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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
How to Toast Pumpkin Seeds
How to toast or roast pumpkin seeds in the oven.
How to toast or roast pumpkin seeds in the oven.
Quick Low-Carb Breakfasts
Get out the door fast with these quick low-carb breakfast ideas.
Get out the door fast with these quick low-carb breakfast ideas.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Low-Carb Lunches
Soups, salads, wraps, and other low-carb lunch ideas.
Soups, salads, wraps, and other low-carb lunch ideas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High Carb Foods
Descriptions and examples of high carb foods.
Descriptions and examples of high carb foods.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Low Carb Pumpkin Pie
This is a yummy low-carb pumpkin pie that has gotten me compliments for years. It is both sugar-free and gluten-free, but no one will guess! People will ask you for the recipe.
This is a yummy low-carb pumpkin pie that has gotten me compliments for years. It is both sugar-free and gluten-free, but no one will guess! People will ask you for the recipe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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-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 "two-way cooking." Here are 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 "two-way cooking." Here are principles of cooking low-fat and low-carb and a list of recipes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Cauliflower "Rice"
A method for making "rice" using cauliflower.
A method for making "rice" using cauliflower.
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 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.
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.
Tips for Great Burgers
Tips for making great hamburgers (or any kind of burger).
Tips for making great hamburgers (or any kind of burger).
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.
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".
Maltitol: Just Say No
The problems with maltitol, and better alternatives.
The problems with maltitol, and better alternatives.
Low-Carb Pumpkin Pecan Pancake
These yummy pecan pumpkin pancakes say "autumn", and at only 2 grams of carb per pancake.
These yummy pecan pumpkin pancakes say "autumn", and at only 2 grams of carb per pancake.
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.
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.
Effective Carb Count - ECC
Effective Carbohydrate Count definition, similar to Net Carbs.
Effective Carbohydrate Count definition, similar to Net Carbs.
Pesticides on Produce
A chart of 47 top-selling fruits and vegetables and their pesticide scores.
A chart of 47 top-selling fruits and vegetables and their pesticide scores.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Convenience Store Snacks
Low-carb options at convenience stores.
Low-carb options at convenience stores.
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.
Low-Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake
This rich and yummy treat is a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.
This rich and yummy treat is a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.
Low-Carb Trail Mix
Trail mix is often loaded with sugar. Here's how to make it sugar-free and low-carb.
Trail mix is often loaded with sugar. Here's how to make it sugar-free and low-carb.
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.
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.
Lo- 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.
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.
Thai Coconut Chicken
A recipe for Thai Coconut Curry Chicken, a quick and easy skillet meal.
A recipe for Thai Coconut Curry Chicken, a quick and easy skillet meal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Emergency Food
Storms, earthquakes, natural disasters and illness are all great reasons to have low-carb emergency food on hand.
Storms, earthquakes, natural disasters and illness are all great reasons to have low-carb emergency food on hand.
Legumes
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.
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.
Fats
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.
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.
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.
Pecan Pie Crust
A recipe for a pie crust made of pecans. Perfect for a low-carb pumpkin pie.
A recipe for a pie crust made of pecans. Perfect for a low-carb pumpkin pie.
Treats
Treats on a low-carb diet: What place should they have?
Treats on a low-carb diet: What place should they have?
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.
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!
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.
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.
Vegan/Vegetarian and Low Carb
Third page of an interview with Terri, a vegan who changed her diet to low carb. Here is what she eats on a daily basis, with menus and recipes.
Third page of an interview with Terri, a vegan who changed her diet to low carb. Here is what she eats on a daily basis, with menus and recipes.
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.
Low-Carb Thanksgiving Dinner
How to plan and make a Thanksgiving dinner that goes easy on the carbs.
How to plan and make a Thanksgiving dinner that goes easy on the carbs.
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).
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
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?
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How To Do Sugar Busters
What to eat on the Sugar Busters Diet - acceptable foods, forbidden foods, meal structure.
What to eat on the Sugar Busters Diet - acceptable foods, forbidden foods, meal structure.
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.
Sugar-Free Dried Cranberries
Recipe for low carb, sugar free dried cranberries - no special equipment needed. A great snack alone, or mixed with nuts for trail mix.
Recipe for low carb, sugar free dried cranberries - no special equipment needed. A great snack alone, or mixed with nuts for trail mix.
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.
Low-Carb Meat Loaf
This low-carb meat loaf recipe is similar to the one from my childhood, but without the bread crumbs.
This low-carb meat loaf recipe is similar to the one from my childhood, but without the bread crumbs.
Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce
Recipe for a simple and very easy sugar-free, low-carb cranberry sauce. You can make it in about 10 minutes, and it's not just for the holidays. This cranberry sauce is delicious on yogurt or with cottage or ricotta cheese. Other serving suggestions included.
Recipe for a simple and very easy sugar-free, low-carb cranberry sauce. You can make it in about 10 minutes, and it's not just for the holidays. This cranberry sauce is delicious on yogurt or with cottage or ricotta cheese. Other serving suggestions included.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Atkins Overview
A quick overview of the Atkins Diet with links to more Atkins information.
A quick overview of the Atkins Diet with links to more Atkins information.
How to Do the Bernstein Diet
How to do Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Diet - tips for getting started.
How to do Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Diet - tips for getting started.
Bernstein Diet Forbidden Foods
Lists of foods which are allowed or forbidden on Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Diet.
Lists of foods which are allowed or forbidden on Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Diet.
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.
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.
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.
Creamy Southwest Chicken
This skillet chicken dish is one you can have on the table in 20 minutes, start to finish, using canned green chiles and shredded cheese.
This skillet chicken dish is one you can have on the table in 20 minutes, start to finish, using canned green chiles and shredded cheese.
How Did Atkins Die
The truth about the death of Dr. Atkins.
The truth about the death of Dr. Atkins.
Carb Counts for Bananas
Banana information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing bananas.
Banana information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing bananas.
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.
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.
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.)
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.