Category: Eat & Drink
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Three Thanksgiving Side Dishes That Won’t Ruin Your Blood Sugar
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and whether you are hosting the entire family or just cooking for a few, it’s helpful to have your blood sugars under control for the evening. Every Thanksgiving, I try to enjoy myself by eating whatever I want, which unfortunately ends with struggling to calculate my carbohydrates properly and […]
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Spooky October Low Carb Cocktails + REcipe Pairings
If you’re here for the boos, do I have just the thing for you! 👻 I’m excited to announce a fun twist to this month’s low carb cocktail, or OCT-tail if you will. 😜🎃 I made not one, not two, but three low carb cocktails to enjoy all spooky season long! But that’s not all… […]
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September Low Carb Cocktail: Blood Orange Paloma
Although the official start of fall is less than a week away, we are still enjoying refreshing summer cocktails because we CAN (and because it’s still 100 degrees out)! My favorite type of cocktail always contains tequila, so I thought — what better way to send off the summer than with a tasty Paloma! Not […]
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August Low Carb Cocktail: Rosemary Grapefruit Gin & Tonic
So let me start this off by saying, I am not usually a fan of gin & tonics. I don’t like the juniper-y taste of most gins and I’m pretty sure a bartender will laugh at you if you ask for diet tonic water, so I usually stay away. But, great news — you can […]
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July Low Carb Cocktail: Pimm’s Cup
In college, I had the opportunity to study abroad in London during the summer of my Junior year. After hanging out along South Bank and checking out a few restaurants in South Kensington, I began to take a liking to Pimm’s Cup, a refreshing summer beverage that consists of Pimm’s No. 1, and a mix […]
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June Low Carb Cocktail: White Sangria
There’s nothing better on a hot summer day, than a refreshing low carb cocktail with some fruit in it. I am also partial to any drink that looks restaurant-worthy but is actually very easy to make at home. I decided to create white sangria (over red) because for some reason I just can’t get past […]
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The best Mushroom, Pepper, & Spinach Omelet I’ve ever made
Okay, so long story short I made an omelet this morning and it was the best omelet I’ve ever made so I just had to share it with you! I filled it with things like mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach, grilled chicken, etc and finally figured out how to fold an omelet without losing the shape! […]
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May Low Carb COcktail: Cucumber Watermelon Margarita
Happy Cinco De Mayo! My favorite way to celebrate on May 5th every year is with a fresh, low carb margarita. Normally I make myself my signature cucumber jalapeno margarita — but this year I wanted to shake things up with a low carb cucumber watermelon margarita for the May #CupofOjCocktail. Cucumber Watermelon Margarita Serves […]
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Good Morning Protein Smoothie 🌞
I’ve finally mastered the ultimate protein smoothie recipe to enjoy after I workout.
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April Low Carb Cocktails + Quarantine Cocktail Challenge
My goal for April’s Low Carb Cocktail was to create something that can easily be replicated with simple ingredients we already have in our home. Since getting to the grocery or liquor store is a little harder this month, I put together three low carb recipes to recreate while we are stuck inside. PLUS, one […]
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March Low Carb Cocktail: Cucumber Lime Vodka Soda
This month’s low carb cocktail is perfect for celebrating the start of spring, not getting pinched on St. Patrick’s Day, and enjoying a refreshing homemade beverage while social distancing. I promise you — it’s more appetizing than green beer. A vibrant twist on the classic vodka soda, my March #CupOfOjCocktail is a cucumber lime vodka […]
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February Low Carb Cocktail: Raspberry Love Potion 🔮
Welcome to the month of luv!!! 💖 Since Valentine’s Day is next week, I wanted to create a love-y dove-y cocktail that is fun to make with your special someone or best pals on February 14th (or 13th, ya know, Galentine’s day). INTRODUCING: Low Carb Raspberry Love Potion ~ A dash of raspberries and a […]
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January Low Carb Cocktail: John Collins 🍊
I’d like to officially welcome you to the first official cocktail of my 2020 Monthly Low Carb Cocktail series #CupofOjCocktails on CupofOj.com! Each month I will feature a new low carb recipe featuring your favorite alcohol, garnishes, and more — with a twist! Each of the recipes will be tweaked to lower the sugar content […]
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How To: Make the Perfect Grilled Cheese Sandwich
how to make the perfect classic grilled cheese sandwich.
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Four Ways to Cut Down on Carbs During Thanksgiving
Cut carbs and stress this thanksgiving with tips for type 1 diabetics.
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How to: Make a Low Carb Thanksgiving Cheese Board
This turkey day creation is the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving day. Created with a variety of meats, cheeses, and crisps, this low carb dish will keep your blood sugars happy throughout the holiday.
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Fall Inspired Charcuterie Boards
Charcuterie board with fall inspired accents and flavors, perfect for halloween potlucks or thanksgiving dinner parties.
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Low Carb Pink Drinks from Starbucks
Summertime is in full swing and there’s nothing better than cooling down with a refreshing beverage from your favorite coffee shop. With many popular options showing up for the summer, it’s easy to indulge in more sugar than you’re expecting. I’ve decided to come up with some low carb swaps for Starbucks’ popular Pink Drink, […]