Saturated Fat FAQ - Low Carb
Just what are saturated fats? How do they differ from monounsaturated fats and trans fatty acids? Where do saturated fats come from? Learn more about the myths and truths of the fat world. First, what is fat? Chemically, a fat is a substance that ... [... more]
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Atkins Crunchers Sour Cream & Onion Chips - Low Carb
I'm a huge fan of sour cream and onion chips. When I went on the Atkins diet I thought the days of eating those were over. But Atkins came up with a solution! They have both a sour cream & onion variety as well as other varieties including BBQ, ... [... more]
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Simple Guacamole Recipes - Low Carb
Guacamole is a tasty dip made from avocados. You can use this dip for celery, broccoli, multigrain chips, and a wide variety of healthy uses. The avocado is the perfect healthy fruit. It's high in fiber, practically zero carb, and full of ... [... more]
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Devilled Eggs Recipe - Low Carb
In the 1800s, Devilled meant spicy. This devilled egg recipe is great for an appetizer or to bring to a pot-luck, and it's perfect for Atkins and low carb diets! Peel the eggs and cut each in half the long way. Pop all of the yolks into a mixing ... [... more]
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Spinach Mushroom Wrap Recipe - Low Carb
Spinach is incredibly healthy, and also quite easy to grow in your back yard. Here's a delicious spinach wrap recipe that is full of nutrients! Rip up the spinach leaves and put them in a bowl. Mix in the mushrooms, corn, tomato chunks. Sprinkle ... [... more]
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Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce - Low Carb
Cranberries are very healthy for you and are naturally low in sugar. They are a traditional part of many meals, and were much enjoyed by native americans and colonists in the US. Thanks goes to Mary Ellen, our Container Gardening Editor for ... [... more]
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Heavenly Desserts Meringue - Low Carb
Not only are these scrumptious desserts carb free, sugar free and fat free, but they're created by a chef who became a type II diabetic. He knows what he's doing. I was sort of unsure at first when I saw these on the shelf at a local CVS. I don't ... [... more]
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Creating a Tastier Salad - Low Carb
Pretty much every healthy eating system emphasizes eating a salad before the main meal. There are many reasons for this. Veggies are good for you, it helps to fill you up, and the fiber helps your digestive system. Here are tips to make that ... [... more]
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Chocolate and Cholesterol - Low Carb
Do all chocolates contain cholesterol? Do all chocolates cause your body's cholesterol counts to go higher? Learn more about chocolate and how it affects cholesterol in your body! First, be sure to start with my Cholesterol FAQ if you don't know ... [... more]
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Chicken Wing Recipes - Low Carb
Chicken wings have been called the perfect low carb food by many cooks. Here are some great tips and recipes for enjoying your chicken wings! Be sure to buy in bulk - you can easily get a pound of wings for 99 cents or less if you do :) Throw out ... [... more]
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Kids and Vegetables - 10 Tips - Low Carb
It is critical that kids learn to love vegetables for their long term health. Vegetables are full of nutrients and a key part of any healthy way of eating. Here are ten tips to help your kids incorporate veggies into their daily eating. No matter ... [... more]
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TastyBite Low Carb Indian Food - Low Carb
Many types of vegetarian Indian food are perfect for low carbers. TastyBite makes shelf-storable dishes - no refrigeration needed - that whip up in minutes and taste quite good. For example, the Punjab Eggplant, or Baingan Bharta, is eggplant in ... [... more]
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