CarbSmart Podcast Episode 31: Have you been at war with your metabolism all your life, or were you slim as kid only to gain weight with middle age and a desk job? Has losing gone smoothly for you? Or are you stuck at a greater weight and size than you'd like?

Shirataki Noodles are made from a fiber called glucomannan, extracted from a root called konjac or konnyaku, sometimes translated “yam.” Dana Carpender details the best way to cook Shirataki Noodles for all of your Low-Carb recipes.

This Low-Carb Orange Teriyaki Chicken recipe combines the tangy brightness of orange extract with the savory depth of traditional teriyaki flavors—without the sugar and carbs of typical takeout. It’s perfect for anyone following a low-carb or keto lifestyle who still craves bold, satisfying Asian-inspired dishes. Serve it over cauliflower rice for a complete, guilt-free meal.

This couldn’t get easier! As with the Low-Carb Orange Teriyaki Chicken Recipe, I would now use allulose instead of Splenda, adding an extra tablespoon. Oh, and I now buy jarred grated ginger root at the local Asian market.

CarbSmart Podcast Episode 30 - 3 Question Interview with Dr. James LaBelle, Medical Director of Lore Health - Building Community Into Modern Health Care.

This episode’s recipe is perfect for summer grilling! That Nice Boy I Married and I adore a good rib eye, but they’re awfully pricey. Happily, I have learned to marinate big, thick chuck roasts, making them tender enough to grill. You can impress a backyard full of guests with this recipe from The Insulin Resistance Solution!

So far as I know, the oldest in the English language at least, is Banting's Letter on Corpulence. Having lost weight and dramatically improved his health on a low carbohydrate diet. Banting wrote and self-published the book back in the Mid-Victorian era, and he distributed it for free.

Do you ever get bored of steak? I don’t, either, but that doesn’t mean a little enhancement now and then will be amiss. If you want to use blended steak seasoning, try Montreal seasoning. It’s a favorite at my house.

This is simple, classic, and perfect over steak. If you’re skeptical, just remember that Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies.

Total carbs or net carbs? I am all for anything that works for the individual, but I fear that this kind of focus on micromanagement may scare some people off.

Low-Carb Cheese and Mushroom Egg Bake is great for serving a weekend crowd. It's also great for stashing in the fridge for quick breakfasts and suppers for a few days -- it reheats beautifully.

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.