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

Dana Carpender 3,195

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 Camping Ideas for Memorial Day and All Summer Long

Dana Carpender 1,363
Low-Carb Toasted Almond and Coconut “Cereal” Recipe

Dana Carpender 1,321
Seared Rib Eye with Gorgonzola Basil Butter Recipe

Dana Carpender 1,456
How To Smoke A Slab of Ribs That Will Make a Grown Man Weep

Dana Carpender 1,861

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Easy Low-Carb Greek Salad Recipe

Easy Low-Carb Greek Salad is a classic side salad dish that works with any Italian or Greek main dishes. Add chicken breast, lamb, or shrimp and watch this salad come alive as a main course.

Low-Carb Chopped Salad Traditional Recipe

Susie T. Gibbs 933

Chopped Salad adds delicious crisp flavor to balance the richness of your main dish. Add spinach and blue cheese or use mixed greens to "mix it up". This basic salad works great as a filling and nutritious side dish to any cuisine.

Traditional Low-Carb Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Andrew DiMino 1,693

It's just not Thanksgiving without pie! This Traditional Low-Carb Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe is even better than the carb-laden pumpkin pie you grew up on. In fact, you could even say it's downright healthy. With organic pumpkin, coconut cream, and pecans you get healthy fats and tons of antioxidants. Now for the best kept secret of all...my family doesn't know it's low-carb!

Nutty Pecan Pie Crust Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free Recipe

Di Bauer 1,448

My Nutty Pecan Pie Crust is the perfect combination of simplicity and taste–perfect for either a sweet or savory pie. Because it's so easy to make, it's the perfect go-to Low-Carb Gluten-Free recipe when you need to make multiple pies at holiday time.

Carbquik Cinnamon Spice Keto-Friendly Mug Cakes Mix

Andrew DiMino 1,564

A sweet low-carb treat packed with rich cinnamon flavor and only 7g of net carbs per serving. Quick, keto-friendly convenience right from your microwave. From the maker of the best-selling low-carb Carbquik Biscuit and Baking Mix.

Southwest Seasoning Blend Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free Recipe

Di Bauer 1,003

Why buy a pre-made, pre-mixed Southwest Seasoning from a store which will probably have preservatives and fillers when you probably have everything you need at home in your pantry? By creating your own Southwest Seasoning blend you can add variety to your meals without the stress of long prep times. This spicy combination of chili peppers and spices is sure to add heat and taste to any recipe. If you like your foods mild, add just a little; if you like your foods hot, add a lot! Works well as a delicious low-carb dip or in fajitas or any grilled meats. This Low-Carb Gluten-Free Southwest Seasoning is great on any meat, chicken, fish, and even vegetables!

Low-Carb Five-Spice Beef Rub Recipe

Dana Carpender 710

Wow! Low-Carb Five-Spice Beef Rub Recipe is sort of sweet and Chinese-y. I invented this for beef ribs, but there's no law that says you can't use it on brisket or even on a steak.

Barbecue Herb Spice Blend Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free Recipe

Di Bauer 1,640

A blend for use with beef, lamb, pork or game, this Barbecue Herb Blend mix will elevate your barbecues to a whole new level. Each bite is another layer of delicious flavor. Because the herbs used here are so bold, avoid using with chicken or fish.

Super Low-Carb Snacks: 100 Delicious Keto and Paleo Treats by Martina Slajerova & Dana Carpender

Andrew DiMino 672

Super Low-Carb Snacks gives you 100 nutritious and delicious options for staying in the fat-burning zone—perfect for your keto, Paleo, or low-glycemic diet, or if you simply want snack options free from refined sugar and allergens such as grains, gluten, and dairy.

The Insulin Resistance Solution – by Rob Thompson & Dana Carpender

Andrew DiMino 1,004

The Insulin Resistance Solution by Rob Thompson & Dana Carpender. Defeat your Insulin Resistance and change your life with an easy-to-follow plan and 75 recipes for a healthier you.

Low-Carb Watermelon Feta Salad Recipe

Susie T. Gibbs 629

A delicious and refreshing summer salad featuring summer watermelon that doesn’t break the carb bank. Perfect for those hot summer nights.

The Keto Diet – What Is It? What Isn’t It?

Dana Carpender 1,080

What is a keto diet? “Keto” has been the diet buzzword for the past five years or so, and with good reason – a ketogenic diet delivers. Most people who “go keto” lose weight while experiencing increased energy and reduced hunger.

Low-Carb  Madeira Cake Recipe

Tracey Rollison 1,470

Low-Carb Madeira Cake is made with almond flour where a Victoria sponge cake is made with regular flour. Low-Carb  Madeira Cake has a denser texture. Madeira cake holds its shape when carved and iced, making it ideal for wedding cakes. It's named Madeira cake because it used to be served with a glass of Madeira wine.

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The writer has lost over 60 pounds and normalized both his insulin and leptin levels by adopting Nutritional Ketosis in his Low Carb Lifestyle. But is his success due to the Nutritional Ketosis or because he's naturally consuming less calories than he uses?
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Let’s Go to the Fair! How to Stay Low-Carb at Your County Fair – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 13

Dana Carpender 3,195

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.
Read More »
Low-Carb Camping Ideas for Memorial Day and All Summer Long

Dana Carpender 1,363
Low-Carb Toasted Almond and Coconut “Cereal” Recipe

Dana Carpender 1,321
Seared Rib Eye with Gorgonzola Basil Butter Recipe

Dana Carpender 1,456
How To Smoke A Slab of Ribs That Will Make a Grown Man Weep

Dana Carpender 1,861

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

Dana Carpender 3,195

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.
Read More »
Barbecue Herb Spice Blend Low-Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free Recipe

Di Bauer 1,640
How To Smoke A Slab of Ribs That Will Make a Grown Man Weep

Dana Carpender 1,861
The Low-Carb Barbecue Book by Dana Carpender – AUTOGRAPHED BY AUTHOR – LIMITED SUPPLY!

Andrew DiMino 1,994
Low-Carb Blue Trout Recipe (La Truite Au Bleu)

Dana Carpender 1,078

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What About Cheat Days on Your Low-Carb Lifestyle? – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 14

Dana Carpender 1,475

I frequently see questions about cheat days – most commonly, “How often should I have a cheat day?” There seems to be an assumption that cheat days are a good idea, something that should be built into a low-carb diet to keep people from feeling deprived.

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

Dana Carpender 3,195

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.

3 Question Interview with Christine Moore, FNTP – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 12

Dana Carpender 289

Dana Carpender 3 Question Christine Moore

In Episode 12 of the CarbSmart Podcast, I am interviewing Christine Moore, a functional nutritional therapy practitioner. Having talked to registered dietitians who embrace carbohydrate restriction about the fact that food corporations are a major source of funding, or college dietetics programs and the effect that has on what they are taught and what they are permitted to say to their clients.

Why Do We Equate Junk Food with Fun? – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 11

Dana Carpender 1,493

CarbSmart Podcast Episode 11: I found myself thinking about how we came to equate junk food with “fun,” to the point where many people cannot imagine, say, enjoying an awesome movie unless they also have a big bucket of popcorn or bag of chips. How did this happen? Hosted by Dana Carpender.

3 Question Interview with Dr. William Davis Author of Super Gut & Wheat Belly – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 10

Dana Carpender 1,539

Dana Carpender Interviews Dr Bill Davis - CarbSmart 3 Question Interview

CarbSmart Podcast Episode 10 - CarbSmart’s Dana Carpender interviewed William Davis, MD for her “3 Questions with” series. Dr. Davis spent an informative hour talking with CarbSmart’s managing editor. Read Dana’s review of Wheat Belly and Super Gut. Includes link to video on YouTube.

Let’s Go On A Low-Carb Memorial Day Cookout – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 9

Dana Carpender 719

You gotta love Memorial Day weekend. Not only is it the official beginning of summer, not only do most of us have a long weekend off, not only will Miss Manners grant you permission to wear white shoes after this weekend, but it's a holiday that isn't centered around junk food.

Dana’s Best & Easiest Sugar-Free Ketchup Recipe – New for 2024!

Dana Carpender 532

As many of you know, I'm always striving to enhance your culinary delights while sticking to those important dietary guidelines. In my newest version of the beloved Low-Carb, Gluten-Free No-Sugar-Added Ketchup, I've switched to using allulose as our sweetener. This is a big leap forward from earlier versions!

What Is A Keto Diet? Keto Basics with Dana Carpender: What You Need to Know – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 8

Dana Carpender 746

This episode of the CarbSmart Podcast, hosted by Dana Carpender, explores the ketogenic diet—a low-carb, high-fat diet that aims to trigger ketosis in the body. Dana discusses the scientific principles behind ketosis, shares practical advice for adopting a keto lifestyle, and addresses common myths. Listeners will gain insight from Dana's personal experiences and professional knowledge, gaining tools to make informed dietary choices.

How Did I Get Here? Dana Carpender’s Journey of 29 Years on Low-Carb – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 7

Dana Carpender 853

You read her articles, you buy her cookbooks, you make her recipes, now you can listen to her CarbSmart Podcast! In the episode, Dana Carpender describes her Journey of 29 Years on her healthy Low-Carb lifestyle. Explore her ups and downs to becoming a Low-Carb author & guru.

How’s Your New Year’s Resolution? Remember Things Take Time – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 6

Andrew DiMino 688

So how are those Low-Carb New Year's resolutions coming? I'd like to add one to them if you don't mind. Be patient. Remember Things Take Time. Impatience is the death of most diet and exercise regimens, whether undertaken for the new year or at any other time. In our podcast, Dana Carpender examines the expectations of Low-Carb Resolutions and how to turn them into Low-Carb Reality.

How to Succeed with Your Low-Carb Resolutions – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 5

Dana Carpender 1,227

I'm pretty sure I was supposed to have a flying car and a robot maid by now, but I'll settle for a healthy body and a happy life. How about you? I think it's the annual reminder of the relentless passage of time that makes New Year's Day a great time to to rededicate ourselves to achieving and preserving those things, in the interests of doing just that. Here are some suggestions for low-carb New Year's resolutions.

2023 Low-Carb Alcohol Guide – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 4

Dana Carpender 1,262

Ring in the New Year without compromising your low-carb lifestyle with our comprehensive Low-Carb Alcohol Guide. Discover how to enjoy festive spirits and toasts while maintaining ketosis with our curated selection of keto-friendly drink options. Understand the carb count of various alcoholic beverages so you can enjoy a festive and guilt-free celebration. Let's toast to a healthy, happy, and low-carb New Year!

CarbSmart Low-Carb Cookbook Bundle, 5 Paperback Books, Hundreds of Low-Carb Recipes

Andrew DiMino 1,934

CarbSmart Cookbook Sale - All 5 CarbSmart cookbooks for 1 low price - $28.88! Includes CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday Entertaining Cookbook, CarbSmart Fat Fast Cookbook, CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook, AND GlutenSmart Easy Gluten-Free Entertaining. $57.75 Cover Price for $28.88 Bundle Price PLUS SHIPPING. Order direct from us!

Low-Carb Holiday Gift Giving – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 3

Dana Carpender 1,662

Discover the joy of low-carb holiday gift-giving with CarbSmart! Dive into a treasure trove of creative ideas and thoughtful tips that will make your holiday season both merry and carb-conscious. Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for a low-carb enthusiast or seeking inspiration to treat your loved ones without compromising on health, this is your go-to guide. Tune in to explore a range of options that celebrate the festive spirit while staying true to a low-carb lifestyle.

Low-Carb Thanksgiving Tips & Tricks – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 2

Dana Carpender 1,495

In case you hadn't noticed, Thanksgiving is upon us; it seems incumbent upon me to say something, and quickly. So here are a few Low Carb Thanksgiving ideas for making it through the holiday without gaining several pounds.