My Top 5 Zero Sugar Fast Food Replacement Options That Helped Me Lose 23kgs in 4 Months.
Low Carb treats without the guilt (or Insulin Spikes) that helped me beat type 2 diabetes and normalise my ultra high blood pressure.
So this is a little off topic from the usual cloud computing and AI subjects I usually write about, but it might well be a regular addition to the posts here. We’ll see. But I’m guessing there are a few of you in the same boat.
A few years ago after 30 years of running my own businesses I took a business mentor contract with a local council. Part of the process involved a pre-employment medical.
It was the first time I had set foot in a doctors in 20+ years.
Long story short, it turned out I had undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure of 180/120.
I had no idea. No visible health issues, no symptoms, nothing, but I was carrying a fair amount of weight (123kgs to be exact) and by all accounts a walking heart attack waiting to happen.
The perils of a long career programming and not paying attention to my health.
Another long story short, I ended up cutting carbs and sugar which fixed my type 2 diabetes. As an added bonus 23kgs peeled off in just under 4 months and my blood pressure normalised.
Win.
But there are the odd times when some of the food options I had said goodbye to were calling me. Pizza, French Fries, Chocolate Cake, Brownies, Breakfast Waffles, all live rent free inside my head.
Now instead of losing the will to live, after a bit of research I uncovered some pretty decent replacements that don’t involve all the carb and sugar laden ingredients that got me in the shit in the first place.
Over the past month or so I got in front of my iPhone camera and shot a video showing how this kitchen sorcery is performed.
For that I am truly sorry.
So here are the 5 top dishes I make regularly when the fast food pangs or sweet tooth urge hits.
Guilt-Free French Fries ( Or Chips to us Aussies / Brits )
In this video, I share my go-to recipe for low-carb fries that are not only delicious but also played a significant role in my 23kg weight loss journey. These fries are keto and LCHF friendly, satisfying that comfort food craving without the guilt. Discover how simple ingredients can lead to a tasty, healthier alternative to traditional fries.
Next up:
Low-Carb Pizza: A Guilt-Free Indulgence
Craving pizza while maintaining a low-carb lifestyle was a big problem? In this video, I share my go-to recipe for a delicious, low-carb pizza that satisfies those Friday night comfort food cravings. This recipe is keto and LCHF friendly, offering a tasty alternative to traditional pizza.
Low-Carb Chocolate Mug Cake (In Under 2 Minutes)
This video shows you how to make a quick, single-serve low-carb chocolate mug cake in the microwave. It’s rich, satisfying, and uses simple keto-friendly ingredients — perfect when you want something sweet without wrecking your blood sugar.
Did I mention it’s super fast and super tasty even if you don’t care about the low carb aspect :
Low-Carb Chaffles: The Ultimate Bread Alternative
Discover how to make low-carb chaffles — crispy, cheesy waffles that serve as a perfect substitute for bread. In this video, I demonstrate a simple recipe using just a few ingredients to create versatile chaffles suitable for sandwiches, snacks, or a quick breakfast.
Craving a bacon sandwich was always an issue — these chaffles are the solution
Low-Carb Sugar-Free Chocolate Brownies
Indulge in rich, moist chocolate brownies without compromising your low-carb lifestyle. This recipe delivers a decadent dessert that’s keto, LCHF, and diabetic-friendly.
So there you have it, five dirty filthy treats that taste as good, if not better than the originals but won’t give you diabetes!
There’s a bunch of other videos on my channel on this topic, on my journey from being destined for an early grave to beating type 2 diabetes and getting my blood pressure back under control.
If men’s health, controlling type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure or the whole healthy eating low carb world are things you are interested in, you can find me here:
