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Low-Carb Recipe Index

By Nancy Schimelpfening, About.com

Updated: June 24, 2004

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One of the ways I've dealt with my depression is through diet.  I've found that eliminating processed sugar and flour have helped me tremendously.  Not only are my moods more stable, but my energy is up and my weight is down.  The following are some of my favorite recipes.  If you are following a low-carb diet like Atkins, CAD or Sugar Busters you will find these are great additions to your recipe collection.

Sweet Treats:

Sugar-Free Flour-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Granola

Ice Cream

Chocolate Mints

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Breakfast ideas:

Granola

Breakfast Casserole

Eggs Florentine

Mexican:

Chili Rellenos

Easy Guacamole

Snacks and Appetizers:

Crab Cakes

Olive Garden Artichoke-Spinach Dip

Easy Guacamole

For the Holidays:

Sausage-Mushroom Stuffing

Main Dishes:

Slow Burn Chili

Fried Chicken with "Breading"

Chili Rellenos

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