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10 Easy Tips to Kick Start 2020
The holiday season is not quite over, and you’re probably enjoying a little time off from work and some special moments with family and friends. There’s no better time than now to start thinking about kicking off a healthy and productive 2020 with these 10 easy tips: Be thankful. This time of the year canRead More
Low Carb Peppermint Tips and Treats
The holidays bring visions of candy canes hanging on a tree or passed out as a treat after visiting Santa. The flavors of peppermint are minty fresh and delicious, and there are many ways you can add peppermint to treats and drinks through the winter. To start, there’s nothing more comforting and warm (and naturallyRead More
Low Carb and Keto Friendly Holiday Drink Recipes
Tis the season for a little (low carb) holiday cheer! Check out these suggestions for keeping the cocktail carb count low and then take a taste of these brand-new low carb and keto-friendly holiday drink recipes: Get spirited. Certain spirits, such as Scotch, rye, vodka and gin are naturally low in carbs. Just beRead More
Low Carb Holiday Survival Guide
Awwww… the holidays. They are a whirlwind of shopping, entertaining, parties, food and more food. So, let’s start with my seven tips for surviving the holidays with your sanity and waistline intact: Eat three low carb meals a day, plus a low carb mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack. If you do one thing, and oneRead More
Start the Day Smoothly with Low Carb Smoothie and Smoothie Bowl Recipes
What’s wonderful about smoothies? You can sneak all sorts of nutrient-packed goodies into them, such as avocado, spinach, kale and berries, plus they give you a nice boost of protein, all in a glass or bowl. These low carb smoothie and smoothie bowl recipes are low in sugar, helping you avoid the dreaded Hidden SugarRead More
Low Carb, Keto-Friendly Substitutes for Thanksgiving Dinner
I love Thanksgiving. It’s a wonderful excuse to spend time with family and friends, while enjoying a delicious meal, minus the stress of holiday shopping. I’ve been living a low carb lifestyle for more than 25 years, and thanks to the low carb tips I’ve learned along the way, I am able to celebrate ThanksgivingRead More
What Is Intuitive Eating?
I just got back from the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, one of the largest meetings of food and nutrition experts. In fact, more than 10,000 registered dietitian nutritionists, nutrition science researchers, policy makers, health-care providers and industry leaders attend this annual meeting, addressing key issues affecting the health of Americans. During one ofRead More
4 Tips and Recipes for a Low Carb Halloween
Halloween might be the most sugar-central “holiday” of the year, and all that sugar can do scary things to your health and waistline. But you wouldn’t want to deny your little ghosts and goblins the fun of hitting the streets to collect their weight in candy, so check out these 4 not-so-scary tips and yummyRead More
3 Low Carb Fall Snack Recipes
Who doesn’t love a yummy snack, especially when your cravings hit? Unfortunately, a lot of snacks are packed with sugar, which will send your blood sugar levels on a literal rollercoaster and only increase your desire for more sugar, STAT. If you’d like to avoid this whole scenario, also known as the Hidden Sugar Effect,Read More
Low Carb and Keto-Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes
Fall is here and now there’s a bite in the air. While the days are getting shorter, they are still jam packed, which is why there’s nothing better than coming home in the evening to a house filled with the delicious smells of a hot meal that’s been simmering in your slow cooker all day,Read More
