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Eat It Again! How Repetition Rewires Your Taste – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 27

Dana Carpender 1,978

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.
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Carbs Count, But How? Understanding Net Carbs vs. Total Carbs – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 28

Dana Carpender 2,029
If your nutritional program is so good, why do you still take drugs? – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 26

Dana Carpender 1,891
Isn’t It Important to Eat a Balanced Diet? – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 25

Dana Carpender 1,802
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 24

Dana Carpender 2,265
ENCORE: Refusing Holiday Food and Staying Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 23

Dana Carpender 2,000

Low-Carb Spring

Top 10 Tips to Quickly Spring Clean Your Low-Carb Meal Plans

Susie T. Gibbs 2,819

Spring is a magical season. It feels fresh and new and like rebirth. Spring is filled with possibilities and motivation and a sense of anticipation. In Texas, spring is just a glorious three-day precursor to a miserable nine month extravaganza inside the humid oven we Texans like to lovingly call the Texas Gulf Coast. Join Susie T. Gibbs as she shares her top 10 tips for keeping your Spring meals low carb, light, and satisfying!
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Radishes with Sweet Cream Butter & Sea Salt Recipe

Susie T. Gibbs 2,202
The Couch Potato Greets Spring – Getting Active Again

Kent Altena 1,974
12 Best Low-Carb Spring Foods

Dana Carpender 2,231
Low-Carb Tequila Highballs are a Sugar-Free Summer Treat

Dana Carpender 2,740

The Latest From CarbSmart

Keto Low-Carb Mixed Veggie Stuffed Burgers on the Plate

Keto Low-Carb Mixed Veggie Stuffed Burgers Recipe

This Low-Carb Mixed Veggie Stuffed Burgers is a way to sneak a few veggies into that special someone who may dislike them (like kids... or your spouse). Don't let the name fool you - while not stuffed to the brim, you do notice the nice mix of flavors without it overpowering the burger. When I had my hubby try this, his reply was “ Oh yeah! Mmmmmm!” Translated, that's “Heck ya! Gimme More!” in hubby speak.  

Keto Low-Carb Cajun Chicken Packets Recipe

Amy Dungan 1,513

This Low-Carb Cajun Chicken Packets Recipe is one of my favorite methods of outdoor cuisine. Packet cooking can give you everything you need in a meal, with little hassle and virtually no clean-up.

Keto Low-Carb Spicy Avocado Dip / Spicy Guacamole Recipe

Amy Dungan 1,633

Keto Low-Carb Spicy Avocado Dip (Spicy Guacamole) is a simple appetizer or dip that will work well to tame those “When is the food gonna be done?” questions. And the beauty is that you can fix it up ahead of time to reduce some of the heavy lifting on the day of your cookout. This recipe fits my small family, but it's easy to double, or triple, this recipe for bigger crowds.

Baja Bob’s Sugar-Free Pineapple & Coconut Pina Colada Mix 8 Singles Box

Andrew DiMino 3,468

Baja Bob's Sugar-Free Pina Colada Mix. Empty one packet into 4 oz of water and 1-2 oz of rum to your taste and then blend. It's that simple. Baja Bob's powdered Singles, meanwhile, contains zero sugar, 5 calories, and 0 carbs.

Baja Bob’s Sugar-Free Original Margarita Mix 8 Singles Box

Andrew DiMino 3,729

Baja Bob Sugar Free Original Margarita Mix SINGLES. Great with or without Tequila! Each box contains 10 easy-open packets. These individual travel-sized packets make the perfect cocktail. Baja Bob sweetens all of his cocktail mixes with Splenda.

Baja Bob’s Mudslide Mix Mocha Chocolata 8 Singles Box

Andrew DiMino 2,749

Baja Bob's Mudslide Mix Mocha Chocolata 8 Singles Box Great with or without vodka or rum! Each box contains 8 easy-open packets.

Three-Question Interview Jacqueline Eberstein

Three-Question Interview with Jacqueline Eberstein, RN: Low-Carb & Ketosis

Dana Carpender 1,709

Why is Jacqueline Eberstein, RN the first Three-Question Interview? Because she ran Dr. Atkins’ clinic for thirty years, that why. She has more first-hand experience with ketogenic diets than anyone else I know. Who better to ask?

Peeps Sugar-Free Marshmallow Chicks

Andrew DiMino 6,739

Sugar-Free Marshmallow Chicks let you enjoy that one-of-a-kind, delicious PEEPS flavor you love, without the sugar! Now, that's sweet! Now, are these the healthiest sugar-free treats you can find? Of course not! These are a special treat you can only find sugar-free for Easter.

Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew Recipe

Dana Carpender 2,512

This St. Patrick's Day, indulge in a traditional Irish feast without straying from your low-carb or keto lifestyle! Our Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew recipe brings the heartwarming flavors of Ireland right to your table, offering a delicious blend of tender meat and savory broth that's sure to please your palate. Crafted with health and taste in mind, this stew is not only easy to prepare—requiring no meat searing—but it's also a nutritious alternative that doesn't compromise on the rich, comforting essence of the classic dish. Whether you're celebrating your heritage or simply looking for a cozy meal to share with loved ones, our Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew is the perfect addition to your St. Patrick's Day menu. Join us in making this festive day a guilt-free culinary adventure!

CarbSmart Ketatoes Redux Mixed with Cauliflower

Low-Carb Keto Ketatoes Redux – Mashed Potato Substitute

Dana Carpender 2,461

One of their most popular products was Keto Ketato, a low-carb substitute for instant mashed potatoes. While I did not care for Keto Ketato made according to package instructions, I found small quantities of them wonderful for adding a believable potato texture and flavor to Low-Carb Fauxtatoes, aka pureed cauliflower.