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Egg Salad Sandwich

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Human Growth Hormone

If you have read any of Suzanne Somers’ books, you already have read about the amazing properties of human growth hormone. She is a huge advocate increasing this hormone and injects it into her body every night. I also believe that we need to increase this awesome hormone, but unlike Susan, I have tips and tricks on how to boost it through diet and exercise; which come with no scary side effects. Human growth hormone, also known as hGH, is an amazing hormone that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. This hormone stimulates cell production and is responsible for increasing height, building muscle mass, keeping bones healthy, controlling sugar and insulin levels, absorption of calcium, reducing fat as well as helping numerous other functions that are fundamental for growth.

The human growth hormone is produced at full-speed when we are young but the pituitary gland slows down the production as the body ages; usually around age 30 it really starts to decline. The level of hGH peaks during puberty when there is a growth spurt. The levels continue to decline throughout our adult life. This decrease in the levels of HGH is what causes elasticity in our skin, wrinkles, increase issues with diabetes, depression, loss of energy, and loss of muscle mass. Increasing the levels of human growth hormone can make you look young and feel healthy.

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Foods play a huge role in the secretion of HGH, as well as WHEN you eat and types of exercise, sleep and hydration. To read more on this awesome hormone, check out my chapter on Hormones in Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism, which you can now also get in audio form!

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If you are a vegetarian and would like to eat the keto-adapted way, I have just the meal plans for you! 

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BUSY FAMILY TIP: These are an awesome appetizer to make ahead for an upcoming party. I made the “puffs” a week ahead and I stored in the freezer. I also made the filling a day ahead and kept in the fridge until just before serving.

“Puffs”:
3 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
3 ounces Sour Cream or cream cheese (OR reserved yolks if dairy sensitive)
1/4 cup unflavored whey protein or egg white protein

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Separate the eggs and reserve the yolks for another recipe (creme brule anyone?). In a large bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until VERY stiff. Then add the whey. Using a spatula, gradually fold the sour cream into the egg white mixture, being careful not to break down the whites. Place round balls of dough onto a GREASED baking sheet (or a mini muffin tin works great). Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Keep oven shut, and leave the puffs in there for another 5 minutes or until cool. Makes 24 puffs.

Filling:
8 eggs
1/2 cup homemade mayo
2 TBS Dijon-style mustard
1 TBS fresh dill or your favorite herb
1 tsp paprika
Celtic sea salt and pepper to taste

 

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop. In a large bowl, combine the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, paprika, and salt and pepper. Mash well with a fork or wooden spoon.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving = 183 calories, 2.9 carbs, 0.5g fiber

NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per puff)
Traditional Cream Puffs = 47 calories, 7 carbs, trace fiber
“Healthified” Cream Puffs = 21 calories, trace carbs, 0 fiber, 2.3g protein

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Maria Emmerich

Maria is a wellness expert who has helped clients follow a Ketogenic lifestyle to heal and lose weight for over 20 years. She has helped thousands of clients get healthy, get off medications and heal their bodies; losing weight is just a bonus. She is the international best selling author of several books including "Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on the Ketogenic Diet.".

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