The Carb Survivor

Low Carb Ice Cream Recipe: Sugar Free Ice Cream That Actually Tastes Like the Real Thing

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:20:33 +0000

A proper custard-style ice cream with no added sugar: full-fat milk, heavy cream, six egg yolks, vanilla and Lakanto (monk fruit/erythritol). Churn it in an ice cream maker, or freeze it and whisk every 30 minutes if you don’t have one.

Keto Crème Brûlée

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:18:32 +0000

Keto Crème Brûlée – A Low Carb Classic Dessert

If there’s one dessert I always reach for on the menu, it’s crème brûlée. That crispy, caramelized top over smooth, velvety custard – it’s a crowd favorite for a reason.

Philly Cheese Steak Casserole

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:57:57 +0000

🧀 Philly Cheesesteak Casserole (Low Carb Comfort Food)

If you’re missing your old favorites on a low-carb or diabetic-friendly diet, this Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is going to hit the spot.

Easy Beef Jerky

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:30:48 +0000

Beef Jerky is the perfect low carb / carnivore snack. All the nutrients of beef, it’s tasty and convenient.

But…. it can be really expensive. Well over $100/kg and rightly so because a lot of time and energy can go into making great beef jerky.

Low Carb Flat Bread

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:04:20 +0000

One of the pitfalls of doing low carb or lchf is occasionally you realise that the things you used to eat are a missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle when it comes to a complete dining experience.

LCHF vs Keto

Wed, 10 May 2023 13:23:21 +0000

LCHF vs Keto: Decoding the Dietary Duel

To be up front, I’ve got both feet firmly in the LCHF camp.

It suits me.

In this post I hope to unravel the intricacies of the LCHF and Keto diets, understand their differences, and give you options to choose the best path for your weight loss and health goals.

A Healthy Low-Carb Mindset

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:36:53 +0000

There are many reasons people adopt a low-carb lifestyle. My primary reasons were weight, out of control blood sugars that lead to type 2 diabetes and of course high blood pressure.

How Dietary Guidelines Were Hijacked by Vegetarians

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:33:21 +0000

Or how the food industry demonised animal products to sell more cereal.

This is Dr John Harvey Kellogg, the cornflakes guy. Devout vegetarian and Seventh Day Adventist.

Lemon Water for Fat Loss

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:21:38 +0000

The low carb hack that’s going mainstream.

Lemon water has become a popular addition to many people’s diets, especially those looking to improve their health and lose weight.

A lot of people from weight loss to detox gurus talk up the benefits of lemon water.

Low Carb French Fries

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 04:13:13 +0000

aka : There is a God…

One of life’s pleasures in undoubtedly the humble french fry, or chips as we like to call them in Australia and my native England.

Going Low Carb Over 50

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:03:10 +0000

In reality going low carb over 50 is technically no different than going low carb at any age, however we’ve had a lot longer to develop bad habits and sometimes it takes a little longer to shake them.

Low Carb Pizza for Keto and LCHF

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:37:30 +0000

When the kids were little, every Friday night was Pizza and movie night. We would pull out the bean bags and put on a DVD, or maybe a VHS, ugh yes I’m that old, anyhoo, we would settle in and wait for the doorbell to ring which signalled the arrival of the 2 x family pizzas.

Lessons from The 4-hour Body by Tim Ferriss

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:31:53 +0000

No surprise avoiding carbs was central to the ‘Subtracting Fat’ chapter.

I read Tim’s best selling “The 4-hour Body” book back in 2020 a full 10 years after it was published.

Low Carb Sugar Free Chocolate Brownies

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:11:04 +0000

For when your chocolate cravings need attention

For the majority of people, when they choose to stop eating carbs and sugar, it doesn’t take long for sweet snack cravings to disappear.

Hidden Sugar in Water – is Nothing Sacred

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:37:05 +0000

These days there is not much that catches me out when it comes to hidden sugar in drinks and processed food, but yesterday I was nearly caught out by hidden sugar in water of all things.

How I Lost 44lbs and Reversed My Type 2 Diabetes in 4 months at 54.

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:21:00 +0000

When you hit 50 it’s easy to think, well this is my lot. I’m carrying double the weight I was in high-school (and more), my blood sugars are rising every year as is my BP, but that’s all part of getting older. Right?

Intermittent Fasting Over 50

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:12:53 +0000

One of the best hacks I’ve used to accelerate my health gains over the past couple of years has been intermittent fasting.

Wait…don’t go.. bear with me.

In practicality, all this means is skipping breakfast.

Sugar Free Ice Cream

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:27:04 +0000

One of my favourite desserts is without question ice cream, so when I gave up sugar, the thought of never sitting down to couple of scoops of this delicious treat was horrifying.

Sugar Sugar Everywhere

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 13:30:50 +0000

“Sugar, Sugar, You’re Making Me Fat!” – An Exposé on the Dangers of Overindulging in Sweet Treats

To many people sugar is one of the greatest joys in life. It’s the key ingredient in all their favourite treats – cakes, cookies, ice cream, and the like. But, have you ever stopped to think about just how much sugar we’re consuming on a daily basis if we don’t pay close attention? It’s not just in the obvious places like candy and soda; sugar is also hiding in many low-fat processed foods, condiments, and even some “healthy” snacks.

Why You Should Avoid Seed Oils As If Your Life Depended On It

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 10:29:58 +0000

In my journey back to better health I went down several rabbit holes looking for reliable information on what foods were in and which ones I needed to say goodbye to.

Avoid Bread, Rice and Pasta!

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:30:08 +0000

They are just sugar in disguise.

Well hello there, my carb-dodging friends! Today, we’re going to talk about the staples that we all grew up on, that is rice, bread, and pasta. Yes I know they are irresistible, but talk to any expert in the low carb / keto / low carb high fat (LCHF) world and you’ll soon find out how these little guys turn into sugar in our bodies and subsequently raise our blood sugar levels.

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