by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted February 4, 2012 Most of us living the low-carb lifestyle can tell you that wheat isn't as healthy as mainstream nutritional experts would like us to ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted January 15, 2012 Our first success story of the new year comes to us from the ever-adorable Laurie Rosen. A resident of Ontario, Canada, Laurie loves ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted December 31, 2011 Habits - good or bad, we all have them. It's the bad habits that get us into trouble, and, sadly, most people will ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted December 6, 2011 This month's awe inspiring success story comes from a good friend of mine named Hank Garner. Hank describes himself as a man who ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted December 3, 2011 Cooking for your family during the holidays can be a daunting enough task, without the added hassle of trying to keep those special ... Learn More »

by Spooky Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted October 22, 2011 Piles-O-Sugar: The normal Halloween booty. If you are as concerned about Americans' sugar consumption as I am, Halloween is one of those ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted October 8, 2011 This month's source of inspiration comes from a sweet lady named Debbie Cusick. Debbie, retired from IBM, resides in Florida with her dog ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted September 26, 2011 Ten years. It's been ten crazy, fantastic, sometimes frustrating years that I've tried to live the low-carb lifestyle. What is has not been, ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted September 17, 2011 I sat down today at my dining table to make a list of the reviews I have yet to finish. I've still got ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted August 20, 2011 Losing weight is a complex project. There are so many variables to consider when pursuing a thinner you. Age, metabolism, environment, current health ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted August 6, 2011 As many of you already know, I'm a huge fan of the Quest Protein Bars. I love pretty much everything about them. They ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted July 16, 2011 I've always loved ketchup. As a child it was my go-to condiment. Judging from the way my children use ketchup, I'd hazard a ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted July 9, 2011 Diabetes Health recently published an article by diabetes expert Hope Warshaw that has stirred up quite a hornet's nest in the low carb ... Learn More »

More Information on the Hope Warshaw/Diabetes Health Controversy The original article by Hope Warshaw: Type 2 Diabetes: From Old Dogmas to New Realities - Part 2 by Hope Warshaw. Diabetes Health defends ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted July 2, 2011 If you like coconut, you probably have a soft spot for coconut macaroons. If you are also living the low-carb lifestyle, you probably ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted June 19, 2011 One of the biggest lamentations I hear about low-carb living is the lack of convenience foods. If you have a job or schedule ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted June 11, 2011 Pancakes were a breakfast staple at our house for many years. Who doesn't love a warm, fluffy pancake? They are especially great when ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted May 22, 2011 An article caught my eye today and I had to do a double take. The gist of the piece was that if you ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted May 14, 2011 If you are a garlic lover, then Garlic Gold is certainly for you. Garlic Gold's line of products can be used on just ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted May 7, 2011 I've spent the past week recovering from a severe attack of some kind of virus. It waylaid me big time and my poor ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted April 23, 2011 I picked up Why We Get Fat expecting a fantastic read. I can honestly say I was not disappointed. Gary has a great ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted March 28, 2011 When I think of tea, I think of iced tea on a hot summer day. To be honest, I've never been much of ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted March 19, 2011 When thinking of low-carb, one doesn't often think of coconut. I'm not sure why, but it's just not one of those visions that ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted February 20, 2011 I'm a Mexican food fanatic. This is a bit unfortunate considering all the rice, beans, corn and flour products used in most Mexican ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted February 7, 2011 For some people, Valentine's Day conjures up images of cupids, conversation hearts and chocolate. Others envision candle lit dinners, flowers and quiet retreats. ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted January 22, 2011 Sweeteners are a matter of personal preference. The spectrum of opinions on this topic range from anything is better than sugar to you ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted January 15, 2011 The Super Bowl is just around the corner. I can already hear you planning your big party. Obviously you need a Godzilla-sized flat ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted January 1, 2011 Holidays make us crazy. Everyone has somewhere to go, something to do. Hectic schedules, big family dinners, last minute party details - even ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted December 11, 2010 Christmas is drawing close and many people are still trying to figure out what to get that special someone who is hard to ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted November 27, 2010 Holidays bring a myriad of emotions. The joy of spending time with family and friends can be the highlight of the season. The ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted October 23, 2010 If you like lemonade, you'll love Arizona Sugar Free Lemonade Stix. Lots of great lemon flavor without the all the self-destructive guilt you'll ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted September 10, 2010 Protein bars are one of those items that I've loved the convenience of, but I was never convinced they were really good for ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted August 21, 2010 Breakfast is one of those areas that really seem to stump low-carb dieters. Besides the obvious egg dishes, what can we eat? When ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted July 24, 2010 One of the things low-carbers often bemoan is the lack of convenience items that fit on the plan. Sure there are a few ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted July 17, 2010 I think it's safe to say I've become a protein powder connoisseur. I've found it useful in various recipes, as well as its ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted July 10, 2010 Meringue cookies were one of my favorite snacks while riding the low-fat roller coaster in my younger days. They were low in fat, ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted July 3, 2010 For most low-carbers, reading food labels comes as naturally as breathing. Sadly we have to be very suspicious of everything commercially made. That ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted May 15, 2010 Review: New Atkins for a New You by Amy Dungan The Atkins Diet is probably the most well known low-carb plan in existence. ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted April 24, 2010 I'm a sucker for the combination of coffee and chocolate. My first ever sip of a Diary Queen Moolatte sent my tastebuds into ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted April 17, 2010 Weight loss is a difficult venture. A simple search on the subject will leave your head spinning with information. Regrettably, you end up ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted April 3, 2010 At first glance the GG Scandinavian Bran Crispbreads don't look like much. They are brown, flat and resemble the chipboard my dad used ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted March 20, 2010 Review: Jonny Bowden's Living Low Carb by Amy Dungan Ann Louise Gittleman, author of The Fat Flush Plan, when speaking of Jonny Bowden's ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted March 5, 2010 When I first heard about this tasty sounding new product called Grace Island Baked Cheese Crisps, I'll admit to having high hopes. Having ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted February 25, 2010 A slow cooker is a thing of beauty. A veritable gift from Heaven. As a member of the lazy cooks association (a group ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted February 20, 2010 If you've done very much Internet research at all regarding the low-carb lifestyle, you've probably come across a few people talking about The ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted February 13, 2010 Review: Big Train Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix Ride the Big Train and enjoy! Trying to find a decent low-carb pancake mix is ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted February 13, 2010 Review: Dana Carpender's New Carb & Calorie Counter is a must-have for anyone watching their carbohydrates. Dana's extensive knowledge of low-carb living, paired ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted January 30, 2010 I'm a chocolate fanatic, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I'm pretty sure you could dip just about anything in chocolate and ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted January 15, 2010 Review: The 6 Week Cure for the Middle Aged Middle by Amy Dungan As we approach those middle years, we realize things are ... Learn More »

by Amy Dungan, CarbSmart Contributor Posted January 9, 2010 Plan To Succeed By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. - Benjamin Franklin Here we are at the beginning of a ... Learn More »