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Get Grillin’: Make Your Memorial Day Memorable
Your kick-off to summer may look a little different this year, but it is still an opportunity to get out and grill. To start, you can brush up on your grill skills with my low carb grilling guide, where you’ll find tips for grilling everything from poultry and produce, to burgers and steak. Speaking of
Read MorePut a Spring in Your Step: 6 Low Carb Energy-Boosting Foods and Exercise Tips
The days may seem to drag on forever when everyone’s working from home, studying from home and eating at home. The afternoon slump is still a very real thing, and while it may be tempting to take a cat nap on the couch that beckons from across the room or grab another cup of coffee
Read MoreSimple Low Carb Recipes for a Mother’s Day at Home
While you may not be celebrating Mother’s Day with brunch at a restaurant or at a larger family gathering, now, more than ever, it’s important to honor mom, and all the roles she’s taken on recently: teacher, chef, activities coordinator and purveyor of puzzles, to name a few. I’ve put together some low carb Mother’s
Read MoreThe Twin Epidemics of Obesity and Diabetes May Increase the Risk of COVID-19 Complications
It’s a harsh reality. Our current obesity and diabetes epidemic complicates how Americans can withstand the COVID-19 pandemic. In the U.S., where nearly 3 out of 4 American adults are overweight or obese and 50% are diabetic or prediabetic, we are seeing adults 50 and younger experiencing higher rates of complications due to COVID-19, with
Read More10 Low Carb Tips for Ordering In
You’ve probably been cooking a lot lately. I know I have! Low carb and keto-friendly cooking has its advantages because it gives you control over your ingredients and portions, plus you can plan for leftovers. With that being said, sometimes we all need a break from all that cooking. While you can’t grab a meal
Read MoreRecipes and Activities for a Low Carb Easter at Home
While Easter is typically a time for family gatherings or brunches at your favorite restaurant, this year is definitely a bit different. Fortunately, you can still make the day special and break out of your routine (or lack of) with some delicious and naturally low carb Easter recipes featuring the fresh flavors of spring and
Read MoreLow Carb Living in the Time of COVID-19
The entire world has changed in a week. While it may be tempting to binge-eat while you binge-watch, now is not the time to put your healthy eating habits and overall wellness on the back burner. The last thing you want is to start packing on the pandemic pounds, or worse. Research has shown that
Read MoreSocial Distancing? 7 Tips for Living a Low Carb Lifestyle
Our world is changing rapidly by the minute, and you may suddenly be dealing with children who are home from school indefinitely, as well as working from home yourself. Although stress eating probably goes hand-in-hand with panic buying, it’s best if you can avoid doing both! It’s also important to keep your immunity strong at
Read MoreAtkins’ Take on Trending Diets
New diets pop up every day. Remember to always consult a physician before switching to a new diet. Here’s our take on some popular ones: Carnivore Diet: This way of eating only allows meat, fish, and other animal foods like eggs and certain dairy products. It excludes all other foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains,
Read More7 Low Carb Tips for Families
As parents, you have the power to set the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating for your kids, especially since a recent study shows that teens and young adults with prediabetes and obesity have a greater risk of developing type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. To start, Atkins 100 is an excellent lower carb, family-friendly
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