CarbSmart Podcast Episode 30 - 3 Question Interview with Dr. James LaBelle, Medical Director of Lore Health - Building Community Into Modern Health Care.
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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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Nick from Canada is 32, and has been following Protein Power since October of 1999. Nick started out weighing 395 pounds, and now weighs 216! He has dropped from a size 56 waist to a 36, and a from 4XL to a large shirts!
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Dr. Beth Gruber talks about how protein works in the body. Article 10 of the Science of Low-Carb & Keto Diets series. The liver converts an average of 58% of the protein we eat into carbohydrates, and that the carbohydrates-from-protein are handled by the body just like "regular" carbohydrates. It is broken down into glucose by the simple water-related steps of hydrolysis; it is used for fuel to run the body; it is converted to glycogen and stored. If there is too much of it, it is converted into body fat.
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I went off my diet temporarily one Thursday this summer, and didn't stop being off until the following Monday morning! It all started innocently enough at a companywide lunch meeting. It was the last lunch meeting of the year that we'd be having outdoors, and my coworkers convinced me that I should go ahead and have a burger on a real bun with real ketchup, since this was the last time this year it would happen. And what good is a burger without potato salad and Fritos? Luckily, I was able to rationalize this cheat by remembering one of the golden rules of dieting: food eaten at an official company function doesn't count. So I figured I was safe, and vowed to start anew the next Friday.
Read More »Turkey Burgers & More is a fine summer meal that can largely be prepared ahead of time. It’s great for lazy weekend evenings when you don't want to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen. This meal is a great one to serve guests outside on a picnic table on a shady patio.
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Bridgette from Texas is in her early 30's, and by low carbing has dropped from 210+ pounds to her goal weight of 135! She has been able to exchange her size 22 blouses and size 20 pants to medium blouses and size 8 pants!
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Almost anyone can eat only plain baked and broiled meats, cooked low-carbohydrate vegetables, and salad greens for two or three weeks, but almost no one can eat only those things for long periods of time without becoming bored and giving up. If we are to be successful at making low carbohydrate eating a lifestyle change rather than a quick fix diet, we need to change how we cook.
Read More »For this week’s Low Carb Lesson we have Chicken & Peppers. Pay particular attention to the construction of the salad. Yes, the salad would taste just the same if you simply whacked up the tomatoes and dumped them on the salad greens, but slicing and arranging them the way the recipe indicates will take you no more than an extra minute or two and will make a big difference in how the salad looks. Take the time to do it.
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Excess protein is transformed into glucose in the liver in a process called gluconeogenesis. The glucose turns into glycogen by the liver. Article 9 of the Science of Low-Carb & Keto Diets series. The CHO portion of the protein is transformed into glucose in the liver in a process called gluconeogenesis (gluco-NEO-genesis; gluco=sugar; neo=new; genesis=creation). The glucose is then available to be transformed into glycogen by the liver, just like the glucose from "regular" carbohydrates.
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A lot of newcomers to the low carbohydrate lifestyle think that desserts are a thing of the past. Not so! It is only during the induction phase of the Atkins diet that desserts other than Jell-O are not allowed. And while even low carb desserts should be viewed as an occasional "treat" and not a daily indulgence during ongoing weight loss phase, low carb mousse and low carb cheesecake can be a part of many people's low carbohydrate eating plan. The Low Carb Mousse Recipe includes a Low Carb Chocolate Mousse Recipe.
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Steve from Florida is 44, and has been low carbing for two years. When he began low carbing, Steve weighed 365 pounds; he now weigh 220 pounds. He used to wear a size triple-X shirt and pants with a 54-inch waist, but he now wears a size medium shirt and pants with a trim 34/36-inch waist!!
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All of these Low-Carb Holiday Dessert recipes are simple, and yet they will add the final touch to your holiday meal that most of us crave. They can all be made ahead of time, and several of them can be made in individual portions. If you are the lone low carber and are traveling to a family dinner, you can take just one portion of your dessert and won't have to lug the entire dessert along with you.
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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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How could you possibly miss the usual crust made with flavorless white flour? If you're looking to make a perfect Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Low-Carb quiche crust, look no further! This Almond Flour Crust will go great with any quiche you make, especially Dana Carpender's Low-Carb Ham, Cheddar, and Broccoli Quiche Recipe.
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Anne from Tennessee is 54 years old and 5' 4" tall. She has been following the Atkins program for six years.
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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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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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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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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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On Friday, May 12, 2023, Breyers (the official licensee of the CarbSmart trademark for use on their Low-Carb Ice Cream line) has a unique offering to make the occasion more special. The CarbSmart Café is a one-day pop-up experience in New York City, providing an opportunity for bonding with moms, mother figures, and all loved ones.
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