This is so easy to make and freezes perfectly for future meals. Pack in lunch size and dinner size portions so you can grab on the run. I use a food processor to chop the cabbage and celery, super quick and less mess that way.
Prep: 30 mins
Serves: 8
*Only 9g Net Carbs per serve
Ingredients
- 1 medium brown onion, chopped (approx. 80g)
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2cm knob fresh ginger, grated (approx. 20g)
- 3-4 cups Asian greens, finely chopped (eg. bok choy/pak choy, approx. 300g)
- 1kg cabbage/wombok, finely sliced
- โ cup tamari
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1kg pork mince
- โ cup soy sauce
- 6 drops sesame oil
- Salt
- Iceberg lettuce cups/chopped mixed lettuce and avocado (for serving)
- Shortening of preference for frying โ butter, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, ghee, lard
Method
- Heat large saucepan and use preferred shortening to fry onion until soft. Add garlic, ginger and turmeric to pan and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add pork to pan and keep turning to cook completely. Use a potato masher to break up any large lumps if needed.
- Once pork is cooked, add cabbage, greens, tamari, soy and sesame oil. Mix all ingredients well and keep cooking until cabbage and celery have softened.
- Taste for seasoning and add salt if required.
- Prepare serving plates with either iceberg lettuce cups or a bed of chopped mixed leaves. Spoon mixture on top of lettuce and top with some mashed avocado.
Are you wondering why everyone is talking about reducing carbohydrates and sugar? Are you curious to learn more about intermittent fasting, keto or paleo and whether it could benefit you in some way?
Linda Martinucci has created Simply Swap Foods to share the message that it really is simple to swap to a better way of eating and live your best life full of vibrant energy no matter how old you are.
Why swap foods?
When approaching middle age, Linda noticed her weight was increasing plus energy levels and mental clarity were at an all time low. Frustrated by all the confusing and conflicting health and dietary messages, Linda embarked on a journey to research the latest scientific medical studies around nutrition and health and was amazed at the findings. Incorporating her discoveries into everyday life resulted in a remarkable transformation for both Linda and her husband who lost 35kg of excess weight between them over eight months. They also found that they no longer suffered from afternoon brain fog and had energy levels return that they hadnโt felt for decades.
The secret to success
One of the keys to success and staying motivated was continuing to enjoy their traditional favourite meals and desserts. With delicious cakes and desserts still on the menu, there was no reason to seek out the unhealthy alternatives. Linda spent time developing lots of recipes that are low in refined sugar and naturally lower in carbohydrates so your insulin levels remain steady and you donโt feel hungry all the time.
So how many carbs should we eat*?
There are many factors to take into account when calculating your daily carb level however current research suggests between 20 to 50 grams per day is optimal for most people. The average Australian consumes 300 grams per day with 120g of these carbohydrates coming straight from sugar. This equates to a crazy 30 teaspoons of sugar every day, often unknowingly through added sugars in processed food. Simply removing processed foods from your diet will drastically cut your overall carbohydrate intake and improve your health very quickly.
*Information sourced from โLow Carb Down Underโ website www.lowcarbdownunder.com.au
Weight loss + feeling great = motivation
The benefits of going back to eating real food – dropping excess weight, increased energy and huge improvement in mental clarity – are just some of the reasons why it’s easy to stay motivated. Transitioning to a healthier way of eating for life doesn’t have to involve lots of deprivation.
Join the Simply Swap Foods community
Linda is sharing her recipes and information to give help and hope to anyone looking to improve their eating to feel their best or for health reasons. There are many free recipes on her website and social media pages plus Linda has been working hard on a range of recipe ebooks which will be released online soon. For more information, check out the website www.simplyswapfoods.com.au and follow Simply Swap Foods on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates, photos and recipes.
You really can have your cake and feel great too!
*(As always seek the advised of a qualified health professional before drastically changing your diet)