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Dr. Wickham Simonds focuses on the prevention, treatment, and reversal of the disease of obesity using nutritional therapies and the ketogenic diet.

10/20/2025

Easy Tuna Patties Recipe Keto. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside while packed with protein and healthy fats! These come together in minutes with pantry staples like canned tuna, almond flour, and a little lemon zest. 🍋 So simple, so satisfying, and totally keto-approved. Save this for your next quick lunch or weeknight dinner!

Ingredients:
2 5-oz canned wild tuna, drained
1 egg
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp hot sauce
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
2-3 tbsp. coconut oil, or your favorite cooking oil

Instructions:
1.In a big bowl, combine all ingredients except coconut oil. Use your hands or a spoon to combine and mix evenly.
2.Shape the mixture into 4 patties, each about 1 inch thick.
3.Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Gently lay the patties into the pan, and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
2-3 tbsp. coconut oil
4.Serve warm, and enjoy!

Recipe and photo by whatgreatgrandmaate.com

10/02/2025

Keto Viral Onion Ring Pizza Recipe. Crispy onion rings, gooey cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings are all baked into one insanely good low-carb creation! This keto twist on the viral recipe is the ultimate combo of crunch + melt. 🔥

✔️ Low carb & keto-friendly
✔️ Fun, quick, and totally crave-worthy
✔️ Perfect for game night, parties, or snack time

Save this recipe to try next time you want pizza without the carbs!

Ingredients
1 large Onion sliced into ringed circles thinly
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
Olive Oil Spray
Toppings of your choice

Instructions
1.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3.Place the mozzarella cheese onto the baking sheet in a rectangular layer.
4.Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese.
5.Spread the rings of onion over the cheese.
6.Add the garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
7.Top the pizza with toppings of your choosing.
8.Spray with olive oil spray.
9.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are browned and crispy.
10.Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

09/30/2025

Low Carb Crack Green Bean Chicken Skillet Recipe. Juicy chicken thighs, crisp-tender green beans, smoky bacon, and a sweet-savory glaze - all in one skillet! This low-carb take on the viral crack green beans recipe is hearty, flavorful, and weeknight-ready.

✔️ Keto & low carb friendly
✔️ One-pan dinner
✔️ Sweet, salty & savory perfection

Ingredients
Chicken
5 Boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp. Soy Sauce
2 tsp Minced Garlic
2 tbsp. Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
Black Pepper to taste
2 tbsp. Olive Oil

Green Beans
1 pound Green Beans trimmed and broken into pieces
2 tbsp. Soy Sauce
2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1/3 cup Swerve brown sugar substitute
1/2 Onion chopped
2 tsp Minced Garlic
4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions
1.Place the chicken into a bowl with 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. Swerve, 2 tsp minced garlic and black pepper to taste. Massage the ingredients into the chicken, cover it and allow it to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
2.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
3.Remove the chicken from the marinade, and pat dry.
4.Place the chicken into the heated skillet, and sear evenly on both sides until cooked through completely.
5.Remove the chicken from the skillet.
6.Reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the onions and green beans.
7.Whisk together the Worcestershire sauce, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, 2 tsp minced garlic, ⅓ C Swerve and black pepper to taste.
8.Pour the mixture into the skillet, and toss to coat well.
9.Continue to simmer until the green beans are done to your liking.
10.Return the chicken to the skillet, garnish with bacon and serve.

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

09/26/2025

Low-Carb Greek Yogurt Egg Salad Recipe. Creamy, protein-packed, and lightened up with Greek yogurt. This egg salad is the perfect healthy twist on a classic! Serve it on lettuce wraps, low-carb bread, or enjoy it straight from the bowl for a quick and easy meal.

✔️ Low carb & keto-friendly
✔️ High in protein
✔️ Great for meal prep or lunch on the go

Save this recipe for your next simple, satisfying lunch idea!

Ingredients
7 Hard Boiled Eggs
5 ounces Greek Yogurt plain
1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 tbsp Fresh Chives plus additional for garnish
1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
Juice from 1 Lemon
Keto Buns optional

Instructions
1.Peel & chop the hard boiled eggs.
2.In a large bowl, combine the chopped eggs with Greek yogurt and mustard. Carefully fold together so you don’t mash the eggs.
3.Stir in the fresh chives, paprika, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Stir until everything is well combined. Add additional salt & pepper, per taste.
4.Transfer the egg salad to a serving bowl and garnish with additional chopped chives.
5.Serve on keto toasted buns/bread if desired.

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings

09/24/2025

Keto Pancake Breakfast Smash Burgers Recipe. The ultimate low-carb breakfast mashup! Juicy smash burger patties layered with cheese, crispy bacon, and a keto pancake “bun” for the perfect sweet + savory combo. This recipe is fun, filling, and totally keto-approved. 🔥

✔️ Low carb & gluten-free
✔️ Packed with protein
✔️ Sweet, savory & so satisfying

Save this for your next weekend breakfast idea or anytime you’re craving something bold and delicious.

Ingredients
4 servings Keto Pancake Mix Prepared (enough to make 8 burger bun sized pancakes)
1 pound Ground Beef
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
8 slices American Cheese
4 large Eggs
8 slices Bacon cooked until crispy

Instructions
1.Knead together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl until well combined.
2.Fry the eggs, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
3.Use the batter to make 8 keto pancakes.
4.Form the meat into 8 evenly sized balls, and flatten with your hands into patties.
5.Add the patties to a skillet over medium heat, and flatten the burgers further with a spatula. Cook until the burgers are done to your liking, and top each with a slice of American cheese.
6.Assemble the burgers by placing two patties, one on top of the other onto one of the pancakes.
7.Place a fried egg, and two strips of bacon on the top of the burger patties, and finish with another pancake on top.
8.Serve with sugar-free maple syrup for dipping if desired.

6 Net Carbs Per Serving

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

09/21/2025

Low Carb Broccoli Cucumber Salad Recipe. Fresh, crunchy, and full of flavor! This salad is the perfect low-carb side dish for any meal. With crisp cucumbers, tender broccoli, and a creamy dressing, it’s light, refreshing, and takes just minutes to throw together.

✔️ Keto & low carb friendly
✔️ Quick and easy to make
✔️ Perfect for meal prep or potlucks

Save this recipe to add some fresh crunch to your weekly menu!

Ingredients
2 cups Finely chopped broccoli florets
1 English Cucumber sliced
1/2 cup Pine Nuts
1/3 cup Feta Cheese
1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions
2 tbsp Mayonnaise
1/3 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
Juice from 1/2 a lime
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 tsp Minced Garlic

Instructions
1.Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl, and stir to combine well.
2.Serve immediately, or chill before serving if desired.

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

09/17/2025

Keto Crispy Cream Cheese Broccoli and Bacon Rollups Recipe. These rollups are cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor! They're perfect as a snack, side, or even a party appetizer. Think creamy cream cheese + tender broccoli wrapped in smoky bacon and baked until golden perfection. 😍

✔️ Keto & low carb approved
✔️ Just a few ingredients
✔️ Crowd-pleasing & super easy

Ingredients
8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
1 1/2 cups Frozen Broccoli Florets chopped well
5 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions
1.Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2.Arrange the mozzarella cheese into circles on a parchment lined baking sheet, being sure to leave some space between each circle of cheese.
3.Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges start to turn brown and crispy.
4.While the cheese is baking, mix together the cream cheese, broccoli, bacon, onion powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste in a mixing bowl.
5.Remove the tray from the oven, and allow the cheese circles to cool for 1-2 minutes.
6.Spread a layer of the mixture down the center of each cheese circle. Quickly and carefully roll the cheese up over the filling, and allow it to set and cool before serving.

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

09/15/2025

Low-Carb Pumpkin Chili Sloppy Joe Skillet Recipe. Savory and packed with protein! This skillet takes all the flavors of a sloppy joe and levels it up with a creamy pumpkin chili twist. It’s a quick, one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy nights when you want something filling but still keto-friendly. 🔥

✔️ Low carb & keto-approved
✔️ Done in 45 minutes
✔️ Family-friendly and meal prep ready

Save this recipe for your next weeknight dinner idea and tag me if you make it!

Ingredients
2 lbs. Ground Beef
1/2 Onion chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper chopped
2 Jalapenos finely chopped
2 tsp Minced Garlic
2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
1 cup Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
1 cup Beef Broth
1 cup Pumpkin Puree
1 tbsp. Chili Powder
2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Oregano
pinch Nutmeg and Cinnamon
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
1.Place the ground beef, onion and bell pepper into a skillet over medium high heat. Sauté until the meat is completely browned. Drain the excess grease, and reduce the heat to medium.
2.Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, jalapenos, diced tomatoes, beef broth, pumpkin puree, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
3.Cover, and simmer over medium low heat for 15 minutes.

7 Net Carbs Per Serving

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings

09/13/2025

Low Carb Blueberry Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe. Creamy, tangy, and naturally sweet! This cheesecake is lightened up with Greek yogurt and topped with juicy blueberries. It’s the perfect low-carb dessert that feels indulgent without the sugar overload.

✔️ Keto & low carb friendly
✔️ High protein from Greek yogurt
✔️ Perfect make-ahead dessert

Save this recipe for your next sweet treat idea. It’s as pretty as it is delicious!

Ingredients
Cheesecakes
2 1/4 cups Plain Greek Yogurt
2 tbsp. Arrowroot Powder
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute

Topping
1 cup Fresh Blueberries
1/4 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
2 tbsp. Water

Instructions
1.Blend together the Greek yogurt, arrowroot powder, vanilla and ½ cup of Swerve in a mixing bowl until well combined.
2.Pour the mixture into well greased ramekins, and cook in a 350 degree preheated oven for 30 minutes.
3.While the cheesecake is cooking, place the blueberries, Swerve and water in a skillet or saucepan over medium low heat, and sauté until the blueberries begin to burst open. Allow the sauce and cheesecakes to cool.
4.Spoon the sauce over the cheesecake before serving.

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

09/11/2025

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09/10/2025

Keto Spicy Mongolian Ground Beef and Cabbage Noodles Recipe. 🔥 Bold flavors, tender cabbage “noodles,” and juicy ground beef all come together in this quick skillet recipe. It’s the perfect low carb twist on classic Mongolian beef—spicy, savory, and so satisfying.

✔️ Keto & low carb friendly
✔️ Budget-friendly ingredients
✔️ Done in under 40 minutes

Save this for your next weeknight dinner idea, and let me know if you try it!

Ingredients
1 pound Ground Beef
1/2 Onion chopped
1/2 Red Bell Pepper Chopped
1/2 Green Bell Pepper Chopped
3 cups Green Cabbage cut into thin long noodle shapes
1 tsp Sesame Oil
3 tsp Minced Garlic
2 tsp Ginger Paste
3 tsp Chili Garlic Paste
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
3 tbsp. Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions

Instructions
1.Add the ground beef, onions, and pepper to a skillet over medium high heat. Sauté until the meat is browned and the vegetables have softened. Drain the excess grease.
2.Whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, Swerve, garlic, ginger paste and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl.
3.Place the cabbage into the skillet, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover the skillet and sauté until the cabbage is done to your liking.
4.Pour the sauce over the ingredients, and sauté for another 3-5 minutes before serving garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Net Carbs: 7 Net Carbs Per Serving

Recipe and photo by stylishcravings.com

09/08/2025

Low Carb Cheesy White Cheddar Kielbasa Skillet Recipe. Quick, comforting, and loaded with flavor. This one-pan recipe combines juicy kielbasa, tender veggies, and a creamy white cheddar sauce. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious and keto-friendly.

✔️ Low carb
✔️ Family-approved
✔️ 30 minutes start to finish

Save this post for dinner inspo and tag me if you try it!

Ingredients
14 ounces Natural kielbasa sliced
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
2 tbsp. Butter
1/3 cup Onion chopped
2 tsp Minced Garlic
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Sugar-Free Dried Cranberries
3 cups Raw Spinach

Instructions
1.Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
2.Add in the kielbasa, and sauté until crispy and browned. Remove and set aside.
3.Drain any excess oil from the pan.
4.Stir in the butter and onions, and sauté until tender.
5.Mix in the garlic and Italian seasoning, and sauté for 30 seconds.
6.Pour in the heavy whipping cream, and season with salt to taste.
7.Add the cranberries and spinach to the skillet, and sauté until the spinach is wilted and the sauce has thickened.
8.Stir in the white cheddar cheese, and stir until completely melted.
9.Return the kielbasa to the skillet, and stir to combine before serving.

9 grams net carbs in each serving

Recipe and photo by
stylishcravings.com

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About Dr. Simonds - the Casual Keto Dr.

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that works by forcing the body to burn fats rather than carbs. In 2004, Dr. Simonds started Physician Assisted Weight Loss in Hickory, NC. This gave birth to Dr. Simonds’ practice of obesity medicine. He felt that patients needed options to confront this epidemic and felt that the medical community was not providing those options to patients on a large enough scale. Today, the mission remains unchanged – the prevention, treatment, and reversal of the disease of obesity using nutritional therapies, behavioral change, physical activity, and medications.