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

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

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

Andrew DiMino 309
How to Succeed with Your Low-Carb Resolutions – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 5

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2023 Low-Carb Alcohol Guide – CarbSmart Podcast Episode 4

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Low-Carb Spring

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

Susie T. Gibbs 1,335

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

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The Couch Potato Greets Spring – Getting Active Again

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12 Best Low-Carb Spring Foods

Dana Carpender 1,046
Low-Carb Tequila Highballs are a Sugar-Free Summer Treat

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The Latest From CarbSmart

Baja Bob’s Sugar-Free Pineapple & Coconut Pina Colada Mix 8 Singles Box

Baja Bob's Sugar-Free Pina Colada Mix. Empty one packet into 4 oz of water and 1-2 oz of rum to your taste and then blend. It's that simple. Baja Bob's powdered Singles, meanwhile, contains zero sugar, 5 calories, and 0 carbs.

Baja Bob’s Sugar-Free Original Margarita Mix 8 Singles Box

Andrew DiMino 1,793

Baja Bob Sugar Free Original Margarita Mix SINGLES. Great with or without Tequila! Each box contains 10 easy-open packets. These individual travel-sized packets make the perfect cocktail. Baja Bob sweetens all of his cocktail mixes with Splenda.

Baja Bob’s Mudslide Mix Mocha Chocolata 8 Singles Box

Andrew DiMino 1,383

Baja Bob's Mudslide Mix Mocha Chocolata 8 Singles Box Great with or without vodka or rum! Each box contains 8 easy-open packets.

Three-Question Interview Jacqueline Eberstein

Three-Question Interview with Jacqueline Eberstein, RN: Low-Carb & Ketosis

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Why is Jacqueline Eberstein, RN the first Three-Question Interview? Because she ran Dr. Atkins’ clinic for thirty years, that why. She has more first-hand experience with ketogenic diets than anyone else I know. Who better to ask?

Peeps Sugar-Free Marshmallow Chicks

Andrew DiMino 3,642

Sugar-Free Marshmallow Chicks let you enjoy that one-of-a-kind, delicious PEEPS flavor you love, without the sugar! Now, that's sweet! Now, are these the healthiest sugar-free treats you can find? Of course not! These are a special treat you can only find sugar-free for Easter.

Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew Recipe

Dana Carpender 1,188

This St. Patrick's Day, indulge in a traditional Irish feast without straying from your low-carb or keto lifestyle! Our Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew recipe brings the heartwarming flavors of Ireland right to your table, offering a delicious blend of tender meat and savory broth that's sure to please your palate. Crafted with health and taste in mind, this stew is not only easy to prepare—requiring no meat searing—but it's also a nutritious alternative that doesn't compromise on the rich, comforting essence of the classic dish. Whether you're celebrating your heritage or simply looking for a cozy meal to share with loved ones, our Keto Low-Carb Irish Stew is the perfect addition to your St. Patrick's Day menu. Join us in making this festive day a guilt-free culinary adventure!

CarbSmart Ketatoes Redux Mixed with Cauliflower

Low-Carb Keto Ketatoes Redux – Mashed Potato Substitute

Dana Carpender 1,237

One of their most popular products was Keto Ketato, a low-carb substitute for instant mashed potatoes. While I did not care for Keto Ketato made according to package instructions, I found small quantities of them wonderful for adding a believable potato texture and flavor to Low-Carb Fauxtatoes, aka pureed cauliflower.

Net Carbs vs Total Carbs: How to Calculate Net Carbs in Your Low-Carb Diet

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Dana Carpender examines the good and the bad relating to the Net Carb Count. If ever an originally sound concept was misunderstood, misused, and abused, it is net carbs.

Keto Low-Carb Chocolate Cookie Pie Recipe

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Keto Low-Carb Chocolate Cookie Pie Recipe by Dana Carpender. I spotted this recipe in a 2019 issue of Fine Cooking and knew I had to decarb it. Valentine's Day seemed a perfect fit, so here it is! A little crunchy and crumbly around the edges, fudgy in the middle, and super-chocolately clear through.

Super Gut Book Review & Commentary by Dana Carpender

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Super Gut Book Review & Commentary by Dana Carpender. I've been reading Dr. Davis's new book, Super Gut, and once again my view of health and nutrition is shifting dramatically.

Keto Low-Carb Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

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Happy National Stuffed Mushroom Day! Here’s hoping you either have these things in the house or aren’t snowed in and can get to the grocery store. Both mushrooms and Parmesan cheese are rich sources of umami, making these mushrooms deliciously savory and satisfying. Triple or quadruple the recipe and you can take ‘em to parties!

Hi! My Name is Dana, and I’m a Carbohydrate Addict

Dana Carpender 1,364

Are you a Carbohydrate Addict? Dana Carpender recounts her lifelong carb addiction and what led to her Low-Carb lifestyle. Dana is convinced that there is very little “food addiction,” just carb addiction.

More Low Carb Thanksgiving Tips by Dana Carpender

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Low Carb Thanksgiving Dinner can be a blessing or a curse. I still think that if you are going to have an Indulgence, you should indeed do so very infrequently, and that it is imperative to plan for it. It's the question of whether it's actually a good idea to accept this and build it into one's dietary life that I now question. Dana Carpender shares more Low Carb Thanksgiving tips and recipes for getting through the Thanksgiving holiday.