 August 19 is National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day! Although traditional ice cream doesn't work well on a low-carb lifestyle, this frozen treat can be made without sugar or milk yet still taste delicious and creamy if done right. Here are 5 ice cream creations that contain less than 5 grams net carb per serving. Enjoy! Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream from Kim at Low Carb Maven (5 grams net carb per serving) Very Cold Eggs and Cream (aka Ice Cream!) from Max Love Project (1 gram net carb per serving) Low-Carb Coffee Ice Cream from Melissa at I Breathe...I'm Hungry (1 gram net carb per serving) Low-Carb Single Serve Peanut Butter Ice Cream from Brianna Thomas (no ice cream maker needed) (Less than 6 grams net carb per serving) Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Dairy Free) from Martina at KetoDiet (Less than 6 grams net carb per serving) Presentation by Jay Wortman, MD: "Undoing Atkins: A Cautionary Tale" February 2016, Low Carb Vail I hope you enjoy this excellent presentation by Dr. Jay Wortman, a Canadian physician who's been following a low-carb lifestyle to manage type 2 diabetes for many years. I'm fortunate to have met him and spoken with him in person, and he is indeed as witty and interesting as he comes across in his presentations. Articles Written for KetoDiet During July I only had time to publish two articles, this time for Martina's KetoDiet website. Please feel free to comment on the articles here or on the KetoDiet site. Next month, I'll have additional articles published at Authority Nutrition and KetoDiet. Ketogenic Diet and PCOS Is Flaxseed Healthy?
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 July is National Picnic Month! Whether you're planning a picnic, barbecue or other outdoor get-together, you can't beat a spread of delicious summer favorite foods enjoyed with family and friends. Here are four outstanding low-carb recipe collections and ideas for your summer gatherings. 31 Low Carb Picnic Ideas from Libby at Ditch the Carbs Packable Snacks for a Keto/Low Carb Picnic from at Amanda at Wicked Stuffed 25 Best Low Carb Foods for a BBQ by Tasteaholics Kalyn's Best Low Carb and Gluten Free Grilling Recipes from Kalyn's Kitchen Presentation by Ted Naiman, MD: Insulin Resistance February 2017, Low Carb Breckenridge This month I'm sharing an excellent talk by Dr. Ted Naiman, a physician based in Seattle, Washington. Ted uses a low carb approach to manage disorders characterized by insulin resistance: metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Although I've never met Ted in person, I know him fairly well on social media and am very impressed with his work. I have no doubt that you'll enjoy his recent presentation from Low Carb Breckenridge on insulin resistance. Recent Articles Written for Authority Nutrition
Here are my latest Authority Nutrition articles - a very short list, but hopefully they provide interesting and useful information. 9 Signs That You’re Not Eating Enough 12 Healthy Foods That Help You Burn Fat  June is National Dairy Month! I'm a big dairy fan. My favorite low-carb dairy products are cheese, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and just plain cream! I'm thrilled to share these excellent low-carb recipes featuring dairy created by some of my favorite bloggers and published within the past six months. Strawberry Cream Cheese Crumble Bars from Kim at Low Carb Maven (4 grams net carb per serving) 5-Ingredient Keto Spanakopita from Martina at KetoDiet (4.5 grams net carb per serving) Luscious Lemon Cheesecake from Melissa at I Breathe...I'm Hungry (4 grams net carb per serving) Cheesy Low-Carb No-Egg Sausage Mushroom Breakfast from Kalyn at Kalyn's Kitchen (7 grams net carb per serving) Low Carb Carrot Cake Cheesecake from Brenda at Sugar-Free Mom (4.2 grams net carb per serving) dLife Debut
I'm very happy to announce that I've joined the dlife.com team! Dlife is a fantastic online resource providing support, guidance and up-to-date diabetes research for people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, as well as prediabetes. The website was recently re-launched with a low-carb focus, and I'm the RD-CDE who answers questions in the FAQs section on the homepage. You'll also find many of my low-carb articles on the website, and I'll be contributing in other ways as well. Please check out dLife when you have a a chance! Recent Articles Written for Authority Nutrition I managed to write a few more articles for Authority Nutrition last month, but that will definitely be slowing down, as I'm working on another project for AN -- more details to come soon! The 15 Unhealthiest Junk Foods in America How to Calculate Net Carbs 12 Natural Ways to Balance Your Hormones A High-Protein Diet Plan to Lose Weight and Improve Health  May is National Salad Month! I absolutely love salads. In fact, I eat at least one a day, and some days I have salad for all three meals. Unfortunately, the salads you get in restaurants are often loaded with carbs due to additions like croutons, sugary nuts and sweet salad dressings. Here are 5 delicious, truly low-carb salads from some of best LC food bloggers around. Enjoy! Bistro Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing from Martina at KetoDiet (6.2 grams net carb per serving) Chicken Spinach Blueberry Salad with Parmesan Cheese from Kim at Low Carb Maven (6 grams net carb per serving) Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Rocket Salad from Gerri at Keto Kitchen (4 grams net carb per serving) Healthy Chicken Cobb Salad for One from Lisa at Low Carb Yum (5.3 grams net carb per serving) Shrimp Salad Eggs from Modern Low Carb (less than 1 gram net carb apiece) Video Presentation from Colin Champ, MD The Ketogenic Diet and Cancer: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks February 2016, Metabolic Therapeutics Conference It's truly an honor to share this video from Dr. Colin Champ, whom I've met several times and hold in extremely high regard. Dr. Champ is a radiation oncologist from Pittsburg who supports ketogenic diet therapy as an adjunct to standard treatment of certain cancers. He's published several research papers on the benefits of ketogenic diets for cancer, and his presentations are among the most popular at professional conferences. He also has a wonderful nutrition blog called Caveman Doctor where he discusses diet and other lifestyle measures for preventing disease and increasing quality of life. Dr. Champ's talks at the 2016 and 2017 Metabolics Therapeutics Conferences in Tampa were exceptionally interesting and inspiring, delivered in his unique, engaging style. This year's presentation isn't available online yet, but I know you'll enjoy his 2016 talk as much as I did. Recent Articles Written for Authority Nutrition As I mentioned last month, I've been very busy with multiple projects, and I anticipate this is going to continue for the foreseeable future. So again, although I've had less time to write articles for Authority Nutrition, I am still very happily writing for Kris Gunnars and AN. Here are my Authority Nutrition articles published within the past month: 10 Reasons You’re Always Tired (and what you can do about it) How Valerian Root Helps You Relax and Sleep Better 14 Everyday Uses for Tea Tree Oil  April is National Garlic Month! Garlic is naturally low in carbs, providing about 1 gram of net carb per clove. It has a lot going for it, including a unique flavor and aroma, impressive benefits on immune function and overall health, and versatility. Here are five delicious low-carb recipes featuring garlic. Oven-Baked Parmesan Garlic Wings from Taryn at Joy Filled Eats (less than 1 gram net carb per wing) Garlic Parmesan Knots from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (less than 3 grams net carb per serving) Lemon Garlic Pork Steaks with Mushrooms from Kendra at Peace, Love and Low Carb (5 grams net carb per serving) Best Keto Garlic Bread from Martina at KetoDiet (less than 3 grams net carb per slice) Baked Garlic Parmesan Salmon from Hayley at Health Starts in the Kitchen (less than 1 gram net carb per serving) Video Presentation by Dave Feldman: The Dynamic Influence of a High Fat Diet on Cholesterol Variability February 2017, Low Carb Breckenridge This month, I'm sharing a brand-new video presentation from Dave Feldman, a software engineer with a strong interest in cholesterol regulation. I've had the pleasure of meeting Dave twice at conferences and have found him to be extremely kind, knowledgeable, professional and respectful of others' views. Like me, Dave is a hyperresponder, a term coined to describe someone whose LDL cholesterol and particle numbers increase dramatically in response to a ketogenic diet. On his blog, Cholesterol Code, Dave documents a series of experiments he's done to test his lipid responses to varying amounts of fat and calories. The results are pretty amazing, and likely the opposite of what you'd expect to see. I've read that Dave rates his concern about his lipid values at about a 5 out of 10 on the worry scale (down from 9 initially), and I'm not too far behind him at about a 6.5 on that scale (down from 9.9 initially!) with respect to my own. I'm sure you'll enjoy this presentation and will be left with a lot to think about. Recent Articles Written for Authority Nutrition
Due to being extremely busy, I've had less time to write articles for Authority Nutrition lately. However, I'm definitely still writing for the site and honored to be a member of the team. Here are my Authority Nutrition articles published within the past month: South Beach Diet Review and Beginner’s Guide 7 Weight Loss “Quick Fixes” That Don’t Work  March is National Noodle Month. Traditional noodles have no place in a low-carbohydrate diet, of course. However, there are many grain-free, low-carb substitutions for pasta, and I'm fortunate to know a number of very talented low-carb chefs who've developed some amazing recipes based on these alternative noodles. This month, I'm sharing 5 low-carb pasta recipes that have been published within the past 12 months. Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi from Kim at Low Carb Maven (8 grams net carb per serving) Shirataki Noodle Macaroni and Cheese from Lisa at Low Carb Yum (Less than 1 gram net carb per serving) Spaghetti Squash Pizza Nests from Stacey at Beauty and the Foodie (2 grams net carb per serving) Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli from DJ Foodie and shared by Martina at KetoDiet (6.5 grams net carb per serving) Zucchini Noodles Salad with Parmesan and Walnuts from Melissa at I Breathe...I'm Hungry (5.5 grams net carb per serving) Presentation by Marty Kendall: Nutrient Density and the Insulin Index September 2016, Low Carb Down Under in Brisbane I'm excited to share this presentation from Marty Kendall, another brilliant engineer with expertise in blood sugar and insulin regulation. Marty lives in Australia with his wife, who has type 1 diabetes. For several years, they have followed a carb-restricted diet, which has greatly improved her blood sugar control and led to overall health improvements for both. While I've never met Marty in person, I find the articles on his blog Optimizing Nutrition extremely well written and informative. He's also an excellent speaker, as you'll see in the presentation below. Recent Articles Written for Authority Nutrition
Here are the articles I wrote for Authority Nutrition within the past month: 11 Foods to Avoid With Diabetes 6 Side Effects of Too Much Vitamin D 14 Simple Ways to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau  February is National Chocolate Lovers Month! I am definitely a fan of chocolate. In fact, I have some dark chocolate or cocoa powder every day, sometimes more than once! So it's definitely my pleasure to share five incredible low-carb, sugar-free, gluten-free chocolate treats published within the past three months with you. Enjoy! Low-Carb Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake from Kim at Low Carb Maven (5-6 grams net carb per serving) Nutella Mug Cake from Maya at Wholesome Yum (3.5 grams net carb per serving) Port Wine Dark Chocolate Fat Bombs from Marye at Low Carb-ology (less than 1 gram net carb apiece) Sugar-Free Low-Carb Samoa Pie from Brenda at Sugar-Free Mom (5.2 grams net carb per serving) Keto Flourless Chocolate Cake from Lisa at Low Carb Yum (3 grams net carb per serving) Video: Ivor Cummins aka "The Fat Emperor": Primary Causes of Heart Disease -- Insulin Resistance vs. "Bad Cholesterol" January 2017 Low Carb USA Miami Getaway This month's video presentation features Ivor Cummins, an engineer from Ireland with a strong interest and expertise in insulin resistance. I had the great pleasure of meeting him and speaking with him last July when we both presented at the Low Carb USA conference in San Diego. In his own unique, engaging style, Ivor discusses strategies to reduce heart disease risk by reducing insulin levels, improving insulin sensitivity, and controlling inflammation. Please listen when you have a chance! Recent Articles Written for Authority Nutrition
Here are the articles I wrote for Authority Nutrition within the past month: What Is the Healthiest Way to Cook Meat? Palm Oil: Good or Bad? 10 Natural Ways to Build Healthy Bones How to Choose the Best Probiotic Supplement 16 Foods to Eat on a Ketogenic Diet 13 Ways to Prevent Diabetes  January is National Slow Cooker Month! It's also Fat-Free Living Month, but let's ignore that one. I love using a slow cooker. In fact, I can't imagine my life without one. Here are 5 delicious low-carb recipes to make in a slow cooker published within the past 3 months, courtesy of a few of the finest low-carb culinary wizards around. Enjoy! Slow Cooker Balsamic Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts from Brenda at Sugar-Free Mom (7 grams net carb per serving) Slow Cooker Meatballs with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (3 grams net carb per serving) Slow Cooker Garlic Chipotle Lime Chicken from Stacey at Beauty and the Foodie (2 grams net carb per serving) Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili from Lisa at Low Carb Yum (6.3 grams net carb per serving) Slow Cooker Chipotle "Copycat" Barbacoa from Maya at Wholesome Yum (1 gram net carb per serving) Video: Interactive Workshop Featuring Dr. Steve Phinney at November 2016 Low Carb Down Under Conference This month's video presentation features Dr. Steve Phinney, a renowned researcher with expertise in very-low-carb, ketogenic diets and co-author of one of my favorite books: The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living. I consider myself very fortunate to have met and talked with Dr. Phinney several times, in addition to hearing him speak at conferences. Here is a recent workshop recorded in Sydney, Australia, in which he provides guidance on personalizing your low-carb lifestyle for weight loss and overall health. Recent Articles Written for Authority Nutrition Here are the articles I wrote for Authority Nutrition within the past month: 11 Simple Ways to Start Clean Eating Today Natural Flavors: Should You Eat Them? 11 Impressive Health Benefits of Salmon The BRAT Diet: Is It a Good Idea?  December is National Eggnog Month and National Fruitcake Month -- not a lot you can do with those from a low-carb point of view. Instead, I'm sharing five delicious sugar-free, gluten-free dessert recipes for your holiday celebrations. Cranberry White Chocolate Layer Cake from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (5.8 grams net carb per serving) Rum Butterscotch Cream Pie from Marye at Low Carb-ology (3.2 grams net carb per serving) Pumpkin Chocolate Marbled Cheesecake from Melissa at I Breathe…I'm Hungry (6.5 grams net carb per serving) Nana's Cheese Pie from Kim at Low Carb Maven (4 grams net carb per serving) Sugar-Free Pumpkin Pie from Lisa at Sugar-Free Mom (5.7 grams net carb per serving) Video: Presentation by Dr. Troy Stapleton at September 2016 Low Carb Down Under Conference This month, I'm sharing a presentation from Dr. Troy Stapleton, an Australian radiologist I had the great pleasure of meeting when we both spoke at a Low Carb Down Under conference in Melbourne back in 2014. This video is from his excellent presentation at the Low Carb Down Under event this past September. I know you're going to enjoy and be inspired by it. Recent Articles Written for Authority Nutrition Here are the articles I wrote for Authority Nutrition within the past month: Ghee: Better Than Butter? 11 Reasons Why Berries Are Among the Healthiest Foods on Earth How Many Carbs Should a Diabetic Eat? 7 Tips to Get Into Ketosis Fatty Liver: What It Is, and How to Get Rid of It  November is National Peanut Butter Month! Peanut butter is healthy, delicious and fairly low carb. Fortunately, a little goes a long way in terms of flavor and texture. Here are five amazing low-carb recipes featuring peanut butter that were published within the past 6 months. Caramel Peanut Butter Payday Cake from Taryn at Joy Filled Eats (3.2 grams net carb per serving) Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Fudge from Lisa at Low Carb Yum (1.5 grams net carb per serving) Protein Peanut Butter Cookies from Taralynn at Simply Taralynn (4 grams net carb per serving) Peanut Butter Mug Cakes from Marye at Low Carb-ology (3.4 grams net carb per shared serving) Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream Cake from Carolyn at All Day I Dream About Food (6.7 grams net carb per serving) Video: Presentation by Justin Hansen & Julie Reid at September 2016 Low Carb Down Under Conference November is also National Diabetes Month. In this excellent presentation from a recent low-carb conference in Melbourne, Australia, Justin Hansen and Julie Reid discuss their son's type 1 diabetes diagnosis and how they learned to control his blood sugar levels via a low-carb diet based on the principles of Dr. Richard Bernstein and the TypeOneGrit Facebook group. An amazing and inspirational story demonstrating the power of carb restriction for diabetes management! Recent Articles Written for Authority Nutrition Here are the articles I wrote for Authority Nutrition within the past month: 8 Health Benefits of Nuts 21 Reasons to Eat Real Food 6 Mistakes That Slow Down Your Metabolism Is Snacking Good or Bad for You? How to Tighten Loose Skin After Losing Weight 6 Unusual Ways to Burn Calories 9 Ways to Increase Your “Good” HDL Cholesterol |
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