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.
How to Cook 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.
How Much 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.
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 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.
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.
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 afterward.
What to eat and what not to eat during the Induction phase of the Atkins Diet, and what foods to phase in afterward.
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.
Mashed Cauliflower
Pureed or mashed cauliflower is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. Low in carbs and high in nutrients,
Pureed or mashed cauliflower is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. Low in carbs and high in nutrients,
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.
Top Ten Low-Carb Diet Mistakes
The top ten more common low-carb diet mistakes, and how to correct them.
The top ten more common low-carb diet mistakes, and how to correct them.
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.
Laura Dolson's 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 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.
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
How to make delicious asparagus in the oven. A similar technique works for the grill.
How to make delicious asparagus in the oven. A similar technique works for the grill.
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.
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.
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.
Carb Counts for Bananas
Banana information, including carbs, fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and health benefits of bananas.
Banana information, including carbs, fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and health benefits of bananas.
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.
Laura Dolson's 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.
12 Low-Carb Menus
These 12 days of menus are suggestions to get you started on a healthy low-carb diet. They each fulfill a full day's requirements for vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They range between 20 and 50 grams of net carbohydrate (total carb minus fiber).
These 12 days of menus are suggestions to get you started on a healthy low-carb diet. They each fulfill a full day's requirements for vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They range between 20 and 50 grams of net carbohydrate (total carb minus fiber).
Paleo Forbidden Foods
A description of foods forbidden 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 forbidden 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.
Protein Needs Calculator - Online Protein Calculator
Two calculators to figure your body's protein needs using two different methods
Two calculators to figure your body's protein needs using two different methods
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carb Info for Sweet Potatoes
Carbohydrate information for sweet potatoes, including carbs, glycemic index, fiber, calories, nutritional information and glycemic load of sweet potatoes.
Carbohydrate information for sweet potatoes, including carbs, glycemic index, fiber, calories, nutritional information and glycemic load of sweet potatoes.
Grocery Shopping List
An aisle-by-aisle list of what to buy at the supermarket when you're on a low-carb diet.
An aisle-by-aisle list of what to buy at the supermarket when you're on a low-carb 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.
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.
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.
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.
Deviled Eggs
Recipe for deviled eggs.
Recipe for deviled eggs.
Low-Carb Lunches
Soups, salads, wraps, and other low-carb lunch ideas.
Soups, salads, wraps, and other low-carb lunch ideas.
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.
Carb Counts for Avocados
Avocado carb and calorie information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, recipes, nutritional information and glycemic load.
Avocado carb and calorie information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, recipes, nutritional information and glycemic load.
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 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.
South Beach Diet Meats
Meats, poultry, seafood, etc, which are low in saturated fat. Acceptable on the South Beach diet, Zone diet and others. Includes a long list of beef cuts.
Meats, poultry, seafood, etc, which are low in saturated fat. Acceptable on the South Beach diet, Zone diet and others. Includes a long list of beef cuts.
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.
Low-Carb Menu #1
This menu has 20 or 26 grams grams of carbohydrate, and includes all essential vitamins and minerals, and 29 or 32 grams of fiber.
This menu has 20 or 26 grams grams of carbohydrate, and includes all essential vitamins and minerals, and 29 or 32 grams of fiber.
Focaccia Flax Bread
I call this "focaccia" because it is baked in that style -- flat on a sheet pan, and then cut up into
I call this "focaccia" because it is baked in that style -- flat on a sheet pan, and then cut up into
Tips for Great Burgers
Tips for making great hamburgers (or any kind of burger).
Tips for making great hamburgers (or any kind of burger).
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.
Nuts and Seeds
This chart shows the calories, types of fat, and carbs in various nuts and seeds, including omega-3 and omega-6 fats.
This chart shows the calories, types of fat, and carbs in various nuts and seeds, including omega-3 and omega-6 fats.
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.
Carbs in Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash carbohydrate information, including carb and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, glycemic load, and low-carb recipes.
Spaghetti squash carbohydrate information, including carb and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, glycemic load, and low-carb recipes.
Gradual Steps to Low Carb
Would you rather cut carbs gradually rather than all at once? Here are some steps you can take to make it easier to control your carbs and stick to a low-carb diet.
Would you rather cut carbs gradually rather than all at once? Here are some steps you can take to make it easier to control your carbs and stick to a low-carb diet.
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.
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.
Weight Loss First Month
Find out what weight loss to expect on the first month of a low-carb diet.
Find out what weight loss to expect on the first month of a low-carb diet.
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.
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.
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.
Carbs in Jicama
Jicama information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information low-carb recipes, and glycemic load of jicama.
Jicama information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information low-carb recipes, and glycemic load of jicama.
Top Low-Carb Desserts
Being on a low-carb diet doesn't mean you have to miss out on dessert! Get your hands on the most popular low-carb dessert recipes on the About.com Low Carb Diets site, and start whipping up dessert recipes that are both lip-smacking and low-carb diet friendly.
Being on a low-carb diet doesn't mean you have to miss out on dessert! Get your hands on the most popular low-carb dessert recipes on the About.com Low Carb Diets site, and start whipping up dessert recipes that are both lip-smacking and low-carb diet friendly.
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.
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.
How to Cut Carbs - Online
This is the online version of the "How to Cut Carbs" email course. If you would rather receive this in
This is the online version of the "How to Cut Carbs" email course. If you would rather receive this in
Carbs in Quinoa
Quinoa nutrition information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, protein, and glycemic index and load.
Quinoa nutrition information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, protein, and glycemic index and load.
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.
Body Mass Index Calculator - Online BMI Calculator
An online calculator to figure your body mass index (BMI) and a chart to explain it.
An online calculator to figure your body mass index (BMI) and a chart to explain it.
Supermarket Take-Out Foods
When you don't feel like cooking, you can put together a low-carb meal at the supermarket from ready-to-eat foods.
When you don't feel like cooking, you can put together a low-carb meal at the supermarket from ready-to-eat foods.
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.
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 and fructose in general.
What is fructose? Why it is a problem? How can you stay away from it? The truth about high fructose corn syrup and fructose in general.
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.
Carb Counts for Potatoes
Carb info for potatoes, including carb, fiber, and calorie counts, and the glycemic index and load of potatoes.
Carb info for potatoes, including carb, fiber, and calorie counts, and the glycemic index and load of potatoes.
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.
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.
Obtaining Flax Seeds
What are flax seeds and flax seed meal?: Flax seeds are very low carb, high nutrition seeds that are
What are flax seeds and flax seed meal?: Flax seeds are very low carb, high nutrition seeds that are
Carbs in Root Vegetables
Carbohydrate counts of root vegetables - potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, turnips, beets, rutabagas, celery root (celariac), carrots, and parsnips.
Carbohydrate counts of root vegetables - potatoes, yams, sweet potatoes, turnips, beets, rutabagas, celery root (celariac), carrots, and parsnips.
Carb Counts for Carrots
Carrot carbohydrate information, including carb and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and glycemic index and load.
Carrot carbohydrate information, including carb and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and glycemic index and load.
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.
Vegetables
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.
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!
How To Make Whipped Cream
Making your own homemade whipped cream is easy - did you the store-bought stuff is neither whipped nor cream? How to whip cream in only 5 minutes.
Making your own homemade whipped cream is easy - did you the store-bought stuff is neither whipped nor cream? How to whip cream in only 5 minutes.
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.
Carb Counts for Tomatoes
Tomato information, including carb and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and glycemic load.
Tomato information, including carb and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and glycemic load.
Carb Counts for Watermelon
Watermelon information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing watermelons.
Watermelon information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing watermelons.
Maltitol: Just Say No
The problems with maltitol, and better alternatives.
The problems with maltitol, and better alternatives.
Low-Carb at McDonald's
With careful choices, hitting the McDonald's drive-through needn't mean going off your low-carb diet.
With careful choices, hitting the McDonald's drive-through needn't mean going off your low-carb diet.
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.
Healthy Bread
How to find bread that is healthy, lower in carbs, or less glycemic.
How to find bread that is healthy, lower in carbs, or less glycemic.
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.
What is Insulin Resistance?
What is insulin resistance? How can you tell if you have it? Why is this important? It is vital that we intervene early if our bodies aren't dealing well with sugar.
What is insulin resistance? How can you tell if you have it? Why is this important? It is vital that we intervene early if our bodies aren't dealing well with sugar.
Top Low-Carb Cocktails
Many cocktails are loaded with sugars. Here some great cocktails which are sugar-free and low-carb. Most are also low calorie-cocktails.
Many cocktails are loaded with sugars. Here some great cocktails which are sugar-free and low-carb. Most are also low calorie-cocktails.
Carbs in Rice
Rice nutrition information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, protein, and glycemic index and load of brown and white rice.
Rice nutrition information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, protein, and glycemic index and load of brown and white rice.
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.
Carb Info for Corn
Carbohydrate information for corn, including carbs, glycemic index, fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and glycemic load of corn.
Carbohydrate information for corn, including carbs, glycemic index, fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and glycemic load of corn.
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.
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.
Cauliflower "Rice"
This is my method for making "rice" from cauliflower. If you haven't tried it, you must! It tastes very
This is my method for making "rice" from cauliflower. If you haven't tried it, you must! It tastes very
Fruit
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.
Carbs in Broccoli
Broccoli information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and low-carb recipes.
Broccoli information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and low-carb recipes.
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.
What is a Low-Carb Diet?
Basic description of a low-carb diet, with a description of the three main low-carb approaches.
Basic description of a low-carb diet, with a description of the three main low-carb approaches.
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.
Protein
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.
Effective Carb Count - ECC
Effective Carbohydrate Count definition, similar to Net Carbs.
Effective Carbohydrate Count definition, similar to Net Carbs.
Carb Counts for Cucumber
Cucumber information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes.
Cucumber information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes.
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.
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.
Carb Counts for Cauliflower
Cauliflower information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and low-carb recipes.
Cauliflower information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and low-carb recipes.
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.
Healthy Salad Dressing
It can be hard to find healthy salad dressing in the store. Here are tips for finding it, or easy ways to make your own.
It can be hard to find healthy salad dressing in the store. Here are tips for finding it, or easy ways to make your own.
What Are Net Carbs?
A carb is a carb is a carb, right? If this is so, then why do some products marketed to low carb eaters
A carb is a carb is a carb, right? If this is so, then why do some products marketed to low carb eaters
Cheese Crisps
These are an oven-baked version of the Italian frico. It's just basically thin rounds of baked cheese.
These are an oven-baked version of the Italian frico. It's just basically thin rounds of baked cheese.
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.
Carbs in Halloween Candy
Most candy has calories and carbs listed on the label, but a lot of Halloween candy, fun size, snack size, and loose candy doesn't have information about sugar and calories. Here's a handy dandy candy list to help you out!
Most candy has calories and carbs listed on the label, but a lot of Halloween candy, fun size, snack size, and loose candy doesn't have information about sugar and calories. Here's a handy dandy candy list to help you out!
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.
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.
Carbs in Green Beans
Green bean (snap bean, string bean) information, including carb and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, glycemic load, and low-carb recipes containing green beans.
Green bean (snap bean, string bean) information, including carb and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, glycemic load, and low-carb recipes containing green beans.
Carb Counts for Blueberries
Blueberry information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing blueberries.
Blueberry information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing blueberries.
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!
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.
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.
Low-Carb Food Guide
Q: I have been trying to follow the Food Pyramid for quite some time. Now I find out that my blood sugar
Q: I have been trying to follow the Food Pyramid for quite some time. Now I find out that my blood sugar
Whole Grains
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.
Dairy Foods
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.
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.
Low-Fat Low-Carb Recipes
People on low-carb diets may sometimes feel deprived when it comes to starchy and sugary foods, but there
People on low-carb diets may sometimes feel deprived when it comes to starchy and sugary foods, but there
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.
Carbs in Oats
Nutrition information for oats, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, protein, and glycemic index and load of various types of oats.
Nutrition information for oats, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, protein, and glycemic index and load of various types of oats.
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.
Low-Carb Summer
Summer is a great time for low-carb eating, with fresh vegetables and fruits abounding, and easy cooking or no cooking is the rule. Recipes, tips, and suggestions for a low-carb summer.
Summer is a great time for low-carb eating, with fresh vegetables and fruits abounding, and easy cooking or no cooking is the rule. Recipes, tips, and suggestions for a low-carb summer.
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!
Fruit Tip
How to remember which types of fruit are lowest and highest in sugar.
How to remember which types of fruit are lowest and highest in sugar.
Carb Counts for Mangoes
Mango information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing mangoes.
Mango information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing mangoes.
Bad Breath Solutions
Causes of bad breath resulting from low-carb and ketogenic diets, and tips for improving the breath.
Causes of bad breath resulting from low-carb and ketogenic diets, and tips for improving the breath.
Low-Carb Fast Food
Three main rules to follow for low-carb fast food, with links to advice for eating low-carb at specific fast-food restaurants.
Three main rules to follow for low-carb fast food, with links to advice for eating low-carb at specific fast-food restaurants.
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.
Subway Low-Carb
What you can eat at Subway restaurants to stay on your low-carb diet.
What you can eat at Subway restaurants to stay on your low-carb diet.
Carb Counts for Mushrooms
White (button) mushroom information, including carb and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and glycemic load of mushrooms.
White (button) mushroom information, including carb and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information and glycemic load of mushrooms.
Low-Carb Banana Bread
This recipe for banana bread is low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free. And yummy!
This recipe for banana bread is low-carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free. And yummy!
Carbs in Zucchini
Carb information for zucchini, including carb and fiber counts, calories, recipes, nutritional information and glycemic load of zucchini.
Carb information for zucchini, including carb and fiber counts, calories, recipes, nutritional information and glycemic load of zucchini.
Easy Blue Cheese Dressing
You can whip this blue cheese dressing up in two minutes. There's absolutely no reason to pour the watered-down bottled dressing with very little blue cheese in it on your lovely salad!
You can whip this blue cheese dressing up in two minutes. There's absolutely no reason to pour the watered-down bottled dressing with very little blue cheese in it on your lovely salad!
No-Bake Cheesecake
This low-carb no-bake cheesecake recipe is easy to make, and you can top it in many different ways.
This low-carb no-bake cheesecake recipe is easy to make, and you can top it in many different ways.
Carb Counts for Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories and nutritional information.
Cantaloupe information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories and nutritional information.
10 Things to Stop Doing
10 things to stop doing to make it easier to stay on a healthy low-carb diet.
10 things to stop doing to make it easier to stay on a healthy low-carb diet.
Vegetable Tip
An easy way to remember which types of vegetables are lowest and highest in carbohydrate.
An easy way to remember which types of vegetables are lowest and highest in carbohydrate.
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!
Cutting Meat Against the Grain
How to cut meat against the grain or across the grain. Cutting flank steak, skirt steak, brisket, London broil, etc. against the grain so it is tender.
How to cut meat against the grain or across the grain. Cutting flank steak, skirt steak, brisket, London broil, etc. against the grain so it is tender.
Carbohydrates
Glossary definition of carbohydrates, one of the three main components of food, on About's Low Carb Diets site.
Glossary definition of carbohydrates, one of the three main components of food, on About's Low Carb Diets site.
Low-Carb Almond Pie Crust
This is a very easy pie crust to make. It goes very well with the fresh blackberry pie.
This is a very easy pie crust to make. It goes very well with the fresh blackberry pie.