Dana Carpender

Review of The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living

Review of The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living article by Dana Carpender in the Premiere Issue of CarbSmart Magazine. If you want the physiological explanation of the low carb lifestyle, this is your book. Read the full article in the premiere issue of CarbSmart Magazine available in iTunes. …

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Dana Learns An Important Lesson Again: Why Sodium Is Important On A Low Carb Diet

What About Salt?

Sodium is not the problem. High insulin levels are the problem, because they signal the kidneys to retain sodium. Stop eating carbs and drop your insulin levels, and all of a sudden your kidneys become very efficient at removing sodium from the bloodstream. Stop eating a bunch of processed food, and your salt intake drops just as your ability to cope with sodium improves.

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