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

Dana Carpender 1,980

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 2,030
If your nutritional program is so good, why do you still take drugs? – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 26

Dana Carpender 1,893
Isn’t It Important to Eat a Balanced Diet? – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 25

Dana Carpender 1,804
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 24

Dana Carpender 2,267
ENCORE: Refusing Holiday Food and Staying Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 23

Dana Carpender 2,002

Low-Carb Spring

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

Susie T. Gibbs 2,820

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 2,203
The Couch Potato Greets Spring – Getting Active Again

Kent Altena 1,975
12 Best Low-Carb Spring Foods

Dana Carpender 2,232
Low-Carb Tequila Highballs are a Sugar-Free Summer Treat

Dana Carpender 2,742

The Latest From CarbSmart

Dana Carpender's Low-Carb for Life Video 1 - Pepper Jack & Avocado Omelet Recipe

Pepper Jack & Avocado Omelet Recipe – Dana Carpender’s Low-Carb for Life Video #1

Low-Carb for Life Video 1 - In her first instructional video for CarbSmart's Dana Carpender's Low-Carb for Life Series, Dana starts with a simple recipe - Pepper Jack & Avocado Omelet.

The Low Carb Dietitian’s Guide to Health and Beauty

Andrew DiMino 775

The Low Carb Dietitian's Guide to Health and Beauty by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE. Guidance for creating a long-term low-carbohydrate way of eating customized to your own unique system, preferences, and lifestyle.

Testosterone Chili Dip Recipe

Di Bauer 2,007

This low-carb gluten-free chili dip recipe came from my friend, Ray Whitson. When my son takes this to a party, the casserole plate always comes back empty and licked clean. It’s filling, satisfying and super delicious. The perfect dip for any party or gathering from Superbowl parties to book club meetings!

Smashed Cauliflower Fauxtatoes Recipe – Low-Carb Potato Substitute

Di Bauer 1,440

The most difficult part about following a low-carb lifestyle is probably holiday time without the mashed potatoes. Now, I won't insult you by telling you that my Low-Carb Gluten-Free Smashed Cauliflower Fauxtatoes taste exactly like mashed potatoes, but I can promise you that the texture is pretty similar and the taste is out of this world. There is a pretty good chance however, that if you don't tell your guests that it's cauliflower, they will probably think it IS potatoes; and they will love it!

Low-Carb Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Tahini Sauce Recipe

Tracey Rollison 1,535

Low-Carb Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Tahini Sauce is a very simple dish that makes a nice, seasonal side dish, eaten all over the Middle East. Only 1 net gram of carbs, made completely the traditional way with no adjustments!

Low-Carb Gluten-Free Stick To Your Ribs Chili Recipe

Di Bauer 1,701

Stick To Your Ribs Chili recipe from Di Bauer. Traditionally, I have always served chili, cornbread, and a simple salad on Christmas Eve. I make the chili ahead of time so that all I have to do is reheat it in those last frantic hours of pre-Christmas activity. I make the cornbread right before the meal, and just wrap some lettuce into bowls for the salad.

Low-Carb Fat Fast Maple Cinnamon Butter Recipe

Maple Cinnamon Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free, Fat Fast Compound Butter Recipe

Andrew DiMino 1,767

This Maple Cinnamon Butter Recipe is a wonderful treat that can be used a great many ways. You can use it to top low-carb breads, baked goods, and pancakes for a sweet treat. If you are on a fat fast, it can also be mixed into your morning cup of coffee for a tasty ketogenic bonus!

Low-Carb Whipped Maple Nut Butter Recipe

Whipped Maple Nut Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free Compound Butter Recipe

Andrew DiMino 1,582

For a little decadence, use Low-Carb Gluten-Free Whipped Maple Nut Compound Butter to top low-carb muffins or pancakes. It adds a rich, creamy, sweet taste. So go ahead, spoil yourself a bit! This is also great for anyone doing a fat fast.

Ginger Pecan Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free Compound Butter Recipe

Andrew DiMino 1,543

This compound butter is pretty versatile. You can use Ginger Pecan Butter on low-carb baked goods and breakfast dishes, or you can get creative and use it with chicken or fish. The ginger adds a bit of zing while the pecans add the crunch factor. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Low-Carb Christmas Inspired Sautéed Broccoli Recipe

Di Bauer 1,659

Contrary to the name, Christmas Inspired Sautéed Broccoli, is fabulous all year round. You can have some fun with it by changing the types of mushrooms or the colors of the peppers you use. No matter how you serve it, this Low-Carb Gluten-Free broccoli dish is sure to tickle your taste buds.