So last night I decided to make my Smoked Mussel soup. I had a side dish of Roasted Romanescu with garlic oil. #Delicious as usual. Not as low carb as usual but tonight it was worth it
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My favorite low carb stew is beef and "barley," combining stew meat, onion, garlic, celery, chopped daikon radish, a little carrot, and broth to cover, in the Instant Pot for 15 min then natural release 10; stir in drained & rinsed shirataki rice to stand in for the barley. Last time I made it I had 2 pounds of beef so I used 2 packets of the "rice" - each (very generous) bowl was just under 10g carbs and close to 55g protein.
Inuit in the former Northwest Territories (including what is now Nunavut) and in Nunavik (northern Quebec) for the years 1941 to 1950 through 1978-1982.2, 3 Life expectancy at birth for Inuit of the former Northwest Territories rose from 29 years in 1941 to 1950 (38 years less than for Canada overall), to 37 years in 1951 to 1960 (33 years less), to 51 years in 1963 to 1966 (21 years less), and to 66 years in 1978 to 1982 (19 years less).4 For Inuit in Nunavik, life expectancy in 1984 to 1988 was 14 years less than for the total population of Quebec.5
Life expectancy figures are regularly published for Quebec's Nunavik health region, and since 2000, for the territory of Nunavut, covering the entire population of those areas, including non-Inuit. Results for 2000 to 20026 showed that life expectancy at birth was about 67 years in Nunavik and about 69 years in Nunavut, or approximately 13 and 11 years less than for Canada as a whole at the time.
Has anyone seen any analysis on health/life expectancy of traditional Arctic aboriginal populations? There are many environmental/societal factors, but it would be interesting to see. I imagine they would have been in ketosis for most of their lives.
Renee- I often make Romanescu or Cauliflower the same way. I cut the pieces kind of like steaks so more surface area touches the pan, Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a sheet pan brush on some garlic olive oil. Place the flat side of the Romanescu or Cauliflower down on the pan. Then with leftover oil from the pan, brush the oil on the tops of the Romanescu or Cauliflower. I add some garlic salt and then bake for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees. I then flip the veggies and place back in for another 10-12 minutes. When removed from the oven I add some garlic flakes (not more salt). I have been using this method for a few years and it always comes out awesome. Sometimes I'll melt some butter in a separate pan and when the veggies are almost done throw them in pan and swirl around with some freshly sliced garlic. Let me know if you try this how it comes out.
Made the Romanescu tonight for some friends who were here for dinner. It was a real hit. The “steaks” look like trees. Attractive and delicious. Thanks.
My favorite low carb stew is beef and "barley," combining stew meat, onion, garlic, celery, chopped daikon radish, a little carrot, and broth to cover, in the Instant Pot for 15 min then natural release 10; stir in drained & rinsed shirataki rice to stand in for the barley. Last time I made it I had 2 pounds of beef so I used 2 packets of the "rice" - each (very generous) bowl was just under 10g carbs and close to 55g protein.
Very interesting video on a genetic mutation in fat metabolism in Inuits.
https://youtu.be/Viqm9Ona4SI
Here is some Canadian data:
Inuit in the former Northwest Territories (including what is now Nunavut) and in Nunavik (northern Quebec) for the years 1941 to 1950 through 1978-1982.2, 3 Life expectancy at birth for Inuit of the former Northwest Territories rose from 29 years in 1941 to 1950 (38 years less than for Canada overall), to 37 years in 1951 to 1960 (33 years less), to 51 years in 1963 to 1966 (21 years less), and to 66 years in 1978 to 1982 (19 years less).4 For Inuit in Nunavik, life expectancy in 1984 to 1988 was 14 years less than for the total population of Quebec.5
Life expectancy figures are regularly published for Quebec's Nunavik health region, and since 2000, for the territory of Nunavut, covering the entire population of those areas, including non-Inuit. Results for 2000 to 20026 showed that life expectancy at birth was about 67 years in Nunavik and about 69 years in Nunavut, or approximately 13 and 11 years less than for Canada as a whole at the time.
Has anyone seen any analysis on health/life expectancy of traditional Arctic aboriginal populations? There are many environmental/societal factors, but it would be interesting to see. I imagine they would have been in ketosis for most of their lives.
Just wanted to comment on how much I love the look of the Romanescu sliced into “steaks”. It maintains the exotic look of the whole head.
It is surely a soup night! Cream of mushroom is a favorite. Low carb. No need to use a rue to thicken.
Renee- I often make Romanescu or Cauliflower the same way. I cut the pieces kind of like steaks so more surface area touches the pan, Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a sheet pan brush on some garlic olive oil. Place the flat side of the Romanescu or Cauliflower down on the pan. Then with leftover oil from the pan, brush the oil on the tops of the Romanescu or Cauliflower. I add some garlic salt and then bake for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees. I then flip the veggies and place back in for another 10-12 minutes. When removed from the oven I add some garlic flakes (not more salt). I have been using this method for a few years and it always comes out awesome. Sometimes I'll melt some butter in a separate pan and when the veggies are almost done throw them in pan and swirl around with some freshly sliced garlic. Let me know if you try this how it comes out.
Made the Romanescu tonight for some friends who were here for dinner. It was a real hit. The “steaks” look like trees. Attractive and delicious. Thanks.