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Eat It Again! How Repetition Rewires Your Taste – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 27

Dana Carpender 1,943

Every taste is an acquired taste. If you’ve just recently gone low-carb, say as a New Year’s resolution, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer difference from your old diet. I encourage you to do so rather than using low-carb breads and such to make your low-carb diet resemble your old diet. Those can be useful. Bridge foods helping you to find a new normal, but not only are they, yes, processed foods often overpriced and sometimes deceptively labeled.
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Carbs Count, But How? Understanding Net Carbs vs. Total Carbs – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 28

Dana Carpender 1,973
If your nutritional program is so good, why do you still take drugs? – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 26

Dana Carpender 1,853
Isn’t It Important to Eat a Balanced Diet? – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 25

Dana Carpender 1,769
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 24

Dana Carpender 2,235
ENCORE: Refusing Holiday Food and Staying Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 23

Dana Carpender 1,970

Low-Carb Easter

Russell Stover Sugar Free Assortment, 17.75 oz bag – New for 2023!

Andrew DiMino 2,992

Handcrafted in small batches using copper kettles and kitchen mixers for superior chocolate taste & quality. Now made with Stevia Extract! Enjoy this delicious five-flavor assortment of individually wrapped sugar-free chocolates. Providing all the mouthwatering experiences that will satisfy any chocolate craving. Contains Sugar-Free versions of Dark Chocolate Mint Patties, Chocolate Candy Pecan Delights, Chocolate Candy Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Candy Coconut, and Chocolate Candy Caramel.
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Peeps Sugar-Free Marshmallow Chicks

Andrew DiMino 6,625
Russell Stover Sugar Free Jelly Beans 7 oz. bag

Andrew DiMino 2,880
Low-Carb Green Eggs & Ham Easter Recipe by Dana Carpender – Includes Video

Dana Carpender 3,360
Low-Carb Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Frittata Recipe by Dana Carpender – Includes Video

Dana Carpender 2,754

The Latest From CarbSmart

Delilah’s Mirror Episode 2: The Truth About Body Image And Low Fat Diets

At age 15 and weighing 160 pounds, I thought I was the most humongous girl God had put on the face of the planet, but you know what? I ran across a picture of myself recently and realized that I if could had lost 20 or 30 pounds and grown a little taller, I would have been okay. I became the quintessential example of a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Nancy Moshier’s Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 1,399

Nancy Moshier's Low Carb Success Story. Nancy Moshier is a registered nurse and is also the author of a low carb cookbook, Eat Yourself Thin Like I Did. Nancy and her husband, Ron, are from Minnesota, but they winter in Texas. Nancy has been following the Atkins program for 3 1/2 years.

Perhaps Fats Are Not So Evil – Positive Information About Dietary Fats

Dr. Beth Gruber 1,207

Health agencies began advising everyone to restrict fats consumption. Said to be based on sound science - which it wasn't. Despite a 6% or more drop in average fat intake over the past 30 years, there is no real evidence that health has improved. Article 16 of the Science of Low-Carb & Keto Diets series.

Delilah’s Mirror

Andrew DiMino 888

Welcome to Delilah's Mirror! I've used the low carb life to shed nearly 150 pounds, and while I'm not at goal, I'd like to share my story. I have discovered in my online low carb travels and in talking to people who are overweight, that my story is quite the norm and not even close to an exception.

Adele’s Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 1,602

Adele from Ohio is 50 years old. She follows a self-designed, low carb program that incorporates both the carbohydrate guidelines and anti-yeasting version of the Atkins program and the paleo style of eating outlined in NeanderThin by Ray Audette. Adele found what combination of low carbohydrate principles work for her "by long trial and error, mostly error!" she says.

Make-Ahead Low-Carb Holiday Recipes, Part III: Holiday Desserts

Di Bauer 1,627

All of these Low-Carb Holiday Dessert recipes are simple, and yet they will add the final touch to your holiday meal that most of us crave. They can all be made ahead of time, and several of them can be made in individual portions. If you are the lone low carber and are traveling to a family dinner, you can take just one portion of your dessert and won't have to lug the entire dessert along with you.

Maui Mike’s Low-Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 1,266

Maui Mike is from Minnesota. Mike got his name because he lived on the island of Maui in Hawaii for a period of time. "I also have a blend of coffee named after me called "Maui Mike's Blend," he laughed.

Jess From Wisconsin’s Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 881

Jess from Wisconsin is 18 years old and follows the Atkins program. Jess is 5' 5" tall and has gone from 225 pounds to 145 pounds! Jess' goal weight is 120. (Please note that her after picture above was taken when Jess weighed 158 pounds; Jess has lost an additional 13 pounds since that picture was taken!)

Fats And Oils

Rani Merens 1,337

I have recently been asked, "What are the best fats to be using in our low carbohydrate diet?" It's a good question!

Make-Ahead Low-Carb Holiday Recipes Part II: Main & Side Dishes

Di Bauer 1,780

The best tip I can give you for make-ahead main dishes is to buy ahead. My stepmother routinely serves beef tenderloins and veggies at Christmas. Turkey and sometimes ham are on sale around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Beef isn't. Every year she finds beef tenderloins on sale during the summer. She buys them, wraps them well, freezes them until the day before Christmas, and saves a bundle. It's too late for this year, I suppose, but don't forget this tip next summer.

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Low Carb Cooking 101

Low-Carb Spring

Top 10 Tips to Quickly Spring Clean Your Low-Carb Meal Plans

Susie T. Gibbs 2,791

Spring is a magical season. It feels fresh and new and like rebirth. Spring is filled with possibilities and motivation and a sense of anticipation. In Texas, spring is just a glorious three-day precursor to a miserable nine month extravaganza inside the humid oven we Texans like to lovingly call the Texas Gulf Coast. Join Susie T. Gibbs as she shares her top 10 tips for keeping your Spring meals low carb, light, and satisfying!
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Radishes with Sweet Cream Butter & Sea Salt Recipe

Susie T. Gibbs 2,173
The Couch Potato Greets Spring – Getting Active Again

Kent Altena 1,949
12 Best Low-Carb Spring Foods

Dana Carpender 2,203
Low-Carb Tequila Highballs are a Sugar-Free Summer Treat

Dana Carpender 2,704

Recipe Videos

Low Carb Success Stories

CG From California’s Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 1,196

CG from California is 43, and is happily married with two sons. She is 5' 5 1/2" tall and currently weighs 165 pounds, down 28 pounds from her starting weight of 193. CG's goal weight is 150 pounds, so she only has 15 pounds to go! When CG started low carbing, she wore a size 16, and she is now comfortable in a size 10. She would like to wear a size 8.
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Pauline From Pennsylvania’s Low Carb Success Story With The Stillman Diet

Julie Westly 1,931
Cathie From Florida’s Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 761
An Update From PJ From Illinois’ Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 776
JJ From Idaho’s Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 643
Low Carb Success Story Marilyn Brazzle by Amy Dungan

Amy Dungan 1,221
Dana’s Carpender’s Low Carb Anniversary – The 33% Report

Dana Carpender 807

Celebrating All of Your Low-Carb Holidays

Russell Stover Sugar Free Assortment, 17.75 oz bag – New for 2023!

Andrew DiMino 2,992

Handcrafted in small batches using copper kettles and kitchen mixers for superior chocolate taste & quality. Now made with Stevia Extract! Enjoy this delicious five-flavor assortment of individually wrapped sugar-free chocolates. Providing all the mouthwatering experiences that will satisfy any chocolate craving. Contains Sugar-Free versions of Dark Chocolate Mint Patties, Chocolate Candy Pecan Delights, Chocolate Candy Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Candy Coconut, and Chocolate Candy Caramel.
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Peeps Sugar-Free Marshmallow Chicks

Andrew DiMino 6,625
Russell Stover Sugar Free Jelly Beans 7 oz. bag

Andrew DiMino 2,880
Low-Carb Green Eggs & Ham Easter Recipe by Dana Carpender – Includes Video

Dana Carpender 3,360
Low-Carb Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Frittata Recipe by Dana Carpender – Includes Video

Dana Carpender 2,754

Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,480

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!
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Crunchy Keto Low-Carb Coleslaw with Almonds Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,673
Low-Carb Gluten-Free Red Cabbage with Bacon and Caraway Recipe

Di Bauer 3,113
Low-Carb Stir Fried Cabbage Recipe

Di Bauer 2,703
Old-Fashioned Low-Carb Cole Slaw Recipe

Di Bauer 1,963