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

Dana Carpender 1,782

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

Dana Carpender 1,728
Isn’t It Important to Eat a Balanced Diet? – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 25

Dana Carpender 1,641
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 24

Dana Carpender 2,124
ENCORE: Refusing Holiday Food and Staying Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 23

Dana Carpender 1,893
Staying Well While You’re Getting Well Low-Carb Tips for Cold and Flu Relief – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 22

Dana Carpender 1,342

Low-Carb Valentine's Day

Low Carb Valentine’s Day Suggestions for the Low Carb Dieter

Andrew DiMino 2,391

Low Carb Valentine's Day Suggestions. Show your sweetheart just how much you care about their health and well-being by giving them something that's not only delicious but good for them too!
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Russell Stover Sugar Free Assortment, 17.75 oz bag – New for 2023!

Andrew DiMino 2,892
Whitman’s Sampler Sugar-Free Assortment 10 oz. Box

Andrew DiMino 3,266
Keto Low-Carb Chocolate Cookie Pie Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,313
Romantic Raspberry Fool Low Carb Dessert Recipe

Tracey Rollison 2,403

The Latest From CarbSmart

Joanne From Leeds’ Low Carb Success Story

Joanne from Leeds in the UK is 28 years old. She started low carbing in January of 2000, and has been at it ever since. Joanne follows the Atkins program and is currently just below her goal weigh at 117 pounds. She has gone from a US size 14/16 to a US size 6/8.

Leaving An Old Thanksgiving Tradition Behind: Friends Should Not Let Friends Give Fruitcakes

Zack Grady 559

Since Glorious Spouse and I have become low carbers, the thing I miss most about stuffing the Thanksgiving turkey is getting rid of last year's Christmas fruitcake. Designated-drivers not withstanding, there should be bumper stickers that read "Friends Should Not Let Friends Give Fruitcakes."

Low-Carb Lesson #14: Caesar Salad & Sunshine Cantaloupe

Di Bauer 1,557

This evening's meal, Chicken Caesar Salad, is the ultimate make-ahead dinner or lunch. Everything is prepared ahead of time, so that when it comes time to serve your meal all you have to do is toss it all on the plate. It's great for those evenings when everybody is going in different directions and no one is eating at the same time. With everything already prepared, everyone can fend for themselves. This is my kind of cooking!

Howard From New Mexico Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 849

Howard from New Mexico is 50 years old and 6 feet tall. Howard began low carbing weighing 330 pounds and now weighs 241 pounds. He used to wear a size 50 waist, but now wears a 42! His goals are to continue losing weight until he reaches 200 pounds and wears a size 36 waist.

Connie From Ohio’s Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 626

Connie from Ohio is 31. She started the Atkins Plan in May of 1998, but told me, "It's since been tweaked so much it's more like a hybrid plan of my own." Connie has gone from 244 pounds to 169 pounds, and from a size 24 to a 12!

Low-Carb Lesson #13: Low Carb Mexican Fiesta; Meatloaf, Fauxtatoes, Beans, Deviled Eggs, & Pina Colada Mocktail

Di Bauer 1,447

Everyone loves a Low Carb Mexican Fiesta - Mexican and Southwestern food, and you don't have to go out to a restaurant to get it. When it's time for a family party, and what better theme to have than a Mexican fiesta? This colorful meal is guaranteed to perk everybody up on a cold, damp day.

Jen From Maryland’s Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 904

Jen from Maryland is 27 years old. Jen has been following the Atkins program since November 5, 1999, nearly 2 years now. Jen has lost 64.5 pounds dropping from 284 pounds to a current weight of 219.5 pounds, and still losing on her way to her goal of 160 pounds! She has shrunk from a size 26 to an 18! "I don't have a goal size," Jen said. "I have a goal weight. When I get there, I will be the right size."

A New Day And New Priorities: Being Prepared For The Unforeseen

Di Bauer 946

In the wake of September 11th, many of us are thinking about disaster preparations, things we can do to prepare ourselves for the unforeseen. Foremost in our minds at this time are terrorist attacks, of course, but there are other kinds of disasters, too. Many of us live in areas that are prone to earthquakes, forest fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, blizzards, or lengthy power outages.

Carol From Wisconsin Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 620

Carol from Wisconsin is 53. She has been following the Atkins program since June of 2000, and gone from 186 pounds to 107.5 pounds, from a size 18 to a 5! "I never had problems with weight control until I hit my mid-thirties," Carol told me. "The past fifteen years, though, it has been a real struggle to keep from gaining at an alarming rate!"

Life in the Low Carb Lane articles by Di Bauer

Andrew DiMino 1,455

Di Bauer, CarbSmart's editor, offers her view of low carbing and helpful tips to make low carbing easier and more productive.

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Low Carb Cooking 101

Low-Carb Cooking 101 – A Brief Introduction

Di Bauer 2,160

Almost anyone can eat only plain baked and broiled meats, cooked low-carbohydrate vegetables, and salad greens for two or three weeks, but almost no one can eat only those things for long periods of time without becoming bored and giving up. If we are to be successful at making low carbohydrate eating a lifestyle change rather than a quick fix diet, we need to change how we cook.
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Low-Carb Cooking Lesson 65: Ketogenically Yours – 3 High Fat Recipes for Ketosis

Dana Carpender 1,478
Low-Carb Lesson #08: Pizza Frittata & Tossed Salad

Di Bauer 1,438
Low-Carb Lesson #37: Low Carb Turkey In The Slaw, Deviled Eggs and Cantaloupe & Honeydew

Di Bauer 1,479
Make-Ahead Low-Carb Holiday Recipes, Part III: Holiday Desserts

Di Bauer 1,561
Low-Carb Lesson #11: Italian Meatball Stew, Caesar Salad, & Garlic Sticks

Di Bauer 1,632
Low-Carb Lesson #02: Fish Florentine & Summer Squash

Di Bauer 1,836
Low-Carb Lesson #06: Oven Roasted Chicken & Peppers

Di Bauer 1,556
Low-Carb Lesson #19: Low-Carb Chicken & Spinach

Di Bauer 1,202

Low-Carb Spring

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

Susie T. Gibbs 2,665

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 2,053
The Couch Potato Greets Spring – Getting Active Again

Kent Altena 1,868
12 Best Low-Carb Spring Foods

Dana Carpender 2,098
Low-Carb Tequila Highballs are a Sugar-Free Summer Treat

Dana Carpender 2,558

Recipe Videos

Low Carb Success Stories

Josie From Texas’ Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 1,241

Josie from Texas is 33 years old and 5' tall. Josie has been following the Atkins program since August of 2002. Her starting weight as 130 pounds and she was then wearing a size 9/10. In just three months Josie reached her goal weight of 115 pounds and goal size of 3/4.
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Miki from Pennsylvania’s Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 1,235
Joanne From Leeds’ Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 1,268
Jennifer From Kentucky’s Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 690
Ending Her Yo-Yo Dieting: Barbara From Texas’ Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 928
PJ From Illinois’ Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 1,344
SugarBane From St. Louis’ Low Carb Success Story

Julie Westly 935

Celebrating All of Your Low-Carb Holidays

Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,318

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 2,572
Low-Carb Gluten-Free Red Cabbage with Bacon and Caraway Recipe

Di Bauer 2,876
Low-Carb Stir Fried Cabbage Recipe

Di Bauer 2,594
Old-Fashioned Low-Carb Cole Slaw Recipe

Di Bauer 1,864