Hey FIRST magazine and Woman's World- can we please stop promoting Dr. Oz?

I don't know about any other reading lovers of the magazines "FIRST" and "Woman's World", but I am so sick and tired of reading about Dr. Oz and all of his silly diets and supplements that he allegedly promotes but doesn't use himself. I think the man makes stuff up, just to keep his mug on the front of these magazines.

How about articles from Jillian Michaels? Bob Harper? Denise Austin? Joannie Greggains? (yes, Joannie is an oldie, but goodie, just like Margaret Richards!) People in the weight loss industry that have helped people lose weight in a healthy manner? How about Leslie Sansone, expert and instructor of the infamous "Walk Away the Pounds" video, who could help a lot of people get off of that couch and do some walking right in their own home? Can you please start promoting other weight loss trainers, coaches, and diet experts instead of this guy who make up the same diets week after week, only with a new name or new test for your to take to see if you're carb sensitive or not?

Low Carb Cheese "Crackers"

I found this recipe on the Low Carb Friends Message Board on Netrition.com. I believe the recipe is from a poster named LindaSue. Most low carbers are always looking for something that tastes like bread or crackers as we miss some of those foods while eating on this plan. Anyhow, LindaSue found a genius way to make cheese into crackers to which I eat with either tunafish salad or chicken salad. Remember- don't make more than 2 oz worth as you're not supposed to have more than 4 oz of cheese a day or it could stall your weight loss! These are VERY addicting- my husband didn't know they were just made of cheese and wanted more of them and he's not on a low carb diet!

These crackers are also great on Jorge Cruise's Belly Fat Cure Diet as they have no sugar or carbs in them! Anyhow, here is the recipe for low carb crackers:

Low Carb "Crackers:

2 pieces of American Cheese, quartered

Quarter the American Cheese slices so that you get 8 pieces total. On a microwave safe plate, place on a silicon baking sheet or parchment paper (DO NOT USE WAX PAPER!. Place the cheese slices on the baking sheet or parchment paper keeping the slices spread out a little. Microwave on regular power for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Let cool for about 30 seconds, then flip over the cheese slices and cook for another 30 seconds. Let cool for about five minutes. Enjoy with chicken salad, ham salad, egg salad, or just alone. You can use other cheese as well- just separate into small mounds on the silicon baking sheet or parchment paper. Follow the same directions as above. Makes 8 crackers.

"Almost Peanut Brittle" Low Carb No Sugar Candy

This is a tasty little treat for those doing low carb diets or are just watching their sugar intake but miss the taste of peanut brittle. It is softer than peanut brittle but it tastes really yummy! I recommend that you don't double the recipe as you may not be able to stop eating them! Very easy to make and portable so long as you don't leave them in a hot area. Also a great way to get in your coconut oil as many low carbers have 2-4 tablespoons of this healthy oil a day.

This candy is also great for those who are doing Jorge Cruise's Belly Fat Cure diet!

"Almost Peanut Brittle" Low Carb Low Sugar Candy

2 tablespoons of coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon of Splenda Light Brown Sugar Substitute
1/2 tsp. Torani Sugar Free Vanilla syrup

2 oz (56 grams)of unsalted peanuts

2 small cupcake holders

Mix first three ingredients and cook in microwave for 1 minute. Stir and mix well. Cook in microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir in peanuts, mix well. Divide the candy mixture into the 2 small cupcake holders. Put in the refrigerator or a cool place for about an hour or until hardened. Enjoy!!!! Makes 2 candies.

Calories per candy: 285
carbs per candy: 7 grams
Fiber per candy: 2 grams
sugars per candy: 0
net carbs per candy: 5

Chia Seeds Chocolate Candies

Low carb dieters will delight in these if they are trying to get more fiber in their diets and only count net grams of carbs instead of regular carbs. This is also a great recipe for those who are doing the Belly Fat Cure by Jorge Cruise as they have no sugars in them- not even for the entire recipe!

If your sick of eating chia seeds in the gel form or in dips, yogurts, and salad dressings- this might be a nice change for you. It is very easy to make and are portable once they have hardened (so long as they are not in a hot place- keep them at room temperature or cooler!)



Chia Seeds Chocolate Candies:

2 tablespoons of coconut oil
2 tablespoons of baking cocoa
2 packets of Stevita (a natural sweetener in place of sugar)
1 tsp of Torani Sugar Free Vanilla syrup

3 tablespoons of Chia seeds

2 large cupcake holders to hold candies in

Mix and microwave the first four ingredients on regular power for 1 minutes. Stir very well and heat again for another 30 seconds. Add in the Chia seeds and mix very well. Pour into two large cupcake holders and chill in the refrigerator or in a cool place for at least an hour or until hardened. Makes two candies.

Nutrition per candy:

213 calories, 8.6 grams of carbs, 5.8 grams of dietary fiber, 2.8 grams of net carbs, 0 sugars