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Carbs are blamed for everything from obesity and diabetes to heart disease and acne. Before writing them off completely, it's important to know that the kinds of carbs you eat, how much you eat, when you eat them, and what you eat them with, makes a huge difference.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

100% Stone Ground. Provides fiber, lignans, and omega-3 fats. A rich nutty meal added to mixes as a health giving digestive aid.

Oat Flour added to your favorite low carb pancake, biscuit or bread recipe adds true whole grain oat flavor and wholesome nutrition with very few carbs. Check your cookbooks for recipes using this wholesome and nutritious flour.

For today's active lifestyle, nothing compares with the taste, crunch and versatility of WASA Crispbread. Perfect by itself, with soups or salads, or simply as a wholesome low carb/medium carb alternative to bread.

Looking for the senators chili? Created by former Senator Barry Goldwater himself, this chili mix is easy to prepare by adding just beef, low carb black beans and tomatoes. Just the right spice to make your chili dishes superb!