So you’ve decided to reduce the carbohydrate in your diet. Now what? It’s time to think ahead a bit so you can have your best chance of success. ... Read More

Out with the old, and in with the new! When you change your way of eating, it’s best to have food in your home that supports you in your ... Read More

From brown rice syrup to maltodextrin, there are so many ways to say “sugar”, even in English. Learn to recognize the many ingredients on food labels which all mean ... Read More

So many of us try year after year to make the same changes, using basically the same strategy, which boils down to “I’m REALLY going to do it this time!” ... Read More

We celebrate both Christmas and Chanukah at our house. Since my potato latkes are adored by my family, I’ve never tried making low carb latkes – I just limit ... Read More

Most of us will be raising a glass or two over the holiday season. What should you choose? A glass of champagne for 3 grams of carbs? ... Read More

A Reader Inquires: After reading my recent cranberry article, a visitor asks about "cranberry raisins" (dried cranberries) as part of her diet plan. Check out my answer to her.

Feel left out in the cookie exchange? Looking for a last-minute gift for that low-carber in your life? Check out this low carb take on the traditional holiday ... Read More

Cranberries are now considered one of the “superfoods”, and they aren’t just a side dish for turkey! They can be for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks in between. ... Read More

It's a Cranberry Extravaganza! For weeks, meals and snacks around my house have been deluged with my experiments. By tomorrow, I will finish my Food of the Month ... Read More

When we think “cheap food” our thoughts usually turn to pasta and rice. But according to a study in the current Journal of the American Dietetic Association, the best ... Read More

About's Diabetes Guide, Nina Nazor, shares her expertise with diabetics and pre-diabetics alike (many of us fall into one of those categories). Check out her article, 7 Things ... Read More

In a new study in Diabetes Care this month, people with higher insulin levels in their blood were more likely to respond to a low glycemic diet. Check out ... Read More

If you ever feel as though holiday parties are a carbohydrate gauntlet, from the chips and crackers through to the cookies and fudge, this article is for you. Here's a ... Read More

When it comes to exercise, every little bit helps! About's Walking Guide brings you some great ideas for squeezing in extra steps during the busy holiday season.

Tortillas and beans and rice, oh my! Is there any way to eat in a Mexican restaurant and keep to your low carb diet? Absolutely! Here’s help ... Read More

The fear of pasta deprivation is one of the things that turns people away from low carb diets. The cries ring out: “I can’t live without my pasta!” ... Read More