Low Carb Diets: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
High-Protein Food List
List of various high-protein foods - meats, eggs, dairy, seeds, nuts, legumes, and the amount of protein in each food.
List of various high-protein foods - meats, eggs, dairy, seeds, nuts, legumes, and the amount of protein in each food.
Low-Carb Fruits
Low-sugar fruits are best for those limiting carbs. Here are lists of the best and the worst fruit for those on low carb diets.
Low-sugar fruits are best for those limiting carbs. Here are lists of the best and the worst fruit for those on low carb diets.
Low-Carb Vegetables
Lists of low-carb vegetables, as well as ones to avoid on low-carb diets.
Lists of low-carb vegetables, as well as ones to avoid on low-carb diets.
Getting Started on Low Carb
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. Here are five steps to give beginners a strong start.
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. Here are five steps to give beginners a strong start.
Low-Carb Snacks
When you're eating low-carb, it's important to have a variety of quick- easy to prepare low carb snacks on hand. Here are over 20 ideas.
When you're eating low-carb, it's important to have a variety of quick- easy to prepare low carb snacks on hand. Here are over 20 ideas.
Atkins Diet Food Lists
What to eat and what not to eat during the Induction phase of the Atkins Diet, and what foods to phase in afterwards.
What to eat and what not to eat during the Induction phase of the Atkins Diet, and what foods to phase in afterwards.
Top Ten Low Carb Mistakes
The top ten more common low carb mistakes, and how to correct them.
The top ten more common low carb mistakes, and how to correct them.
Low-Carb Breakfasts
Breakfast menu ideas for a low carb diet -- egg dishes, hot and cold cereals, low-carb muffins, pancakes, and other low-carb breakfast ideas.
Breakfast menu ideas for a low carb diet -- egg dishes, hot and cold cereals, low-carb muffins, pancakes, and other low-carb breakfast ideas.
First Week Low Carb
Getting through the first week of any change is the hardest part. Low-carb diets have special challenges, but if you're prepared for them, you can breeze through. Applies to Atkins, South Beach, and any diet with very-low-carbohydrate phase.
Getting through the first week of any change is the hardest part. Low-carb diets have special challenges, but if you're prepared for them, you can breeze through. Applies to Atkins, South Beach, and any diet with very-low-carbohydrate phase.
Protein: How Much?
What is protein? How much protein do we need? Is it possible to eat too much protein? These are important questions for people following a low carb way of eating, who usually are replacing part of their carbohydrate intake with protein.
What is protein? How much protein do we need? Is it possible to eat too much protein? These are important questions for people following a low carb way of eating, who usually are replacing part of their carbohydrate intake with protein.
Low Carb Meats
Low carb protein foods lists - meats, eggs, seafood, chicken - what to eat and what to avoid on a low carb diet.
Low carb protein foods lists - meats, eggs, seafood, chicken - what to eat and what to avoid on a low carb diet.
High Fiber Low Carb Food List
Counts for fiber and usable carbs in some high-fiber low-carb foods.
Counts for fiber and usable carbs in some high-fiber low-carb foods.
Flax Seed Info and Recipes
Information about flax seed, including nutrition, health benefits, and safety issues. Links to lots of yummy recipes.
Information about flax seed, including nutrition, health benefits, and safety issues. Links to lots of yummy recipes.
South Beach Diet Food Lists
Lists of foods that are allowed and not allowed on the South Beach Diet.
Lists of foods that are allowed and not allowed on the South Beach Diet.
Low-Carb Food Pyramid
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide how much of which foods to eat for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide how much of which foods to eat for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Low Carb Pantry
Foods to have on hand for low-carb eating, cooking and baking.
Foods to have on hand for low-carb eating, cooking and baking.
South Beach Diet Meats
Meats, poultry, seafood, etc, acceptable on the South Beach diet. Includes a long list of beef cuts.
Meats, poultry, seafood, etc, acceptable on the South Beach diet. Includes a long list of beef cuts.
How to Start the Atkins Diet
Six steps to help you get started on the Atkins Diet.
Six steps to help you get started on the Atkins Diet.
Cooking Spaghetti Squash
How to cook spaghetti squash - cut up or whole, by baking, boiling, microwaving, or even in a crock pot. Storage tips.
How to cook spaghetti squash - cut up or whole, by baking, boiling, microwaving, or even in a crock pot. Storage tips.
Low Carb Lunches
Soups, salads, wraps, and other low carb lunch ideas.
Soups, salads, wraps, and other low carb lunch ideas.
Low-Carb Mother's Day
Make a breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea for your low carb mom!
Make a breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea for your low carb mom!
Low-Carb Cheesecake
Recipe for basic low-carb cheesecake, with link to strawberry topping and other low-carb cheesecakes.
Recipe for basic low-carb cheesecake, with link to strawberry topping and other low-carb cheesecakes.
Online Body Fat Percentage Calculator
This online body fat calculator finds your body fat percentage by using measurements of your waist, hips, and neck.
This online body fat calculator finds your body fat percentage by using measurements of your waist, hips, and neck.
Low Carb Dinners
Thoughts about constructing low carb main dishes and places to find inspiration.
Thoughts about constructing low carb main dishes and places to find inspiration.
What is Ketosis?
What is Ketosis? This is a lot of confusion about this term. Ketosis merely means that our bodies are using fat for energy. Learn more about this commonly misunderstood process.
What is Ketosis? This is a lot of confusion about this term. Ketosis merely means that our bodies are using fat for energy. Learn more about this commonly misunderstood process.
South Beach Menu Making 1
Step by step to making a daily menu for Phase One of the South Beach Diet.
Step by step to making a daily menu for Phase One of the South Beach Diet.
How To Do the South Beach Diet
Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet: Learn how to start on the South Beach Diet, what to eat, how to make menus, how to get support, etc.
Phase 1 of the South Beach Diet: Learn how to start on the South Beach Diet, what to eat, how to make menus, how to get support, etc.
Low Carb Pancakes
I actually think these low-carb pancakes taste better than the old white flour kind. Almond meal is healthier as well.
I actually think these low-carb pancakes taste better than the old white flour kind. Almond meal is healthier as well.
Vegetables in a Low-Carb Diet
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice about eating vegetables for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice about eating vegetables for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Protein in a Low-Carb Diet
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide how much protein to eat for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide how much protein to eat for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
What Are Sugar Alcohols?
Information about and comparisons of the various sugar alcohols, such as maltitol, sorbitol, and erithritol. How each impacts blood glucose, sweetness levels, and glycemic index.
Information about and comparisons of the various sugar alcohols, such as maltitol, sorbitol, and erithritol. How each impacts blood glucose, sweetness levels, and glycemic index.
How To Make Whipped Cream
Making your own whipped cream is easy and the flavor and texture leaves the store-bought stuff in the dust. How to make your own delicious homemade whipped cream in 5 minutes.
Making your own whipped cream is easy and the flavor and texture leaves the store-bought stuff in the dust. How to make your own delicious homemade whipped cream in 5 minutes.
Maltitol: Just Say No
The problems with maltitol, and better alternatives.
The problems with maltitol, and better alternatives.
Low Carb Alcoholic Beverages
Carbohydrate counts of various alcoholic beverages -- wine, beer, spirits, and liqueurs. How to choose low carb alcholic beveragse.
Carbohydrate counts of various alcoholic beverages -- wine, beer, spirits, and liqueurs. How to choose low carb alcholic beveragse.
Low-Carb Substitutes
Ideas for low-carb substitutes for high-carb foods such as breads, pasta, candy, etc.
Ideas for low-carb substitutes for high-carb foods such as breads, pasta, candy, etc.
High Carb Foods
Descriptions and examples of high carb foods.
Descriptions and examples of high carb foods.
Glycemic Index Food List
Lists of foods with their glycemic index values, including ranges, with information about interpreting glycemic index numbers.
Lists of foods with their glycemic index values, including ranges, with information about interpreting glycemic index numbers.
Atkins Induction
A description of the goals and methods of the Induction Phase of the Atkins Diet.
A description of the goals and methods of the Induction Phase of the Atkins Diet.
Sugar Busters Food Lists
Lists of acceptable and unacceptable foods on the Sugar Busters diet.
Lists of acceptable and unacceptable foods on the Sugar Busters diet.
Right Carb Level For You
Reduced-carb diets all suggest different amounts of carbohydrate restriction. How do you know which is right for you? Here are some guidelines to get you started.
Reduced-carb diets all suggest different amounts of carbohydrate restriction. How do you know which is right for you? Here are some guidelines to get you started.
Miracle Low-Carb Brownies
Yes, there is only one gram of carbohydrate in each brownie. And yes, they really are truly brownies in every way--taste, texture, and intense chocolate flavor. Can a brownie be low-carb and good for you? You bet. It's a miracle!
Yes, there is only one gram of carbohydrate in each brownie. And yes, they really are truly brownies in every way--taste, texture, and intense chocolate flavor. Can a brownie be low-carb and good for you? You bet. It's a miracle!
Low-Carb Muffins
These versatile sugar-free and low-carb muffins can be the basis for many variations, including low-carb sugar-free blueberry or apricot muffins.
These versatile sugar-free and low-carb muffins can be the basis for many variations, including low-carb sugar-free blueberry or apricot muffins.
Almond Meal/Flour
Almond flour or meal is a nutritious alternative to flour in many low carb and gluten-free recipes. Info and recipes.
Almond flour or meal is a nutritious alternative to flour in many low carb and gluten-free recipes. Info and recipes.
Body Fat Percentage Charts for Men and Women
Charts of healthy ranges of body fat percentages for men and women. These charts are based on World Health Organization and National Institutes of Health Recommendations, and are adjusted for age. Body Fat Percentage is not the same thing as BMI.
Charts of healthy ranges of body fat percentages for men and women. These charts are based on World Health Organization and National Institutes of Health Recommendations, and are adjusted for age. Body Fat Percentage is not the same thing as BMI.
Shirataki Noodles
What are shirataki noodles, benefits of shirataki noodles, how to use them, recipes, and where to get shirataki noodles.
What are shirataki noodles, benefits of shirataki noodles, how to use them, recipes, and where to get shirataki noodles.
How To Make a Frittata
How to make a basic frittata, which can be used with almost any vegetables, cheeses, and/or meats. It is quick to make, is a great vehicle for leftovers, and is easily transportable.
How to make a basic frittata, which can be used with almost any vegetables, cheeses, and/or meats. It is quick to make, is a great vehicle for leftovers, and is easily transportable.
What is a Low Carb Diet?
Basic description of a low carb diet. Examples: Atkins, South Beach, Zone Diet, Protein Power, Sugar Busters, Carbohydrate Addict's Diet.
Basic description of a low carb diet. Examples: Atkins, South Beach, Zone Diet, Protein Power, Sugar Busters, Carbohydrate Addict's Diet.
Low Carb Menu #1
This menu has 20 or 26 grams grams of carbohydrate, plus all essential vitamins and minerals, and 29 or 32 grams of fiber.
This menu has 20 or 26 grams grams of carbohydrate, plus all essential vitamins and minerals, and 29 or 32 grams of fiber.
Mashed Cauliflower
Pureed or mashed cauliflower is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. Low in carbs and high in nutrients, the "cauli-taste" is very mild.
Pureed or mashed cauliflower is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. Low in carbs and high in nutrients, the "cauli-taste" is very mild.
Fruit in a Low-Carb Diet
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide how much fruit to eat for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide how much fruit to eat for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Make a Crustless Quiche
Quiches are easy and versitile. Although by the usual definition, a quiche must be in a crust, it isn't necessary. Here's a step-by-step to making a crustless quiche.
Quiches are easy and versitile. Although by the usual definition, a quiche must be in a crust, it isn't necessary. Here's a step-by-step to making a crustless quiche.
Carbs in Dairy Products
Carbohydrate in liquid dairy products and alternatives such as soy milk, to assist people who are reducing carbs in making decisions.
Carbohydrate in liquid dairy products and alternatives such as soy milk, to assist people who are reducing carbs in making decisions.
Low-Carb Food Guide
What should a low-carb eater's "food pyramid" look like? Here's an eating plan for those on low-carbohydrate diets.
What should a low-carb eater's "food pyramid" look like? Here's an eating plan for those on low-carbohydrate diets.
High Fiber, Low Carb
The benefits of fiber, different types of fiber, getting enough fiber on a low carb diet.
The benefits of fiber, different types of fiber, getting enough fiber on a low carb diet.
Low-Carb Blueberry Coffee Cake
Recipe for low-carb sugar-free blueberry (or raspberry) cream cheese coffee cake made with sour cream. Wheat-free and gluten-free. Rich and yummy!
Recipe for low-carb sugar-free blueberry (or raspberry) cream cheese coffee cake made with sour cream. Wheat-free and gluten-free. Rich and yummy!
Low Carb Pasta Alternatives
The many faces of low carb pasta. There are many low carb alternatives to pasta, and at least one good low carb pasta on the market. Plus information about shirataki noodles and others.
The many faces of low carb pasta. There are many low carb alternatives to pasta, and at least one good low carb pasta on the market. Plus information about shirataki noodles and others.
Effective Carb Count - ECC
Effective Carbohydrate Count definition, similar to Net Carbs.
Effective Carbohydrate Count definition, similar to Net Carbs.
Counting Yogurt's Carbs
How to count the carbs in yogurt - there's probably more to it than you think.
How to count the carbs in yogurt - there's probably more to it than you think.
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These sugar-free high-protein snacks are nice when you need a quick high-energy bite to eat. Very simple recipe.
These sugar-free high-protein snacks are nice when you need a quick high-energy bite to eat. Very simple recipe.
Low Fat Low Carb Recipes
Recipes that are low fat AND low carb? Yes, there are occasions when it's nice to be able to do "2-way cooking". Principles of cooking low fat and low carb, and a list of recipes.
Recipes that are low fat AND low carb? Yes, there are occasions when it's nice to be able to do "2-way cooking". Principles of cooking low fat and low carb, and a list of recipes.
Beans and Legumes
List of beans and other legumes. Legumes are a good source of slowly-digesting carbohydrates and resistant starch.
List of beans and other legumes. Legumes are a good source of slowly-digesting carbohydrates and resistant starch.
Losing Fat, or Just Weight?
Is the scale telling you what you need to know? Here is information about body fat percentage, with a body fat calculator and charts of healthy body fat percentages.
Is the scale telling you what you need to know? Here is information about body fat percentage, with a body fat calculator and charts of healthy body fat percentages.
Myths About Low Carb Diets
There are a lot of myths about low carb diets and what they do in the body. I take them apart, one by one.
There are a lot of myths about low carb diets and what they do in the body. I take them apart, one by one.
Dairy Foods in a Low-Carb Diet
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide which dairy products to eat, and in what amounts, for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide which dairy products to eat, and in what amounts, for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Who would have thought that plain old cinnamon could be so good for you? The nutrition and health benefits of cinnamon, along with recipes. It could be especially beneficial for diabetics and those who are insulin resistant.
Who would have thought that plain old cinnamon could be so good for you? The nutrition and health benefits of cinnamon, along with recipes. It could be especially beneficial for diabetics and those who are insulin resistant.
South Beach Phase One
Description of Phase One of the South Beach Diet, including food lists, how to get started, links to menus and menu planning.
Description of Phase One of the South Beach Diet, including food lists, how to get started, links to menus and menu planning.
20 Benefits of LC Diets
Low carb diets have many benefits. Here are twenty that low carbers like most.
Low carb diets have many benefits. Here are twenty that low carbers like most.
Easy Low Carb Menu
This menu was designed to be super-easy - breakfast, lunch, and snack can be thrown togeter in seconds-to-minutes, and the dinner is an easy skillet meal. South Beach Diet Friendly.
This menu was designed to be super-easy - breakfast, lunch, and snack can be thrown togeter in seconds-to-minutes, and the dinner is an easy skillet meal. South Beach Diet Friendly.
Focaccia Flax Bread
I called this "focaccia" because it is baked in that style - flat on a sheet pan, and then cut up into whatever sized pieces you want. It works for toast, sandwiches, and other bready uses.
I called this "focaccia" because it is baked in that style - flat on a sheet pan, and then cut up into whatever sized pieces you want. It works for toast, sandwiches, and other bready uses.
Dangers of Fructose
What is fructose? Why it is a problem? How can you stay away from it? The truth about high fructose corn syrup.
What is fructose? Why it is a problem? How can you stay away from it? The truth about high fructose corn syrup.
Healthy, Delicious Berries
Health benefits and tips for sugar-free cooking with berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and cranberries.
Health benefits and tips for sugar-free cooking with berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and cranberries.
Low Carb Trail Mix
Trail mix is often loaded with sugar. Here's how to make it sugar-free.
Trail mix is often loaded with sugar. Here's how to make it sugar-free.
Obtaining Flax Seeds
Most health food stores have flax seeds, but if yours doesn't, here's advice about getting them, the differences between flax seeds and meal, and how to "grind your own".
Most health food stores have flax seeds, but if yours doesn't, here's advice about getting them, the differences between flax seeds and meal, and how to "grind your own".
Legumes in a Low-Carb Diet
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide which legumes to eat, and how much to eat, for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide which legumes to eat, and how much to eat, for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Whole Grains in Low-Carb Diets
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide which whole grains to eat, and in what quantities, for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide which whole grains to eat, and in what quantities, for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Carbs and Coffee Drinks
How many carbs are in that mocha grande? Are there more calories in a cappuccino or a latte? How much sugar is in those syrups? Find out here.
How many carbs are in that mocha grande? Are there more calories in a cappuccino or a latte? How much sugar is in those syrups? Find out here.
Fats in a Low-Carb Diet
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide which fats to eat, and how much, for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Illustration of a low-carb food pyramid, with advice on how to decide which fats to eat, and how much, for a nutritionally complete low-carb diet.
Strawberry Shortcake
You don't have to write off strawberry shortcake just because you're on a low carb diet!
You don't have to write off strawberry shortcake just because you're on a low carb diet!
Doughnut Muffins
These low-carb muffins are meant to taste like doughnuts, and I think they do a good job. There's even a version made with buttermilk. They are sugar-free and gluten-free.
These low-carb muffins are meant to taste like doughnuts, and I think they do a good job. There's even a version made with buttermilk. They are sugar-free and gluten-free.
Pesticdes on Produce
A chart of 46 top-selling fruits and vegetables and their pesticide scores.
A chart of 46 top-selling fruits and vegetables and their pesticide scores.
Berry Protein Shake
This high protein shake is low carb and sugar-free. The medium-chain fatty acids in the coconut milk will keep you going for a long time!
This high protein shake is low carb and sugar-free. The medium-chain fatty acids in the coconut milk will keep you going for a long time!
Fajitas - Chicken or Beef
This fajitas recipe can be made outside on the grill or inside in a skillet. You can use it for chicken or beef fajitas, simply substituting chicken breast for the beef. The marinade is very easy to throw together.
This fajitas recipe can be made outside on the grill or inside in a skillet. You can use it for chicken or beef fajitas, simply substituting chicken breast for the beef. The marinade is very easy to throw together.
Super-Easy Guacamole
Delicious guacamole, thrown together in 5 minutes. A very easy way to get kudos on your cooking!
Delicious guacamole, thrown together in 5 minutes. A very easy way to get kudos on your cooking!
Carb Counts for Strawberries
Strawberry information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing strawberries.
Strawberry information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing strawberries.
Easy Ways to Eat More Flax
Lots of ideas for easy ways to add healthy, nutritious flax seed to your diet, including many recipes.
Lots of ideas for easy ways to add healthy, nutritious flax seed to your diet, including many recipes.
Paleo Food List
A description of foods allowed on the Paleo or Paleolithic diet, including differences between authors. The diet is also called the Cave Man Diet, Hunter-Gatherer diet, Stone Age diet, Neanderthin and others.
A description of foods allowed on the Paleo or Paleolithic diet, including differences between authors. The diet is also called the Cave Man Diet, Hunter-Gatherer diet, Stone Age diet, Neanderthin and others.
Dairy on the South Beach Diet
Acceptable dairy products on the South Beach Diet, which is for the most part a list of low-fat dairy products.
Acceptable dairy products on the South Beach Diet, which is for the most part a list of low-fat dairy products.
Treats in a Low Carb Diet
Treats on a low-carb diet: What place should they have?
Treats on a low-carb diet: What place should they have?
Cheese Crisps
These easy snacks can be spiced up any way you like - garlic, spicy, or even with cinnamon. They can also be "molded" to use as "dishes" for other foods.
These easy snacks can be spiced up any way you like - garlic, spicy, or even with cinnamon. They can also be "molded" to use as "dishes" for other foods.
Carb Counts for Apples
Apple information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing apples.
Apple information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing apples.
Creating Egg Dishes
What's the difference between the different egg dishes? Ratios of egg to liquid and how they are cooked. Here are the basics to enable you to create all kinds of different egg dishes.
What's the difference between the different egg dishes? Ratios of egg to liquid and how they are cooked. Here are the basics to enable you to create all kinds of different egg dishes.
Low Carb Chicken Recipes
Boneless, skinless, chicken, plus whatever is in your pantry or fridge plus one skillet and one stovetop -- voila! A quick, delicious, low carb chicken dinner!
Boneless, skinless, chicken, plus whatever is in your pantry or fridge plus one skillet and one stovetop -- voila! A quick, delicious, low carb chicken dinner!
South Beach Diet Phase Two
You've finished with Phase One of the South Beach Diet - how to go on to Phase Two, and continue to get the benefits of the South Beach Diet.
You've finished with Phase One of the South Beach Diet - how to go on to Phase Two, and continue to get the benefits of the South Beach Diet.
Atkins Induction Opinion
The Atkins books say the Induction Phase is essential. The website says it's optional. About.com's guide to low-carb diets gives her opinion.
The Atkins books say the Induction Phase is essential. The website says it's optional. About.com's guide to low-carb diets gives her opinion.
Choline: Benefits and Sources
Choline is a nutrient in the B Vitamin family, which shows signs of being quite important to our early development, and all through our lives in our brains, livers, and perhaps much more.
Choline is a nutrient in the B Vitamin family, which shows signs of being quite important to our early development, and all through our lives in our brains, livers, and perhaps much more.
Tips for Great Burgers
Tips for making great hamburgers (or any kind of burger).
Tips for making great hamburgers (or any kind of burger).
Erythritol Information
Erythritol is the sugar alcohol with the least impact on blood sugar (that is, practically none) and has other great features as well.
Erythritol is the sugar alcohol with the least impact on blood sugar (that is, practically none) and has other great features as well.
Sugar Free BBQ Sauce
Did you know that most commercial barbecue sauces have between 16 and 30 grams of sugars in a quarter cup of sauce? Here's a yummy BBQ sauce that is sugar-free, low carb, and easy to make.
Did you know that most commercial barbecue sauces have between 16 and 30 grams of sugars in a quarter cup of sauce? Here's a yummy BBQ sauce that is sugar-free, low carb, and easy to make.
Complex Carbohydrates
Did you know that some starch turns to sugar so quickly that it raises blood glucose faster than table sugar? Get the information you need about which starches to eat and which to avoid.
Did you know that some starch turns to sugar so quickly that it raises blood glucose faster than table sugar? Get the information you need about which starches to eat and which to avoid.
Baked Tofu and Three Marinades
Terri's low carb vegan baked tofu with links to three different marinades (Szechuan, peanut, and lemon tahini).
Terri's low carb vegan baked tofu with links to three different marinades (Szechuan, peanut, and lemon tahini).
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.
Low-Carb Perishable Foods
What perishable foods to keep, toss, or buy for your low-carb refrigerator and freezer.
What perishable foods to keep, toss, or buy for your low-carb refrigerator and freezer.
Cauliflower "Rice"
A method for making "rice" using cauliflower.
A method for making "rice" using cauliflower.
Chocolate Pecan Torte
This low-carb flourless chocolate cake is very nice with some whipped cream and a little sugar-free chocolate sauce on top.
This low-carb flourless chocolate cake is very nice with some whipped cream and a little sugar-free chocolate sauce on top.
Oven-Baked Salmon
This foolproof and extremely easy method for baking fish has quickly become one of my very favorite cooking techniques. The salmon (or other fish) comes out moist and flavorful every single time.
This foolproof and extremely easy method for baking fish has quickly become one of my very favorite cooking techniques. The salmon (or other fish) comes out moist and flavorful every single time.
Low Carb Menu #2
This menu has 35 grams usable carbohydrate and 23 grams fiber, plus essential nutrients.
This menu has 35 grams usable carbohydrate and 23 grams fiber, plus essential nutrients.
Lasagna in a Bowl
This is an assembled "lasagna", with all the lasagna flavors, but created individually in each person's dish, in a fraction of the time. It is easily adaptable to family members with different tastes and nutritional needs.
This is an assembled "lasagna", with all the lasagna flavors, but created individually in each person's dish, in a fraction of the time. It is easily adaptable to family members with different tastes and nutritional needs.
Easy Spinach Dip
Store-bought spinach dip often has sugar or other additives. You can whip up this easy spinach dip recipe quickly yourself, and it tastes better too.
Store-bought spinach dip often has sugar or other additives. You can whip up this easy spinach dip recipe quickly yourself, and it tastes better too.
Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons
Coconut macaroons are very easy to make. They have only four ingredients, mix up easily, and require only 15 minutes to cook. The only trick, especially when not using sugar (which attracts moisture) is keeping them from being too dry. Here's how I do it.
Coconut macaroons are very easy to make. They have only four ingredients, mix up easily, and require only 15 minutes to cook. The only trick, especially when not using sugar (which attracts moisture) is keeping them from being too dry. Here's how I do it.
Low-Carb inChinese Restaurants
It can be a challenge to eat low-carb when in a Chinese restaurant. This will help guide you through the menu.
It can be a challenge to eat low-carb when in a Chinese restaurant. This will help guide you through the menu.
Benefits of Resistant Starch
What is resistant starch? Where can I get it? What Are the benefits of resistant starch? Questions about resistant starch answered.
What is resistant starch? Where can I get it? What Are the benefits of resistant starch? Questions about resistant starch answered.
Liquid Splenda
"Liquid Splenda" - Sources, features, and price comparisons of products with sucralose in liquid form. Learn more about this type of sugar substitute -- a helpful addition to a low carb diet.
"Liquid Splenda" - Sources, features, and price comparisons of products with sucralose in liquid form. Learn more about this type of sugar substitute -- a helpful addition to a low carb diet.
Low-Carb Canned Goods
What canned goods to keep, toss, or buy for your low-carb pantry.
What canned goods to keep, toss, or buy for your low-carb pantry.
Atkins Overview
A quick overview of the Atkins Diet with links to more information.
A quick overview of the Atkins Diet with links to more information.
Easy Sugar-Free Fudge
You won't believe how easy this low-carb sugar-free fudge is to make - no cooking, and it is so good!
You won't believe how easy this low-carb sugar-free fudge is to make - no cooking, and it is so good!
All About Salmon
Nutrition and health benefits of salmon, as well as issues around farmed vs wild salmon, how to prepare salmon, and salmon recipes.
Nutrition and health benefits of salmon, as well as issues around farmed vs wild salmon, how to prepare salmon, and salmon recipes.
Flax Meal PB Cereal
This yummy hot cereal is full of fiber, and you can make it right in your cereal bowl.
This yummy hot cereal is full of fiber, and you can make it right in your cereal bowl.
Easy Vegetable Prep
Ten tips for getting fresh vegetables on the table fast. Learn how to quickly and easily prepare vegetables, and improve your family's diet and health.
Ten tips for getting fresh vegetables on the table fast. Learn how to quickly and easily prepare vegetables, and improve your family's diet and health.
What Are Net Carbs?
Why is the carb count on the front of the label, prominently called "Net Carbs" or something similar, so different from the carb count on the BACK of the label? Are they trying to trick us?
Why is the carb count on the front of the label, prominently called "Net Carbs" or something similar, so different from the carb count on the BACK of the label? Are they trying to trick us?
Eating Out Low Carb
Tips for low carb dining in restaurants. Links to chain restaurant menus, and tips for eating out in ethnic restaurants (Chinese, Mexican, etc.)
Tips for low carb dining in restaurants. Links to chain restaurant menus, and tips for eating out in ethnic restaurants (Chinese, Mexican, etc.)
Satisfying Breakfast Shake
This shake is designed to get you going (with coffee, but you can use decaf) and keep you going through the morning (with the medium-chain fatty acids in the coconut milk).
This shake is designed to get you going (with coffee, but you can use decaf) and keep you going through the morning (with the medium-chain fatty acids in the coconut milk).
TVP "Oatmeal"
You won't believe how close to oatmeal this is, and there are many ways to make this TVP "oatmeal".
You won't believe how close to oatmeal this is, and there are many ways to make this TVP "oatmeal".
Low Carb Myths 1
We hear it over and over: "not enough vegetables and fruits on low carb". Nothing could be further from the truth. Information and tips on veggies and fruit on a low carbohydrate diet.
We hear it over and over: "not enough vegetables and fruits on low carb". Nothing could be further from the truth. Information and tips on veggies and fruit on a low carbohydrate diet.
Sugar-Free Margaritas
Recipe for low-carb, sugar-free margaritas.
Recipe for low-carb, sugar-free margaritas.
Low-Carb Lemon Cheesecake
Lemon is one of the most popular cheesecake varieties. This sugar-free low-carb lemon cheesecake has just the right amount of lemon to be tasty, yet not overly sour.
Lemon is one of the most popular cheesecake varieties. This sugar-free low-carb lemon cheesecake has just the right amount of lemon to be tasty, yet not overly sour.
Low Carb Condiments
What condiments to keep, toss, or buy for your low carb pantry.
What condiments to keep, toss, or buy for your low carb pantry.
Atkins Pros and Cons
Positives and negatives of the Atkins Diet - weighing the pros and cons.
Positives and negatives of the Atkins Diet - weighing the pros and cons.
Low Carb Chocolate
The health benefits of chocolate, and how to use it to make sugar-free and low-carb treats. Links to recipes, including brownies, cake, and sugar-free chocolate ganache.
The health benefits of chocolate, and how to use it to make sugar-free and low-carb treats. Links to recipes, including brownies, cake, and sugar-free chocolate ganache.
South Beach Sweet Treats
List of "Sweet treats" allowed on the South Beach Diet.
List of "Sweet treats" allowed on the South Beach Diet.
FAQ: Bad Reactions
Evaluating low carb diets and dealing with negative reactions in the first few days.
Evaluating low carb diets and dealing with negative reactions in the first few days.
Low-Carb Mexican
Low-carb Mexican eating is a cinch once you look past the tacos and enchiladas. A guide to the Mexican restaurant menu, low-carb style.
Low-carb Mexican eating is a cinch once you look past the tacos and enchiladas. A guide to the Mexican restaurant menu, low-carb style.
Glycemic Index
An explanation and examples of the glycemic index, what affects the glycemic index in food, and criticisms to the glycemic index.
An explanation and examples of the glycemic index, what affects the glycemic index in food, and criticisms to the glycemic index.
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala is a traditional Italian dish, originally from Sicily and very popular in the area around Rome. Can also be made with veal.
Chicken Marsala is a traditional Italian dish, originally from Sicily and very popular in the area around Rome. Can also be made with veal.
High-Protein Menu
This high-protein menu would work for almost any low-carb plan, including the South Beach Diet Phase Two (use nonfat cottage cheese in that case). It has 32 grams effective carbohydrate, 23 grams fiber
This high-protein menu would work for almost any low-carb plan, including the South Beach Diet Phase Two (use nonfat cottage cheese in that case). It has 32 grams effective carbohydrate, 23 grams fiber
Whole Wheat Bread Low Carb?
A reader asks about eating whole wheat bread. Isn't it a nutritious choice?
A reader asks about eating whole wheat bread. Isn't it a nutritious choice?
Beverages on South Beach
Beverages allowed and outlawed on the South Beach Diet, including alcohol, caffeinated beverages, and others.
Beverages allowed and outlawed on the South Beach Diet, including alcohol, caffeinated beverages, and others.
Low Carb For You?
Advice to help you determine whether a controlled carbohydrate diet is worth a shot.
Advice to help you determine whether a controlled carbohydrate diet is worth a shot.
South Beach Diet Fruit
Fruits allowed (and not) on the South Beach Diet.
Fruits allowed (and not) on the South Beach Diet.
Egg Nutrition and Cooking
Egg nutrition and uses of eggs in cooking. Tips on cooking with eggs, and links to egg recipes.
Egg nutrition and uses of eggs in cooking. Tips on cooking with eggs, and links to egg recipes.
Cranberry Flax Muffins
Chelsie Kenyon, About's Guide to Mexican Food, brings us this special low-carb muffin, which is high in both nutrition and flavor, with lots of fiber too!
Chelsie Kenyon, About's Guide to Mexican Food, brings us this special low-carb muffin, which is high in both nutrition and flavor, with lots of fiber too!
Cooking with Pumpkin
Information about pumpkin, including health benefits, nutrition, and a variety of recipes.
Information about pumpkin, including health benefits, nutrition, and a variety of recipes.
Sugar's Many Disguises
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 the same thing to your body.
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 the same thing to your body.
Low-Carb Packaged Foods
What packaged foods to keep, toss, or buy for your low-carb pantry.
What packaged foods to keep, toss, or buy for your low-carb pantry.
How to do Protein Power
Six steps to be successful on the Protein Power Diet.
Six steps to be successful on the Protein Power Diet.
Flax Meal Pizza Crust
This whole pizza crust has only 7 grams of effective carbohydrate.
This whole pizza crust has only 7 grams of effective carbohydrate.
Apple Flax Muffins
These muffins are high fiber, low carb, high nutrition, tasty...what more could you want to help you get going in the morning?
These muffins are high fiber, low carb, high nutrition, tasty...what more could you want to help you get going in the morning?
Sonoma Diet Food Lists
Lists of foods that are allowed and foods not allowed on the Sonoma Diet.
Lists of foods that are allowed and foods not allowed on the Sonoma Diet.
Deviled Eggs
Recipe for deviled eggs.
Recipe for deviled eggs.
Rainbow Soup
This is a vegetable soup with an array of colorful veggies in it, packed with nutrition. You can add chicken or turkey for a full meal. It never fails to get great comments when I bring it to a potluck.
This is a vegetable soup with an array of colorful veggies in it, packed with nutrition. You can add chicken or turkey for a full meal. It never fails to get great comments when I bring it to a potluck.
Garlic Parmesan Flax Crackers
High fiber, low carb, tasty, crunchy, and nutritious. These crackers made from flax seed meal are easy to make once you get the hang of it.
High fiber, low carb, tasty, crunchy, and nutritious. These crackers made from flax seed meal are easy to make once you get the hang of it.