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Read More »Learning Moore from Jimmy: A Critique of Nutritional Ketosis by Valerie Berkowitz
Jimmy gave us a lot to think about in his last post, My 5 Low-Carb Mistakes And How Nutritional Ketosis Rescued Me From Them. Nutrition expert Valerie Berkowitz gives her perspective and her four most important lessons learned from Jimmy Moore.
Read More »My 5 Low-Carb Mistakes And How Nutritional Ketosis Rescued Me From Them
Today I want to share 5 mistakes I was making in my own low-carb plan that prevented me from reaching the needed level of nutritional ketosis. Correcting these mistakes has helped me effortlessly shed 50 pounds (and counting!) in less than five months. This is not a comprehensive list of the common low carb mistakes. However, these are worth a closer look if you are struggling with your weight and health goals. You might just be surprised!
Read More »Ain’t That Nutritional Ketosis Thing Just Another Way Of Saying Atkins?
Isn't Nutritional Ketosis Just Another Way Of Saying Atkins? Nutritional Ketosis is the idea of putting your body in a keto-adapted or fat-adapted state through the use of a well-formulated high-fat, adequate (moderate) protein, low-carb diet. Until you get the macronutrient mix that is right for YOU, the health benefits of nutritional ketosis will continue to elude you. This article explains the concept and how adapting it has put him back on the road of low carb success.
Read More »Precision Xtra Advanced Diabetes Management System For Testing Blood Glucose and Blood Ketones
For those people adopting Nutritional Ketosis as a way to measure the success of their low carb lifestyle, testing of blood ketones is key. In this one device you are able to measure your blood glucose levels and your blood ketone levels.
Read More »Mauna Loa Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts with Sea Salt
The first time I associated macadamia nuts with the low carb lifestyle was when I read Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution. If I remember correctly, macadamia nuts were his favorite snack. He loved the taste, he loved the texture, he loved the fat.
Read More »Atkins Fat Fast Really Is As Awesome As I Thought
Dana Carpender uses the Atkins Fat Fast to overcome metabolic resistance to break a low carb weight loss stall: 1000 calories/day, 90% from fat. Recommended by the late, great Dr. Atkins as a way to overcome metabolic resistance to weight loss or to break a stall, a fat fast is simple: 1000 calories per day, 90% of those calories from fat. Yes, this is calorie controlled as well as extremely low carbohydrate, and even low protein. The fat fast catapults you into deep ketosis, with its triple benefit of appetite suppression, metabolic advantage, and protection of muscle mass.
Read More »Make Your Own Low Carb Coconut Butter by Dana Carpender
Folks, I'm sorry I've been so spotty about posting to CarbSmart recently. I'm on deadline for this paleo cookbook (Pre-order at Amazon.com: 500 Paleo Recipes), and I'm cooking and writing like a maniac. Quite honestly, Its hard to think about anything else. However, in an attempt to make it up to you, I will now tell you how to save a pile of money.
Read More »Can You Do The HCG Diet and Atkins Fat Fast At The Same Time? by Dana Carpender
Dana Carpender has done the HCG Protocol & Atkins Fat Fast at separate times. Now she shares her experience doing HCG & Atkins Fat Fast at the same time. "I had, in the past, tried the much-written-about HCG protocol. I had been willing to try it because it was clear that Dr. Simeons, who developed it, had a deep distrust of carbohydrates. I figured that made him my kind of guy." Indeed, his basic instructions for maintenance are "No starch or sugar for the first several weeks, and be cautious with them for the rest of your life."
Read More »Nutiva Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 29 oz. Jar – Organic
With its light taste, pleasant aroma, and pure white color, Nutiva Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is from the coconut fiber and are indigenous to extra-virgin coconut oil.
Read More »Nutiva Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 15 oz. Jar – Organic
With its light taste, pleasant aroma, and pure white color, Nutiva Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is from the coconut fiber and are indigenous to extra virgin coconut oil. 15 oz.
Read More »Organic Shredded Unsweetened Coconut 8 oz. bag by Let’s Do Organic
Finely shredded unsweetened coconut for baking. Gluten Free, Certified Organic, Certified Kosher, Low Carb, No trans fats.
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