July 2018: Low-Carb Picnic Recipes, Presentation by Dr. Dawn Lemanne, and My Latest Article6/18/2018  July is National Picnic Month. Although picnics are typically dominated by sandwiches, chips, and other high-carb fare, it's definitely possible to put together a low-carb picnic that's every bit as delicious. Here are 5 ideas for getting started. Crunchy and Nutty Cauliflower Salad from Elviira at Low Carb, So Simple (2.8 grams net carb per serving) 4 Low-Carb Mason Jar Salads from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (less than 5 grams net carb per serving) Keto Sub Roll Ups from Lauren at KetoDiet App (1.6 grams net carb per serving) Mayo-Free Avocado Coleslaw from Brenda at Sugar-Free Mom (4.4 grams net carb per serving) Healthy Egg Salad Two Ways from Megha and Matt at Keto Connect (2-4 grams net carb per serving) Video Presentation by Dawn Lemanne, MD: "Carbohydrate Restriction to Enhance Cancer Therapy" March 2018, Low Carb Breckenridge This month I'm sharing the lecture integrative oncologist Dawn Leanne gave at Low Carb Breckenridge earlier this year. Although I unfortunately wasn't there, her discussion of carb-restricted diets as an adjunct to standard cancer treatment was reportedly one of the most popular presentations at the conference. My Latest Article Written for Diet Doctor
Just one this month due to being busy with other projects: How to Follow a Healthy Vegetarian Keto Diet
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June 2018: Low-Carb Vegetable Recipes, Presentation by Dr. Bret Scher, and My Latest Articles5/18/2018  June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month. Most low-carbers avoid fruit with the exception of berries in small amounts. I eat fresh berries at breakfast most mornings, but that's pretty much it for fruit. Vegetables, on the other hand, I eat liberally at every meal. This month I'm sharing 5 delicious vegetable-based recipes with 5 or fewer carbs per serving. Roasted Radish Wedges with Pesto from Paola at Gnom-Gnom (1 gram net carb per serving) Pan-Fried Asparagus Tips with Lemon Juice & Lemon Zest from Kalyn at Kalyn's Kitchen (less than 5 grams net carb per serving) Oven-Fried Breaded Broccoli Bites from Stacey at Beauty & the Foodie (3 grams net carb per serving) Easy Four-Cheese Pesto Zoodles from Melissa at I Breathe...I'm Hungry (5 grams net carb per serving) Portobello Mushroom "Risotto" from DJ Foodie (4 grams net carb per serving) Video Presentation by Bret Scher, MD: "All About Cholesterol" January 2018, Low Carb Nutrition Expo in San Diego, California In this month's video presentation, cardiologist Bret Scher discusses cholesterol, heart health, and the benefits of carb restriction for reducing cardiovascular disease. My Latest Articles Written for KetoDiet
The Benefits and Risks of Alcohol Consumption 7 Keto Foods That Can Stall Your Progress  May is National Egg Month. Like many low-carbers, eggs are a staple food for me. I love their taste, versatility and outstanding nutrition profile. They're wonderful for breakfast, of course, but I enjoy them equally well in a salad or omelet at lunch or dinner. Here are five low-carb recipes featuring eggs, published within the past year. Eggs Benedict Quiche from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (less than 4 grams net carb per serving) Keto Paleo Scotch Eggs from Libby at Ditch the Carbs (0.5 grams net carb per serving) Blueberry and Cinnamon Omelette from Emma at Paleo with Mrs. P (about 5-10 grams net carb per serving, depending on amount of blueberries) Asparagus Quiche from Taryn at Joy Filled Eats (2 grams net carb per serving) 2-Minute Keto Eggs en Cocotte Feta and Herbs from Stacey at Beauty and the Foodie (1 gram net carb per serving) Video Presentation by Paul Mason, MD: "Treating Metabolic Syndrome" November 2017, Low Carb Down Under Sydney This is a wonderful presentation from Dr. Paul Mason of Sydney, Australia, about the root causes of metabolic syndrome and the dramatic improvement he's seen in his own patients who have switched to a low-carb lifestyle. My Latest Articles Written for Diet Doctor Guide for Low Carb Dietitians Losing 120 Pounds with Keto and the Right Mindset April 2018: Low-Carb Garlic Recipes, Presentation by Dr. Colin Champ, and My Latest Articles3/22/2018  April is National Garlic Month. Garlic is an herb that adds exceptional flavor, antioxidant power, and an undeniably potent aroma to foods. Fortunately, it's also very low in carbs, especially when used in small amounts (and as you know, a little goes a long way!) Here are 5 mouth-watering low-carb and keto recipes featuring garlic. Garlic Parmesan Wings from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (1.4 grams net carb per serving) Garlic Butter Shrimp from Chungah at Damn Delicious (2.5 grams net carb per serving) Buttery Garlic and Sharp Cheddar Biscuits from Genius Kitchen (0.5 grams net carb per serving) Low Carb Garlic Chicken from Diet Doctor (4 grams net carb per serving) Crispy Oven Fried Garlic Mushrooms from Stacey at Beauty and the Foodie (1 gram net carb per serving) Video Presentation by Colin Champ, MD: "Cancer Prevention through Dietary Manipulation - Tangible Takeaways" February 2017, University of South Florida, Tampa It's been a year since I shared a talk from Dr. Colin Champ, a radiation oncologist and researcher with expertise in ketogenic diets for cancer. Colin is without question one of my favorite speakers and writers. Here's another fantastic presentation he gave at the 2017 Conference on Nutritional Ketosis and Metabolic Therapeutics I attended in Tampa last year. My Latest Low Carb Articles Written for KetoDiet
7 Surprising Sources of Hidden Carbs Can Keto & Low-Carb Diets Improve Fatty Liver Disease?  March is National Sauce Month. Most sauces aren't a good fit for low-carb diets because they contain flour, cornstarch sugar, and other high-carb ingredients. However, it's entirely possible to minimize the carbs in sauces without sacrificing flavor or texture, as demonstrated in these 5 delicious recipes. Enjoy! Keto Grilled Chicken & Peanut Sauce from Melissa at I Breathe...I'm Hungry (3 grams net carb per serving) Easy Mexican Mole Sauce from Paola at Gnom-Gnom (3 grams net carb per serving) Herb-Stuffed Baked Salmon with Bernaise Sauce from Naomi & Martina at KetoDiet (2 grams net carb per serving) Asparagus Chicken Alfredo from Marye at Low Carb-ology (3 grams net carb per serving) Mexican Pork Chops with Chile Verde Sauce from Kim at Low Carb Maven (3 grams net carb per serving) Video Presentation by Dr. Troy Stapleton: "Low Carb Management of Type 1 Diabetes" October 2017, Low Carb Down Under Gold Coast In this inspirational video, Australian radiologist Dr. Troy Stapleton discusses how he's thrived with type 1 diabetes for the past 5 years by following a healthy low-carb diet based on whole food. My Latest Article Written for KetoDiet Are Keto and Low Carb Suitable for People with Thyroid Disease?  February is National Hot Breakfast Month. Bacon and egg is the low-carb standard for breakfast. While there's certainly nothing wrong with the tried and true, plenty of other great options are out there -- some that feature eggs, and others that don't. This month, I'm sharing 5 low-carb hot breakfast recipes that are tasty, filling, and healthy from my growing list of low-carb culinary geniuses. Bavarian Cream Stuffed Waffles from Marye at Low Carb-ology (3 grams net carb per waffle) Apple Pie Keto Hot Pockets from Martina at KetoDiet (6.6 grams net carb per serving) Chili Verde Cream Quiches from Stacey at Beauty and the Foodie (0.5 grams net carb per mini quiche) Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Porridge from Kim at Low Carb Maven (4 grams net carb per serving) Silky Smooth Low-Carb Tortilla Espanola from Paola at Gnom-Gnom (3 grams net carb per serving) Video Presentation: Belinda Fettke: "The Evolution of Plant-Based Dietary Guidelines" October 2018, Low Carb Down Under Gold Coast In this must-see talk, former nurse Belinda Fettke -- wife of Australian orthopedic surgeon Gary Fettke -- discusses the surprising origins of our current dietary guidelines. My Latest Articles Written for KetoDiet Top 11 Nutrient-Dense Keto Foods Peanuts on a Ketogenic Diet: Eat or Avoid? January 2018: Low-Carb Soup Recipes, Presentation from Dr. Laura Saslow, and My Latest Articles12/22/2017  Happy New Year! January is National Soup Month. Soup is a great cold-weather option, but many are surprisingly high in carbs. Fortunately, there are plenty of delicious, nourishing low-carb soups to choose from as well. I found five hearty leto-friendly creations from some of my favorite low-carb culinary wizards. Enjoy! Low-Carb Tex Mex Soup from Martina at KetoDiet (6.4 grams net carb per serving) Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup from Meghan and Matt at Keto Connect (4 grams net carb per serving) Chili Relleno Chicken Soup from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (4 grams net carb per serving) Crockpot Mexican Chicken Soup from Lisa at Low Carb Yum (5 grams net carb per serving) Creamy Reuben Soup from Kyndra at Peace, Love & Low Carb (4 grams net carb per serving) Recommended Reading for Those New to Low Carb My friend and fellow low-carb nutritionist Amy Berger has written a fantastic article that I know you'll find helpful if you're doing low carb for the first time or you need a refresher after taking a break from the low-carb lifestyle: New to Low Carb? Feeling Lost? "Paralysis by Analysis?" READ THIS Recommended Viewing Presentation from Dr. Laura Saslow: "A Low-Carb Diet and Lifestyle Program for People with Type 2 Diabetes" February 2017 Low Carb Breckenridge My Latest Articles Written for KetoDiet and Diet Doctor
I hope you enjoy my low-carb and keto articles that were published within the past month. Vegetarian Diet and Keto: Can These Two Work Together? Caffeine on a Ketogenic Diet: Friend or Foe? Top 11 Nutrient-Dense Keto Foods What Is a Keto Diet, and Other Common Questions Maintaining a Loss of 100-Plus Pounds for 10 Years with Low Carb and Keto  The holiday season is here, and with it many delicious treats that can be tough to resist, even for seasoned low-carbers. Fortunately, there are a number of talented food bloggers who create tantalizing low-carb, gluten-free, healthy alternatives to standard holiday favorites. I'm sharing five that would be perfect for holiday gatherings. Enjoy! Sugar-Free French Silk Pie from Kim at Low Carb Maven (3 grams net carb per serving) Baked Camembert with Cranberry Sauce and Caramelized Pecans from Georgina at Step Away from the Carbs (2.7 grams net carb per serving) Keto Pumpkin Bundt Cake from Lauren and Martina at KetoDiet (4.8 grams net carb per serving) Gingerbread Loaf Cake with Maple Frosting from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (5 grams net carb per serving) Crockpot Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Fudge from Brenda at Sugar-Free Mom (1 gram net carb per serving) Andreas Eenfeldt, MD: "A Global Food Revolution" August 2017, Low Carb San Diego I was surprised to see that I hadn't yet shared any presentations from Dr. Andreas Eenfeldt, aka Diet Doctor. This Swedish physician has been following a low-carb diet for over a decade and has helped thousands of people all over the world become healthier as a result of follow a LCHF lifestyle. I'm honored to write for him as part of Team Diet Doctor. In this talk, he provides a clear rationale for the benefits of carb-restricted, whole-food way of eating in his engaging, easy-to-understand style. His goal is to make low carb simple for people around the world, and he's well on his way to achieving this. My Latest Article Written for KetoDiet
Between traveling to Mallorca to speak at The Low Carb Universe and working on other projects last month, I only had time to write one article. I hope you enjoy my somewhat controversial article about cholesterol changes on keto diets. High Cholesterol on a Keto Diet: Should You Be Concerned? November 2017: Low-Carb Pecan Recipes, Presentation from Jackie Eberstein, and My Latest Articles10/21/2017  November is National Georgia Pecan Month. While it's true that pecans are grown mainly in Georgia and other parts of the southern US, they're enjoyed by everyone. Pecans are one of my favorite nuts -- I just love their delicate, slightly sweet flavor. I hope you enjoy the five fantastic low-carb pecan recipes I selected for this month's food holiday. Instant Pot Low-Carb Pecan Pie Cheesecake from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (3.5 grams net carb per serving) Creamy Pecan Pralines from Taryn at Joy Filled Eats (less than 1 gram net carb per serving) Easy Low-Carb Pecan Cookies from Georgina at Step Away from the Carbs (2.4 grams net carb per cookie) Low-Carb Pecan Pie Bars from Kim at Low Carb Maven (4 grams net carb per serving) Low-Carb Butter Pecan Ice Cream from Vicky at Tasteaholics (1 gram net carb per serving) Jackie Ebertstein, RN: "The Road to Type 2 Diabetes and How Low Carb Can Prevent It" July 2017 KetoFest November is National Diabetes Month, and I can't think of a better presentation on the subject than this one given by my friend and colleague, Jackie Eberstein. Jackie is an registered nurse who worked closely with Dr. Robert Atkins in his private practice for nearly 30 years. During that time, they treated thousands of people with diabetes and prediabetes using a low-carb diet. In this excellent presentation, Jackie discusses the six-stage progression from insulin resistance to advanced diabetes and how carb restriction can halt and often reverse this process. She also shares her own story about how low-carb changed her life and has helped her stay healthy and vibrant for over 40 years. My Latest Articles Written for Diet Doctor and KetoDiet
Diet Doctor The Keto Diet: Maintaining a 150-Pound Loss for 10 Years Maintaining a Loss of Over 100 Pounds on a Low-Carb Diet for 17 Years KetoDiet Why Low Carb and Keto Diets May Be Ideal for Menopause October 2017: Low-Carb Dessert Recipes, Presentation from Dr. Nicolai Worm, and My Latest Articles9/20/2017  October is National Dessert Month! As anyone who knows me will tell you, I love sweets. Although I've avoided sugar and honey for years, I do indulge in sugar-free desserts on a fairly regular basis. I'm thrilled to share 5 scrumptious new low-carb dessert recipes from a few of my favorite low-carb culinary wizards. Enjoy! Low-Carb Chocolate Walnut Cake from Kim at Low Carb Maven (5 grams net carb) Mini Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (3.5 grams net carb per serving) 5-Ingredient Double Chocolate Mousse from Vicky at Tasteaholics (5 grams net carb per serving) Keto Raspberry Cheesecake with Coconut Crust from Melissa at I Breathe...I'm Hungry (4 grams net carb per serving) Sugar-Free Low-Carb Peanut Butter Mousse from Brenda at Sugar-Free Mom (4 grams net carb per serving) Video: Dr. Nicolai Worm: "Nutrition Therapy of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease" February 2017 Low Carb Breckenridge This month's video presentation features Dr. Nicolai Worm, a nutrition researcher from German with expertise in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. I had the pleasure of meeting him and speaking with him in July when we both presented at the Low Carb USA conference in San Diego. I'm sharing the excellent presentation he gave at that conference, although recorded a few months earlier at Low Carb Breckenridge. This was definitely one of my favorite talks (He and I share a very similar approach to balanced, healthy low-carb living), and I hope you enjoy it as well. My Latest Articles Written for Diet Doctor and KetoDiet
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