Dana Carpender

You know Dana Carpender from her popular cookbooks -- all 20+ of them, so far. A pioneer of the low-carb frontier, Dana has been fighting the low-fat lie since 1996 at HoldTheToast. She lives in Indiana with three dogs, a cat, a backyard full of chickens -- and, of course, That Nice Boy She Married, with whom she shares much bacon on a pleasant Sunday morning.

Low-Carb Holiday Gift Giving – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 3

Low-Carb Holiday Gift Giving

Low-carb holiday gift giving. Let's talk a little about low-carb gift giving. Low-carb gift giving? Sure, in a couple of ways. First, most low-carbers know other low-carbers. We're a friendly bunch. Just go on the low-carb cruise someday. You'll see. It's not that hard to find the perfect gift that supports your low-carb friends and family.

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Refusing Holiday Food and Staying Low-Carb by Dana Carpender

Refusing Holiday Food & Staying Low-Carb

The holidays are straight ahead, and with them piles and piles of carby junk, and worse, people nagging you to eat the stuff. Why so many people think that saying things like "But you have to eat it! It's traditional!" and "I worked all afternoon making it just for you" constitutes an expression of holiday goodwill, I have no idea, but sadly this behavior is all too common. You need to think ahead about how to respond to this sort of thing.

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

Refusing Holiday Food & Staying Low-Carb

CarbSmart Podcast Episode 1: Refusing Holiday Food and Staying Low-Carb can be tough at first but you can do it to avoid the Food Pushers. The holidays are straight ahead, and with them piles and piles of carby junk, and worse, people nagging you to eat the stuff. Why so many people think that saying things like "But you have to eat it! It's traditional!" and "I worked all afternoon making it just for you" constitutes an expression of holiday goodwill, I have no idea, but sadly this behavior is all too common. You need to think ahead about how to respond to this sort of thing.

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Low-Carb Camping Ideas for Memorial Day and All Summer Long

Low-Carb Camping Ideas

For me and That Nice Boy I Married, Memorial Day often kicks off Camping Season. And we’re not the only ones! The campgrounds at state and national parks are jammed for the holiday weekend. So, I’m betting that some of you are planning a Memorial Day camping trip.

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Low-Carb Toasted Almond and Coconut “Cereal” Recipe

Low-Carb Toasted Almond and Coconut “Cereal” Recipe

Warm and comforting, the toasting of the almond and coconut in this "cereal" deepens the flavor. I loved Wheatena in my youth, and this reminds me of it -- only with no gluten, of course.

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Low-Carb Chile Egg Puff Recipe

Low-Carb Chile Egg Puff Recipe

This Low-Carb Chile Egg Puff recipe is an excellent choice for Mother's Day or any day because it offers a delicious, satisfying, and nutritious meal that aligns with your low-carb or keto diet. Egg-based dishes are popular for low-carb breakfasts due to their high protein content and versatility. Our Egg Puff recipe (basically an egg casserole) is a great option for a special occasion like Mother's Day because it can be prepared in advance, allowing for more time spent with loved ones on the day itself.

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