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Low Carb Mother’s Day Picnic Recipes
Mother’s Day is the time to celebrate the moms in your life, or, if you are a mom, it’s about your family celebrating you, which hopefully means no cooking and no dishes on your part, while you sit back and relax. Whether you’re hosting, or your family needs a few suggestions to pull off “your”
Read More18 Low Carb Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, commemorates Mexico’s victory over France during the 1862 Franco-Mexican war. This holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture and food. There are a variety of festive and delicious low carb Cinco de Mayo recipes you can make for your own Cinco de Mayo celebration, starting with this low
Read MoreAtkins’ Jonathan Clinthorne: From Overweight College Student to Low Carb Endurance Athlete
Jonathan Clinthorne’s journey with Atkins started at 20 years old while he was in college. “I had been really active in high school but once that stopped, I gained a bunch of weight, and that’s where low carb eating came to the forefront for me,” he says. Jonathan was also intrigued by low carb’s connection
Read MoreLow Carb Passover and Easter Meals
The celebration of Passover and Easter features many time-honored traditions that revolve around food. Even if you are living a low carb lifestyle, it is quite possible to fully enjoy every bite of your meal with a little planning and shopping in advance. You can start with these suggestions for planning a low carb Passover,
Read MoreShape Up for Spring! Plus 5 low carb meal-prep tips
If you’ve been reading my blogs over last few weeks, you have learned how to spring clean your kitchen and stock it with low carb foods, plus I’ve featured some delicious low carb spring breakfasts and low carb spring menus. With an organized kitchen and some menus to pick from, it makes it a lot
Read More3 Low Carb Spring Menus
Springtime always gets me in the mood for smoothies, light salads and soups, anything I can grill and plenty of vegetables in season. If you’re ready to give your low carb meals and snacks a spring update with an emphasis on nutrient-rich super foods, start by reading my 4 tips for slimming down for spring,
Read MoreLow Carb Spring Breakfasts
Whether you’re running out the door to work or have time for a leisurely meal, there’s always time for breakfast. This first meal of the day ensures you have consistent blood sugar levels throughout the day, with fewer cravings, while keeping your hunger under control. Low Carb Breakfasts On the Go In a hurry? No
Read MoreHow to Eat Low Carb as Vegetarian or Vegan
It seems fitting, that on the first day of spring, it makes sense to talk about vegetables. If you’re following a low carb lifestyle like the Atkins diet, you are probably eating more colorful, nutrient-rich and fiber-rich vegetables than most Americans. And for good reason: Vegetables help keep you full for longer. The fiber and
Read MoreHow to Throw a Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Feast
You don’t need the luck of the Irish to enjoy a low carb St. Patrick’s Day feast. No matter what you’re doing to celebrate this popular holiday, I have plenty of low carb tips and recipes that are sure to make it a success. Corned beef and cabbage is the Irish-American version of the Irish
Read MoreSpring Clean Your Kitchen the Low Carb Way
Plus 9 low carb plant-based recipes At this point, I’m ready to put the snow and frigid temps of winter behind me and I start craving fresh and colorful spring dishes featuring vegetables. If the weather is still unbearable outside, it’s also the perfect time to give your kitchen a spring clean. In other words,
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