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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 918

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 872
3 Question Interview with Fred Hahn – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 20

Dana Carpender 239
Why I’m Not a Low-Carb Purist – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 19

Dana Carpender 691
Are You NOT Getting Enough Sodium on Your Low Carb Diet? CarbSmart Podcast 18

Dana Carpender 1,540
Can Low-Carb Slow The Aging Process? CarbSmart Podcast Episode 17

Dana Carpender 1,041

Low-Carb Halloween

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

Dana Carpender 872

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 1,595
Refusing Holiday Food and Staying Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 1

Dana Carpender 1,533
Traditional Low-Carb Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Andrew DiMino 2,199
Pumpkin is Not Just for Pie for the Holidays: Low-Carb Pumpkin Recipes

Tracey Rollison 1,721

The Latest From CarbSmart

Life Without Bread: How a Low-Carbohydrate Diet Can Save Your Life

Based on more than 40 years of clinical research, this illuminating book unravels the mysteries of nutrition and shows how a low-carbohydrate/high protein diet can help prevent cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, as well as increase strength, endurance, and muscle mass

The Type 2 Diabetes Diet Book, Fourth Edition by Calvin Ezrin and Robert E. Kowalski

Andrew DiMino 496

Proved to be remarkably effective for both Type II diabetics and nondiabetic people with chronic weight problems, the Insulin Control Diet--based on low-carbohydrate and low-caloric intake--allows patients to decrease insulin production and convert stored fat into fuel. In this new edition, Dr. Calvin Ezrin provides updated ADA recommendations and a complete section of revised recipes and meal plans.

Bob’s Red Mill Xanthan Gum 8 oz. bag

Andrew DiMino 429

Xanthan gum can be added to liquids like gravies, sauces, and salad dressings to give them a creamy smooth texture. It also has the unique ability to hold particles of food together, making it a good stabilizer.

Bob’s Red Mill Soy Flour 16 oz. bag

Andrew DiMino 1,053

A good healthy food high in protein. Many low carb cookbooks call for a few teaspoons in many of their recipes.

Bob’s Red Mill Vital Wheat Gluten Flour 22 oz. bag

Andrew DiMino 1,163

Gluten is the natural protein found in wheat. It is 75% protein. A small amount added to bread flour improves texture and elasticity of bread. Used by commercial bakeries - this puts the home bread baker on par with the professionals. Also used to make a meat substitute.