Chocolate Month is drawing to a close. Here is a recap of the information and recipes. All recipes are sugar-free and low carb. Most have 2 grams ... Read More

There are a lot of potential benefits of reduced-carbohydrate diets. Some of them have been intensely studied, while others have been commonly reported among people who have reduced the carbohydrate ... Read More

Most pans purchased in the US are of the nonstick variety. And yet, from time to time, safety concerns come to light. Fiona Haynes, About's Guide to Low Fat ... Read More

I love the Olympics. The thrill of the best of the best in their big moment – it often brings tears to my eyes. And then when I ... Read More

You may have heard that yogurt is good for your intestines, and that it may help in weight loss. But how to count yogurt on a low carb diet? ... Read More

I've been hearing about Flax-O-Meal for a long time, and I know many low carbers really like it. I finally ordered some and tried it out. Although the ... Read More

I’m pleased with the success of my first daily low carb menu last week – I got a lot of positive feedback on it. So here is ... Read More

One of the great things about being an About Guide is that I learn valuable and interesting things from my fellow Guides. Did you know that right here on ... Read More

We've all been there - we find ourselves standing in front of the refrigerator for the fifth time in two hours - not really hungry, but wanting to eat something. ... Read More

“Put down the mayonnaise jar and no one will get hurt!” That's been a lot of the media reaction to last week's report that low fat diets might not ... Read More

Chocolate is certainly yummy, has health benefits, even makes us feel good...and usually comes loaded with sugar. What's a low-carber to do? Learning to cook low carb chocolate treats ... Read More

Some low carb diets (such as South Beach) rely on the glycemic index as a way to decide which foods to choose. The glycemic index sounds complicated, but it's ... Read More

A picture speaks a thousand words, they say. Nina Nazor, About’s Diabetes Guide, has put together a carb-counting guide with pictures. This would be especially helpful to those ... Read More

I have set myself a new challenge. Over the course of the rest of the year, I would like to write 30 daily menus that are low in carbohydrates, ... Read More

We hear so much about the importance of eating low fat diets that sometimes it makes people who follow low carb diets nervous. After all, if you aren’t eating ... Read More

There are several ways to make sure you don’t miss anything new on this site. 1. I send out an email newsletter twice per week. One is a general ... Read More

There's a flagrant rumor going around that if a diet is low in carbohydrate, it's also low in fiber. Not true! It turns out that most low carb ... Read More

A low carb party? Is it possible? Yes! Here are ideas for your Super Bowl Party this Sunday, with finger foods and classic Super Bowl fare – only ... Read More

Dr. Atkins may have said it best: "Exercise. It's non-negotiable." The trick is finding something you like to do and finding ways to make it part of your ... Read More