Low Carb Cheesecake
Losing Body Fat
those who follow an Atkins diet don’t have to give up. Imagine eating a low carb cheesecake that actually helps you lose weight. When you realize how simple it is to make, you can’t help but be tempted.
What makes the regular version of cheesecake high in carbohydrates is the crust. Graham crackers and sugar are usually used for the base of the crust. If you use a sugar substitute instead along with crushed nuts, the number of carbs it contains drops significantly. Obviously it will taste a bit different than what you’ve eaten before, but once you realize how many carbs you are saving you’ll see it’s definitely worth it.
Eggs and cheese are two foods that have little or no carbs. That’s one of the reasons people often choose scrambled cheesy eggs for breakfast when they are following a low carbohydrate diet. They are also the two main ingredients in a low carb cheesecake filling. Along with heavy cream and some sugar substitute you need only to add a bit of flavoring. Either vanilla or almond extract will do the trick. A splash of lemon juice will also add another dimension to the flavor.
The topping can also be included when you feast on this tasty treat. One great idea is to toast a few of your favorite nuts in the oven for a few minutes. Peanuts, walnuts or chopped almonds will all work really well for this. Once they have come out of the oven and cooled, you can top off the low carb cheesecake with them. If you prefer the traditional fruit topping, berries in moderation are permitted on these diets, so pick up some fresh or unsweetened frozen berries and use them. Remember not to add additional sugar to them if you are trying to avoid carbs as much as possible.
For those of you who want to eat something with even fewer carbs, the crust can be omitted altogether. If you do this you’ll need to make sure that you really grease the pan well with butter. As with all dishes like this, a low carb cheesecake needs to be baked in a moderate oven for at least an hour. Once it’s finished it can last for several days in the refrigerator.
It’s very important to remember that many foods that are allowed on diets like South Beach and Atkins may be high in fat. If you've been advised to eat low fat foods because of a health condition such as clogged arteries, a low carb cheesecake might not be right for you.
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