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- Body Fat Percentage - Losing Fat vs Losing Weight - Importance of Bo…Updated: Mon May 12 21:51:17 2008
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… - Glycemic Index List - Food List with Glycemic Index ValuesUpdated: Mon May 12 21:47:24 2008
Lists of foods with their glycemic index values, including ranges, with information about interpreting glycemic index numbers… - Cauliflower "Rice" Recipe - How to Make Cauliflower Similar to RiceUpdated: Mon May 12 21:34:31 2008
A method for making "rice" using cauliflower… - Sugar-Free Low-Carb Candied PeanutsUpdated: Sun May 11 14:36:59 2008
These peanuts aren't nearly as candy-like as peanut brittle, but they are in the same family… - Lemons - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of LemonsCreated: Sat May 10 15:40:25 2008
Lemon carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing lemons… - Honeydew Melons Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefit…Updated: Fri May 9 20:16:53 2008
Honeydew melon information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories and nutritional information… - Low-Carb Mother's Day Ideas - Low-Carb Recipes for Brunch or Tea on …Updated: Fri May 9 17:41:48 2008
Make a breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea for your low carb mom!… - Low-Carb Cheesecake - Sugar-Free Cheesecake RecipeUpdated: Fri May 9 17:40:44 2008
Recipe for basic low-carb cheesecake, with link to strawberry topping and other low-carb cheesecakes… - Low Carb/Low Sugar Fruits: A list of the best and the worst fruit fo…Updated: Fri May 9 17:09:07 2008
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… - Cherry Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of Cher…Created: Fri May 9 14:14:37 2008
Cherry information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing cherries… - Low-Carb Margarita Recipe - Sugar-Free MargaritasUpdated: Thu May 8 22:59:12 2008
Recipe for low-carb, sugar-free margaritas… - Tangerine Carb Counts - Carbohydrates and Nutrition of TangerinesUpdated: Thu May 8 20:13:29 2008
Tangerine information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts; calories; nutritional information; glycemic index; and glycemic load of tangerines… - Peach Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of Peach…Updated: Wed May 7 23:25:38 2008
Information about peaches, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing peaches. … - TVP "Oatmeal" Recipe - How to Make Low-Carb Oatmeal from TVPUpdated: Mon May 5 22:37:53 2008
You won't believe how close to oatmeal this is, and there are many ways to make this TVP "oatmeal"… - Beer on a Low-Carb Diet - Low- Carb BeerUpdated: Mon May 5 22:03:47 2008
How will drinking beer affect a low-carb diet? I answer a reader's questions about the alcohol, the carbs, and maltose… - Low-Carb Eating Out in Mexican Restaurants - Low-Carb Mexican FoodUpdated: Mon May 5 21:20:55 2008
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… - Blueberry Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of B…Updated: Mon May 5 21:16:53 2008
Blueberry information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing blueberries… - Plum Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts, Glycemic Index, and Glycemic…Updated: Mon May 5 21:16:05 2008
Plum information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing plums. … - TVP or TSP - Textured or Texturized Vegetable Protein or Soy Protein…Updated: Sun May 4 21:21:14 2008
Often used as a meat substitute, TVP (textured or texturized vegetable protein) can serve a variety of functions in the low-carb kitchen. Also called TSP for textured or texturized soy protein… - Fajitas - How to Make Fajitas - Chicken or Beef Fajitas RecipeUpdated: Sat May 3 21:58:04 2008
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… - Lime Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of LimesCreated: Sat May 3 16:36:55 2008
Lime information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing limes… - Mexican Grilled Chicken Marinade - Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken …Updated: Fri May 2 18:29:51 2008
This grilled chicken marinade is adapted from a spice mixture used on grilled chicken in central Mexico. It's richly-spiced, and a bit sweet, but not hot… - Glycemic Index - Is the Glycemic Index UsefulUpdated: Fri May 2 16:18:06 2008
Issues surrounding the use of the glycemic index in making food choices. Does it do us any good to know they glycemic index of a food?… - Banana Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of Bana…Updated: Fri May 2 15:25:13 2008
Banana information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing bananas… - Apricot Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of Apr…Created: Fri May 2 14:49:24 2008
Apricot nutrition, including carbohydrate and fiber counts; calories; nutritional information; and low-carb recipes. … - Low-Carb Cinco de Mayo - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Low Carb WayUpdated: Fri May 2 14:31:23 2008
How to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, with food and drinks, at Mexican restaurants while staying on your low-carb diet… - Kiwifruit Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of K…Created: Wed Apr 30 13:42:05 2008
Kiwifruit information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing kiwifruit… - Oranges Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of Ora…Updated: Tue Apr 29 20:29:21 2008
Information about oranges, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing oranges… - Easy Guacamole Recipe - Super-Easy Way to Make Delicious GuacamoleUpdated: Tue Apr 29 18:09:18 2008
Delicious guacamole, thrown together in 5 minutes. A very easy way to get kudos on your cooking!… - Grape Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of GrapesUpdated: Mon Apr 28 18:11:33 2008
Grape information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing grapes… - Pear Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of PearsUpdated: Mon Apr 28 18:08:50 2008
Pear information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing pears… - Cantaloupe Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of …Updated: Mon Apr 28 18:05:29 2008
Cantaloupe information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories and nutritional information… - Blackberry Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of …Updated: Mon Apr 28 16:12:44 2008
Blackberry information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing blackberries… - Raspberry Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of R…Updated: Mon Apr 28 16:03:54 2008
Raspberry information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing raspberries… - Strawberry Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of …Updated: Mon Apr 28 16:00:13 2008
Strawberry information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing strawberries. … - Low Carbohydrate Food Guide - Food Pyramid for Low-Carbohydrate DietsUpdated: Mon Apr 28 15:37:43 2008
What should a low-carb eater's "food pyramid" look like? Here's an eating plan for those on low-carbohydrate diets… - Grapefruit Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of …Created: Mon Apr 28 15:20:17 2008
Grapefruit information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing grapefruit… - Chelsie's Cinnamon Cranberry Flax Muffins - Low-Carb Sugar-Free Flax…Updated: Sun Apr 27 14:32:54 2008
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!… - Why Nutritional Information Varies - Why Carb Counts and Calorie Cou…Updated: Fri Apr 25 19:22:58 2008
Books, software and online sources often differ in their information about carbs, calories, and other nutrients. Here's why… - Apple Carbohydrate Counts - Carb Counts and Health Benefits of ApplesUpdated: Fri Apr 25 19:05:36 2008
Apple information, including carbohydrate and fiber counts, calories, nutritional information, and low-carb recipes containing apples… - Sugar-Free Coconut Raspberry Muffins - Low-Carb Coconut Flour Muffin…Updated: Fri Apr 25 17:42:45 2008
These muffins are made with coconut flour - a very low-carb, high-fiber flour alternative. They can be made with raspberries or blueberries… - Flax Bread Recipe - Low Carb Focaccia-Style Flax BreadUpdated: Fri Apr 25 17:41:40 2008
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 us… - First Week of a Low-Carb Diet - Challenges and Rewards When Starting…Updated: Fri Apr 25 16:10:16 2008
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, a… - Pectin Glossary DefinitionUpdated: Fri Apr 25 04:43:57 2008
The definition for pectin in the glossary of About's Low Carb Dite site… - High-Fiber Low-Carb Food List - Fiber Counts in Low-Carb FoodsUpdated: Fri Apr 25 02:17:56 2008
Counts for fiber and usable carbs in some high-fiber low-carb foods… - Dilled Grilled Salmon Recipe - Very Easy Recipe for Grilled SalmonUpdated: Thu Apr 24 22:11:48 2008
This grilled salmon recipe takes only a very few minutes to put together, and is one of the salmon recipes we like to serve to guests… - Low Cost Low Carb - Inexpensive Low-Carb DietingUpdated: Thu Apr 24 21:22:23 2008
Eating low carb doesn't have to break the bank. Here are some tips for inexpensive low-carb eating… - Study: Lowering Fat in Diet Does Not Protect from Cancer, Heart Dise…Updated: Wed Apr 23 20:54:33 2008
Report from the Women's Health Initiative study on low-fat diets… - Low-Carb Thickeners - How to Thicken A Sauce Low in CarbohydratesUpdated: Wed Apr 23 18:36:54 2008
List of thickeners for low-carb sauces. How to make a low-carb White Sauce… - Salmon Salad Recipe - Salmon Salad Alternative to Tuna SaladUpdated: Wed Apr 23 16:52:19 2008
Salmon, has many nutritional advantages over tuna and it's tastier, in my opinion. It three times the omega-3 fat of tuna, plus twice the vitamins E, three times the folate, and a full day's suppl… - Low-Carb Muffins - Sugar-Free Muffin RecipeUpdated: Tue Apr 22 14:02:01 2008
These versatile sugar-free and low-carb muffins can be the basis for many variations, including low-carb sugar-free blueberry or apricot muffins. … - Trans Fat Definition - What Is Trans FatCreated: Tue Apr 22 00:29:47 2008
A definition of trans fats… - Health Benefits of Cinnamon - Cinnamon for Diabetes and Insulin Resi…Updated: Mon Apr 21 19:18:57 2008
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 tho… - Low-Carb Passover - Planning Your Low-Carb PesachUpdated: Sun Apr 20 21:35:13 2008
How to control your carbohydrate intake during Passover and at Passover Seder… - Sugar-Free Coconut Macaroons Recipe - Low Carb MacaroonsUpdated: Thu Apr 17 18:23:19 2008
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 moist… - Low-Carb Matzah Balls Recipe - How to Make Low-Carb Matzah Balls - G…Updated: Thu Apr 17 18:17:49 2008
Recipe for "matzah" balls made with Dixie Carb Counters Instant Mashers (note that this product contains dairy and is not certified kosher). They are also gluten-free… - Saturated Fat Definition - What is Saturated FatUpdated: Thu Apr 17 15:17:07 2008
Definition of saturated fat, along with examples and other information… - Oven-Baked Salmon with Herbs - Extremely Easy Salmon RecipeUpdated: Wed Apr 16 19:57:19 2008
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 Food Pyramid - Illustration of What Low Carb Food to EatUpdated: Mon Apr 14 14:45:07 2008
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… - Fruit on the Low-Carb Food Pyramid - Fruit in a Low-Carb DietUpdated: Mon Apr 14 14:45:05 2008
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…