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Ketogenic Diet: Carb/Protein/Fat (CPF) Counters (Tables)

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Cat

by Catherine M. Haug,  June 22, 2013; updated Apr 2019 These counters provide nutrient information: (carbs, protein and fat) for various categories of foods (See “Includes” list below). Note that two types of carbs are indicated in the tables: Total Carbs, … Continue reading →

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Ketogenic Diet: Daily Outline

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Cat

by Catherine M. Haug,  June 22, 2013; updated Apr 2019 This article is about the regular Keto diet (not the CKD version). Includes: 1.General recommendations; 2. Outline by meal, with calorie and gram data See also: 1. Diet and Health Menu; 2. … Continue reading →

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Green Beans with Caramelized Pecans

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I just got some pecans from a Texas friend, so decided to try this recipe to accompany my Thanksgiving Game Hen. Pecans are just about my favorite nuts, and I love … Continue reading →

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Chemically-Altered Fats

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, January 2007 (Photo, right, from I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter.com (9)) This article discusses three types of chemically-altered fats (synthetic fats): Partially-hydrogenated fats (Trans fats), such as margarine and vegetable shortening, which have been making negative headlines of late, and for good … Continue reading →

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Saturated Fats, Part 1: The Good Rap

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, December 2006; updated January 2007, January 2008, and April 2019 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia commons) Before we can discuss intelligently about whether saturated fats are good or bad for human health, we must first understand what they are … Continue reading →

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Good Fats for Cooking

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2007 (with subsequent updates) (Photo, right, by D. Morgan. Goose and duck fat is one of the best fats for cooking and baking). See also: Rendering Lard or Suet (in a crockpot; Ghee (Clarified Butter); Essential Fatty Acids: … Continue reading →

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