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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 968

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 933
3 Question Interview with Fred Hahn – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 20

Dana Carpender 286
Why I’m Not a Low-Carb Purist – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 19

Dana Carpender 750
Are You NOT Getting Enough Sodium on Your Low Carb Diet? CarbSmart Podcast 18

Dana Carpender 1,603
Can Low-Carb Slow The Aging Process? CarbSmart Podcast Episode 17

Dana Carpender 1,082

Low-Carb Halloween

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

Dana Carpender 933

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 1,614
Refusing Holiday Food and Staying Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 1

Dana Carpender 1,588
Traditional Low-Carb Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Andrew DiMino 2,263
Pumpkin is Not Just for Pie for the Holidays: Low-Carb Pumpkin Recipes

Tracey Rollison 1,765

The Latest From CarbSmart

Low-Carb Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe

A delicious and refreshing summer salad featuring summer watermelon that doesn’t break the carb bank. Perfect for those hot summer nights.

The Keto Diet – What Is It? What Isn’t It?

Dana Carpender 1,385

What is a keto diet? “Keto” has been the diet buzzword for the past five years or so, and with good reason – a ketogenic diet delivers. Most people who “go keto” lose weight while experiencing increased energy and reduced hunger.

Low-Carb  Madeira Cake Recipe

Tracey Rollison 1,901

Low-Carb Madeira Cake is made with almond flour where a Victoria sponge cake is made with regular flour. Low-Carb  Madeira Cake has a denser texture. Madeira cake holds its shape when carved and iced, making it ideal for wedding cakes. It's named Madeira cake because it used to be served with a glass of Madeira wine.

Low-Carb Marinated Asparagus Salad

Tracey Rollison 1,307

Low-Carb Marinated Asparagus Salad is similar to a recipe brought back from France by Thomas Jefferson.

Dana Carpender’s First Zoom Low-Carb Lunch Video

Andrew DiMino 1,887

On Wednesday June 1 Dana Carpender had her first Zoom Low Carb Lunch. Asparagus-Strawberry Salad & Poppy Seed Dressing. Includes link to YouTube video.

Low-Carb Asparagus-Strawberry Salad Recipe

Dana Carpender 808

Recipe Tester Burma rates this Low-Carb Asparagus-Strawberry Salad a perfect 10 and says, "It's one of those dishes that would evoke a 'wow' because it's so pretty, and it tastes as good as it looks. The results belie the lack of time and effort required."

Low-Carb Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

Dana Carpender 940

Low-Carb Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe is very popular, especially for any salad that includes fruit, but the commercial ones not only contain questionable oils, but also lots of sugar. Make this healthy, delicious version instead.

Low-Carb Lemon Curd Recipe

Susie T. Gibbs 1,403

A favorite here in the CarbSmart kitchen is Lemon Curd. So how about a Low-Carb Lemon Curd recipe for topping Low-Carb lemon cupcakes, Low-Carb lemon donuts, or even our Lemon Berry Custard with Gingersnap Crusts. It’s also an ideal base for tart fillings, cake layers and Low-Carb ice cream!

How To Smoke A Slab of Ribs That Will Make a Grown Man Weep

Dana Carpender 2,424

How To Smoke A Slab of Ribs That Will Make a Grown Man Weep by Dana Carpender. A million rib joints attest to American’s love of barbecued spare ribs. They also suggest that many people aren’t sure how to turn out a killer slab at home. If you’re one of those people, I’m here to help.

Low-Carb Hibiscus Tea Recipe

Dana Carpender 1,450

It is a wonder that hibiscus tea has not caught on in the United States. Hugely popular through the Caribbean, in Africa, Southeast Asia, and in the Middle East, it is a glorious, brilliant red with a tart and fruity flavor. Hibiscus tea also has health benefits, including but not limited to lowering blood pressure and blood sugar. It is also loaded with antioxidants.