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You have embraced healthy fats like butter and coconut oil, and adapted a fresh, real food approach to fueling your body. As a result you’ve shed pounds without feeling deprived, your energy levels have soared, and your cravings have been suppressed. But… you still feel slightly uncomfortable about telling your doctor the good news. Dietitian Cassie offers her top ten tips in sharing your new lifestyle with your doctor.

Dr. Nicole Avena examines and debunks the most common food and weight loss myths that refuse to fade away. Low carb dieters hear all the myths - here is the truth about nutrition for the low carber.

Everyone is different, so individualization is key; but just as important is keeping it simple. Sometimes we just need to take a step back from it all and bring it back to the basics with healthy eating.

CarbSmart columnist Ed Stockly video interviewed Jay Wortman, MD at Central Coast Nutrition Conference on March 1, 2014 for CarbSmart.com. Watch the video here.

One of my favorite low carb meals is traditional low carb chili made with Senator's Chili Mix by Goldwater's Foods. Created by former Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater himself, the Senator's Chili Mix is easy to prepare by adding your favorite meat–beef, bison, pork, turkey, or chicken, low carb Eden black soy beans and tomatoes. Just the right spice to make your chili dishes superb!

"Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right" is the theme for National Nutrition Month March, 2014. Eating for health can taste as good as our low nutritive counter parts.

A delicious Sugar-Free solid milk chocolate Easter Bunny with a twist. This 4.5-ounce Break-it Rabbit is made to break-apart, so it's easy to share! Sweetened with stevia. Net Carbs as listed by the manufacturer on the package = 2g per serving.

I am a certified personal trainer and have been a focused exerciser for over twenty years. Looking for a very structured plan that would offer variety and intensity I discovered Crossfit, which was new on the scene in my neighborhood. It seemed like a perfect fit.

Being active outdoors involves having a plan to handle those potential hazards. Preparation and knowledge will give you the tools to use that low carb energy all year round.

We often talk about showing love to others, especially as Valentine's Day approaches, but rarely consider the topic of showing love to ourselves. Enjoy the here and now. Participate in life fully with those you love. Six easy steps on the road to self appreciation and love.

Dixie Carb Counters Caramel Overload Brownie Mix is an easy Sugar-Free dessert you can make in 20 minutes. Perfect for after dinner of breakfast.