Looks like something in the ballpark of $2.

https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Gold-25-3-3-square-sheets/dp/B0006GSQYK

Wow, most of us don't even have a butler, let alone one we could cook.

Seriously, though. If all else fails, you could maybe cheat a little and try some meat glue to seal them up.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MIWPGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469167674&sr=8-1&keywords=pure+vanilla+extract

It is, but the savings here are being overstated. It's not a product with a huge margin, and the prices they get are based on bulk buys. Here's 16 ounces of extract on Amazon. Here's enough beans to make 12 ounces.

I'd also suggest light rum over vodka, personally.

dude--wanna take it to a new level? invest in some cheddar powder. me and my boyfriend do this on our sloppiest of nights: http://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Hill-Farm-Cheddar-Powder/dp/B0099XPG94?ie=UTF8&keywords=cheddar%20powder&qid=1465321639&ref_=sr_1_1_a_it&sr=8-1

Buy an oil sprayer like this and then fill it with liquid coconut oil.

Coffee Lovers

You NEED this milk frother thing in your life if you make coffee at home! It heats and foams milk in like 60 seconds, and makes it SO FOAMY! Seriously, I feel no need to go out and get lattes anymore. I look forward to my homemade coffee so much now! My lattes are a grand total of 15 cals now (throw in some pumpkin pie spices and it's so good), and if I turn them into a mocha via some cocoa powder they're up to a whopping 40 calories. It's amazing! (I use stevia for sweetener)

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Tips: Unsweetened almond milk foams great! Blue Diamond slightly more so than Silk. Unsweetened flax and cashew milk (edit: two separate milks) don't foam for some reason. Coconut milk TBD. Regular milk foams fantastic (of course, but I'm dairy free, so trying all the milk alternatives). Don't put anything besides milk into the frother or it won't foam (all add-ins go into the coffee first, then dump milk/foam on top).

Not all almond flours are created equal. Most of the stuff that's easiest to find is pretty coarse and won't act as nicely as finer grinds.

This stuff isn't cheap, but it's very fine and you might find that it works better than coarser flours. There are other fine grinds available, but they all seem to actually say it on the packaging.

Edit: To answer your actual question, no, I've never sifted almond or coconut flour.

It might be kind of fun to start shipping hemp products to our lawmakers. As an example, Costco has sold this product in the Treasure Valley for nearly three years:


https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Shelled-Protein-Serving/dp/B00856TSCC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=manitoba+hemp&qid=1555255011&s=gateway&sr=8-1

If the powdered Vega didn't work for you, you may want to try their pre-mixed shake:

• Vega protein shakes
  
  This is a pretty decent lactose-free shake mix, if you want to blend your own;
  
  
• Nature's Plus Spiru-tein shake
  
  If you're looking for more of a meal-replacement shake, Super Body Fuel has a dairy-free keto version available. The plain flavor tastes like cardboard, but if you're going for a no-sweetener-added version, it's available in the drop-down menu:
  
  
• https://superbodyfuel.com/shop/keto-fuel-sample/
  
  There are plenty of non-dairy protein powders out there; I'd suggest reading through the reviews in the links below to see how the graininess of each one is. Here's a starter list to check out:
  
  
• Brown rice protein powder
  
• Hemp protein (non-THC)
  
• Peanut butter powder
  
• Pumpkin seed protein powder
  
• Soy protein powder
  
• Spirulina powder
  
• Sunflower seed protein powder
  
• Yellow pea protein powder
  
• Watermelon seed protein powder
  
• Whole oat powder
  
  If you want to get rid of lumps on the go, you need a motorized blender bottle. Basically a portable blender, but just for powders. They run about $40 on Amazon:
  
  
• https://www.amazon.com/PROMiXX-iX-R-Shaker-Bottle-Evolved/dp/B07HCM92SV
  
  It also depends on how you want to make it...if you want to mix it in a liquid like water or a milk alternative, then you'll be more sensitive to how grainy the product is. If you have a good plug-in blender, you can mix them up really well in that & store them in one of those double-walled, vacuum-insulated tumblers to stay cold. Or turn it into a shake, which will help hide the graininess, like with some frozen fruit or whatever. Or if you want to make protein-enhanced treats, check out Protein Pow:
  
  
• Pea protein recipes
  
• Hemp protein recipes
  
• Rice protein recipes
  
  Lots of options out there!

Put a few tablespoons of citric acid in the dishwasher when you run the dishes. You can also use it in foods you cook to bring up the acidity.

$40 buys 25 sheets that are 73.5cm square each.

https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Gold-25-3-3-square-sheets/dp/B0006GSQYK

Edit: 3.375in x 3.375in = 73.5 square cm (8.5725cm x 8.5825cm)

Or just use meat glue

1.Product

Why did you pick Coconut Oil? While it does all the things you mention, it has safer alternatives that are just as good. Mainly Coconut Oil is comedogenic (https://www.beneficialbotanicals.com/facts-figures/comedogenic-rating.html), high rate of clogging skin pores, and generally can cause more problems to skin than solve for some people. Most suggested oils from /r/SkincareAddiction are: Jojoba Oil (but also is a little comedogenic), Neem Oil, Hemp Oil (0 comedogenic). All these oils also have moisturizing, anti inflammatory, anti redness, etc.. benefits.

2.Price

1 ounce for 14$ at your shop, or something off Amazon, 16 ounces for 8 bucks. Yes, a cooking oil can be used topically, it's the same.

3."Uses of Oil", some sentences have words like "seem" which sounds like you guys don't even know about the product. Anti-Cancer, sounds so fishy, don't think there's enough evidence for that. Generally refine the page, also add more content, coconut oil can do much more. Anti-inflammatory, don't think main usage will be against bug bites, but more commonly skin redness, acne, etc.

Then the "How to use coconut oil" section, either remove it at all or rewrite with some actual guides, how to store (because it starts melting at around 24 celsius degrees), etc.

challenge accepted

• 16 oz Mason Jar with Plastic Lid
  
• Steel Cut Oats (7 oz)
  
• 1 tbsp (2 rounded normal spoons) of Chia Seeds
  
• Add Almond Milk to ~9 oz (more than 2 oz)
  
• Mix
  
• Blueberries (12+)
  
• Raspberries (6+)
  
• PB2 (2 tbsp)
  
• Fill to rim with Greek Yogurt
  
• Shake the shit out of it
  
  Warning: this is pretty calorie dense (~1K kcal, the oats alone are 600 kcal) but you can easily adjust it. First, remove the PB2 (45 kcal.) Then reduce the oats slightly or substitute a yogurt with less sugar, but I'd recommend just scaling everything because this mix tastes amazing and has perfect mouth feel.
  
  Edit: added a pic, http://i.imgur.com/gFSQ8pJ.png

Amazon's got a 16 oz bottle for $10, just enough for everyone at home to get that Pillsbury butthole smell they've always dreamed of!

http://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Pure-Vanilla-Extract-16-OZ/dp/B005MIWPGC

Marshmallows are so delicious but the kinds you find at the grocery store are PACKED with sugar and carbs. Store-bought marshmallows such as Kraft Jet-Puffed have a whopping 24 grams of carbs and 17 grams of sugar per serving. Those marshmallows would blow your blood sugar through the roof!

This awesome recipe though has no sugar and 0g net carbs. Plus it only uses five ingredients. Check it out below with more details and tips at the source link

Source: https://www.chipmonkbaking.com/blog/2019/9/6/zero-carb-keto-marshmallows-made-with-allulose

RECIPE: KETO MARSHMALLOWS USING ALLULOSE

(NO SUGAR, LOW-CARB, GLUTEN FREE, KETO, DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

Servings: 24 Jumbo Marshmallows (~38 grams each)

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Resting Time: 4 Hours

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 Cup Water, divided
  
• 3 Tbsp Gelatin (we used Great Lakes Pure Beef Gelatin which you can get on Amazon)
  
• 3 Cups Allulose, plus an extra 1/4 cup for dusting (we used the ChipMonk blend of Monk Fruit and Allulose: AlluMonk. You can find other allulose brands online as well)
  
• 1 Tbsp Vanilla Extract (we used McCormick, but any brand should work fine)
  
• 1/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  
• Optional food coloring if you want colored marshmallows
  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

• Lightly grease two 8x8 square baking pans OR one 9x13 baking pan with pan spray and line the pans with a strip of parchment. We recommend spraying the pans once more to grease the parchment.
  
• Add 1/2 cup water to a bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and immediately whisk the gelatin into the water. Set the gelatin mixture aside to bloom while you make the allulose syrup.
  
• In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour in the remaining 3/4 cup water and whisk in your 3 cups of allulose. Continually mix while you heat the pan up on your stove. You want to heat the mixture to 240 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a candy thermometer or digital thermometer to continually monitor the temperature.
  
• Once the allulose syrup reaches 240 degrees F, carefully add the hot syrup to the gelatin mixture in your other bowl. Add in the vanilla and salt and start to mix either using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer. You do not want to do this by hand, trust us! Turn the mixer speed up to medium and whip until the marshmallow begins to thicken and lighten in color. At this point, you can turn the mixer up to high speed without the liquid making a giant mess. Whip on high for at least 15 minutes. You will know it's done when the marshmallow is VERY thick, glossy, cool to the touch, and holds firm peaks.
  
• If you want to color your marshmallows, add in a few drops of food coloring during the mixing process.
  
• Working quickly, use a rubber spatula to scrape the marshmallow into the prepared pans. Use an offset spatula to smooth the surface as much as possible (you can oil both spatulas to help prevent sticking if you want to). Allow the marshmallows to set for at least four hours or overnight.
  
• Using a blender, grind the additional 1/4 cup of allulose for dusting until it's the consistency of confectioners sugar.
  
• Use the parchment paper to lift the marshmallow out of the pans. Using an oiled knife, trim the edges and then slice the marshmallows into strips. Dust the surfaces of each marshmallow strip with the powdered allulose. Then slice the marshmallow strips into squares and dust the cut sides.
  
• Store the marshmallows in an airtight container. Or, lightly cover the container with a paper towel and allow them to dry out overnight, undisturbed.
  
  Recipe Source: https://www.chipmonkbaking.com/blog/2019/9/6/zero-carb-keto-marshmallows-made-with-allulose

I get Anthony’s nutritional yeast at Whole Foods, But it can be ordered from amazon. It’s a big bag and lasts a long time.

If you're just asking about where to find it, I purchased mine through Amazon, but if you have a whole foods, a coop, or a high quality grocery store nearby I bet you'd be able to find Bob's Red Mill brand.

Both have been around for a couple decades and are both very high quality. My bottle of Xanthan from amazon has lasted me over 6 months, if not closer to 9.

Let me know if I misunderstood you.

There is. Xanthan gum, my friend. Super cheap and highly effective. It's used in a TON of products and you probably consume it already on a daily basis (used as a thickener and stabilizer). I add a tsp or two to my protein shakes (in a blender) in order to achieve a milkshake like consistency. It transform a drink from a frothy, watery consistency with ice chunks sinking to the bottom to a thick, milkshake like thickness and even, uniform body. Seriously, you'll never look back and a $5 container will last you months! I use this product specifically, though it can be found even cheaper; http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Xanthan-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B0014UH7J2
I use;
-1 scoop of Whey Protein

• ~1 cup of ice
  -8-10oz of Whole Milk
  -1-2 tsp of Xanthan Gum
  Then blend for 20-30 seconds
  HIGHLY recommended. Enjoy!

Welcome! A suitable replacement might be something like liquid stevia. A few drops is all you need and there are even flavored options! Although the taste may seem a tiny bit different at first. Otherwise, stevia has a good record and positive reputation. However, some of the artificial or synthetic offerings can be good options too!

Thanks, made me laugh, and flash back to the time I was so desperate I drank the 16oz bottle of vanilla extract. (41%)
http://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Pure-Vanilla-Extract-16-OZ/dp/B005MIWPGC/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1410465717&sr=1-1&keywords=vanilla+extract

this amazing cheese powder!

it tastes exactly like the cheese powder from Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. Except better. I dump it all over popcorn and I could cry it's so delicious. I might have a sodium addiction.

Meat glue and sodium citrate.

Black garlic.

Maverick dual probe wireless thermometer. You can stick 1 probe in the oven or smoker, 1 probe in the meat, then clip the wireless monitor to your pocket. When the meat hits your target temp, it beeps. If the meat temp or cooking temp varies outside the range you set, it beeps.

Turner.

Baking steel. Works better than a baking stone for making pizza.

Mortar & pestle. Food dehydrator.

Water oven.

Weber Smokey Mountain 18.5.

Some alternative sweeteners are designed to be substituted 1:1 with regular sugar in baking. By volume and by calories they are mostly bulking agent (I believe dextrose is the typical choice). Those products are not good for keto dieting.

If you just want something to sweeten your coffee or whatever, make sure what you've purchased is pure alternative sweetener and not bulked with other sugars. Sweet Drops (liquid) and Splenda Naturals (powder) are what I bought; both are 0 calories.

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I'm actually doing keto as a vegan, so I might be able to help you out some!

• For butter, I really like either Miyoko's Cultured Butter (you can find it at Trader Joe's if you live on the West Coast) or Earth Balance, which is more readily available at major supermarket chains. I'll also use avocado or olive oil for cooking.
  
  
• For milk, I use either Tempt Hemp Milk or, if I want a little extra protein boost, Ripple, which is made with pea protein. I buy the unsweetened original variety for both; Tempt has 1g net carb per 8 oz, Ripple has 0g net. I find the Tempt at markets like Whole Foods -- I buy my Ripple at Target.
  
  
• I use dairy-free cheeses very sparingly because they are higher in carbs than I'd like, but I've found that Chao (available at WF/some major supermarkets) is kinda the best bet.
  
  
• I eat mayo with most of my meals, usually either Vegenaise (I like the Pesto and Chipotle flavors) or Just Mayo. Vegenaise is another WF kinda find, but Just Mayo is really widely available (even Walmart sells it!). There's also dressings available from the same company that makes Just Mayo -- the Ranch and Caesar are both really tasty.
  
  
• Shelled hemp seeds are fantastic, too -- one 3 tbsp serving has 170 cal - 13g fat - 0g net carbs - 10g protein. I usually mix them in with whatever I'm eating since they have a pretty neutral flavor.
  
  Let me know if there are any dairy replacements that you're really interested in and I can probably point you in a good direction!

King Arthur

https://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/items/vermont-cheese-powder-8-oz-jar

Hoosier Hill Farm

Hoosier Hill Farm Cheddar Cheez Powder, 1 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099XPG94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PFC1Bb2R0MY2N

'ere you go.
https://www.amazon.com/Transglutaminase-Meat-Glue-Formula-50g/dp/B00EIGV7MC

Relevant: https://www.reddit.com/r/ketochow/comments/41xket/mct_necessary/

TL;DR if you can find carrington farms LIQUID coconut oil (they sell it at many Walmarts) that'll work, otherwise use canola, olive or whatever other oil you have.


Also relevant: https://www.thebairs.net/faqs2/?Display_FAQ=9648

My fave Amazon finds (with links):

• Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
  
  
• Microwave Pork Rinds
  
  
• Pork Dust (pork rind "breadcrumbs")
  
  
• Sweet Leaf Liquid Stevia
  
  
• Organic Coconut Oil (54 oz)

I personally do not have the time nor the patience to blanch my own almonds. It requires that you take the skin off of each individual almond... that, I think, is insanity.

However, if you buy blanched almond slivers, and have the right kind of food processor or blender, you literally just dump and grind until you get enough flour.

So really it's just up to you and how much work you want to do.

I order mine on Amazon and I get Anthony's blanched almond flour.

I can justify the cost because I usually just use 3 tbsp at a time for "bread", or the occasional pizza which is only 85 grams. So a 2 lbs bag lasts a couple months.

“ Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast, often a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, which is sold commercially as a food product. It is sold in the form of flakes or as a yellow powder and can be found in the bulk aisle of most natural food stores. It is popular with vegans and vegetarians and may be used as an ingredient in recipes or as a condiment.[1]

It is a significant source of some B-complex vitamins and contains trace amounts of several other vitamins and minerals.[2] Sometimes nutritional yeast is fortified with vitamin B12.

Nutritional yeast has a strong flavor that is described as nutty, cheesy, or creamy, which makes it popular as an ingredient in cheese substitutes. It is often used by vegans in place of cheese,[3] for example in mashed and fried potatoes, in scrambled tofu, or as a topping for popcorn.[4]”

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutritional_yeast

https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Premium-Nutritional-Flakes-Fortified/dp/B06Y1JPZ4F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=nutritional+yeast&qid=1571595803&sr=8-3

Honeyville is cheaper.

I've managed to make "keto poptarts" - no recipe, just eyeballed it. You will need to drop some initial cash on the almond flour - it'll last a while and is used in a lot of recipes (meatloaf, pancakes, etc.)

Recipe (you'll need to fine tune this - taste it as you go)
Crust - 1/2 cup Almond Flour, 1 Egg, Butter, Salt, Sweetner- spread onto bottom of greased pan.

Filling - Cream Cheese, Egg, Sugar Free Maple Syrup (doesnt take much), Sweetner

Top with cinnamon, bake for 10 minutes ~350F, chill in freezer/fridge.

Lasts at least a week in the fridge. Could probably up the crunch through pan frying the finished product.

I'm going to experiment with different fillings in place of maple syrup (cocoa powder, low sugar/low carb fruit spreads, etc.) I wouldn't eat these every day, might cause a stall but they're great run and go breakfast and fairly low cost.


Don't have a real answer on the meat side of things - I've had luck finding cheap beef cuts (miniature round steaks) - season the shit out of them and cook then in a pan with butter. Add egg, breakfast done.

I do DIY soylent, not Joylent, but I started adding a 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp of Xanthan Gum to my day's worth of powder to thicken it up and it works great. It's the same stuff that fast food joints use to thicken up milkshakes.

Edit: if you go this route, start with just a little and work your way up until you've dialed it in to the thickness you like. A little goes a long way and if you add too much, it takes on sort of a "mucus-y" consistency. Yuck!

I order my groceries through FreshDirect so technically I get 90% of my stuff online :).

That being said...the stuff I get outside of that site are:

1. Japanese Mayo to make the spicy mayo that you get at sushi restaurants (just mix in Siracha).
   
   
2. Emergen-C Electro Mix for my electrolytes kick.
   
   
3. Erythritol cause....sugar.
   
   
4. Stevia for a different sweetener used in mostly drinks/liquids where it's more difficult to dissolve the Erythritol.
   
   
5. [Liquid Smoke] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0005Z8NCM/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
   
   
6. BACON JERKY!
   
   
7. Maple flavor
   
   
8. Awesome awesome peanut butter
   
   
9. Kerrygold unsalted butter. My grocery store doesn't carry it :(
   
   
10. Vitamins from various places...Vitamin D-3, Magnesium, Daily Multi-vitamin, Cod Fish Oil, etc.
    
    EDIT: Formatting.

I make the dankest 1000 cal shake imaginable. Follow these steps:

1. Get a 8 pound tub o' whole oats powder from Amazon
   
2. Get a 2 pack of 28oz Blender Bottles from Amazon
   
   Recipe/Instructions:
   
   

• Put some blended mixed frozen fruit in the bottle (blend the frozen fruit in a blender in bulk with water - keep refrigerated for further use throughout the week)
  
• Pour a little milk in
  
• Put 1.5 to 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder in
  
• Pour a little milk in
  
• Put 1 scoop of the oat powder in
  
• Pour a little milk in
  
• Put 2.5 generous spoonfuls of vanilla or plain greek yogurt in
  
• Put 5 tablespoons of peanut butter POWDER in
  
• Pour enough milk to reach near the top of the bottle
  
  Close it up, secure it, and shake - enjoy the dankness - super smooth consistency - EZ
  
  Also, you'll notice - my ingredients are very similar to yours but the key difference is POWDERED whole oats, POWDERED PB, and BLENDED (w/ water) fruit.
  
  

The price per serving of rotini was $2.00 (not including shipping costs), and the cheez would be $0.66. I used Fairlife milk, but regular skim milk would be $0.03, and the spread would be $0.08.

So the total is $2.79/serving, with the majority of the price coming from the the pasta. To put that into perspective, the price of a 5 pack of Kraft mac and cheese is like $4.75.

The pasta is $8/bag, cheez is $12/lb, milk is $3.50/gallon, and the spread is $2.50/15oz tub. It would take $26 to acquire the ingredients to make this recipe.

Whole foods has it with the bulk spices.

Why not just order online? Milliard Citric Acid 2 Pound - 100% Pure Food Grade NON-GMO Project VERIFIED (2 Pound) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EYFKM32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Kkn7AbZKNMNP0

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
  
• 1 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter
  
• 1 cup powdered sweetener
  
• 1/8 tsp liquid stevia
  
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  
• 3 1/2 ounce Dark chocolate bar (90% cacao)
  
  

  Instructions
  

  
  

• Place butter and peanut butter in a medium-size bowl.  Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted.  
  
• Add sweetener, stevia and vanilla. Stir until smooth.  Pour into a 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper.  Place in freezer for 10 minutes.
  
• Break chocolate into pieces and place in a small bowl.  Melt in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until just melted, careful not to scorch.  (may also use a double boiler for this step)
  
• Remove peanut butter layer from freezer.  Pour chocolate over peanut butter and use the back of spoon or spatula to evenly spread the chocolate.  Return to freezer for 1 hour.  Allow to sit out for a few minutes before cutting. 

Hi! This recipe is found on my blog at https://veggiechick.com/olive-tapenade/

Olive Tapenade

• 1 (10-ounce) jar pitted green olives, drained
  
• 1 (10-ounce) jar pitted kalamata olives, drained
  
• 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (I prefer to use dried,. If using sun-dried tomatoes from can soaked in olive oil, drain oil first and rinse with water)
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 2 tablespoons capers
  
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup*, optional
  
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional
  
  INSTRUCTIONS
  
  

1. Add all ingredients to a food processor. Process until blended. You might have to stop once and stir with a large spoon and blend again. Serve.
   
2. Store in an airtight container. Lasts for 2-3 days in the fridge. Make 2 cups or 8 (1/4 cup servings). 
   
   

   NOTES
   

   
   

• Zest the lemon before squeezing for juice. I like to use this zester.
  
• Adding a tiny bit (just 1 teaspoon or less) of maple syrup balances the sour taste from the olives and lemon juice. If you prefer it more sour, you can leave the maple syrup out. Or add it in later if needed, after taste testing.
  
• A food processor is the best way to make this tapenade. I’ve tried a blender and it gets stuck and won’t spin as easily as a food processor. It could be possible, but it’s going to require more effort.
  
• Feel free to experiment with different types of olives. If you have a olive bar at your nearby supermarket, you can get creative. Just be sure to pit the olives before adding to the food processor!

But it can be consumed... https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Gold-25-3-3-square-sheets/dp/B0006GSQYK

Here you go: http://www.amazon.com/Edible-Gold-Cakes-Chocolates-Leaves/dp/B0006GSQYK

You'll have to figure out how to combine it with the frosted flakes yourself, though.

Then I'd go with this:

http://www.amazon.com/Edible-Gold-25-3-3-square-sheets/dp/B0006GSQYK

• Almond flour: Get at Trader Joe's or on [Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/Blanched-Almond-Meal-Flour-lbs/dp/B0006ZN538/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1407460726&sr=1-1&keywords=almond+flour) as Bob's is too expensive for the quality.
  
  
• Unsweetened 100% cocoa powder: Find the best quality you can because you can really taste the difference.
  
  
• Butter: (grass-fed/Kerrygold)
  
  
• Eggs: Organic (search Craigslist for local eggs, just literally search eggs in your area).
  
  Best Starter: Mug Cakes
  Found: http://www.ruled.me/?s=mug+cakes
  And: http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/?s=mug+cake
  Finally: http://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/?s=mug+cake
  
  Those are also the best cooking/baking blogs I know.
  
  

This is what I buy from Amazon. It's a huge bag and the quality is great.

You can do it! And when you get even 1/4 of the way there, you'll feel like a different, healthier, more mobile person. It's amazing.

Enough motivational drivel. To your question, I'd first advise to not worry about cravings until you're through keto flu. It's hard enough to not eat carbs. Don't make it harder by trying to starve yourself as well. EAT. ENJOY SO MUCH BACON. This will not last long and will most likely reduce your lifespan less in this time than being overweight long-term will.

You will also probably have cheat days. Don't judge yourself for them. It was actually kind of eye-opening to go back and forth a bit and feel the difference in my health very tangibly.

My fave foods that I used in the beginning (and a few subsequent falls from grace) were:

Drinks:

I try to drink lots of water. Water gets really boring. Unfortunately, most of the sugar-ish drinks you find have artificial sweeteners in them. I know that these sweeteners aren't great, but I don't think they're as terrible as some folks believe. I drink them anyway, but I try to minimize my intake.

• SodaStream - This bastard is indispensible for me. I use it all the time, but I love drinking plain seltzer. You can also add...
  
  
• Sugar Free Syrup or Sugar Free Lemonade - When I do get a bad craving for a sweet drink, these are my favorites. You can add the lemonade powder to regular water. The soda...not so much.
  
  
• Coke Zero - Again, I try to limit these, but they're a solid replacement for Coke.
  
  
• Coffee & Tea - It's coffee tea. By this point in your life, you probably know if it's your thing or not, so if you like it, drink a lot more now. Just use heavy whipping cream or half and half as a creamer, as milk has a lot of sugar. Adding stevia is...okay. I usually just drink it black.
  
  Meals & Snacks:
  
  
• FatHead Crackers/Nachos - Crikey these are good. I would eat these when not on keto. They're good alone, dipped in salsa, baked with nacho toppings (shredded chicken, black olives, guacamole). Top them with pepperoni and cheese to make little mini pizza-crackers. Or you could have...
  
  
• FatHead Pizza - This is also worthy of a crikey. The crust doesn't taste exactly like bread per se, but it's fantastic. Top however you would a pizza. Make your own sauce, as a lot of the store bought brands have too much sugar.
  
  
• Pizza Sauce - This is a simple sauce that tastes pretty good. It's fairly easy to modify ratios and tweak ingredients to match your tastes.
  
  
• Low Carb Tortillas - I generally can't taste the difference because mine are filled with delicious taco fixins.
  
  
• Cookies - Cookies. Nuff said.
  
  
• Pork rind crusted chicken nuggets - These are legit. I was doubtful of the breading, but I was pleased in the end.
  
  
• Weird, not-ramen replacement - I love ramen almost as much as I love my children. To replace it, I make this abomination. I don't really measure, but I'll give rough estimates. Also, please don't judge me.
  
  
  • Asparagus stir fry - An entire bag is 10.5 carbs. I usually eat half.
    
  • 2 eggs
    
  • 2T Peanut butter
    
  • 1T Soy sauce
    
  • 1 - 2T Heavy whipping cream (or more to achieve desired consistency or nutrient content)
    
  • 1/2 - 1t chicken bouillon
    
  • 1/4t - 1/2t Onion Powder - I'm guessing wildly at this amount. I just shake it a few times
    
  • 1/4t - 1/2t Garlic powder - Same as above
    
  • A few shakes of Fish sauce
    
    

1. Add frozen veggies to water and turn on stove, set eggs aside.
   
   
2. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl
   
   
3. When water boils, add eggs and poach to desired consistency (boiling for 3 min gets you soft-medium boiled consistency)
   
   
4. Carefully drain the water from the pan without busting the eggs. You don't have to get all of the water, as it can add
   
   
5. Pour veggies and eggs into the bowl and mix with the sauce.
   
   Misc:
   
   

• Bob's Red Mill - God bless Bob. He should be a patron saint of keto. He has all the flours. See below.
  
  
• Bob's almond flour, Bob's coconut flour. This is basically all you need. No Hindu crickets required. You can get fancy later when you're feeling better and want to branch out.
  
  
• Pork rinds - They're weird and taste like I imagine a football would, or...a piece of rawhide. But I use these for breading sometimes (they're surprisingly good when soaked in delicious avocado or coconut oil). I also occasionally eat these to make my craving for chips, or rather, entire appetite go away.
  
  
• Avocado - The best fruit/berry ever. They're good by themselves. You can also make delicious ice cream with them. And of course, there's guacamole for the FatHead Crackers/Nachos above.
  
  Okay. I'm tired now and have to work tomorrow. I'll try to come back and add more useful things. Good luck!
  
  Edit: Links & formatting. Also, In my tired state, I almost forgot to add fat bombs. Look up lots of recipes. It's a huge help to be able to eat delicious chocolatey, doughy things.

I have these chia seeds on my list! It's a 2-lb bag of black Chia seeds which are not just used for toys and gardens anymore!

I am a recent vegetarian and these things are super versatile and awesome, so the reason I want them is easy: because they taste good, they last forever, and are calorie and nutrient dense!

As far as what I plan to do with them, I will probably use them to fortify baked goods, make chia puddings, and use them in smoothies and protein shakes for a little extra boost!

Try Chia Seeds in a glass of water. They are super filling, I have heard that they are really good for you, and they are less than 50 calories.

Mix the Chia seeds in water and let sit for 15 minutes. They turn into a thick gelatinous drink that should quiet the stomach grumbles for a while.

Xanthan gum. It's expensive, but a little goes a long way, and if you keep it sealed and refrigerated, it keeps for a long time. Xanthan gum is a stabilizer and thickening agent. A small amount will lend body to the beverage without making it seem thick, and it will suspend oil soluble compounds such as cannabinoids.

got you fam

This oil + this salt + these kernels = Movie Theater Butter. The Flavacol makes a HUGE difference.

Following the recipe above, without any toppings, each serving costs me about $1.45 - which for a lunch I do not think is bad at all. With two tablespoons of Peanut Butter as a topping, which is what I have been doing, it ups the cost to about $1.75 a meal. - but yes 75% of that cost is the hemp seeds

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• $0.10 in coconut milk (for 1/3 a cup of coconut milk)
  
• $1.12 in hemp hearts (1/4 a cup of hemp hearts)
  
• $0.04 in chia seeds (1/2 tablespoon of chia seeds)
  
• $0.06 in Swerve (1 teaspoon of swerve)
  
• $0.07 in Vanilla (1/4 teaspoon of vanilla)
  
  ​
  
  
• $0.29 in peanut butter (two tablespoons)
  
  ​
  
  updated to include specific measurements I use for each serving as opposed to the whole recipe which is how I determined the cost.

Yes!

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, 1lb; with 10g Protein & 12g Omegas per Serving, Non-GMO, Gluten Free - Packaging May Vary

RedCon1 has their MRE and MRE Lite which offer good protein sources, complex carbs and some good fats...

https://redcon1.com/products/mre-meal-replacement

She could probably cut that serving size in half and be golden. Most reviews give all the flavors excellent reviews.

They also have a version with only a few grams of carbs...https://redcon1.com/collections/meal-replacement/products/mre-lite-meal-replacement

Altnernately, you could just stick with a protein powder of your choice and get some oat powder for the carbs...https://www.amazon.com/Muscle-Feast-Oat-Powder-Pounds/dp/B008QHPVO4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520886850&sr=8-1&keywords=oat+powder

Meal replacement shakes were all the rage back in the late 90's and 2000's but I think they have fallen out of favor for bars and the ready-to-drink boxed drinks.

Actually, I've tried that, and it works pretty damn good!

http://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Hill-Farm-Cheddar-Powder/dp/B0099XPG94

Shouldn't be too difficult.

Exactly. This is the one you want.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0099XPG94

Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2A88ZW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1427466337&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=gallon+coconut+oil

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This is what I use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A2A88ZW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1427466337&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=gallon+coconut+oil

Don't be fooled by ~natural~ packaging, its all the same stuff. Mine lives on the counter and I did that for months in Florida and it never went bad.

As someone who's experimented w/ it before, I've never been able to find it on the shelf anywhere (I tried Surfas, Epicure Imports (before it closed), etc). Honestly, your best bet for the time and money is to have it delivered from Amazon.

I use Carrington Liquid Coconut Oil. You can get it at many grocery stores and Wal-Mart for pretty cheap.

I've used SweetLeaf brand before. These days I use powdered Erythritol mostly because I can bake with it, but the liquid Stevia was way more convenient. Only you will be able to decide about the aftertaste, but I don't think it will be very detectable in coffee.

The reason they found it expensive is because they looked for easy replacements for their Standard American Diet Foods.
If you get a box of corndogs for $6 every month, then find it's the same price for half as many vegan corn dogs, you're gonna have a hard time. If you want junk food, think onion rings or tater tots instead, which are $2-3 for a huge bag.
If you are used to getting a Krispy Creme dozen for $10, finding a single vegan donut costing $3.50 is going to shock you. Instead, buy a box of Oreos for $3.


A lot of vegans will just be like "expensive? lolol rice and beans." But no one (or most people) don't want to eat bland sadness every day. As a new vegan, you just don't understand the "accidentally" vegan foods. You don't know the cheap vegan. You just know that Daiya Cheese costs more than regular cheese- I totally get that.


junk food that is vegan:

https://www.peta.org/living/food/accidentally-vegan/
https://www.peta.org/living/food/top-accidentally-vegan-foods/
https://vegnews.com/2018/7/25-accidentally-vegan-snacks-that-you-can-find-at-a-convenience-store
https://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/foods-you-wont-believe-are-actually-vegan?utm_term=.itjGe7dB4#.yyP47Xb9G


Some (kinda expensive but lasts a LONG time) vegan staples:
https://www.amazon.com/Dixie-Diners-Club-Beef-Ground/dp/B00T3LW20I/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1535965270&sr=1-8&keywords=dixie+diner (rehydrates to 3.4lbs of ground 'beef' for $10. Add to pasta sauce, or a packet of taco seasoning and use in taco/burrito/etc.)
https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Premium-Nutritional-Flakes-Verified/dp/B06Y1JPZ4F/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1535964474&sr=8-5&keywords=vegan+nutritional+yeast (Used in TONS of vegan recipes to make cheesy sauce, eggs, sour cream, cream cheese, etc., or to add a cheesy-nutty nuance to many dishes. Top popcorn or pasta with it. $13 for MONTHS worth of servings.)
https://www.amazon.com/Planters-Fancy-Whole-Cashews-Salted/dp/B00ADX5WZ2/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1535964626&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=cashews&psc=1 (you'll find the bulk of vegan pasta sauces, dips, sour cream, cream cheese, lasagna, and tons of other shit require soaked cashews. $16 is again, months worth.)
https://www.amazon.com/DEEP-Black-Salt-3-5-oz/dp/B003WLZXBU/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_lp_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YPJCRC11RX5ZJBTKHCEP&dpID=51EigfPKPIL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail Kala Namak/black salt. It adds a sulfur-eggy flavor to anything (i.e., tofu egg scrambles, ramen.) It's a giant bag of salt for $4. Almost as cheap as regular salt.


Easy cheap vegan meals:
Biscuits and gravy (Bisquick is vegan.)
Pancakes (Again, Bisquick. Also maple syrup and margarine.)
Burrito (rice, beans, the vegan beef I mentioned above, gauc/salsa/fake sour cream/corn/onions or wtf ever you like on burrito.)
Spaghetti + garlic bread (use margarine instead of butter, that's it.)
PB+J
Grain bowls (they are super easy and cheap and have a million varieties, you'll find one to your taste.)
Curries (use tofu instead of chicken. Simply Balanced by Target has a few different good, cheap vegan curry sauces if you don't like to make your own.)
Tofu scramble (tons of different varieties if you google for recipes.)
Falafel (almost all falafel mixes are vegan.)
Salad (Italian dressing is usually vegan. Bac'n Pieces are vegan.)
Veggie stir fries
Pesto pasta
Oatmeal (top with nuts, PB, fruit, cinnamon, maple syrup, raisins, whatever.)
Pasta salad, omit the salami/pepperoni.
potato salad, vegannaise instead of mayo.
Anything you can imagine with potatoes + sweet potatoes - grilled, hashbrowns, fries, hassleback, baked, tots, mashed.
Smoothies (vegan flavored protein powder is more expensive than whey, I know. But soy and pea protein isolate are very cheap. Add plain protein, banana, ice, plant milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder and sweetener/sugar.)
Chili
Caramel rice cakes topped with coconut/almond reddi-whip and nuts.





Here's some more outside of the box but cheap meals:
Jackfruit pulled pork (I just use slowcooked jackfruit and storebought BBQ sauce.)
Fried plantains
Fried zucchini
Tempura veggies
Baked acorn or butternut squash with margarine + brown sugar
Zucchini fritters (there's recipes everywhere and they're amazing.)
Chow mein
Pan fried bean sprouts
Chia pudding
Ceviche omit the shrimp/fish
Roasted eggplant
Mujaddara
Mushroom shawarma


Plant milk is more expensive than cow's milk, but you can make cheap-ass oatmillk at home*. There's tons of baking egg replacers (banana, applesauce, etc,) but I highly recommend flax egg** for some easy omega-3s.


Some life-saving cheap recipes:
https://avirtualvegan.com/oat-milk/ *
https://lovingitvegan.com/how-to-make-a-flax-egg/ **
https://ohsheglows.com/2017/11/08/all-purpose-vegan-cheese-sauce/
https://cookieandkate.com/2018/vegan-sour-cream-recipe/
https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/cashew-cream-cheese/
https://www.cearaskitchen.com/vegan-yogurt/
https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/vegan-chickpea-cookie-dough/ (the semi-sweet chocochips at Trader Joes are vegan, so are their marshmallows. I recommend adding both.)



I realize how big my post is now that I'm finished.. Hope you find it helpful haha.

This is what I buy=> .Anthony's Nutritional Yeast Flakes through Amazon.

If they were little flakes of steel, I might buy that. Gold is far too soft.

You can buy edible gold leaf for baking. Goes in one end, comes out the other.

I buy quite a lot from Amazon since I live in a rural area with limited access to paleo friendly stores.

Kelp Noodles

Nogii Bars

Cocconut Oil

Fish Sauce

Cacao Powder

Epic Bars

Almond Flour

Kale Chips

Ghee

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This is about 7.40 a pound, but you have to buy five pounds at a time.

5lb almond flour

I lied. It's a 5lb bag for $29. I think that's still pretty good.

As pointed out by alysli, Amazon Prime 35.99 for 5 lbs

https://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Super-Fine-16-ounce/dp/B000EDG598#immersive-view_1524959631369

This is what I bought and the packages say 1/4c serving has 3 net carbs. I’m not sure why the packages on their site are different, but I use this flour frequently without any issues.

I'm in the same boat. I just moved to Hawaii and I swear, no one diets here at all. And they eat rice with everything. I'm afraid to say the word "low carb" around these people :)

So I have recently bought on amazon a bunch of things I USED to be able to find my local grocery stores, such as:

1. Bob's Red Mill Coconut Flour
   
2. Bob's Red Mill Almond Meal/Flour
   
3. Mama Lupe's Low Carb Tortillas
   
   I bought them in bulk and they're all going into the freezer.
   
   I will probably try this Unsweetened Shredded Coconut soon because the I Breathe I'm Hungry blogger is always using it and I can't find it unsweetened here...
   
   And I've always bought EZSweets on Amazon, I've never found it in stores anywhere.
   
   I'm having issues finding Pork Rinds in Hawaii by the way, so if you find a good spot to order them online, let me know.

You can generally find it in stores that carry organics, such as Whole Foods or a co-op in your local town. You might try Albertson's too. If you can't find it locally, you can always get it on amazon. I personally use this kind

I present to you, Internets!

They're similar but I've read chia seeds are a bit better. These are the ones I like. Hopefully they help.

2 lbs for $10

Or like a tablespoon of chia seeds if you get the chia pet for $23

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-Xanthan-Ounce-Bottle/dp/B0014UH7J2/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1468194961&sr=1-5&keywords=xanthan+gum

The stuff I got was off of amazon and had the amounts on the bottle. NOW real Food Xanthan Gum Powder,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014UH7J2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I usually only use a teaspoon for a whole blender full and really stabilizes and holds the sauce together nicely even when it’s high texture/chunky sauce

Got mine on Amazon for like $8. You use it by the pinch so that should be a few year's worth.

You might also want to try Xanthan gum. It acts as a gluten replacement that binds ingredients together. I’m about 4 wks in and just started playing with it, it’s kind of amazing. Just google it and do a little research and it’ll start making sense where it would work in recipes (thickens soups and gravies like a rue) smoothes out ice cream so it’s not icey, binds baked goods and stuff with flours. It can be pricey but I found this on amazon. Good luck https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0014UH7J2?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

This keto fudgesicle is the perfect summertime treat. In my opinion, it tastes just like a regular fudgesicle. It is easy and yummy! This recipe is at https://www.certainlyketo.com/3-ingredient-keto-fudge-pops/ We have lots more keto recipes on https://www.certainlyketo.com/

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup heavy cream
  
• 4 oz. unsweetened bakers chocolate
  
• Liquid stevia to taste
  
  Instructions
  
  

1. Heat up heavy cream until almost boiling in the microwave or on the stove.
   
2. Take out of the microwave (be careful it will be hot).
   
3. Break the unsweetened bakers chocolate into several pieces.
   
4. Add to heated cream.
   
5. Let it sit for a couple of minutes.
   
6. Whisk until chocolate is fully melted and combined with cream. Be patient it will come together.
   
7. Add liquid stevia to taste.
   
8. Pour into popsicle molds, put into the freezer for 2-3 hours or until frozen completely.
   
9. To remove from molds, run the molds under hot tap water. Be sure not to get water in the fudgesicle.

I mix liquid stevia in with plain fat-free Fage greek yogurt. 1 cup serving is 130cal, 9g carb, 9g sugar, & 23g protein. 1/2 is more than filling, so 4.5g of sugar is pretty decent. Generally, I'll top it with a pinch or two of pumpkin pie spice and half a banana. If you live near a Costco, they sell big 6 cup containers of Fage for $6-7. Also, the Walden Farms chocolate syrup is pretty decent and has 0 calories/sugar/etc.

Edit - this is the liquid stevia I use. This will last you ages.

The sugar craving lasts from 10 to 14 days. Just get through that and you will then be able to figure out where to go next. One thing I did is buy some stevia and start putting it in my coffee or tea or making lemon aid sweetened with stevia. Cutting you sugar intake by half can make a significant impact.

Here you go. EDIT: Since I explained it wrong, here's my original source: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/27tygi/whats_the_closest_i_can_get_to_cinemastyle/ci4cldp/

Found a previous comment about this and used the guy's amazon links and replicated movie popcorn at home...

Popcorn Maker
https://www.amazon.com/Great-Northern-Popcorn-Original-Popper/dp/B005T3P6PM/

Popcorn Oil - Coconut variety (don't worry it doesn't taste coconutty)
https://www.amazon.com/Paragon-Coconut-Popcorn-Popping-Gallon/dp/B002YLI9E2

Popcorn Salt
https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Medal-Prod-Flavacol-Seasoning/dp/B004W8LT10

This setup will last you forever, you'll get sick of popcorn before you get through any of these. You do need to season the popper, just follow the directions. Its a metal pot after all.

My personal was to store the oil in my pantry so it was cool and dark. I had to icecream scoop a giant dollop of it into a cup and microwaved it to be liquid. Then you pop the popcorn like usual.

Then I would empty the popcorn into a giant bowl. I would stir it around and use the popcorn salt for about half the time, and then used finely ground Walmart type popcorn table salt.

Paragon - Manufactured Fun Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil (Gallon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YLI9E2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DTcGDbEP262KW

This is what I use.

This is what I got:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002YLI9E2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

At 1/4 cup per batch, it's going to last me a while, but probably not as long as the Flavacol which will last me over 200 batches if I stick to 3/4 teaspoon.

http://www.amazon.com/McCormick-Pure-Vanilla-Extract-16-OZ/dp/B005MIWPGC

It's around the same proof as vodka. Depending on weight and liver function, 16 ounces would do it over a span of time of around 3 hours, assuming she's 150 pounds.

I use a variety. I have some unflavored soy protein isolate in bulk that I add a tablespoon to my morning smoothie.

I have Orgain Pea/Brown rice stuff. Its pretty good in all the flavors I've tried so far. https://www.amazon.com/Orgain-Organic-Protein-Chocolate-Packaging/dp/B00J074W94


I also use Hemp: https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Protein-protein-Serving/dp/B002CPVTH4/


I also eat a lot of nuts and seeds. Hemp seeds are amazing. They make smoothies extra creamy. https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Shelled-protein-Packaging/dp/B00856TSCC/

I used to do that as well, until I discovered powdered oats. In my experience, for smoothies in particular the powdered oats mix really well and don't make the shake so starchy. They are more convenient too since you just scoop it from the barrel and don't have to cook anything. You have to pay for the convenience obviously, but you can get an 8 pound barrel for $30; MuscleFeast is one I'd highly recommend!

Not many people know that I make a lot of my own products. I don't trust chemicals, so I make most of my own cleaning products. I also make my own toothpaste, body wash, hair and face products, etc. I make a lot of them using coconut oil. It's such an amazing item and it can be used a million different ways. I especially love the toothpaste I make from it. It makes my teeth feel so clean. Another thing I like to do with it is mix in a little sugar to make a lip or face/body scrub. It tastes like frosting. Its SO good. And coconut oil is much healthier than other oils. I dont use any other oils or butter/margarine anymore. It has all been replaced with coconut oil.

Thanks for the contest. Have a beautiful day!!!

Not necessarily lifting related, but examining your diet in-depth is the best way to figure out what supps you should spend money on.

My analysis of my own diet suggests I am deficient in vitamin K, vitamin D, vitamin C, and thiamin. I get plenty of omega-3's from my diet.

My top picks for supplements then are vitamin K and vitamin D (I do not go into the sun... death from melanoma in my family). To get more thiamine I've just been trying to eat more pork (beef is not a fantastic source, so I've been trying to expand my horizons a bit... lol). I don't worry about vitamin C.

Vitamin K is not cheap, but vitamin D is. It's easy to get vitamin K from greens if you like rabbit food... I do not.

For lifting, creatine hasn't helped me much so far, but I did gain a lot of (lean) weight when I started taking it, and it made me look huge. Creatine is super cheap, too. There are cheap sources of coconut oil out there, just avoid the boutique buzzwords like "extra virgin." I bought this stuff.

You can get a gallon jar of coconut oil on Amazon for $20 delivered. I keep meaning to but this...

You can cook a coconut oil extraction on a stove top on very low heat, but you have to watch it closely and stir very often. Consider making a double boiler, put a small pot into a big pot with simmering water. A slowcooker is just a safe way to prevent overheating the oil, though I would strongly recommend getting one not just for ABV but for cooking in general, especially for turning cheap cuts of meat from tough and terrible into mouthwateringly delicious.

Go to a heathfood or vitamin store like GNC and get some soy lecithin, grind up the ABV by hand if you have to or with a coffee grinder, mix coconut oil, ABV powder and lecithin in the small pot, put that into the bigger pot with water that is barely boiling or even a step down from boiling so it's too hot to keep your hand in but not yet boiling. Let it sit for 2 hours heating, stirring and topping off water after about an hour. Remove from the heat and let it cool, pop it in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Repeat the heat and freeze steps at least one more time.

You can substitute propylene glycol or vegetable glycerine if you can't find lecithin, you can even put nothing extra in but it wont be as potent. You can even forego the grinding and still get a good result, but if you have access to a freezer please do freeze it as it makes a huge difference. Heat > freeze > heat > freeze, it really helps release all the goodies as the freezer makes ice crystals that shreds the ABV on the cellular level.

Once you have your coconut oil (you can use cheap coconut oil, I use this stuff: http://amzn.com/B00A2A88ZW ), I also add in a few drops of lemongrass oil, some believe the myrcene in it helps with potency, even if that's bull it still helps make it smell better and helps with any burps you get eating the oil not tasting like ass. If you're the type that tends to get gas from eating ABV you can help a bit by pouring the hot oil through a cheese cloth lined wire mesh strainer, you'll have to go slow and help force the oil through with a rubber spatula or something like that since the oil will start to filter through very slowly.

http://www.amazon.com/Transglutaminase-Meat-Glue-Formula-50g/dp/B00EIGV7MC

I just started researching into this diet and the foods I can and cannot eat while on it. I was wondering, can I use organic cacao powder while on this diet?

I recently used this citric acid to passivate my new SS kettle and buckets with a 6% by weight solution. As far as I can tell it did the trick. Most places other than SS brewtech will tell you starsan does nothing to passivate stainless, others will say the steel will passivate over time with exposure to oxygen.

I just started using citric acid as well. I was sick of buying lemons or lemon juice and this is so much cheaper. I use around 3g of citric acid for 15g of kratom. I use this one https://www.amazon.com/Milliard-Citric-Acid-Pound-NON-GMO/dp/B00EYFKM32/

Here's an Amazon 'Best Seller' link for anyone interested: https://smile.amazon.com/Milliard-Citric-Acid-Pound-NON-GMO/dp/B00EYFKM32/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491784811&sr=8-3&keywords=sodium+citrate

If anyone is interested, I can recommend this product. I personally would start out with a much lower dose than 2-4 tbsp and seeing how well it cleans on a lower dose first. I only use 2 tbsp for my water distiller and that is enough to remove way more scale than I get in my coffee pot.

I've recently used this brand of coconut oil and I just started using Avocado Oil (purchased at costco) without any major difference in digestion / energy or anything (which I'm adding is a good thing -- I haven't LOST anything that I was getting from using the recipe as written with cream and oil together, or just cream)

Completely up to you, liquids are best for non baking applications like coffee's teas and most things. Granular for baking. For my Stevia I use Sweet Drops, and for Sucralose (Splenda) I use SucraDrops which is the commercial concentration of 25% so very strong.

https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Drops-SweetLeaf-Sweetener-SteviaClear/dp/B00GRY33AC/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=sweet+drops&qid=1549836902&s=gateway&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/SucraDrops-Premium-Sucralose-Sweetener-Servings/dp/B00VL9Q4WW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sucra+drops&qid=1549836928&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I used Anthony’s Blanched Almond Flour, which I got on Amazon.

Here is the recipe and source this video is derived from: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/low-carb-bagels-with-almond-flour-keto-gluten-free-5-ingredients/

INGREDIENTS

*Click on the underlined text below to buy ingredients!

• 1 1/2 cup Almond flour
  
• 1 tbsp Gluten-free baking powder
  
• 2 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  
• 2 oz Cream cheese (cubed)
  
• 2 large Egg (beaten)
  
• Sesame seeds (for topping - optional)
  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
2. Stir together the almond flour and baking powder. Set aside.
   
3. Combine the shredded mozzarella and cubed cream cheese in a large bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir again at the end until well incorporated. (If you don't want to use the microwave, heat the cheeses in a double broiler on the stove over low heat, stirring frequently, until completely melted and easy to stir.)
   
4. Stir the flour mixture and eggs into the melted cheese mixture. Working quickly while the cheese is still hot, knead with your hands until a dough forms. The dough will be very sticky, but keep kneading and squeezing through your fingers for a few minutes. If the dough becomes hard before fully mixed, is too difficult to mix, or is still sticky after a couple minutes, you can microwave/reheat for 15-20 seconds to soften it. In that case, wash your hands and knead again.
   NOTES:a) It's very important for the dough to be completely uniform before proceeding to the next step. You shouldn't have pieces of cheese separate from areas of almond flour.
   b) If you want to use a food processor or stand mixer, or if you have trouble with sticky dough, please check the tips in the post above!
   
5. Divide the dough into 6 parts. Form/roll a long log with each part, then press the ends together to make a bagel shape on the lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough. If using sesame seeds, sprinkle them over the bagels and gently press into the dough. (You can also use everything seasoning for everything bagels.)
   
6. Bake for 10-14 minutes, until the bagels are firm and golden.

http://www.amazon.com/Edible-Gold-Cakes-Chocolates-Leaves/dp/B0006GSQYK It's a thing.

> I would think shredded gold would put it way beyond that pay bracket.

You'd be surprised.

It's actually relatively cheap.

Especially if you don't use a whole sheet per dessert.

There are also cheaper brands out there, I just CBA to find them.

23 Karat Edible Gold Loose Leaf (Pack of 25 leaves) 3-3/8"x3-3/8" / 85mmx85mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006GSQYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RxPOAb4WBWVH4

I swear by Honeyville Grain's Almond Flour. It is so fine it blends incredibly well and can be used for many applications it's not even funny.

Link

The cheapest I found thus far is on Amazon.

$34.99 w/free shipping for a 5lb bag is not too shabby.

I was thinking of just making my own using Costco's almonds. It's $12.99 for a 3lb bag. But, it's a lot of work to make your own.

I bought it online through Amazon: here. I can't seem to find any large bags of almond flour at Fry's or Safeway (just the small bags of Red Mills stuff) but I hear that Trader Joe's carries a couple varieties of all sorts of flour - including coconut.

And I will ASSUME that you have NEVER SET FOOT on a farm and have NO IDEA how it works. Your second paragraph referenced grain-fed beef. Which is exactly what I talked about. But I forget the lack of fats can cause . . . mental issues . . . with hard-core vegans

As to the grass-fed beef, that is why you need to buy it. Switch demand from one to the other = increased production of one, decreased in the other. And who said dairy MILK? If you are using generic one-to-others I can do so as well. So I am considering it on calories alone. not product. Plus almonds are used in more than just milk.

​

https://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Almond-Packages/dp/B000EDG598

> almond meal/flour being so expensive

I buy bobs redmill. Stores can sell it for a nice markup, i buy in bulk from amazon. I would "subscribe and save" so I can take an additional 15% off (since I get lots of consumables from Amazon).

Keep in mind, when I make a batch of Macarons I use 115 g of almond meal. So one of these bags makes quite a few batches.

http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Almond-Packages/dp/B000EDG598/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420404495&sr=8-1&keywords=bobs+redmill+almond+meal

I live in Arizona. I was able to get Bob's Red Mill almond "meal" (finely ground) at Fry's, it's almond flour, it's very finely ground without the almond "skin". It was pricey though, 1 lb for 10-11 bucks. It's not nearly as gritty as almond meal, which is mostly ground up almonds with the skin.

After using Bob's Red Mill i'm not sure I'd use anything else when making holy grail pizza...now I just need to make some almond flour pancakes.


Edit: here is an amazon link. Link

Amazon.com. Ordered this a couple of days ago. Prime is sweeeet.

http://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-16-Ounce-Packages/dp/B000EDG598

Far as I can tell, that's a good price.

This is the flour I use, I posted the link so you can see the packaging. If your grocery store has a gluten free section, look there. If not, check the baking ailse. It is usually up high or down low (i.e. in the non-premium areas that are always filled with the junk).

I got this one which claims to be 'finely ground'

You can't go wrong with chia seeds . You may have heard of them and they generally get positive reviews for their high nutritional content but less so for their hydrophiliac properties. I would have similar problems with my long runs when I first started running - but chia seems to really moderate and control things if I take it right before I go out.

Look into KIND bars if you have them available. A few of them are Keto friendly and have the benefit of having little in the way of process crap in them.

I love making chia seed pudding the night before. It's super quick and easy. They have a nice mild nutty flavor to them. All you need are storage containers, a measuring cup, and a measuring spoon. Oh and your ingredients of course. You can also make them in mass a few nights before.

The base ingredients are 3 tbsp of chia seeds and 1/2 a cup of unsweetened almond milk. You can substitute a different low carb milk alternative or even a protein shake. I use this Costco shake when I want a more protein heavy meal. You can use protein powders if you'd like. And that's just for the base. You can add nuts, a couple berries, stevia, peanut butter, cocoa powder, etc. There are tons of recipes online on how to augment it.

Macro's for the Chia and Almond Milk base mentioned above:

Cal: 175
Fat: 11.2g
Carb: 2g net (14.2 carb - 12.2 fiber)
Prot: 5.5g

Macro's for just 3 tbsp chia seeds:

Cal:160
Fat: 10g
Carb 2g net (14 carb - 12 fiber)
Prot: 5g

You can add more liquid if you want as well, or less chia seeds. Chia seeds can absorb 9 times their weight in liquid. You can do 3 tbsp to 1 cup or more if you want. It all depends on what consistency you like. Also the longer they soak the more jelly like they turn.

And it's pretty cheap in my mind. This 2 lbs bag is only $10 on amazon. If you use 3 tbsp per meal, that's about 25 meals worth of seed. Or $0.40 per meal. You'll have to add the cost of the liquid to it as well. But there's nothing stopping you from adding water to them instead.

Have you looked into Soylent? (Not a joke, despite the name.) It's the first 100% complete food replacement. My friend drinks this as a supplement to smaller meals to get all her required nutrition, but you can also just drink this exclusively and not eat. Crazy, right?! In smaller amounts it adds a healthy dose of all the vitamins & minerals you need to a health shake.

Spirulina powder is also really excellent for you and contains a lot of protein.

Chia seeds are so good for you and add a pleasant texture to smoothies & such!

Kale - fresh or powdered is so good for you and honestly does NOT add a nasty veggie taste to otherwise sweet drinks! Same with carrots. It can be especially good with blueberries or blackberries, and carrots are good with strawberries and apples.

Hope this helps!

> Xanthan gum is also hugely expensive.

No it's not

http://www.amazon.com/Xanthan-Gum-Powder-6-Ounces/dp/B0014UH7J2

$9 for 6 ounces, and you only need a tiny amount to thicken a big pot. That container will last you a year.

I'm not sure what you consider cheap, but I just bought this off of amazon NOW Foods Better Stevia Original Liquid Extract, 8 Ounce Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017WG180/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BYX4xbSW425MK

I imagine it's going to last for quite awhile as a few drops is super sweet... At least to me.

You wouldn't be able to mix it with sugar beforehand, but if sweetening tea, I would recommend this stuff: https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-BetterStevia-Liquid-8-Ounce/dp/B0017WG180/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=better%2Bstevia&qid=1568077686&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

I drink a ton of tea and try to keep from drinking calories. I like it in liquid form best. It goes a lot farther (a few drops sweetens a cup of tea), and it doesn't have to dissolve since it's already liquid.

The 8 oz bottle of this lasts me about 4ish months and I use a good amount.

Stevia has been a life saver. It tastes great without an aftertaste. Please don't be intimidated by the price. I literally use 4 DROPS in my coffee and it is decently sweet. I have had a bottle for over one month and I have 95% of it left still. Plus it is all natural, no added chemicals. This is the one i buy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017WG180/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_moGrybQFJMKY5

Navitas Naturals

Just so you know cacao powder is a superfood, too. And it makes your smoothies taste like chocolate milk :) I make it with frozen kale, cacao powder, chia seeds, and stevia. Plus it has less than 50mg of caffeine.

This is really good stuff: https://www.amazon.com/Navitas-Organics-Cacao-Powder-Bags/dp/B001E5E0Y2?th=1

Just remember to keep it in the freezer.

If you’re dreamless, take 30g of cacao powder and 3mg of melatonin. You’ll fucking dream like crazy, but if your sensitive to caffeine you might not sleep.

85% I'll eat but 90% is what I love. Also, try this... take a tbsp or two of raw cacao ( I like this brand http://www.amazon.com/Navitas-Naturals-Organic-Powder-Pouches/dp/B001E5E0Y2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1420561149&sr=8-3&keywords=raw+cacao ) and add it to a travel mug of hot water... stir it really good and drink that, it's sooooooooooooooooooooooooo good. If you don't drink it relatively quick though the cacao settles to the bottom of the cup. Don't add anything to it either, just the raw cacao (I'll have it before bed sometimes and almost ALWAYS have crazy, in a good way, dreams that night).

Thanks! I ordered the cacao butter from Amazon.

So are these ingredients ok to use?

Raw Cacao, Nutmeg(I simply throw the whole nut in a blender?), and Guarana(Do I have to get the nuts, or can I just get the powder?)

Thanks!

What kind of popper do you have, a kettle, or an air pump? If you have a kettle, you're in luck. What you need is some butter flavored coconut oil, some flavacol seasoning salt, and some butter topping!


Paragon Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil (Gallon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YLI9E2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_AsL3tb11QZ0R4WSD


Gold Medal Prod. 2045 Flavacol Seasoning Popcorn Salt 35oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004W8LT10/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_YpL3tb1JXSFMGA3R

Paragon 16-Ounce O'Dells Supur-Kist II Butter Flavored Popcorn Topping https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YLG8QS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_EtL3tb1J6RA9B7B0

How to make delicious homemade home-style popcorn:

• Pour oil (peanut, canola, or vegetable) in a pot about 1/8" deep and crank the heat
  
• Pour popcorn kernels in until covering the bottom of the pot (but not piled on top of each other)
  
• Place lid on pot slightly ajar to allow steam to escape
  
• If popcorn is getting too high in your pot, remove the lid and place in your sink (you do not want your popcorn touching the watery condensation from the steam) and allow popcorn to spill over if need be
  
• Turn off heat as soon as the popping slows/stops and pour popcorn into large bowl
  
• Melt butter (as little or as much as you want) in the still hot pan (pro-tip: use the butter knife to cut the chunk in half again and again to speed melting
  
• When butter is bubbling it is ready.
  
• Pour half of the butter over your popcorn. Add regular table salt. Gently stir popcorn with butter knife. Pour remaining half of butter and add salt, stir again.
  
  
  How to make delicious theater-style popcorn at home:
  
  
• Pour popcorn popping oil (either butter-flavored oil or coconut oil in a pot about 1/4" deep and crank the heat
  
• Pour popcorn kernels in until covering the bottom of the pot (but not piled on top of each other)
  
• Add a coating of Flavacol butter-flavored salt into the pot (careful, you can add more later if not salty enough)
  
• Place lid on pot slightly ajar to allow steam to escape
  
• If popcorn is getting too high in your pot, remove the lid and place in your sink (you do not want your popcorn touching the watery condensation from the steam) and allow popcorn to spill over if need be
  
• Turn off heat as soon as the popping slows/stops and pour popcorn into large bowl
  
• For topping you can use butter (as descibed above, but push the pat of butter around the bottom to pot to gather up the flavacol salt left behind) or you can use the popping oil as a topping, or a combination of both. I prefer the butter, although the oil by itself or the combination is probably closer to what the theaters use.
  

McCormick vanilla extract is 41%ABV. Navigate to the image with the ingredients.

In the States we have quite literally "Vanilla Extract" which is usually what people use in these gifs, unless it specifically calls out using fresh vanilla, or vanilla pods.

Well, it totally depends on why you're replacing whey and what your protein requirements are. Whey has a lot more protein than hemp, pound for pound, but that's because hemp also has tons of good fats in it (with omega 3/6/9). This one is good if you're feeling adventurous again. However, it's not powder, so you'll have to blend it. But this is just the pure stuff, no fillers, no flavoring etc. Add this with some frozen fruit and chia seeds/flax seeds in a blender and you got yourself a delicious smoothie.

Yeah I just read about it. I think it’s great and the calorie to dollar ratio isn’t that bad.

If you buy this hemp seed heart on amazon
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, Natural, 1 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00856TSCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kw-EAbFYM47A2

Then you’re only really paying about a dollar for 270 calories.

If you buy a 18oz bottle of olive oil for $7, then for every dollar you get around 550 calories (110calories/tbsp).

So in other words it’s twice as expensive as olive oil, but you get a bunch of protein too.

Kraut juice would totally be good for electrolytes, it's basically all salt water with minerals. I'm thinking I might try making a batch myself, it doesn't look tough at all.

Yes hemp hearts! They are no net carb, high protein and this delish nutty flavor. I dump 3Tsp (a serving) on my salads. Just as good or better then nuts. Or sometimes just a little handful on my way out the door.

(Yep, I'm good on Vit D. My doc tests it for fertility reasons and I've supplemented for years. It does make a difference for sure)

Whole Foods always has them or you can order it here
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, Natural, 1 Pound https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00856TSCC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tRZMAbJFMJYAD

Ooh! I love this game!

PB2 is my jam! I like the chocolate version, but there is a plain peanut butter version too. I love adding it to protein powders that are a little bland.

PB2 different kinds variety pack happy fun time!

I buy my chia seeds in bulk.

Hemp hearts are a great source of complete protein.

This chia, flax cocoa mix is really good with chocolate protein powder.. and chocolate pb2... and on yogurt... etc. Love this stuff. Cheaper in bulk. They used to make a berry version too but I can't find it.

This is the kind of supergreens I use, but there are a variety of flavors so I linked you to the search. I just do the original to keep it neutral.

Tacking onto this, if you are like most people and only want to drink protein shakes cold, you could invest in a Thermos bottle like this which should keep the shake cold through most of the day. Make your own gainer shake using things like protein powder, bananas, peanut butter, and oat powder. Or if you're lazy you can buy a gainer powder mix which is easy calories, but those are usually less nutritionally dense and the taste might not be as good.

I've had some luck with Muscle Feast Oats and Isopure Protein. No maltodextrin/sugar/etc.

http://www.amazon.com/Muscle-Feast-Oat-Powder-Pounds/dp/B008QHPVO4

Something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Muscle-Feast-Oat-Powder-Pounds/dp/B008QHPVO4?th=1

How do you like the oat flour? I'm currently using this oat powder and it's not terrible. It's just kind of gritty and almost feels like sand in my throat. I'm sure it's also more expensive than a bag of oat flour.

I came across this at the suggestion of another redditor awhile back. It's literally the closest thing to Kraft Mac and cheese powder you can get. You can mix it into anything to cheese it up, or you can make the cheese sauce itself with a couple tablespoons of butter or margarine and a quarter cup of milk. It seriously jazzes up dishes that need cheese. A tub lasts forever as well, like seriously I'd be surprised if you went through a one pound jug in six months. Props to whoever suggested it to me.


https://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Hill-Farm-Cheddar-Powder/dp/B0099XPG94

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00IRW15ES/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001CIELHW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00NB4FSQI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002EITVVA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B004W8LT10/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0099XPG94/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Snappy!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Snappy-Popcorn-Gallon-White-Coconut/dp/B00A2A88ZW/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1392659263&sr=1-1&keywords=coconut+oil

The price fluctates, I might have caught a sale/Subscribe deal, but $20 is still very fair. I did research for switching and honestly, I couldn't find too many cons to using it this way. I use it in BPC, minute muffins and frying up food. The only downside for me is lack of coconutty taste, but my husband hated that so it washes out. :)
http://www.amazon.com/Snappy-Popcorn-Gallon-White-Coconut/dp/B00A2A88ZW/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1410191673&sr=8-12&keywords=popcorn+oil

Snappy Coconut Oil http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A2A88ZW?pc_redir=1412279264&robot_redir=1

https://www.amazon.com/Transglutaminase-Meat-Glue-Formula-50g/dp/B00EIGV7MC
Meat glue. It is used to bind protiens together. Usually used in butcher shops to make certain cuts of meat.
https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-meat-glue-safe/
More info on meat glue.

Actually this is cooking glue...

I have had good results using meat glue for a similar preparation. If you prep it the day before, it comes out very uniform with no ragged edges. You can even stuff the breasts and "glue" them together.

Gluttony

[YUM] (http://www.amazon.com/Healthworks-Certified-Organic-Cacao-Powder/dp/B00EKLPLU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405187439&sr=8-1&keywords=cocoa+powder)

Oops, I forgot I haven't gifted in this subreddit yet, sorry! I have over in a different sub and got confused.

Pricewise it isn't that awful:

• Healthworks
  
  
• Hershey's
  
  REgarding box mixes; You can also get them without so many nasty additives...

A tablespoon of cacao powder helps mask some of the crappier flavors of whey that I've bought in the past. You can get a 1lb bag of it on Amazon for under $10.

I love this stuff, put about a tablespoon in my black coffee everyday.

http://www.amazon.com/Healthworks-Certified-Organic-Cacao-Powder/dp/B00EKLPLU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417557608&sr=8-1&keywords=cacao

2 TB unsweetened cocao powder

1/2 cup frozen raspberries

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 bag Soylent

Turns Soylent into a delicious smoothie while retaining the healthiness.

Cacao powder is made from cocoa beans. Y'know, the stuff chocolate is made from. It's a superfood that gives the oatmeal (or whatever it's mixed in - it's good in coffee too) a nice chocolate taste. The fact that it's so healthy shouldn't be surprising since dark chocolate has health benefits (dark chocolate has more of it than milk chocolate).

> Like chocolate, cacao powder contains flavonoids, which are known to help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow to the brain and heart. With fewer than 15 calories per tablespoon and containing almost no fat, cacao provides a strong chocolate flavor without the guilt. “For someone who has a chocolate tooth and is looking for heart or circulation benefits, it’s a good call,” says Dawn Jackson Blatner, a registered dietitian.

> SOURCE: (article) 11 Superfoods You Should Know About

It's relatively cheap - I bought a 16oz bag on amazon and it seems like it's lasting a long time.

Don't take my word for it, of course. Do some research to see if it's something you want to add to your breakfast.

I would use Cacao, it isn't processed and it'd raw. I think they bake Cacao beans and use it for cocoa which is less nutritious and Dutch processed cocoa has about 0 nutrients. Hers a link to organic Cacao powder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EKLPLU4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1453739782&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Cacao&dpPl=1&dpID=51zTfetTE-L&ref=plSrch

I actually like it. I purchased this and make chocolate milk out of it with honey or maple syrup, to satisfy my chocolate tooth. It doesn't blend as well as cocoa so might be better in smoothies, but I have liked it.

I posted a description above somewhere although it may have gotten buried.

Buy this:

https://www.amazon.com/Wyin-Generator-Aquarium-Pressurized-Injection/dp/B07RYLD2FT/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=diy+co2+kit+for+aquarium+plants&qid=1571903903&sprefix=diy+co2&sr=8-1

And this:


https://www.amazon.com/ISTA-Intense-Counter-suction-hanging/dp/B00RZZROHA/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=co2+bubble+counter&qid=1571903951&sprefix=co2+bub&sr=8-6

And this:


https://www.amazon.com/Aquario-Diffuser-NilocG-Aquatics-Medium/dp/B07QGXN3N3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=co2+diffuser&qid=1571903980&sprefix=co2+&sr=8-3

And this:


https://www.amazon.com/Milliard-Citric-Acid-Pound-VERIFIED/dp/B00EYFKM32/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=citric+acid&qid=1571904027&sprefix=citric+&sr=8-1

And this:


https://www.amazon.com/Arm-Hammer-Baking-Soda-Pack/dp/B00H56FI7M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=baking+soda&qid=1571904057&sprefix=baking+s&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=ASEVS99O6FS73&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUk85UzZHVlQzMEQ3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTYyMzMwMlZDTVVQTEhIVk02SSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDc1MTgyUlBYWkNSR09MNzVSJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=


PM me if you need any help setting it up.

Use this. This does not have a strong smell like vinegar and has other cleaning uses. I use it to descale a table top water distiller monthly.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYFKM32/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for this call out. I use starsan to passivate, but your comments lead me to search for starsan vs citric acid. It looks like citric acid is far superior and is cheaper.

I now have 2 lbs of citric acid on order. 2 lbs is only $1.50 more than 1 lb. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYFKM32

Carrington Farms gluten free, hexane free, NON-GMO, free of hydrogenated and trans fats in a BPA free bottle, liquid coconut cooking oil, unflavored, 16oz (ounces), Packaging May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FW9Y1CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Oo1XBbFQY23BH

I've been drinking Propel daily and have felt fantastic as of late. It's not cheap, but it's not too expensive either.

I love Keto Chow and JUST placed another order. One thing I've learned is that it's better to buy the smaller cartons of the heavy cream, as I don't go through it too fast (I only take one serving a day for lunch). I use this for the oil. I can find it in the grocery store.

This is exactly what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FW9Y1CW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_oISQwbGJVBR7F

Got it from my regular grocery store, same aisle as the olive oils. It's so awesome. Completely flavorless. I use a deeper skillet or regular pot, pour in enough to submerge a tortilla, on medium heat, then fry the tortilla wedges til they're crispy. I toss out the used oil afterwards.

As for the chia, I don't know what would work as a whole meal from those little suckers. They're like the size of a poppy seed. So short or getting a low carb baking mix from the netrition website and mixing them in like that, or like a cracker like you originally posted, I'm kinda stumped beyond using as a seasoning type thing. Good luck on your adventure :)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FW9Y1CW

I just warm it in my hands.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B00FW9Y1CW/ref=mw_dp_cr

I use it every time I shower. As soon as I get out of the shower and dry my face I splash a few drops on my hands. Then I rub my hands together and then massage it into my face and let it absorb in. It will rehydrate your face after you shower and keep it healthy. The antibacterial properties really help with acne. I also stopped using soaps or any chemicals in my face of any kind. These products tend to dry up and irritate the skin which leads to natural oil imbalances and acne. I literally dealt with acne for 10 years before discovering this. You can also read the reviews in the Amazon link I sent you to see how other people use it and how it's worked wonders for them too. You can probably use any brand tho as long as it's liquid. Don't use the solid kind on your face. I got mine at Walmart.

Here's my recipie. It still has a bit of salty flavor but I enjoy it.

• 24oz (about 750ml water)
  
• 1/4tsp salt
  
• 1/4tsp salt substitute (straight Potassium Chloride)
  
• 5 drops liquid Stevia (i use SweetDrops)
  
• 1tbsp apple cider vinegar
  
• 6ml of Stur (the Naturally Skinny mixed berry flavor)
  
  The ACV cuts a lot of the salt flavor, IMO.

do you think something like this is ok?
https://www.amazon.com/SweetLeaf-Sweet-Drops-Sweetener-SteviaClear/dp/B00GRY33AC/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1524158064&sr=1-5&keywords=liquid%2Bstevia&th=1

Look for something like this

This is what I use https://www.amazon.com/Almond-Blanched-Anthonys-Tested-Gluten-Free/dp/B00IDLV6OM

1 serving is 2g net carbs (1/4 cup, 28g)

Almond Flour Blanched (2lb) by Anthony's, Batch Tested Gluten-Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDLV6OM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rW39AbTJ519BN

You may have also gotten almond meal instead of flour. I made the mistake of getting that at the store and it’s like almond flour but much more course. I recent bought this off amazon and am happy with it
Almond Flour Blanched (2lb) by Anthony's, Batch Tested Gluten-Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IDLV6OM?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I got 2lbs for $15 on amazon... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDLV6OM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I will have to check out Sams Club.

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp granulated erythritol
¼ tsp salt
5 large eggs
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup heavy cream
3 tbsp water
butter for greasing pan

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients.
   
2. In a second mixing bowl, beat eggs together with butter, cream, and water.
   
3. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until all lumps are dissolved.
   
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grease with butter.
   
5. Scoop batter onto skillet in desired size. Flip when edges begin to brown.
   
6. Remove pancakes from pan and serve!

Recipe (sorry for posting late, got caught up with.. stuff)
As a note, this bread turned out to be relatively sweet and dense, in comparison to what I'm used to. It doesn't taste like regular bread.

https://www.fatforweightloss.com.au/keto-bread/

Ingredients

• 7 Large Eggs (50g / 1.7 oz each)
  
• 100 g Butter melted (100 g / 1/2 cup)
  
• 30 g Coconut Oil (30 g / 2 Tbsp)
  
• 200 g Almond Flour (200 g / 2 Cups)
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (5g / 0.2 oz)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum (2g)
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (2g)
  
  

  Instructions
  

  
  

• Preheat the oven to 180 C (355 F).
  
• Put the eggs in a bowl and beat on high for 1 to 2 minutes.
  
• Add the melted butter and coconut oil, and beat until smooth.
  
• Add the almond flour, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt, and beat until combined and thick.
  
• Scrape into an 8-inch X 4-inch (20 cm x 10 cm) loaf pan lined with baking paper.
  
• Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out of the middle clean.
  
• Slice into 16 thin slices and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or up to 1 month in the freezer.

Yes, especially Anthony’s Nutritional Yeast Flakes.

Anthony's Premium Nutritional Yeast Flakes (1lb), Fortified, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1JPZ4F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mvH7CbNWXH3N4

This is my go to...


https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Premium-Nutritional-Flakes-Verified/dp/B06Y1JPZ4F/ref=pd_ys_c_rfy_rp_16310101_0?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B06Y1JPZ4F&pd_rd_r=WR31F9PXMCY5PGTX15PS&pd_rd_w=b0PEq&pd_rd_wg=GlR8D&refRID=NX9EKX48KF7DWH712RG0&th=1

1 pound for $15 on amazon!! That lasts our family of 6 at least 6 months.
Edited price sorry!

Anthony's Premium Nutritional Yeast Flakes Verified Gluten Free (Fortified 1 lb) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1JPZ4F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vdVvCbPKB0WX0

Here are a few more that are highly rated. I would love to know the difference in taste.


Anthony's

Kal

Hoosier Hill Farm

If anyone is interested in making movie style popcorn at home these ingredients make a very close match.

• Paragon Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil coconut oil with beta cartone for color
  
  
  
• Wabash Farms Butter Flavored Popcorn Topping. Buy a spray bottle for even distribution
  
  
  
• Flavacol
  
  
  
• Paragon brand corn which pops up very fluffy with minimal dud kernals.

here is some!

Recipe by Navitas Naturals. Follow the link or look at my substitutions in case you don't have one of the ingredients or are making one serving.

1 Cup Water


1 Tbsp Mesquite Powder (Navitas discontinued theirs, and although I have never tried it, I have found Sunfood is a great brand equal in taste and quality).


3 Tbsp Cacao powder. (Instead of nibs. I don't usually keep these around anyway since most of my raw baking requires Cacao powder).


2 ice cubes


2 TBSP Chocolate Protein Powder (or any whey and casein-free option). I used Healthforce Nutritionals Warrior Food Extreme Chocolate Plus.


1½ Bananas (peeled and chopped). I used one banana, plus half of a frozen one to thicken and make the smoothie extra cold.

Sprinkle of cinnamon

This morning I made this as my breakfast. I wanted something different from my usual green smoothie and mesquite was begging to be used.

The top layer was frothy like a latte and the cinnamon complemented the chocolate so well. The smoothie/shake kept me full for quite a while! This may also make a decent pre/post workout smoothie, as Mesquite powder is a decent source of protein, calcium, and iron, essential for the recovery of muscles. Also, in abundance of zinc, why not support the health of your memory, skin, and eyes at the same time?

Stevia in my tea is great! The liquid stuff. Powdered stevia isn't so great.

https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Drops-SweetLeaf-Sweetener-SteviaClear/dp/B00GRY33AC/

A) buy in bulk http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005MIWPGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421598415&sr=8-1&dpPl=1&dpID=41DOz81XrTL&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
B) I have Dysgraphia, so I can Not fix my spelling and grammar.