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6 Low Carb Tips for “Thriving” Through the Holidays
Instead of trying to “survive” the holidays, lets focus on “thriving” through the holidays with these tips: Stick with your schedule. Whenever possible, try to be consistent with your low carb snacks and meals, aiming for three meals and two snacks a day. This should keep your appetite under control, even when faced with temptingRead More
How to Start a Gratitude Journal
This Thanksgiving, as you gather with a slightly bigger group of family or friends than last year, once dinner is done and your (low carb) dessert is served, it’s the perfect time to share what you’re thankful for. This little exercise in thankfulness might be worth practicing daily instead of just once a year. YouRead More
Low Carb, Keto-Friendly Thanksgiving Side Dish and Soup Recipes
Non-starchy vegetables, which are naturally low in carbs and high in nutrients and fiber, are the flavor-packed star of the show for your low carb Thanksgiving sides and soups: Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad with Hazelnuts A warm tangy-sweet dressing made with sugar-free maple syrup and apple cider vinegar envelopes shaved Brussels sprouts, while Parmesan, pomegranateRead More
Low Carb Maple Recipe Roundup
While traditional maple syrup is not recommended for any stage of Atkins because it is technically almost pure sugar, these recipes use sugar-free maple-flavored syrup, which is a low carb sweetener that has great maple flavor and works well with any low carb recipe. You can indulge in these low carb maple recipes knowing theyRead More
American Diabetes Month: More Reasons to Go Low Carb
November is American Diabetes Month, so it’s the perfect time to talk about how a low carb lifestyle can help manage type-2 diabetes, improve glycemic control and promote overall good health. Case in point: While almost 52 percent of adults in this country have diabetes or prediabetes, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognizes that nutritionRead More
Low Carb Halloween Cocktails and Mocktails
According to Fitbit, the average trick or treater (or parent accompanying a trick or treater) walks 1.25 miles. That’s enough to work up an appetite for a pot of low carb turkey chili and low carb cornbread for you and your little ghouls and goblins. All you need is a piping hot low carb HalloweenRead More
5 Tips for Tasty Chaffles and New Chaffle Recipes for Fall
A chaffle is a low carb or keto friendly waffle made with an egg and shredded cheese. Pour the mixture in that waffle iron that just might have gathered dust on a shelf in your pantry (or in a mini-waffle maker) and enjoy this delicious crunchy and cheesy take on the traditional waffle. Chaffles areRead More
Low Carb Caramel Smoothie Recipes
It’s not always easy to include veggies in non-egg-based breakfasts, but smoothies are a tasty and convenient way to “hide” veggies. Whether you’re trying to sneak more veggies into your kids’ smoothies or you’re a busy grown-up who is trying to get in your 12 to 15 grams of Net Carbs a day, these lowRead More
Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Recipes
ItIt’s that time of the year when anything pumpkin spice begins to sound cozy and nice, but in most cases, is packed with too much sugar. Our advice? Stick with pumpkin pie spice or canned pumpkin so you can enjoy the pumpkin flavor without a ton of sugar. These low carb pumpkin spice recipes beginRead More
Low Carb / Keto Coffee Muffins, Drinks, and Coffee Facts
In honor of International Coffee Day on October 1, try these new low carb and keto coffee-inspired recipes and keep reading for some coffee facts: Keto Coffee Muffins Swap out coffee cake or a sugary breakfast “dessert” disguised as a muffin and start your day in a better way with this breakfast protein muffin featuringRead More
