol-Natural-Sweetener/dp/B000Z978SS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1425580962&sr=8-2&keywords=erythritol

To my fellow Canadians... www.amazon.ca/Hoosier-Hill-Charms-Cereal-Marshmallows/dp/B00FC9UPVI/

I just bought some, I thought they were America-exclusive, but guess not (and I just found them right now thanks to this post)

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil... Amazing Stuff, Not Expensive

Wow $11 per pound. More expensive than I thought.

You could win, or you could just buy some

Amazon link to what I buy. If you don't have amazon prime, you should be able to get Amazon Prime Student for 6 months for free.

Simple recipe: vegetable broth, wheat gluten. Mix and knead into dough and bake.

I suppose that could be magically delicious!

(also, I'll just leave this here)

I use that stuff for baking and it also makes a good low carb pizza crust.

Lysine is cheap at Whalemart.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Spring-Valley-L-Lysine-Tablets-1000mg-100-count/17324899

I got this Gluten online for a good price

https://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Vital-Gluten/dp/B000EDK5LM

>classic hummus

I've been making my own Hummus for about a year and a half now, and I've been pretty pleased with it, it has far less oil too. I buy the ingredients online, I could get canned chickpeas locally, but couldn't get Tahini. Canned chickpeas are about 99c a can in most grocery stores if you go that route.

5lb of Organic Chickpeas $14.95 - - a whole hell of a lot of chickpeas. It lasts me ~2 months making a batch a week.

2 16 OZ jars of Tahini $10.49 which is enough for 5-6 batches of Hummus.

• 2 cups dry chickpeas (or 2 16oz cans canned).
  
• 1/2 cup to 1 cup tahini depending on taste.
  
• 1/2 cup to 1 cup lemon juice
  
• 1 tsp baking soda to add to water while cooking chickpeas
  
• 1 tsp salt, more to taste
  
• 2 cloves garlic or 1tbs prepared garlic
  
• Pepper, Cumin, Parsley, to taste.
  
  I cook 2 cups dry chickpeas, which will fill up a 5 cup food storage container no problem, which is a LOT of hummus.
  
  Chickpeas are beans, so they need to soak. Soak them in water overnight, then drain, put in a pot of fresh water, add a tsp of baking soda and simmer for ~2 hours. You want to cook them until the skins are dissolved and they're really soft, which is the key to smooth hummus. Once they're done, drain them.
  
  Mix about 1/2 cup Tahini with 1/2 cup lemon juice (2 lemons give or take if you use fresh) and 2 cloves garlic (or about a tablespooon of chopped garlic) and put in a blender or food processor and blend for a bit. Add salt and pepper, and optionally you can add parsley and cumin and/or greek seasoning. Add the cooked and drained chickpeas and blend until smooth. Add a bit more lemon juice or water if it's too thick for you.
  
  More Tahini will give the hummus a deeper and richer flavor, but nutritionally Tahini is a bit like peanut butter, so the more Tahini the more calories/fat it's going to have. It's still reasonably healthy, just higher in calorie.
  
  Tastier than store bought Hummus and generally healthier because most store bought hummus uses some form of vegetable oil and sesame flavoring rather than actual tahini, so it has more fat in it.
  
  
  

8 pounds of cereal marshmallows This is the weirdest and most awesome thing I could think of.

Step 1: Buy this

Step 2: Repackage

Step 3: ???

Step 4: Profit.

It might be kind of fun to start shipping hemp products to our lawmakers. As an example, Costco has sold this product in the Treasure Valley for nearly three years:


https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Shelled-Protein-Serving/dp/B00856TSCC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=manitoba+hemp&qid=1555255011&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I use it as a moisturizer, face oil wash, shave oil, hair treatment and cooking oil. A 54oz container lasts me all year. For $20 that's really amazing. I've spent more on lube for less time that couldn't be used for as much.

Seriously, worth the money.

http://www.amazon.com/Nutiva-Certified-Organic-Virgin-Coconut/dp/B000GAT6NG/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1367702791&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=coconut+oil+nutiv

This is what I get, but it's $30. Around x-mas it was on sale for $22. I haven't used it for sexy times, but gosh darnit now I'm going to have to add it to my list of reasons why this stuff is a staple in my life. I wouldn't spend $20 on a 12oz jar though. That's robbery.

Edit: wrong oz size, and added link!

Hey man, I feel for you, I really do. I started recently doing an Aztec Clay Mask which has done a lot to reduce the redness of my skin and even out my complexion. My acne is not as bad as yours but I still have it. I highly suggest looking into trying out the mask. It has worked wonders for a lot of people and there is a visible difference after the first two tries. Here are the links and please let me know how it goes for you.

http://www.amazon.com/Aztec-Secret-Indian-Healing-Cleansing/dp/B0014P8L9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376184994&sr=8-1&keywords=aztec+clay+mask

Mix the powder with...

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Cidar-Vinegar-Organic-Unflavored/dp/B001I7MVG0/ref=pd_bxgy_bt_text_y

Replacing the sugar with something like erythritol instantly cuts all carbs associated with sugar and it tastes similar.

Also, cauliflower rice is a good replacement for regular rice. It's not exactly the same but it's way better for you diet-wise.

source: am white, gf is hmong, we eat low carb and cook a lot.

I use Carrington Liquid Coconut Oil. You can get it at many grocery stores and Wal-Mart for pretty cheap.

Just in case you wanted to make your morning even better!

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• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, to feed the yeast (NO SUGAR WILL BE REMAIN POST BAKE)*
  
• 1/3 cup waterlukewarm between 105-110°F
  
• 1 cup almond flour
  
• 1/4 cup golden flaxseed meal finely ground (or more almond flour**)
  
• 3 tablespoonspsyllium husk finely ground
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoonxanthan gum or 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• 1 egg at room temperature
  
• 2 egg whites at room temperature
  
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  
  

1. Add yeast and maple syrup to a large bowl. Heat up water to 105-110°F, and if you don't have a thermometer it should only feel lightly warm to touch. Pour water over yeast mixture, cover bowl with a kitchen towel and allow to rest for 7 minutes. The mixture should be bubbly, if it isn't start again (too cold water won't activate the yeast and too hot will kill it). 
   
2. Mix your flours while the yeast is proofing. Add almond flour, finely ground flaxseed meal (or more almond flour, see notes), psyllium husk, xanthan gum (more flaxseed meal), baking powder and salt to a medium bowl and whisk until thoroughly mixed. Set aside. 
   
3. Once your yeast is proofed, add in the egg, egg whites, olive oil and vinegar. Mix with a whisk or electric mixer for a couple minutes until light and frothy. Add the flour mixture in two batches, mixing until thoroughly incorporated. You want to mix thoroughly and quickly to activate the xanthan gum, though the dough will become very thick by the end and form into a round. 
   
4. Line a pizza dish or baking tray with parchment paper and grease with olive oil (so the dough doesn't stick while you spread it). Dip a spatula (or your fingers) in water and spread the dough until even in thickness of choice. Fold the edges inward to create thicker edges (optional). Cover with a kitchen towel dome (don't rest the towel directly over the dough), and place in a warm draft-free space for 40-50 minutes until lighter in texture. You don't want the dough to double, but it will puff up noticeably (see pictures for reference). 
   
5. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C while the dough is proofing. And if you're baking at high altitude, you'll want to bake it at 375°F/190°C. 
   
6. Transfer the dish gently into the oven and blind bake without toppings for 10-14 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from oven, add toppings of choice, and return to oven for 15-18 minutes
   
   Side note. The yeast will eat any of the sugar from the maple syrup or honey. I really do suggest visiting the website for a more detailed analysis https://www.gnom-gnom.com/gluten-free-paleo-keto-pizza-crust/ .

I have better luck soaking them overnight, then boiling them for an hour or so, less in a pressure cooker.

Make sure you reserve some of the liquid from boiling, and add small amounts if the hummus seems too thick.

Additionally, do not forget the tahini. You may be able to find it locally cheaper, and I have heard some people have substituted peanut butter. I've never tried peanut butter, but I have made hummus without the tahini and it just doesn't taste right.

Yes, here it is. Also some recipes use this.

I will echo what kane2742 said about buying things on Amazon, specifically with wheat gluten. I keep an eye on the prices because they have a tendency to fluxuate (I'm ambivalent to brands) and have been getting my wheat gluten on Amazon for much cheaper than the store. I was doing a subscribe and save for a while, until the price went up a few dollars and I de-subscribed, but I just resubscribed for this one.

Or you could buy it super in bulk for even cheaper. We just don't have the space.

you could also just buy big bags of dehydrated marshmallows
http://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Hill-Charms-Cereal-Marshmallows/dp/B00FC9UPVI/ref=sr_1_2?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1417231321&sr=1-2&keywords=dehydrated+marshmallows

EDIT: added link for 1 lb bag, you're welcome

Cereal marshmallows... Enough said 😂


Medley Hills Farm Cereal Marshmallows 1 lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WXZJTS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zCYACb54GEM35

This is what I buy $10.49 for a 2 pack. It's good stuff.

My additional spices are white-pepper, cumin, and a some sumac. I think the sumac is largely pointless.