Low carb products and where to buy them ? quest bars and chips and cereal oh..my

I have been buying alot of low carb products from this site and they are cheap on alot of things that i have  recently purchased from other places for alot more money and my main goal with this woe is to not go broke :) If you are like me and wanna try things out like the quest bars or the chips or the low carb cereal  you can buy them here  and you wont have to buy a pack of 12 :(  it's nice cause you can just buy 1 and see if you like them and not waste so much money. check them out they also have low carb pasta and pancake mix and lots of other things. the bread is about the only thing that is a bit pricey : (   http://www.netrition.com/cgi/goto.cgi?pid=401&aid=4282

10 reasons to eat flax seeds

Facts on Flax

1. Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for overall brain health as well as for preventing memory loss and depression.
2. Including flax seeds in your diet can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels as much as 25 to 65 percent, especially in women.
3. Eating flax seeds daily stabilizes blood sugar and can reduce the effects of diabetes.
4. A 3 tablespoon serving of flax seeds is as rich in omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids as one pound of fish.
5. Flax seeds are rich in fiber: 3 tablespoons contains one half the daily requirement.
6. Flax seeds are rich in soluble fiber that carries toxins out of the body.
7. Flax seeds are rich in lignans—800 times more than any food on earth—which may help fight prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
8. Lignans also decrease the severity of hot flashes and decrease inflammation related to diseases like arthritis and lupus.
9. Flax seeds are high in protein, containing 10 grams in each 3 tablespoon serving
10. Flax seeds are rich and filling, with their high-fiber content and omega-3 fatty acids, and create a full, satisfied feeling. and they are very low in carbs 

Food cravings and what to eat instead (healthy options)

                                                                                         

For the fresh fruits eat berries and lower carb ones like blueberry

A list of sugar free bacon

Patrick cudahy has a low sodium sugar free bacon.                                                                           kroger's Harwood Smoked "Low Sodium" brand is sugar                                                                           Kirkland brand from costco has low sodium sugar free bacon                 http://pedersonsnaturalfarms.com/product/no-sugar-bacon/                                                                      ( i will update this list as i find more and if you know of any not on the list please comment and i will add them

Is it safe to do low-carb when your pregnant?

Fat and protein are critical to your growing baby, but they do not provide the glucose, fiber, and Folic acid found in carbohydrates. Folic acid is a B-vitamin found in fruits, vegetables, cereals, breads, pastas, and rice. The Center of disease control (CDC) recommends that all women of childbearing age get 400 micrograms of Folic acid daily. Pregnant women should double this to 800 micrograms daily. Insufficient amounts of folic acid can result in serious birth defects .Foods that are rich in folic acid include dark, leafy green vegetables like collard greens, kale, broccoli, and asparagus. Papayas, strawberries, oranges, lentils, and chickpeas are also great choices.

Unfortunately, only 30 percent of American women get the recommended daily allowance of folic acid through food, which is why doctors strongly recommend a daily supplement of folic acid for pregnant women.

Ketone strips, what are they and are they worth it?

 it’s a small test strip and looks like this:

 It comes in a small bottle that usually contains 50-100 strips depending on the type you choose. It’s very thin and on one end if it there’s a small square of paper (this is the end you dip in the urine). If there are ketones in your urine the little paper will change color. The darker it is (light pink up to a purple color) the more ketones are in your urine. On the bottle there’s a picture you compare the color of the paper to. Follow the instructions on the bottle when you dip the stick in the urine. Usually you should only dip for 1 second and shake of the excess urine. Again follow the instructions to see for how long you have to wait until you can read the results. It shouldn’t be long, probably 30-60 seconds.Compare the color of the stick to the color on the bottle. Any shade of pink is usually a positive result.  You dom't have to be the darkest shade of pink /purple to be in ketosis. so many rumors on this and a lot of people getting discouraged using these strips. I.m.o DON'T bother using them cause you cant force your body into ketosis it will get there when it gets there, just keep eating low carb and enjoy your life and new health. To me these are just a extra added expense and headache. save the money for new clothes :)  Just my opinion and others i have talked to these are a fad and not worth it .