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What is the Intermittent Fasting Diet?
You’ve probably heard of the Intermittent Fasting diet (IF), which means cycling between periods of fasting and eating, with fasts ranging from 16 hours to 24 hours or more. You can learn more about the different types of IF here, but the idea behind the intermittent fasting diet is that it boosts weight loss by
Read MoreLow Carb Back to School Recipes and Tips
It may still feel like summer, but school has started or is about to for kids everywhere, and suddenly days are even busier with early-morning drop offs, sports practices, homework and more. All of this can make it a challenge to stick to your low carb lifestyle, let alone get the kids out the door
Read MoreLow Carb Labor Day Recipes
Labor Day weekend is often considered the last hurrah of summer and a chance to enjoy a few more sunny days of freedom before school starts and Summer Fridays are a thing of the past. Whether you’re planning a picnic, hitting a potluck or just grilling with the family, I have plenty of low carb
Read MoreLow Carb and Keto-Friendly Summer Dessert Recipes
Just because you’re living a low carb lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious dessert. These low carb and keto-friendly summer dessert recipes are cool and refreshing and fresh and fruity, with an emphasis on fruits that are in season during this hot month. Basic Custard Ice Cream You can top this simple low
Read MoreQ&A with Andie Thueson
Andie is a busy stay-at-home mom to three kids. Since discovering that living a low carb lifestyle could help improve her health and lose weight in the process, she has partnered with Atkins, and she’s been on a mission to share how eating healthy and embracing fitness can be simple and fun through her blog
Read MoreCure Your Summer Cravings with Low Carb Swaps
Summer’s in full swing, which means it feels natural to relax the rules, whether you’re skipping the office on Fridays to “work from home” or letting the kids stay up far past their normal bedtimes. Meals become a chill affair, where lunches are munched poolside and happy hour evolves into dinner. Suddenly it’s easy to
Read MoreLow Carb Picnic Tips and Recipes
There’s nothing more fun in the sun than a picnic, whether you’re at the beach, by the pool or in a mountain meadow. First, it’s important to avoid some common picnic pitfalls found in the form of added sugars (the average American could consume up to 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day… yikes!). These
Read MoreSnacks and Tips for a Low Carb Summer Road Trip
Your summer road trip won’t hit a stall when you bring these low carb and keto-friendly road trip snacks. They will keep your blood sugar levels and appetite in check so you’re not tempted to over-indulge along the way. Before you hit the open road, take a look at your route, and build in some
Read MoreHow to Have a Low Carb 4th of July
Plus, 12 low carb plant-based recipes hot off the grill It’s time to get out the sparklers and enjoy the fireworks while celebrating the 4th of July with food, friends, family and fun. You can make the most of the holiday with my tips for low carb grilling and low carb barbecue sauce, marinade and
Read MoreStay Cool with Low Carb Drinks
There’s nothing like a cold drink to quench your thirst on a hot, sunny day, but some of these drinks can be loaded with sugar. Sugary drinks make up for almost half of the added sugars in Americans’ diets, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Fruit juice, even 100% fruit juice,
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