insideKENT Magazine issue 94 - January2020 | Page 75

KETO If a plant-based diet is not for you, then how about the highly popular keto diet? This low-carb, high- fat ketogenic diet is hailed by some as the best weight- loss and all-round magic wellbeing diet. From Halle Berry to Kourtney Kardashian, the keto diet has a legion of fans. Short for ketogenic, the keto diet focuses on minimizing carbs and increasing fats, so that your body uses fat as a form of energy. People following the keto diet would typically get 60-75% of their daily calories from fat, 15-30% from protein, and just 5-10% from carbs – meaning you wouldn’t eat more than 50 grams of carbs a day. Whilst this can be a hard adjustment for some, after two to seven days of following a keto diet, your body goes into a state of ketosis. This is when your body doesn’t have enough carbs for your cells to use as energy, so you start producing ketones that your body can use instead. At this point, your body starts burning fat for more energy, which is why followers of the keto diet experience rapid weight loss. Although you won’t be consuming your favourite carbs, you won’t go hungry! You will be enjoying lots of healthy fats such as avocado, loads of lean protein like chicken, fish and turkey, and oodles of leafy greens and other non-starchy vegetables. Cauli-Oats - Keto, Paleo, Vegan & GF Recipe by www.fullgreen.com serves 2 Ingredients • 1 x 200g Pouch of Cauli Rice, 100% cauliflower • 200ml coconut milk • A handful of fresh (or frozen) berries • Coconut shavings • 1-2tsp agave nectar (Optional) • Zest from 1 large lemon Method: 1. Place the riced cauliflower and coconut milk into a non-stick saucepan and mix together. Cauliflower Pizza - Keto & GF Recipe by www.fullgreen.com 3. In a bowl, mix the Cauli Rice with ground almonds, egg, parmesan cheese, oregano and a pinch of salt. 2. Add lemon zest and sweetener of choice and allow the mixture to thicken (approx 5 minutes). Serves: 2 Prep time: 10-15 mins Cook time: 20-25 mins 4. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper 3. Serve warm or allow the pudding to cool and garnish with fresh berries and coconut shavings. Ingredients: For the Cauliflower Pizza Base • 2x 200g pouches of Cauli Rice, 100% cauliflower • 50g ground almonds • 20g parmesan cheese • 1 large egg • Pinch of salt For the Marinara Sauce • 150g tinned, chopped tomatoes • 1 tbsp tomato puree • Fresh basil leaves • 1-2 cloves of garlic • Oregano • Salt and pepper to taste Toppings You'll need toppings for your pizza. We suggest you use a reduced-fat cheese and roasted veggies but this is your pizza and your choice - so add whatever you like! Method: The Pizza Base 1. Preheat your oven to 190°C. 5. Shape the cauliflower mixture into a round pizza base, approximately 20cm across and 1cm deep. Press it together, firmly. 6. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden (not completely cooked). Making The Marinara Sauce 1. Add a little oil to a frying pan over a medium heat and brown the chopped garlic. 2. Drain the juice from the tinned, chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. 3. Transfer the cooked tomatoes to a blender - add the tomato Puree, basil, salt and pepper. 4. Pulse ingredients until smooth and, hey presto, marinara sauce! Building Your Perfect Pizza 1. Take the part-baked pizza base out of the oven. 2. Add the marinara sauce and toppings of your choice. 3. Bake for a further 5-10 minutes and serve immediately. 2. In a frying pan, gently sauté Cauli Rice for 2- 3 minutes, then allow to cool. 75