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Valerie Berkowitz, MS, RD, CDE, CDN

I Have Insulin Resistance, Now What? (Part 3 of 3, Who Am I?)

Looking for the signs and symptoms of insulin resistance is only the beginning of the journey - there is a bigger issue. A major problem lies in the attitude and standards of practice for health care professionals. Valerie Berkowitz continues to look at her history with insulin resistance to help guide you to learn how to feed yourself with what your body really needs.

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New Year Resolutions

The Resolution That Makes The Others Possible

At a time when most people are thinking about setting short-term goals, Dana Carpender suggests this one overarching resolution: To continually keep in mind the line between what we can change and what we can’t change, and to frequently check in on our assumptions about the difference.

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Low-Carb Citrusy Green Bean & Carrot Salad

Yesterday’s Salad Makes Today’s Supper

Make-ahead salads to the rescue! These salads have it all: They’re delectable, of course. They’re unusual, not just the same-old-same-old. They’re beautiful to look at, with all those bright and beautiful colors. And they can all be made yesterday, while any leftovers – should you have them – will be just as good tomorrow.

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3 Picnics from CarbSmart

Low-Carb Picnics: 3 Fabulous Options

Three Low-Carb Picnics: Downton Abbey-style, Beyond Sandwiches, and Picnicking with Kids Once upon a time, “picnic” meant packing up your outdoor dining tent, the silver, the linens, a wagonload of food, another wagonload of serving staff, and enough folding wooden furniture to outfit a small hotel.

Very few do Downton Abbey-style …

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Celebrating All of Your Low-Carb Holidays