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Staying Well While You’re Getting Well Low-Carb Tips for Cold and Flu Relief – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 22

Dana Carpender 912

Autumn. The cool, crisp air. The brilliant leaves. The cozy sweaters. And the advent of cold and flu season. What does this have to do with our low-carb diets? More than you might think at first glance. Between cough syrup and cough drops, multi symptom cold relievers. And the oft recommended tea with honey and chicken noodle soup, there are pitfalls here.
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How to Have a Fun & Healthy Low-Carb Halloween – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 21

Dana Carpender 867
3 Question Interview with Fred Hahn – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 20

Dana Carpender 236
Why I’m Not a Low-Carb Purist – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 19

Dana Carpender 689
Are You NOT Getting Enough Sodium on Your Low Carb Diet? CarbSmart Podcast 18

Dana Carpender 1,535
Can Low-Carb Slow The Aging Process? CarbSmart Podcast Episode 17

Dana Carpender 1,039

Low-Carb Halloween

How to Have a Fun & Healthy Low-Carb Halloween – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 21

Dana Carpender 867

Recently, on a website I frequent, there was a discussion of Halloween plans. There I first encountered the concept of "trunk-or-treat," a Halloween event that is apparently gaining popularity across the country. People dress their kids up in costumes, pack candy in their cars, and go to a predesignated parking lot. There the children run from car to car, collecting candy.
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Refusing Holiday Food and Staying Low-Carb by Dana Carpender

Dana Carpender 1,592
Refusing Holiday Food and Staying Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 1

Dana Carpender 1,530
Traditional Low-Carb Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Andrew DiMino 2,194
Pumpkin is Not Just for Pie for the Holidays: Low-Carb Pumpkin Recipes

Tracey Rollison 1,719

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Keto Low-Carb Cajun Chicken Packets Recipe

This Low-Carb Cajun Chicken Packets Recipe is one of my favorite methods of outdoor cuisine. Packet cooking can give you everything you need in a meal, with little hassle and virtually no clean-up.

Keto Low-Carb Spicy Avocado Dip / Spicy Guacamole Recipe

Amy Dungan 1,276

Keto Low-Carb Spicy Avocado Dip (Spicy Guacamole) is a simple appetizer or dip that will work well to tame those “When is the food gonna be done?” questions. And the beauty is that you can fix it up ahead of time to reduce some of the heavy lifting on the day of your cookout. This recipe fits my small family, but it's easy to double, or triple, this recipe for bigger crowds.

Baja Bob’s Sugar-Free Pineapple & Coconut Pina Colada Mix 8 Singles Box

Andrew DiMino 2,786

Baja Bob's Sugar-Free Pina Colada Mix. Empty one packet into 4 oz of water and 1-2 oz of rum to your taste and then blend. It's that simple. Baja Bob's powdered Singles, meanwhile, contains zero sugar, 5 calories, and 0 carbs.

Baja Bob’s Sugar-Free Original Margarita Mix 8 Singles Box

Andrew DiMino 2,956

Baja Bob Sugar Free Original Margarita Mix SINGLES. Great with or without Tequila! Each box contains 10 easy-open packets. These individual travel-sized packets make the perfect cocktail. Baja Bob sweetens all of his cocktail mixes with Splenda.

Baja Bob’s Mudslide Mix Mocha Chocolata 8 Singles Box

Andrew DiMino 2,207

Baja Bob's Mudslide Mix Mocha Chocolata 8 Singles Box Great with or without vodka or rum! Each box contains 8 easy-open packets.

Three-Question Interview Jacqueline Eberstein

Three-Question Interview with Jacqueline Eberstein, RN: Low-Carb & Ketosis

Dana Carpender 1,386

Why is Jacqueline Eberstein, RN the first Three-Question Interview? Because she ran Dr. Atkins’ clinic for thirty years, that why. She has more first-hand experience with ketogenic diets than anyone else I know. Who better to ask?

Peeps Sugar-Free Marshmallow Chicks

Andrew DiMino 5,246

Sugar-Free Marshmallow Chicks let you enjoy that one-of-a-kind, delicious PEEPS flavor you love, without the sugar! Now, that's sweet! Now, are these the healthiest sugar-free treats you can find? Of course not! These are a special treat you can only find sugar-free for Easter.

Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,035

This St. Patrick's Day, indulge in a traditional Irish feast without straying from your low-carb or keto lifestyle! Our Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew recipe brings the heartwarming flavors of Ireland right to your table, offering a delicious blend of tender meat and savory broth that's sure to please your palate. Crafted with health and taste in mind, this stew is not only easy to prepare—requiring no meat searing—but it's also a nutritious alternative that doesn't compromise on the rich, comforting essence of the classic dish. Whether you're celebrating your heritage or simply looking for a cozy meal to share with loved ones, our Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew is the perfect addition to your St. Patrick's Day menu. Join us in making this festive day a guilt-free culinary adventure!

CarbSmart Ketatoes Redux Mixed with Cauliflower

Low-Carb Keto Ketatoes Redux – Mashed Potato Substitute

Dana Carpender 1,935

One of their most popular products was Keto Ketato, a low-carb substitute for instant mashed potatoes. While I did not care for Keto Ketato made according to package instructions, I found small quantities of them wonderful for adding a believable potato texture and flavor to Low-Carb Fauxtatoes, aka pureed cauliflower.

Net Carbs vs Total Carbs: How to Calculate Net Carbs in Your Low-Carb Diet

Dana Carpender 1,614

Dana Carpender examines the good and the bad relating to the Net Carb Count. If ever an originally sound concept was misunderstood, misused, and abused, it is net carbs.