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Throw a Low Carb Emmy’s Viewing Party
You can enjoy the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards by throwing a viewing party at home, even if your audience is a very small one. Break out your Emmy-inspired finery or an outfit from one of your favorite shows or characters, create ballots so everyone can cast their votes for the nominees and get ready to
Read MoreLow Carb Breakfasts: Eggs, Anyone?
No matter when you choose to eat breakfast, whether it’s first thing in the morning or after a 12- or 16-hour fast if you are doing Intermittent Fasting, fueling your body and brain with all the right nutrients is key to steady energy and weight loss. When you think of breakfast, you probably think of
Read MoreLow Carb Labor Day Recipes for Grilling and Picnics
Your Labor Day this year may involve a smaller, more intimate gathering, but this also allows you to focus on some special dishes that may not feed a crowd but are perfect for a select group. Whether you’re enjoying a picnic in the great outdoors or grilling in your backyard, this is your chance to
Read MoreLow Carb Back to School Lunches and Snacks
While the start of school looks a little different this year, whether you’re WFH and/or overseeing remote learning, having simple low carb lunch and snack solutions at your fingertips will make life much easier, especially if you can get your family involved in meal prep and clean-up. Now more than ever, it’s important to have
Read MoreQ & A with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella: Nutrition in the time of COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we’ve learned the importance of hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing, but there are other things you can do to help strengthen your defenses, and it comes down to a lifestyle approach that includes food, movement, sleep and stress reduction. In the U.S., where nearly 3 out of 4
Read MoreWhat is the Lazy Keto Diet and the Dirty Keto Diet?
What is the Lazy Keto Diet? The lazy keto diet is a more flexible version of the traditional low carb, high fat keto diet, where just 5 to 10 percent of your total macronutrient comes from carbs, 15 to 20 percent comes from protein and 60 to 75 percent comes from fat.[1] The lazy keto
Read MoreAtkins and Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
Intermittent Fasting (IF) is still a hot topic and celebrities continue to swear by the trend, which makes IF intriguing for anyone interesting in shedding a few pounds. The big question? Is IF simply a trend or something you can do in conjunction with a low carb diet like Atkins? To review, IF means you
Read More8 Tips to Jumpstart Your Low Carb Lifestyle
It’s been an interesting spring, that’s for sure, and it may have been a challenge to stay motivated about your weight loss or wellness goals when your routine was turned upside down. As a result, you’re probably ready to fine-tune your low carb lifestyle. In fact, a recent survey done by the British Nutrition Foundation
Read MoreLow Carb Plant-Based Recipes for Spring and Summer
After cooking and eating at home for quite some time, you’re probably ready to lighten up your meals with fresh vegetables that are in season and new low carb plant-based recipes that will add variety to your weekly menu. Some of these dishes are fully plant-based, while others feature a combo of a little meat
Read MoreLow Carb Snacks When You’re on The Go
While the beginning of this summer may have more of a “staycation” vibe versus “vacation” vibe, it’s still the perfect time to get outdoors for a walk or hike, a few rounds of golf, a picnic in your yard or at the park or even a little road trip, and all these occasions call for
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