Childs Veronica - Low Carb In The Back Yard: 130 Keto Friendly Recipes for Sun-Filled Picnics, Reunions, and Backyard Entertaining

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Distributed by Amazon Direct Publishing, KDP -- ASIN: B011K99LEA This book is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. You should consult with your physician to ensure the daily habits, foods, and principles in this book are appropriate for your individual circumstances.

Neither publisher nor author(s) is to be considered as giving medical advice or services to individual readers, nor shall be liable or responsible for any loss of health or damage arising from the information or suggestions within this book. Neither publisher nor author(s) assume any responsibility for errors or changes occurring after publication. All recipes and instructions for food preparation are to be used at your own risk. Results will vary from individual to individual. The author and publisher make all recommendations without guarantee. Any perceived slight of any individual or organization is purely unintentional.

Cover Image Credit: Monkey Business; Cover Design: Laura Childs. Special thanks to our friends and professional services for input and ideas, recipe testing and modifications, formatting assistance, and photos. All copyrights remain with the photographers including Laura Childs/KetoHybrid, Veronica Childs/LowCarbHighFatDiets. A complete list of photographers are available in the back matter. The statements made within have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Dedication & Thanks
This book is dedicated to our readers.
Yes, every single one of you. Dedication & Thanks
This book is dedicated to our readers.
Yes, every single one of you.

Your desire for improved health inspires us.
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We are in awe of each one of you. Most of all, we are forever thankful that you have invited us to be a part of your journey.

Congratulations
We tip our hat to Mitch Bowers for reaching his 100 pound weight loss goal by following the principles outlined in our first book. He did so while working full time, attending night classes, and learning to cook. You can read more about Mitchs success in the upcoming revision of the Low Carb High Fat No Hunger Diet. More personal transformations will also be included in that revision.
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THE NUTRITION HERETIC Foreword For far too long, the approach to weight loss in the North America has focused primarily on starvation methods, emphasizing the restriction of foods most vital elements on which the human body thrives namely calories (think energy), fat and protein.

While this approach has helped some people to lose weight, it has also played an important role in the rise of numerous modern scourges such as infertility, autism, allergies, depression, advanced aging, fatigue, neurological disorders, autoimmune disease and, of course, obesity. This has led many people to ask Wouldnt it be nice to reach my ideal weight while giving my body what it needs to thrive? For the past two decades, I have been guiding my nutrition clients to embrace the very type of diet outlined in Laura and Veronica Childss book Low Carb in the Back Yard as a starting point on the path to wellness. It is the very type of diet that helped me lose weight and regain my health in the mid-90s. Those who follow this recommendation experience dramatic reductions or elimination of common symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, headaches (including migraines), and irritability. Others report even more impressive outcomes including the reversal of more serious disorders such as autism and behavioral disorders in children, infertility, arthritis, diabetes and even cancer. Barring any serious hormonal imbalances or digestive disorders (as is often experienced by those who have chosen to avoid all animal foods), they ALL find themselves moving toward their ideal weight effortlessly either losing or gaining weight as needed by ONLY making this one change.

By far the biggest challenges people encounter with this diet are not only figuring out what to eat, but how to eat in social situations. Throughout the year, it is easy to make excuses for falling short of our low carb goals Christmas, New Years, Valentines Day, Halloween, graduation, and weddings to name a few. Summertime is no different. As opposed to being limited to one day of debauchery, it is an entire season of socializing in the back yard, in a park or at the beach with friends and family who are more than likely chowing down on corn on the cob, pasta or potato salad, burger buns, juices, sodas, watermelon, sweet dressings and condiments, and, of course, sugary desserts. To the carb-addicted person, there is a false belief that meals without starches or sugars (including fruit) are boring and even unhealthy. For far too long, we have been fed the myth that our bodies need massive amounts of carbohydrate to function optimally.

As a result, we have fallen into a rut of relying on grains, starches and sugars to satisfy our belly hunger instead of the meats and fats that nourish every cell in our bodies. It is only by giving up the often nutrient-poor sweet and starchy foods that we recognize how insidious addictive they are as well as how much better we feel without them. In my experience, the average person undergoes a three-day withdrawal period after adopting a diet low in sugar and starch. Some even report having borderline hallucinations about bagels, sushi, muffins and bowls of fruit. This is why it is important to keep an abundance of your allowed foods on hand. When just starting out, I recommend making a double batch of one of the Family-Friendly Beverages in this book.

It is an easy way to satisfy cravings while youre still getting the hang of your new way of eating. As you discover other Low Carb in the Back Yard recipes you like, you will probably want to prepare those recipes in large enough quantities to have leftovers. This is particularly helpful if you have had a long-standing habit of grazing or eating whatever, whenever. A small salad, bowl of soup (some of the soups in the book are intended to be eaten cold) or piece of grilled meat can come in handy as a late night snack. If you dont snack much, this may still be a good idea as extra portions can be frozen and heated up on a day when youre just too pressed for time to cook. Whether you are interested in losing weight, vibrant health or both, I am extremely confident that Low Carb in the Back Yard will help you meet your goals.

Laura and Veronica Childs have done all the hard work of counting macronutrients for you. All you have to do is enjoy the recipes and watch a brand new you emerge. Adrienne N. Hew, C.N. Adrienne N. Ms. Ms.