5 Low Carb Swaps from Our Kitchen

When we talk about reducing sugar intake, it's essential to understand that sugar encompasses both simple sugars and starches. Simple sugars, such as glucose, fructose, and galactose, are found naturally in foods like fruits and milk, or they can be added to processed foods. Starches, on the other hand, are complex carbohydrates made up of long chains of glucose molecules, commonly found in foods like potatoes, grains, and flour. Both types of carbohydrates can increase insulin levels especially if you are insulin resistant and so contribute to worsening metabolic health.

At Real Life Medicine, we advocate for a low carb approach to improve insulin sensitivity and manage metabolic health conditions. Here are five delicious low carb swaps that are easy swap recipes:

#1 Swap Traditional Lasagne for Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagne

Use thinly sliced zucchini instead of pasta to create a low carb lasagne packed with protein and flavour. You can find the full recipe on our blog: Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagne.

#2 Swap Regular Pancakes for Low Carb Pancakes

Enjoy a sweet treat with our low carb pancake recipe, made with almond meal and cream cheese. Check out the recipe here: Low Carb Pancakes.

#3 Swap High Carb Brownies for Low Carb Brownies

Indulge in our rich, fudgy low carb brownies made with almond flour and cocoa powder. Find the recipe on our blog: Low Carb Brownies.

#4 Swap Regular Bread for Jimmy Cakes

Try our Jimmy Cakes recipe, a low carb bread alternative made with eggs and mozzarella cheese. They are perfect for sandwiches or toast. Learn how to make them here: Jimmy Cakes.

#5 Swap Fruit Crumble with Sugar for Low Carb Berry Crumble

Try our low sugar, low carb berry crumble recipe that still hits the sweet spot without added sugars. Find the recipe on our blog: Low Carb Berry Crumble.

These swaps are not just about cutting carbs; they're about choosing nutrient dense foods that support your overall health and well-being.

If you're struggling with sugar cravings, we invite you to watch our Sugar Craving Masterclass, where we explore strategies to manage cravings and improve your relationship with food. Register now at www.rlmedicine.com/cravings.

By focusing on real food and reducing added sugars, you can significantly improve your health span and enjoy the glory years of your life free from chronic diseases.

With love and great health

Dr Lucy and Dr Mary XX

P.S. Have you been to the Sugar Cravings masterclass yet? We also know that some people find it hard to reduce sugar. This free masterclass gives you a framework to manage sugar cravings. You can register here!

Dr Mary Barson and Dr Lucy are the founders of Real Life Medicine. They help women who have been on every diet under the sun, optimise their health and achieve long lasting weight loss without feeling miserable or deprived.

They do this with their 3 step framework that

• Improves metabolism
• Develops mindset skills
• Provides tools to implement it easily into busy lives

With this comes increased energy, vitality and confidence.

You can avoid chronic disease and stop living life on the sidelines!