I’ve been using Young Living essential oils for awhile now. When I first started I took it slow and tried one oil at a time so I could learn how to use each oil properly and to see how my body responded to the oil. In a previous post, I talked about how to diffuse…
Immersion Blender Giveaway
When I went grain free and started focusing on eating more veggies (which is part of our 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge), I had to get creative with preparing veggies and meals. I love to use my immersion blender! It makes quick work out of making mashed veggies and blending soaps. To celebrate the group’s success with finishing the 30-Day…
What is Oil Pulling? And The Oil Pulling Challenge
It’s been about a year and half since I first started oil pulling. Admittedly I was skeptical at first, but my teeth were in such bad shape that I was willing to try anything. Once I started oil pulling I noticed less sensitivity and my teeth were naturally whiter. Now I love it and oil…
Clean Eating Challenge Giveaway: Spiral Slicer
When going grain free (which is part of our 30-Day Clean Eating Challenge), pasta is one thing a lot of people miss. The good news is that you can easily turn veggies into grain free pasta noodles. So delicious! My favorite tool for making veggies noodles is to you use a Spiral Slicer. It makes…
Best of 2014 (Paleo and Low Carb)
It’s been a great year! Thanks for joining me on this journey! In 2014, I made the switch from Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time to the name Holistically Engineered. Why did I make the switch? Because my life has become so much more than just low carb. I’m so passionate about a well-rounded approach to…
Giveaway: Every Last Crumb Cookbook
Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great prize that will hopefully help you on your journey. Are you missing bread? Brittany Angell has put together an incredible cookbook from my favorite publishers, Every Last Crumb: Paleo Bread and Beyond. It’s filled with many different bread recipes so you don’t have to…
Black Friday Deals (Save up to 80% off)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And of course I’m talking about Black Friday! I have teamed up with a whole bunch of my favorite lifestyle bloggers to bring you tons of cookbooks, natural beauty books, and more at up to 80% off!!!! These deals won’t last long! Sales start on Thursday, November…
No Bake Cranberry Cheesecakes (Grain Free)
When I think of Thanksgiving cranberries are always a part of the food celebration. As I kid, I remember opening the can of gelled cranberry sauce. When I think about it now, it’s kinda a gross, but I loved the taste of it. Making cranberry sauce with fresh cranberries is so easy and it tastes…
Carrier and Essential Oils by Skin Type and DIY Facial Moisturizer
One of the biggest differences I’ve notice with using essential oils is with my DIY facial moisturizer (recipe below). My skin was so dry and red when I started using essential oils oils and I wanted to be able to make my own moisturizer. To add a finishing touch to my routine, I now use…
Essential Oils for Sleep and Relaxation
We all experience times of stress and having a lot on our plates. Sometimes it can be difficult to balance yourself emotionally with all of the things you have to do. I know I definitely fell into the “worry wort” category. It would make me nervous during the day or it would take me so…
Braised Short Ribs (Paleo and Low Carb)
As you may know, I’m currently working on getting rid of SIBO. Having SIBO effects digestion which in turn can effect nutrient absorption, weight loss/gain, etc. Needless to say it’s not fun and I’m really glad I found a Naturopath to help me get back on track. I’ve had to adjust my diet because foods…
5 Ingredient Grain Free Desserts
I’m happy to announce my new eCookbook, 5 Ingredient Grain Free Desserts! If you’re anything like me you may be a reformed dessert-oholic and even though you’ve changed your diet you still like the occasional dessert made from natural ingredients and free of grains and refined sugar, since many people as me care about nutrition,…
Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies (Paleo and Low Carb)
Hazelnuts have been gaining popularity over the last few years, but it’s one nut that I honestly never really used much. I guess I was always a little intimidated by hazelnuts. When I was in Europe last month, on a work trip, hazelnuts were all over the place and I fell in love with the taste. Once I…
Times Like These…
This week has been a rough week for my family. After a long, courageous fight my cousin Bill lost his battle with breast cancer. You read that correctly, my male cousin had breast cancer. The typical reaction I get when I talk about Bill’s breast cancer is shock/surprise. Many people aren’t aware that men can…
Homemade Carpet Deodorizer
I love when I walk into my home and the rooms smell so fresh and clean. It really is a nice feeling. I used to fill my rooms with air fresheners and vacuum at least once a week with a carpet deodorizer. That was the best way to fill the room with a nice refreshing…
Obesogens and 10 Ways to Reduce Them
Recently I attended the Low Carb Cruise. The Low Carb Cruise is a great way to hear from doctors, nutritionists, and other speakers in order to get the latest information from the low carb and/or paleo communities. One of the speakers was Wendy Myers, a certified holistic health and nutrition coach, and her topic of discussion…
Histamine Intolerance Experiment–Stop Itchy Skin and Watery Eyes
I’ve been struggling with digestive issues for awhile now that have not completely cleared up after changing my diet, getting rid of H. Pylori, etc. I’ve been researching different possible issues. I first suspected a histamine intolerance when I tried taking Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO). FCLO is something that the Paleo and Weston A….
Could Leaky Gut be Affecting Your Health?
Leaky Gut Syndrome has been all over the news lately, and it’s been causing quite a stir! Much like gluten intolerance, people are finding that it’s responsible for many health problems that were once a mystery in their life. Suddenly, every health mystery from their past is solved. Regular exercise, stress management techniques, and sufficient…
Coconut Cream and Strawberry Gelatin (Paleo and Dairy Free)
Wow, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted on the blog. I’ve definitely needed a bit of a break to relax and spend time with friends and family. To celebrate my return I have a delicious dessert recipe for you! Strawberry season is in full force here in South Carolina and I’ve been looking for ways…
Paleo f(x) 2014 Recap
This past weekend I headed to Austin, TX for the Paleo f(x) 2014 conference which is a conference dedicated to promoting the latest info on the paleo/ancestral health movement. Below is a quick summary of the conference, but If want to see more great pictures from Paleo f(x) 2014 check out my Instagram (@holisticallyeng) or check…
March Giveaway Winner Announced
Can you believe it’s already April? No April Fools jokes hear…it’s time to announce the March giveaway winner. I do these giveaways to personally thank you for supporting my blog and my low carb paleo journey to health and wellness. The support you provide helps me stay on track with my goals and makes me…
Gut Healing, Egg Free Paleo, and Sugar Detox Tips on the Health Nuts Podcast
Last week I had the great opportunity to chat with my friends Caitlin Weeks (aka Grass Fed Girl) and Mary Vance (of MaryVanceNC.com) on their Health Nuts Podcast. Mary and Caitlin are certified holistic nutrition consultants with a goal is to dispel mainstream nutrition myths and bring you the best in holistic health & real…
The Dangers of Soy
Soy isn’t the super food it’s claimed to be…learn the dangers of soy and why I chose not to include soy in my diet. Remember when soy was the biggest “It Food” around? Unfortunately today, most everything that is processed contains soy and it’s difficult to avoid. I get questions all the time asking about…
March Giveaway–6-Piece Cast Iron Cookware Set–$600 value
I love hosting giveaways to pay back for all of the support I receive from all of you. Every month I like to give away an item that has personally helped me on my low carb paleo journey. I wanted to make sure the March giveaway was really something you could enjoy and use to…
Why You Should Limit Your Nut Intake
Many of us turn to nuts as quick snack or replacement for flour in desserts. They nourish us, distribute protein to the cells, and can add texture to many prepared dishes. They definitely help make the transition to low carb and/or paleo much easier. However, nuts do have some drawbacks that you should be aware…
Royal Berkey Water Filter Giveaway Winner + Coupon Code
This month I had the privilege of giving away a Royal Berkey Water Filter to one lucky reader! You drink water every day and use it for everything from making coffee to cooking dinner, but do you really know what’s in your water? If you aren’t familiar with a Berkey Water Filter, the water purification…
How To Make Grain Free “Rice” (Video)
It’s always nice to have grain free substitutes for some of my favorite dishes. I have been using Cauliflower “Rice” for years, but lately I’ve been experimenting with using other vegetables as “rice.” Check out the videos below to learn how to make both Cauliflower “Rice” and Celery Root “Rice.” Also don’t miss the list…
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Quality Fat
Quality fat is good for you! Wait, what? For the last few decades we’ve all heard about how we need to cut all of the fat out of our diets. So we began loading up on low-fat yogurt, milk… pretty much low-fat everything. Once fat was removed sugar, salt, and/or MSG was used in its…
10 Low Carb and Paleo Kitchen Tips and Tricks
There are several ingredients that are classic low carb and paleo ingredients that most people use all the time. It’s always nice to have some tips and tricks up your sleeve to be able to handle these ingredients quickly and easily. Today I am sharing 10 of the best low carb and paleo kitchen tips…
Giveaway: Royal Berkey Water Filter ($283 value!)
I’m excited to be able to give away a Royal Berkey Water Filter to one lucky reader! You drink water every day and use it for everything from making coffee to cooking dinner, but do you really know what’s in your water? If you aren’t familiar with a Berkey Water Filter, the water purification elements…
Is Sugar Hiding In Your Food? Learn About Hidden Sugar in Your Food
Most of us easily cut out table sugar from our diets since it was so obvious to remove, but did you know there is hidden sugar in most packages foods. In a perfect world, we would make everything homemade and control every ingredient we use, but let’s be honest we’re all busy and life gets…
WINNER: Vitamix Professional Series Blender–$600 value
Time to announce the February giveaway! The February giveaway was a Vitamix…valued at $600. I love hosting giveaways to pay back for all of the support I receive from all of you. Every month I like to give away an item that has personally helped me on my low carb paleo journey.
New Year Fitness Giveaway–Winner Announced!
Time to announce the winner of the New year Fitness–Winner’s Choice Giveaway. The winner gets to chose between a Treadmill Desk, Folding Treadmill, a Stationary Bike with an app to track calories burned on stationary bike, OR an Elliptical Machine! Thanks again for following me on my journey and good luck! 🙂
Two Ingredients that May Cause Diabetes
Many people equate eating sugar with the development of type 2 diabetes, and in an attempt to be healthier choose sugar-free diet products instead. Imagine the irony if those diet products actually contained substances that cause an increase in fasting blood glucose levels and contribute to the onset of diabetes. Now stop imagining, because this…
The Most Important “Supplement” for Your Health
The more I study health, the more I have come to appreciate how crucially important the bacteria in your gut are to your health. The website Green Med Info has assembled an amazing list of more than 200 studies, which together explore more than 170 diseases which can be helped or treated with probiotics. Probiotics…
Slow Cooker Soups and Stews Ebook Review
I picked up a copy of Slow Cooker Soups and Stews: 30 Recipes To Keep You Warm During Winter by Kyndra Holley. I’m a big fan of Kyndra’s recipes and was looking forward to checking out her ebook. What’s included in the book: 30 slow cooker soup and stew recipes An interactive table of contents…
What is Paleo? And Why You Should Care
When I first started my health journey my main goal was weight loss. I followed the Atkins diet and lost 85 lbs. I had lost weight, but I still suffered from digestive issues, allergies, high blood pressure and cholesterol so I wanted to get to the root cause of those issues. I did experience a…
5 Low Carb Mistakes to Avoid
The new year usually brings along more people to a low carb diet. Usually people jump right in and get rid of bread and pasta because they are trying to lose a few pounds. I myself started with a low carb diet, but quickly learn more and more about the Paleo diet and the importance…
Addicted to Sugar? Learn How Sugar Affects the Brain
fYou’ve probably heard that sugar can cause weight gain and you probably generally avoid it so you don’t pack on the pounds, but the reality is that sugar affects more than just your waistline. Sugar is now being linked to affecting the brain and neurological diseases like: ADHD Anxiety Epilepsy Alzhimer’s Mood Disorders
How to Make a DIY Treadmill Desk in 5 Easy Steps
The good news is that this DIY treadmill desk doesn’t require any tools, cost me less than $50, and it can be finished in less than an hour! I have been wanting a treadmill desk for awhile now since my day job has me sitting behind a desk all day. Unfortunately buying a treadmill desk…
Three Weeks to Vitality: The Ultimate Cleanse eBook Review
Happy New Year! If you are feeling bogged down by extra weight after the holidays, or if you just want to jumpstart healthier eating habits for this new year, this great ebook, 3 Weeks to Vitality, is on sale from January 1 until January 31 at 20% off the regular price. The book is a 21…
New Year Fitness Giveaway–Winner’s Choice: Treadmill Desk, Elliptical Machine, or Folding Treadmill
I love hosting giveaways to pay back for all of the support I receive from all of you. Every month I like to give away an item that has personally helped me on my low carb paleo journey. With the new year upon us I wanted to make sure the January giveaway was…
December Giveaway–$1,000 Amazon Gift Card
I love hosting giveaways to pay back for all of the support I receive from all of you. Every month I like to give away an item that has personally helped me on my low carb paleo journey. With the holiday season upon us I wanted to make sure the December giveaway was HUGE. So…
Fall into Health Download Bundle–Save over 95%
My eBook Awaken: 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts is part of the VGN Fall into Health Download Bundle. This bundle includes 47 eBooks, 15 podcasts, 3 video classes, 2 meal plans, 21 discount coupons, and 2 magazines. In addition to my eBook the bundle includes lot of other great low carb and paleo…
November Giveaway: 9-Cup Cuisinart Prep Plus Food Processor
Who’s ready for the November GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. This month the giveaway is a Cuisinart Prep Plus 9-Cup Food Processor which is a great tool to have in your grain-free kitchen. It’s great for making cauliflower mash, soups,…
Primal Pit Paste Giveaway Winner + Coupon Code for 20% Off
Last week I hosted a giveaway for Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant. I was excited to have this giveaway because over the summer I made the switch to Primal Pit Paste and have loved it! It is so nice knowing that my deodorant isn’t full of toxic parabens and aluminum and that it’s so natural…it’s…
Book Review: Kick the Weight with Keto-How to Lose Weight & Feel Great on a Paleo Ketogenic Diet
Being overweight has always been an issue for me all my life, and also the main motivation which made me go to gym everyday. For some time now, I have been using the supplement PhenQ to lose weight, and the results have been fabulous. You can click on how does PhenQ work to find out…
VGN End of Summer eBook Bundle
I’m excited to share the End of Summer eBook Bundle from the Village Green Network. The bundle features 30 eBooks to help you regain your health. There are tips for loosing weight, getting sleep, feeling great, lots of delicious recipes, and so much more! Below I highlighted and reviewed some of the books that I…
August Giveaway
Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share some a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support. The low carb paleo lifestyle is very important to me and I love being able to share…
Homemade Basil Marinara Sauce
When I first saw that basil was in my CSA box this week my first thought was pesto. I had just made Arugula Pesto and still had some leftover so I needed to make something different. The smell of the basil was so fragrant and powerful! It reminded me of a big bowl of spaghetti. …
Ice Cream Maker Giveaway
Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support. The low carb paleo lifestyle is very important to me and I love being able to share my…
2013 Low Carb Cruise
This year I had the pleasure of setting sail on the 6th Annual Low Carb Cruise. Before we set sail, we had a Pre-Cruise dinner, which featured a low carb menu and a Roast of all of the speakers by Tom Naughton. Tom’s Roast was hilarious and if you haven’t seen the movie Fat Head…
Guest Post: Mexican Hot Chocolates (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
While I am away on the Low Carb Cruise I have reached out to some of my favorite low carb or Paleo bloggers to share some delicious recipes with you. First up is Vanessa Romero from Healthy Living How To, with a delicious dessert recipe that will be perfect for Cinco de Mayo! Please welcome…
April Favorites
Can you believe April is over? This year is really flying by so quickly. Before I set sail on the low carb cruise this weekend I wanted to share with you some of my favorites recipes and articles from April. What I loved in April: 31 uses for lemon peel shows clever ways to use…
Villiage Green Network Spring E-Bundle–Only 4 Days Left to Save
The 2013 Village Green Network Spring E-book Bundle! Now is your chance to take advantage of incredible savings! This week only — get 30 e-books for only $39! That’s less than $1.50 per e-book — a savings of over 90%! Download all 30 e-books now for this LOW price and read them at your leisure…
Mini Chopper/Food Processor Giveaway
Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great price that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support. The low carb paleo lifestyle is very important to me and I love being able to share my…
New Blog Design and a Giveaway
Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? Did you notice the blog redesign? Be sure to take a look around! To celebrate this wonderful milestone, I wanted to share with one lucky winner some great prizes. I’m giving these products away in order to personally thank you for your support. The low carb paleo lifestyle is very important to…
Moment of Silence…
Low Carb Favorites Giveaway #lowcarb #glutenfree
The Giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winners: Shannon S. and Debbie B.!!! Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I’m happy to announce that the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook Page has reached 5,000+ Followers. To celebrate this wonderful milestone, I wanted to share with TWO LUCKY WINNERS some of my favorite…
September Foodie Penpals #foodiepenpals
It is another month of Foodie PenPals and it has been really fun participating. I was originally going to take this month off due to my travel schedule, but my work trip ended early so I was able to participate. I’m so happy I made it in time because Jennifer over at Fit Appétit picked…
August Foodie PenPals #foodiepenpals
It is another month of Foodie PenPals and it has been really fun participating. I am going to have to take next month off since I will be traveling so much, but I plan to return in October. The goodies I chose to send to my Foodie PenPal were classic S.C. foods and some healthy…
July Foodie PenPals #foodiepenpals
I came across The Lean Green Bean’s blog when I was making my Puppy Chow Almonds and I recently decided to join her Foodie PenPals program. Basically each month you get assigned someone to send some food goodies to and someone also gets assigned to send you some food goodies. The goodies I chose to…
Swerve Sweetener Giveaway Winners…
Congratulations to Brandi Goff and Bobcindyc for winning the Swerve Sweetener Giveaway!!! Please e-mail lowcarboneday[at]gmail[dot]com with your mailing address within 24 hours. If I don’t hear from you in 24 hours I will select a new winner. Thanks to all that “shared,” “pinned,” and entered the contest! Stay tuned for more giveaways in the next…
Steakhouse Dinning, Low Carb Style
Typically Fridays and Saturdays are the nights that I dine at restaurants and this past weekend featured dinning out at steakhouses. Steakhouses are usually excellent for low carb meals. They have many steak choices (and typically chicken and fish also) and usually at least one low carb side dish. Besides low carb I also try to eat mostly…
First Post!
I have been living the low carb life (again) since May 2011 and I am down 70 lbs so far. Some days it is a struggle so I take it one day at a time. The plan is to relay my cooking triumphs (and sometimes failures) through this blog as I work to lose another 40 lbs. I love transforming…
