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Dr. Mindy Pelz on Weight Loss
New set point for exercise and calories Food more important than exercise (but both) Timing issues Small eating window is extremely effective Keto diet but not all week Protein kills hunger the most, increases metabolism, has the most macronutrients. 1 gram protein for every pound of body weight (250 grams = 9 ounces) High protein diet is the best one for weight loss. Note: broccoli is high in protein (and fiber). Next most important is fiber. Net carbs is total carbs minus f
Kevin Beane
Dec 13, 20251 min read
Foods to Lower Blood Sugar
Foods to lower blood sugar which are also good for the heart Avoid sugary drinks, first of all. Drink water, milk, black coffee, green or black tea. FOR PROTEIN: Wild-caught Salmon Other fish: Cod, mackerel, trout, sardines Shellfish: shrimp, lobster, Beans Peanut butter Lean meat (turkey, chicken,beef,lamb) Eggs (limited to 2-3 a day, a good choice for protein and low in calories) Pasture raised eggs have more nutrients Sauerkraut Apple cider vinegar (diluted and best drank
Kevin Beane
Dec 13, 20251 min read
Intermittent Fasting to Lose Visceral Fat
Intermittent fasting is also known as Time Restricted Eating. This is a brief summary. 14 day fasting to lose visceral fat Days 1-3: fast for 14 hours, eat during 10 hour window (like 9AM to 7PM) Days 4-6: fast for 16 hours, eat during 8 hour window (like 9AM to 5PM or 11AM to 7PM) Drops insulin levels, causes fat burning Days 7-13: fast for 18 hours, eat during 6 hour window (like 9AM to 3PM or 12PM to 6PM) Eat two meals Activates the autophogy process - a “cellular cleaning
Kevin Beane
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Shepherd’s Pie Twice Baked Potatoes
Ingredients: 6 lg russet potatoes 4 TBSP California extra virgin olive oil (support our farmers) 1 lb ground lamb (use beef if you must)...
Kevin Beane
Mar 18, 20252 min read
Lobster Pizza
This recipe uses the dough and type of sauce from my New York Pizza recipes but is baked in a pan. I read a lot of different recipes and...
Kevin Beane
Nov 1, 20246 min read
Chocolate Blueberry Muffins
I made a Blueberry Muffins recipe blog entry ealier, which is rather good. This one is for when blueberries are not in season and some...
Kevin Beane
Sep 7, 20242 min read


One Hour Pan Pizza
It takes a bit longer than one hour, but that’s much less time than I normally spend on my Foolproof Pan Pizza (or any other kind)....
Kevin Beane
Sep 6, 20241 min read
Easy Key Lime Pie Popsicles
You will need popsicle molds. I recommend BPA free silicone molds which you can buy lots of places like Amazon. You can juice key limes...
Kevin Beane
Jul 11, 20241 min read
Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken
Is it Sunday or do you just want to make it yourself? Well it is my pleasure to give you this recipe, which is the result of making the...
Kevin Beane
Jul 11, 20243 min read


Fancy Brussel Sprouts
Brussel sprouts for people who may not even like brussel sprouts. Makes two servings. Wash about 16 sprouts, cut the tough ends off, take...
Kevin Beane
Dec 9, 20231 min read
Rachel's Ratatouille Recipe
Veggies: 2 eggplant, thinly sliced 2 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 summer squash, thinly sliced 6 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced Sauce: 2 TBSP...
Kevin Beane
Sep 24, 20231 min read
Art Supplies I Use and Recommend
It has always been important to me to use the best quality tools and materials in the creation of my work, paintings and drawings. There...
Kevin Beane
Sep 24, 20231 min read
Making and Using Simple Syrups
Simple Syrup is used in many alcohol-based and alcohol-free drinks where sweetness is desired. It is one part water and one part sugar...
Kevin Beane
Sep 24, 20232 min read
Copycat Starbucks Iced Frappucino
I did not invent this recipe. There are quite a few examples out there and I’ve tried 3 or 4 before settling on this one, with some...
Kevin Beane
Sep 24, 20231 min read
Kiddie Drinks (for kids of all ages)
This post will cover a lot of territory and I will keep adding to it and republishing it as time goes by. These are not Mocktails as they...
Kevin Beane
Sep 24, 20234 min read
Hawaiian Pasta Salad
This is an easy everyday side dish that everyone will enjoy. It goes well with other Hawaiian dishes like pulled pork and huli huli...
Kevin Beane
Sep 24, 20231 min read
Rice, Sushi, and Food Safety
Can reheating rice cause food poisoning? Yes, you can get food poisoning from eating reheated rice. It's not the reheating that causes...
Kevin Beane
Sep 24, 20236 min read


Savory Cream Cheese Log
I made cream cheese from scratch and do not recommend it, as it takes a long time to do and the most likely results would only be equal...
Kevin Beane
Sep 24, 20232 min read


Guinness Pot Roast
I have made pot roast in a slow cooker, in an old fashioned pressure cooker, and in an Instant Pot. I recommend using an Instant Pot as...
Kevin Beane
Sep 24, 20232 min read
Instant Pot Kalua Pig
This is Hawaiian Airlines recipe for Kalua Pig edited for clarity. Ingredients: 4 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt 1 cup cold water 1...
Kevin Beane
Sep 24, 20231 min read
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