Questions, Answers, and Quick Quizzes about Low Carb Diets
Questions and answers about low carb diets, and some quick quizzes.
What Don't Vegetables Have a Glycemic Index?
Why don't many vegetables have a glycemic index? Does this mean that they don't raise blood sugar? No, it doesn't mean that.
Why don't many vegetables have a glycemic index? Does this mean that they don't raise blood sugar? No, it doesn't mean that.
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A great place to ask questions and discuss reduced carb eating.
A great place to ask questions and discuss reduced carb eating.
Why Carb Counts Vary
Books, software and online sources often differ in their information about carbs, calories, and other nutrients. Here's why.
Books, software and online sources often differ in their information about carbs, calories, and other nutrients. Here's why.
The Best Low-Carb Snack
I answer a reader's request for a suggestion for a good portable low-carb snack.
I answer a reader's request for a suggestion for a good portable low-carb snack.
Should Caffeinated and Alcoholic Drinks "Count"?
It has been thought that caffeine and alcohol shouldn't count in the total fluid intake. Is this really true?
It has been thought that caffeine and alcohol shouldn't count in the total fluid intake. Is this really true?
Q&A: Is Whole Wheat Bread a Good Choice on a Low Carb Diet?
A reader asks about eating whole wheat bread. Isn't it a nutritrious choice?
A reader asks about eating whole wheat bread. Isn't it a nutritrious choice?
Q&A: Beer on a Low Carb Diet
How will drinking beer affect a low carb diet? I answer a reader's questions about the alcohol, the carbs, and maltose.
How will drinking beer affect a low carb diet? I answer a reader's questions about the alcohol, the carbs, and maltose.
Do I need extra potassium on a low carb diet?
A lot of people are told to take extra potassium. Is this necessary?
A lot of people are told to take extra potassium. Is this necessary?
Why Do Potatoes Have a Higher Glycemic Index Than Sugar?
A reader asks how it could be that potatoes have a higher glycemic index than sugar.
A reader asks how it could be that potatoes have a higher glycemic index than sugar.
Soy Milk on a Low Carb Diet
A reader who loves soy milk asks about fitting it into a low carb eating plan.
A reader who loves soy milk asks about fitting it into a low carb eating plan.
Why Are There Calories in Soluble Fiber?
How can fiber have calories? The special case of soluble fiber (and oligosaccharides).
How can fiber have calories? The special case of soluble fiber (and oligosaccharides).
Q&A: What's in fat free half and half and dessert topping?
A discussion of Fat Free Dessert Topping and Fat Free Half and Half. What is that stuff in there and why can it be called fat free if fat is listed in the ingredients?
A discussion of Fat Free Dessert Topping and Fat Free Half and Half. What is that stuff in there and why can it be called fat free if fat is listed in the ingredients?
Are "Craisins" (Dried Cranberries) a good diet food?
A reader asks about whether eating dried cranberries will help her lose weight.
A reader asks about whether eating dried cranberries will help her lose weight.
How Much Protein Do I Really Need?
A reader asks a question about protein needs and how they fit with the Dietary Guidelines (Food Pyramid).
A reader asks a question about protein needs and how they fit with the Dietary Guidelines (Food Pyramid).
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