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Low Carb Foods for Glowing Skin
The saying “you are what you eat” holds true on a variety of levels. While a low carb diet can help you lose weight and also may lower your risk factors for conditions like heart disease and diabetes, a low carb diet might even be good for your skin. Think about it this way: have
Read MoreCelebrate World Egg Day with Low-Carb and Keto-Friendly Casseroles
Casseroles are life-savers on busy nights. You can whip up a casserole in minutes, making the most of whatever you have in your fridge and pantry, and then you can get back to business (or Netflix) while your casserole cooks to bubbly deliciousness in the oven. Casseroles also re-heat quite nicely for lunch or dinner
Read More11 Immune-Boosting Foods and Low Carb Recipes
With the weather getting cooler and people beginning to spend more time indoors, we could be facing a double or triple whammy of cold, flu and other viruses this season. We have learned that obesity and associated underlying health conditions may put added stress on your immune system, making it harder to fight off everything
Read MoreMisguided Dietary Guidelines’ Worsen Our Obesity Epidemic With Disproportionate impact to Members of Minority Groups
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a statement showing that our nation’s obesity epidemic is getting worse. In 2019, Adult Obesity Prevalence Maps show 12 states now have adult obesity rates at or above 25%: Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. This is
Read MoreHow to Avoid the “Freshman 15” with The College Nutritionist
College is an exciting time of growth and independence. You’re on your own and making your own decisions. Your parents are no longer stocking the fridge and cooking your meals. From dining halls to delivery, suddenly the choice is all yours! While it can be exciting to suddenly have the option of eating pizza for
Read MoreThrow 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
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