Not sure what to do with those booty bands? Jessica Alba and her trainer can help. The actress and businesswoman shared a full booty band butt workout from warmup to cooldown (shot prior to social distancing protocols), and if her reactions are anything to go by, it looks painfully effective.
Alba and her friend Lizzy Mathis worked through sets of banded squat walks, fire hydrants, lying leg raises, and more, with personal trainer Aaron Hines demoing moves and giving cues on form. These moves are challenging on their own, so throwing in the booty band adds resistance and intensifies the burn in your glutes, as Alba and Mathis could clearly feel; Alba straight-up collapsed on the floor after a round of squat pulses, which is the only possible reaction to that glute-shaking move. If you’re looking for a challenging new home workout with minimal equipment needed, give Alba’s a try and feel the burn for yourself. Watch the full routine above and check out a behind-the-scenes preview below for a taste of what you’re getting into!
What’s Valentine’s Day without a decadent dessert? This keto vanilla custard is out of this world delicious, easy, and only requires 4 ingredients! Topped with a light meringue, this custard is richer than pudding and more impressive than mousse. Serve it warm or chilled for an after dinner dessert the whole family will love!
I’m happy to be partnering with my Galentines over at Further Food to bring you this deliciousy healthy recipe! All content, language, and recipes are my own.
Keto Vanilla Custard
If you’re in the mood for a light and creamy dessert, this sugar free vanilla custard is going to hit the spot!
With just 4 ingredients and 30 minutes, you can make this kid friendly keto custard at home, even on a weeknight.
Collagen is the number one supplement I recommend EVERYONE (keto or not) incorporate into their lifestyle.
It helps with joints, inflammation, guthealth, hair, skin, nails, eyedegeneration, hydration, and even cellulite!
Further Food is my favorite brand of collagen (along with their other supplements) because they source the highest quality, pasture raised, and grass fed bovine collagen that does not have any earthy, beefy, or weird taste.
I typically add it to my coffee every day but occasionally like to switch things up because it bakes beautifully!
Plus, the vanilla collagen is enhanced with tremella mushroom, another beauty enhancer. Click here to learn more about that!
So not only is this keto custard low carb, sugar free, and easy, it packs the added benefits of collagen! I call that a winner!
Making Your Own Vanilla Custard Is As Easy As Pie Custard
Making homemade low carb custard is really simple.
Don’t let words like temper or water bath intimidate you!
The whole process for preparing your custard takes just a matter of minutes.
You’ll start by separating your eggs and mixing them with your sweetener. Once your cream heats up on the stove, you simply whisk your egg mixture while you add 1 tablespoon of the warm cream. This is called tempering the eggs. Once the eggs are tempered, you’ll add your collagen and whisk until it’s all dissolved. Then, divide the liquid into your ramekins and bake on a sheet pan with water, this is called a water bath.
After a short bake time in the oven, the custard will be ready to eat! Serve it warm or chilled, it’s delicious both ways!
What Should I Do With The Leftover Egg Whites?
If you hate to waste food like me, then throwing away egg whites might make your cringe.
Instead of pitching them down the drain, whip up some meringue to top off the custards.
Meringue is essentially just whipped egg whites that are sweetened.
A stand mixer makes it effortless to make meringue but you can also use a hand mixer, just be sure to rotate the bowl as you’re mixing.
Once the egg whites are whipped to the point that they “stand” on their own (meaning you can make peaks with it), you can spread a nice thick layer on top of your cooked keto vanilla custard and pop it back in the oven to set and brown.
A meringue topping is just the pièce de résistance on these low carb custards!
Can I Use Vanilla Extract Instead of Vanilla Collagen?
For purposes of this recipe, no. And that is simply because the vanilla collagen is the star of the show!
Collagen naturally makes things creamier, like coffee, and thicker (it’s sibling is gelatin after all). Plus, this healthy dessert is made even healthier when you add in the benefits of collagen (as mentioned above).
In fact, this recipe is intended to show you how multifaceted, or versatile, the Further Food Vanilla Collagen really is!
I’m often asked what some other ways to use collagen are and this is one of them!
This keto vanilla custard is thick, creamy, and easily made with only 4 ingredients. Top it off with sugar free meringue for an easy keto dessert.
Ingredients
5 egg yolks
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener (I use this)
1.5 cups half n half
4 scoops Further Food Vanilla Collagen Peptides
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sweetener into the egg yolks. Set aside.
In a small pan, heat the half n half over medium heat. Be careful not to boil or burn the cream.
When the cream is warm to the touch, about 2 or 3 minutes later, remove it from the heat. Use a tablespoon to temper the eggs by slowly whisking in 1 tablespoon of the warm cream into the eggs. Repeat this step 2 more times to fully temper the eggs.
Slowly add the egg yolks to the cream and whisk until smooth and silky. Add the collagen and whisk again until it is fully dissolved.
Line the ramekins on a baking sheet with a rim. Carefully fill each ramekin with the custard. They should be about 2/3 full.
Extend the oven rack so that it is exposed outside of the oven. Carefully place the baking sheet on the rack. Add water to the sheet pan so that the ramekins are halfway covered. This amount will vary depending on the size of your ramekin. Be careful not to get water in the pots.
Carefully slide the oven rack into the oven. Bake for 25 minutes. The centers should be set.
Let the custards chill on the counter for 30 minutes before serving or chilling.
Notes
Optional– Reserve egg whites to make a meringue topping for the custards. Add half of the egg whites to a small mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk on high until the egg whites pass the “foamy” stage and stiffen, about 4 or 5 minutes. Slowly add 2 or 3 tablespoons of granular sweetener and mix until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
Spread the meringue on top of each ramekin, making sure to get it all the way to the edge. Place on the middle rack under the broiler and cook until browned and set, about 2 or 3 minutes.
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Keto fresas con crema is a keto riff on a classic Mexican dessert, strawberries with cream. Mexican crema is slightly sweetened and layered with macerated strawberries for a light and refreshing no-bake keto dessert.
All month long we’ve been celebrating the month of love with recipes inspired by the language of love.
That’s Spanish, for those of you who may not know what I’m referring to.
Today, we’re taking off our savory aprons and putting on the sweet aprons.
Hispanics are famous for many desserts we all love like flan and tres de leches cake but I wanted to go really classic with this recipe.
After a little research on authentic hispanic desserts, I settled on a keto fresas con crema.
Fresas con crema, which translates to strawberries with cream, is a very traditional Mexican dessert.
It’s a popular street vendor food in Mexico but also an easy homemade snack that many enjoy from home year round.
Fresas con crema may sound like nothing special but let me tell you that it is out of this world delicious! I am sure it will become one of your favorite new summertime treats!
This Keto Fresas Con Crema Will Be Your New Favorite Dessert
And this is why:
No baking, cooking, or chill time required (that means you eat faster!)
Light and refreshing treat
Sweet enough to curb a sweet tooth
Perfect for picnics or lunch boxes
Kid approved
Low carb guilt free treat
Looks super cute in small glass jars
Tasty treat to use up your summer strawberries
Making Your Own Keto Fresas Con Crema
Traditionally, fresas con crema is made with sweetened condensed milk, Mexican cream, and sugar.
You will typically find Mexican Crema in the refrigerated section with other Hispanic products like queso, raw tortillas, and salsa.
It’s fantastic on top of tacos and nachos as it’s very similar in taste to sour cream. It’s also a relatively inexpensive ingredient so there’s no worry about having to shell out a bunch of money on a speciality item.
To make this classic Mexican dessert sugar free, I omitted the sweetened condensed milk and substituted sugar with my favorite monkfruit sweetener.
A simple mixture of crema, cream cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, and monkfruit is all it takes. Well, plus your strawberries!
The cream cheese adds a little more texture to the crema that would be missing from the condensed milk.
Layer the diced strawberries in little glass jars or bowls alternating with the crema mixture. So easy but so cute!
This keto fresas con crema (strawberries with cream) is a sweet, light, and refreshing Mexican inspired dessert.
Keto fresas con crema is just as perfect for dessert at the end of a nice meal as it is a snack after school.
If you’re not familiar with Mexican cream, or crema, it is similar to sour cream or plain yogurt but without the zing. It’s also zero carb, unlike sour cream or yogurt.
The cream mixture is slightly sweet and enhanced with vanilla and a dash of cinnamon.
I would say it is a cross between whipped cream, mousse, and no-bake cheesecake.
The hint of cinnamon really takes this treat over the edge, if you ask me!
Simply put: my keto fresas con crema is just delectable!
Are Strawberries Keto?
Short answer: yes.
The berry family (strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries) are all the lowest carb fruit options you have when following a ketogenic diet, falling around 6 net carbs per 100 grams.
Since fruit is high in fructose (glucose), we need to limit the amount of fruit we eat in order to stay in ketosis.
Remember that ketosis is a metabolic state in which the body burns fat for energy instead of glucose. If we give our bodies too much glucose, we may not stay in ketosis. Everyone’s body has a different threshold for how much glucose they can withstand and maintain ketosis.
So when it comes to strawberries, like in this recipe, enjoy them guilt free while being mindful of your carb intake for the remainder of the day!
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Keto fresas con crema is a keto riff on a classic Mexican dessert, strawberries with cream. Mexican crema is slightly sweetened and layered with macerated strawberries for a light and refreshing no-bake keto dessert.
Ingredients
1 pound strawberries, rinsed and patted dry
1 cup Mexican Crema (I used the Olè brand)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons granular monkfruit (I use this)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Dice the strawberries into small pieces. Add to a small bowl and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the monkfruit on top. Stir to coat and set aside.
In a seperate bowl, add the crema, cream cheese, and remiaing 4 tablespoons of monkfruit. Use a hand mixer to mix until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla and cinnamon and mix to combine.
Add a layer the crema mixture in a small glass jar or bowl then top with some of the strawberries. Repeat layers until all jars are filled.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Notes
Do not substitute the Mexican crema with sour cream, creme fraiche, or plain yogurt. You can find Mexican crema at all major grocery retailers in the refrigerated sections with queso, salsa, and raw tortillas.
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Self-care, for us, means paying attention to our complexion with the best skincare products. We’ve only got one face and we want it to look as radiant as possible. Plus, shopping for skin care is a blast! We love trying new products, and switching it up is important so your skin doesn’t get too used to certain formulas. If you’re a beauty-lover, you know the selection at Sephora is just too good to pass up, and the “What’s New” section is our absolute favorite.
Right now, we’re focused on taking care of our skin, and we’re starting by stocking up on products that do it all (think: nourishing sleeping masks, potent serums, and luxurious moisturizers). These epic multitaskers are available at Sephora, so rack up those beauty insider points with the skincare launches we’ll be talking about well into 2020.
Grab your dumbbells (or a dumbbell alternative) and get ready to work your lower body with this quick and effective 20-minute workout. Stephanie Sanzo, a SWEAT app trainer and founder of the BUILD program, created this workout to get your glute muscles firing, and you’re also going to feel muscles like like your quadriceps working throughout the entire workout.
The 20-Minute At-Home Butt Workout
Equipment needed: a set of medium or heavy dumbbells; choose a weight that challenges you while maintaining proper form. You’ll also need a resistance band and a chair or a bench. Once you’ve got you’re equipment, be sure to do a few glute-activating exercises to maximize your workout.
Perform three sets of the accessory exercise before advancing to the superset. Once you get to the superset, perform one round of reverse dumbbell lunges and one round of lateral band walks, taking little to no rest in between each move. Complete four rounds of the superset. Once you’ve finished the superset, you’ll finish the workout with 60 seconds of hip abductions. Don’t forget to cool down and stretch (or foam roll) once the workout is complete.
Accessory movement: glute bridge: three sets of 20 reps
Are you looking for a way to elevate your taco game? This chipotle lime low carb Mexican coleslaw is a fun and spicy way to top off your favorite tacos, taco salads, or even serve alongside your favorite Mexican dishes! This dairy free, keto, and paleo spicy chipotle coleslaw is just what you need for your future keto tacos.
Throughout the month of February I’ve been sharing all Spanish and Mexican inspired dishes here on the blog.
We’ve made chicken, chili, dessert, tacos, and low carb Mexican rice.
It’s been a delicious, spicy, and fun theme to work with! Mexican food is hands down my favorite so this hardly felt like “work” at all!
I’m capping off the month with a recipe for a low carb Mexican coleslaw.
Truth be told, I’ve been making this recipe for the better part of a year but had it stashed away for just the right time, which is now!
You’re Going To Love This Low Carb Mexican Coleslaw
Let me tell you why:
It’s easy to throw together
Simple ingredients that can all be purchased at regular grocery stores
Dairy free, paleo, and keto
Delicious on top of tacos or alongside your favorite Mexican casserole
Alternative to salsa or queso
Making Your Own Chipotle Lime Coleslaw
This low carb Mexican coleslaw couldn’t be any easier to make. With no cooking required, you can easily toss this together while your taco meat is simmering on the stove.
Just like my creamy keto coleslaw, this chipotle lime version is simple but delicious. You only need 6 ingredients to fix this keto Mexican side dish too, 5 of which I know you keep in your fridge or pantry!
The two ingredients that make this chipotle lime low carb Mexican coleslaw unique are lime juice and a chipotle hot sauce.
You can use any brand of chipotle pepper sauce you like, but I find that the Tabasco brand chipotle hot sauce is fantastic, cheap, and easy to find!
I actually like to use this chipotle hot sauce in other recipes like my taco cheeseburgersor add a few drops on top of a taco salad!
If you like the smokey essence of chipotle, this will definitely be an ingredient you grow to love and keep on hand!
Can I Substitute the Chipotle Pepper Sauce?
If for whatever reason you can’t use this hot sauce, you could use a small amount of the sauce from canned adobo peppers. If you’ve recently made my adobo chicken, you may have some leftover in your fridge to use up.
I would start with ½ teaspoon and work your way up to the desired spice level. Since that sauce tends to run a bit spicier, I would start small to be safe!
I would not use chipotle powder as a replacement in this low carb Mexican coleslaw.
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You’re probably here because you have no idea how to train your abs, you want a new ab workout, you’re looking for a quick workout, or all of the above. With consistency, this workout will help you develop stronger core muscles, which will help you with everything from improving your posture to becoming a more efficient runner. If you’re ready to get to work, grab your yoga mat and some water!
The 10-Minute Ab Workout
All you need is a comfortable surface, like a yoga mat, to perform this ab workout. Do each exercise back to back with little to no rest in between each move. Take 30 seconds to one minute of rest in between rounds, and if you need to take a break at any point, feel free to do so. Repeat for a total of three rounds.
We’d be hard-pressed to think of a more convenient style to wear when you can’t make a salon appointment than braids. Protective styles give you the option to tuck away your ends and lay off your natural hair for a few weeks at a time so you don’t have to worry about manipulating or styling it every few days — although that isn’t where the work stops. It’s just as important for you to maintain the style at home, and that includes knowing when it’s the right time to take them out.
If you’re currently wearing a protective style like braids, twists, or a weave, you likely either got them installed before most states issued stay-at-home orders that prevented many of us from being able to go out and see stylists for professional help, or you did them on your own after. That might also mean that you’re hoping to extend the life of your style for as long as you possibly can, at least until salons open back up in your state. But how long can you keep your hair tucked away in these styles before it starts to cause some damage to your natural hair?
“Typically, I give protective styles a lifespan of one month, two months max if absolute necessary,” celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephen told POPSUGAR. This is because, like the skin when wearing makeup day after day, your hair could use a minute to breathe sometimes. On top of that, it also needs to be washed and moisturized regularly, and while there are ways for you to do that while wearing braids, you just can’t cleanse your scalp as thoroughly when it’s covered up as you could when your hair’s in its natural state. Giving these styles one to two months will make your hair less susceptible to breakage and loss once you take them out.
In the event that you need to extend the life of your style, Stephen recommends keeping your hair as moisturized as possible. “To extend a protective style by a couple of weeks, continue to give your hair love and attention by feeding the new growth with hydrating products so the hair doesn’t get dry,” she said. “The longer you keep these styles the dryer the hair becomes. Dryness leads to breakage and breakage leads to hair loss. I’d recommend doing periodic washes to keep your scalp clean and hair moisturized.”
To wash your braids, Carol’s Daughter’s Wash Day Delight Shampoo ($11) is a water-based formula that comes with a nozzle that makes it easier for you to target only your scalp. Once that’s done, it helps to follow up with a conditioner like Dove Beauty Moisture Locking Leave In Conditioner ($7). For this step, you can mix the conditioner with equal parts water in a spray bottle and spray the products from your roots to your ends. To add in even more moisture, trying sealing your hair with a light oil like jojoba or grapeseed.
These homemade Italian keto meatballs are incredibly simple to prepare and the perfect pairing for a keto spaghetti dinner. These zero carb keto meatballs are also perfect for stocking your freezer. If you’re missing spaghetti and meatballs on keto, you’re going to love this easy 30 minute recipe.
This recipe was originally published on April 3, 2018.
A common complaint, or gripe, I hear about eating a ketogenic diet is not being able to eat Italian food.
Since so many of our favorite Italian dishes are carb based, it’s hard for someone new to a ketogenic lifestyle (or thinking about starting it) to wrap their head around not eating pasta anymore.
I get it, trust me.
Pasta is one of the ultimate comfort foods and giving that up is a daunting task.
It takes willpower…and good recipe replacements!
That’s where I come in to help.
My homemade Italian keto meatballs are not only really easy to make, but they’re fantastic when paired with a low carb noodle for homemade keto spaghetti and meatballs!
You’re Going To Love These Keto Meatballs
And here’s why:
Only 6 ingredients needed that you probably already have in your kitchen
Ready in just 30 minutes
Perfect for meal prepping
Freezes well before or after baking
Kid friendly
Zero carbs per meatball
Omit the parmesan cheese for a dairy free keto option
Making Your Own Keto Meatballs At Home
The thought of making homemade meatballs might seem labor intensive but truly, these zero carb Italian meatballs couldn’t be any easier to prepare.
You just need a large mixing bowl, wooden spoon, and a medium cookie scoop to prep your meatballs. If a cookie scoop is not already in one of your drawers, order one asap! They’re one of those items that you’ll use over and over to get evenly measured cookies, meatballs, etc.
A few tips for making the perfect meatballs:
Don’t over work the meat when you’re mixing in everything. It should be just combined. Over mixing the meat will yield tough meatballs.
Use your favorite low carb Italian dressing, whatever that may be. Personally, I use the Newman’s Own Family Italian Recipe.
While it’s not necessary, you can brown your meatballs in a skillet before baking if desired. Reduce your bake time accordingly (about 5 minutes).
Can I Substitute Ingredients?
Don’t have one of the ingredients on hand? Don’t like a particular ingredient? Here are a couple of options for substitutions in this recipe:
Omit the parmesan cheese for dairy free keto meatballs
Omit pork rinds for kosher keto meatballs.
Do NOT omit the egg
How To Serve Your Zero Carb Italian Meatballs
What’s a meatball without spaghetti, right? Wrong!
Believe it or not, there are so many ways to enjoy a low carb spaghetti and meatball dinner!
Whether it be zucchini noodles (as pictured), spaghetti squash, konjac (shirataki) noodles, or hearts of palm noodles, there really are a bunch of ways to make spaghetti keto friendly.
My family tends to prefer zucchini noodles and spaghetti squash when it comes to Italian dishes.
An easy homemade Italian keto meatballs recipe. Zero carbs, common ingredients, and freezer friendly. A perfect pairing for low carb noodles and marinara.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire
2/3 cup crushed pork rinds
¼ cup Italian dressing (I like Newman’s Own Family Italian)
pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl. Gently incorporate everything into the beef with a wooden spoon or your hands. Be careful not to overwork the meat.
Use a medium cookie scoop, or large spoon, to make 20 meatballs. Roll them between your hands after scooping to round them out.
Bake for 25 minutes on an unlined baking sheet.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Notes
Optional- brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil before baking if desired. Reduce bake time by approximately 5 minutes.
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