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Recap of the 6th Annual Low Carb Cruise by Dana Carpender. 150 low carbers enjoyed the sun and fun of the Caribbean.

Does Red Meat Cause Diabetes? Of course you heard, it was trumpeted all over the media. Are we all really going to go blind and lose our feet?

Bologna Meter: Alzheimer's Bologna. A new study made a splash in the media recently – the splash coming in the form of headlines like these: Saturated Fat May Make the Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer's and How a High Fat Diet Increases Alzheimer's Risk. Holy moly! Saturated fat causes Alzheimer’s?! I’d throw away all my sausage, except I can’t remember where I put it.

A retired RN in clinical ophthalmology, Anne Luther resides in Little Rock, Arkansas. Weight gain and mounting health problems drove her to looking for answers. She discovered the low-carb/paleo/gluten-free lifestyle and has never looked back.

Endothelial Function and Low Carb Dieting by Dana Carpender. Learn why a leading cardiovascular surgeon quit his practice to spread the word that heart disease has nothing to do with cholesterol – and what the true killer is. Plus some interesting secrets Dana uncovered along the way.

Eat Your Veggies for Optimal Metabolic Functioning! by Dr. Eric Westman. We look at carbohydrates in their most nutritious – and benign – form.

Low Carb Success Story Leigh Ann Bishop by Amy Dungan in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine. Leigh Ann lost an amazing 51 pounds and reached her goal weight in just about 16 weeks! Another inspiring story to speed you on your low carb journey.

These Beauts are Made for Walking by Keith Johnson in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine. Ever seen an onion go for a walk? Keith has! Super-easy, super-tasty options for your own garden.

Salvaging the Child-Vegetable Relationship by Misty Humphrey in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine. Stop fighting your family and learn ways of Child-Vegetable Détente. Peace at last!

More Than Skin Deep by Sagdrina Jalal in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine. Welcome the self-confidence that comes with feeling great in your own skin.

Exercise At Sea: you don't have to gain weight on a cruise! Terrific & fun exercise options abound by Kent Altena in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine.

A Celebration of Freedom: May 28 "Juneteenth" by April Walker in the June 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine. Whether you celebrate freedom with just family or with the whole community, we give you the secrets to keep it down-home delicious and nutritious.

Just a few months ago, I was writing about the joy of being outside after a cold winter. Now it seems the weather has conspired against those that wish to be outside with ever-higher temperatures and percentages of humidity to match. How does one stay active through the blazing days of summer without retreating indoors to air conditioning?