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Let’s Go to the Fair! How to Stay Low-Carb at Your County Fair – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 13

Let's Go to the Fair!

Summer is here! And for many of us, especially those of us who live in rural-ish areas, that means a trip to the county fair. Too many folks simply assume that “It wouldn’t be the fair without” and give themselves permission to gobble every carb in sight, many of them deep-fried in questionable oils, for the duration.

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Low-Carb Tequila Highballs are a Sugar-Free Summer Treat

Low-Carb Tequila Highballs are a Sugar-Free Summer Treat

For a long time, my tipple of choice has been dry red wine–Cabernet, Shiraz, Malbec, and the like, the dryer the better. Also, the occasional quality tequila sipped slowly. However, pleasant though they may be, neither of these falls into the “long, cool drink” category. I have, as the weather warmed up, found myself drawn back to the good, old-fashioned highball–a shot of liquor and a mixer over ice. I have come up with a few I enjoy tremendously, and thought I would share.

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Low Carb Summer Libations by Dana Carpender

Summer party beverages are different than winter party beverages. Eggnog and other heavy, creamy drinks seem cloying now. And when you're playing in the sun, it's best to have a drink of modest potency, with a high water content. In other words, you want your beverages to refresh as well as relax.

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Low-Carb Super Bowl Party

It’s never a good feeling to go to a party and find out that there’s nothing low-carb that you can eat. So, as always, we need to be prepared. If we’re the ones hosting the party, we need to think of ourselves and not just our guests. If we’re going to a party, we need to bring things for ourselves–and plenty of them. Here are 9 low-carb recipes worthy of any Super Bowl party!

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