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.
Read More »Low-Carb Coconut Scotchies Recipe
Low-Carb Coconut Scotchies Recipe. Don’t make these planning to eat them fresh out of the oven. Make them ahead, and let them ripen for a day or two.
Read More »Low-Carb Sautéed Asparagus Recipe
Simple Low-Carb Sautéed Asparagus Recipe. Not only will it delight your taste buds but also offers numerous health benefits for the Low-Carb dieter. By incorporating young asparagus, high-quality olive oil, fresh lemon juice, good sea salt, and fresh pepper, this recipe provides an easy and delicious way to enjoy a low-carb meal.
Read More »What If Fat is the Solution? An Interview with Drs. Jeff Volek & Stephen Phinney Part 2
What If Fat is the Solution? Drs. Volek & Phinney Reveal Secrets of The Art & Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance. An Exclusive Interview by Dana Carpender Part 2 of 2.
Read More »What If Fat is the Solution? An Interview with Drs. Jeff Volek & Stephen Phinney Part 1
What If Fat is the Solution? Drs. Volek & Phinney Reveal Secrets of The Art & Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance. An Exclusive Interview by Dana Carpender Part 1 of 2.
Read More »12 Best Low-Carb Spring Foods
Spring is a season of rejuvenation and new beginnings, a time when nature bursts into life and we feel motivated to refresh our daily routines. For those following a low-carb lifestyle, this is an excellent opportunity to revamp your meal plan and incorporate the season's freshest and most delectable ingredients. We explore the best spring foods that align with your low-carb diet, invigorate your taste buds, and nourish your body with essential nutrients.
Read More »Breakfast is Still the Most Important Meal of the Day
The important point remains that whatever you eat first in the day must be low-carb and a good source of protein. This sets you up for a dramatically reduced appetite for the rest of the day. If you are, indeed, intermittently fasting, this is even more important since a reduced appetite makes the fast far more comfortable.
Read More »Should I Stop Eating Erythritol?
Should I Stop Eating Erythritol? The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk. Commentary by Dana Carpender. For those of you who are shaking your heads in puzzlement, let me first explain: on February 27, 2023, a medical journal article (Nature Medicine) regarding erythritol was published online alerting the world that the use of erythritol sweetener could be damaging to our health. Dana Carpender provides her perspective on it.
Read More »Happy New Year! Welcome to the Healthy Benefits of the Low-Carb Lifestyle!
This is a shout-out to all of you who are here because of your resolutions to lose weight and improve your health in 2023. Some of you are newbies and others have tried low-carb but fallen by the wayside. Consider this your welcome!
Read More »How to Pasteurize Eggs Should You Wish To
If you're nervous about raw eggs, you can pasteurize them with this easy-to-follow guide by Dana Carpender of CarbSmart.
Read More »Low-Carb Mid-Century Mocha Mousse
This easy-but-impressive mousse is adapted from a mid-20th-century cookbook. It's quick and easy, made entirely in the blender, and will please all the chocolate fans in the crowd! Just what you need for a busy holiday season.
Read More »Low-Carb Seriously-Inauthentic-Kinda-Asian Pork Stew Recipe
I adapted this recipe from a Reader's Digest Cookbook called Extraordinary Meals From Ordinary Ingredients. It took some decarbing, but the idea of using cola in a stew fascinated me. I'm sure it's not authentically anything but tasty and filling!
Read More »