Refuting Bad Science, Facts about the Low Carb Life

As many who read this blog know, of late I've had a hard time keeping it current, so I will try and update a few things today. Lately on the Old Fat Lady forum on the Atkins site, there have been ladies struggling with advice from "health" professionals about what they should be eating. So, I'm posting a few things you can watch and listen to that are worth your time.

First of all is the Fathead movie about bad science. There is a staggering amount of bad science out there. Interestingly, a lot of so-called clinical studies about carbs, etc. are either funded by cereal companies or the pharmaceutical industry. And a lot of these studies are just downright fraudulent! So, take time and listen to these experts, who are just interested in your good health and good science.

This is Tom Naughton's speech from the recent low carb cruise:

http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2011/05/12/speech-science-for-smart-people/

Next is Dana Carpender's speech from the low carb cruise. This address will take you to her low carb blog. Scroll down the page and you will find her speech in two parts. She is funny and informative. Also take time to browse through her blog- there is a ton of good information here.

http://holdthetoast.com/

This contributed  by Kat, one of our OFL's:

www.hulu.com/watch/196879/fat-head

Dreamfields Pasta- "Again"

For those of you who regularly read this blog, you know there are two posts already on this pasta and it's low carb properties. Well, I just read Dana Carpender's blog and she found a new article on "research" done on the pasta and it's properties. I have to qualify this, though- I'm not impressed with the study- it was not a double blind study and there were far two few participants and two short a testing period. For me, I don't use it all that often, but when I do, I cook it exactly as the box says, and I have never had a weight gain with it. I certainly never use it more than once a week or every ten days or so.

So, have a look at this article for yourselves, and bear in mind- just because it's in print, doesn't make it so:

http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/34/2/e17.full

Dana Carpender's Speech on the Low Fat Cruise

I'm still trying to catch up on reading, and now that my favorite low carb guru, Dana Carpender is back from the week long low carb cruise, her husband has posted her presentation on the blog. This is in two parts and really good listening! Just go to the address below and have a listen. While you're there there's another interesting post about liposuction, in case you've been considering that.

http://holdthetoast.com/

MR. Peanut Bread Courtesy of Valorie

Hi, everyone. As usual, I am having a hard time keeping up with life with the condition of my mother. But the one thing I ALWAYS do is read posts on our OFL's forum. Yesterday Valorie posted a recipe for peanut butter bread. I was amazed! I had no idea you could actually make bread from peanut butter. So here it is. If you are at the point that you are adding a few carbs, I think this might be well worth it for the occasional sandwich craving.

Mr. Peanut Bread

1 cup natural-style peanut butter, smooth
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons artificial sweetener (optional)

Blend peanut butter and eggs until very smooth. Add in remaining ingredients. Pour into a sprayed loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Let cool before slicing. I got 12 slices out of it.

I doubled the recipe using one cup natural peanut butter and one cup almond butter. It made a huge loaf and I am loving how well it goes with different things. I just had a cheese, mayo and sugar free ketchup sandwich and it was great. I may add caraway next time I make it, it has the texture of a soft rye and the caraway will really make it nice I think.

It is a little higher in carbs than I am used to, 5.5 net carbs, but so worth it !!

New Blog I've Been Reading- Great Info

One of my favorite low carb bloggers is Jimmy Moore and I do try and catch up on what he's doing every few days. Today, I squeezed in a few minutes to read and went to Jimmy's "Livin' La Vida Low Carb." He is gone from today till May 7th on the annual low carb cruise, but he left his readers a long list of low carb blogs to keep us occupied (those of us not fortunate enough to go on the cruise.) This particular one is written by a former vegan and vegetarian. The first two posts on the page tell about this blogger's transformation from a vegetarian to a low carb carnivore. It is fascinating with all sorts of information about why we need to be eating meat, fat and low carb veggies. Other posts from him and his partner are also worth taking the time to read! So go and have a look!

http://youarewhatieat.blogspot.com/

Pan Seared Shrimp Courtesy of Susi

Good morning everyone,

I am plodding along, trying to snatch a moment here and there to get stuff posted for you here. There is still a load to come!

Susi, one of our OFL's from deep south Texas, posted this recipe for pan seared shrimp. It sounds delicious and incredibly easy for busy people! This will definitely be something I try really soon, as I can always get fresh shrimp. But, I think frozen would do just as well.

Pan Seared Shrimp
1 pound of shrimp- the amount doesn’t really matter- peeled and deveined, and washed
salt, pepper, splenda
2 T. Olive Oil or any kind of oil
Warm oil in a large skillet. I use medium heat on this. Add the shrimp, laying in one layer. Sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper and one package of Splenda. Cook one minute- take them off of the heat- turn them over, return to heat and cook till they are done. There should be a little brown on the bottom of the skillet. They shouldn’t have to cook more than 2 more minutes. They are just delicious like this- and perfect for us lowcarbers!

Dana Carpender's Unpotato Soup

Wow, it's hard to believe it's been almost a month since I last posted! Those of you who are OFL's will understand. I have been really, really busy with my mother critically ill. She is still ill and in intensive care, but so far, holding her own.

I was home for lunch and reading Dana Carpender's blog as a little catch up. This recipe for "unpotato" soup sounds really good! My only suggestion to the whole thing is that I would probably cut the recipe down and not use three pounds of cauliflower, and I might use heavy cream and simmer for thickening instead of Dixie Mashers, although they would be fine also. Here's how Dana did it:

http://holdthetoast.com/content/unpotato-soup