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.

Endothelial Function and Low Carb Dieting

CarbSmart Magazine June 2013

Endothelial Function and Low Carb Dieting by Dana Carpender. Learn why a leading cardiovascular surgeon quit his practice to spread the word that heart disease has nothing to do with cholesterol – and what the true killer is. Plus some interesting secrets Dana uncovered along the way.

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Book Review: The Fat Switch by Dr. Richard Johnson

CarbSmart Magazine June 2013

Book Review: The Fat Switch by Dr. Richard Johnson, reviewed by Dana Carpender in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine. What if burning fat were as simple as flipping a switch? This book shares ideas so revolutionary, so startling, that Dana read it twice in a row. Mind-blowing stuff.

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The New American Academy of Pediatrics Diabetes Guidelines for Children

The American Academy of Pediatrics published their guidelines for children with diabetes last week. They suggest giving kids insulin and metformin, monitor their HbA1C and start a lifestyle modification program, including nutrition and physical activity. But did they suggest cutting back on carbohydrates? Dana Carpender evaluates the new guidelines and gives us her own...based on real science and years of research.

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Ask The Low Carb Doctor with Dr. James Carlson: Send Us Your Questions

Do you have a question or comment about low carb dieting, diabetes or the Paleo lifestyle? Dr. James Carlson, Board Certified Family Physician and Nutritional Biochemist, is here at CarbSmart to answer any and all of your questions. Click through to submit your questions now!

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The Resolution That Makes The Others Possible

New Year Resolutions

At a time when most people are thinking about setting short-term goals, Dana Carpender suggests this one overarching resolution: To continually keep in mind the line between what we can change and what we can’t change, and to frequently check in on our assumptions about the difference.

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Yesterday’s Salad Makes Today’s Supper

Low-Carb Citrusy Green Bean & Carrot Salad

Make-ahead salads to the rescue! These salads have it all: They’re delectable, of course. They’re unusual, not just the same-old-same-old. They’re beautiful to look at, with all those bright and beautiful colors. And they can all be made yesterday, while any leftovers – should you have them – will be just as good tomorrow.

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