Southern style cooking has always been a constant in my life. Whether watching my grandparents prepare Sunday dinner or my mother make her next bakery creation, I would always find a way to make myself useful while watching delectable dishes appear from just a few simple ingredients. Even as I got older, the love of cuisine became an undeniable part of my life when I married a chef.
When weight loss and better health became a priority to us, as a family, we started the Ketogenic Diet in hopes to not only better ourselves but also to teach our daughter the importance of healthy nutrition. Both my husband and I struggled with our weight most of our lives therefore we wanted to teach our daughter how to correct bad habits with food before they began. At the age of 12, our daughter started this journey with us and has achieved great success. No longer a slave to sugar and carbs, we have all become naturally healthier and have more energy and stamina than ever before.
Throughout the time we have been on Keto, we began to miss our desserts. As with my first cookbook, Deep Fried and Keto-fied, my mind began to spin like a hamster in a wheel. There were tons of dessert recipes that could easily be converted to Ketogenic approved dishes! I knew it was time to create the cookbook that every Keto person has secretly desired, a truly Keto dessert book. It seems as though even "sugar free" and "low carb" sweet options are horrible for this way of eating. From hidden starches and preservatives to deceptive sugar substitutes like Malitol and Maltodextrin, there are too many accidental ways to sabotage yourself by unintentionally spiking your blood sugar. I did my best to steer clear of controversial ingredients when creating these recipes in hopes to allow even the strictest of ketoers to "live a little".
Through coaching clients, I have come to the conclusion that the number one concern for those who want to start Keto is that people don't want to give up their indulgences.
Fat-tastic Indulgences gives everyone the ability to have a "cheat" without actually cheating. Now you can curb your sweet tooth without feeling guilty! With a multitude of different macros variations, there is sure to be an indulgence here that will fit with your limits for the day.
