http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog A low carb food blog Sat, 12 May 2012 02:01:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/obesity-rate-is-still-growing/ http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/obesity-rate-is-still-growing/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 02:01:38 +0000 Robert http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/?p=855 In a recent study, it’s been estimated that over 40% of the country will be obese within the next 20 years.  And I just might start buying stocks of the companies who make the diabetes medicine, cholesterol and heart disease medicines.  That’s literally gonna be epidemic levels, if it’s not already.  Personally, I’d be surprised [...]]]> http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/obesity-rate-is-still-growing/feed/ 0 http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/what-is-ketosis-and-why-it-matters/ http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/what-is-ketosis-and-why-it-matters/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:49:23 +0000 Robert http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/?p=844 Invariably when starting or eating a low carb diet, you’ll hear the word KETOSIS.  Ketosis is actually an amazing and quite exciting thing.  It’s what happens when we stop eating so many carbohydrates.  Ketosis is a natural body process.  And some people even think that ketosis is the preferred biochemical state for healthy human beings!! [...]]]> http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/what-is-ketosis-and-why-it-matters/feed/ 0 http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/hot-sauce-and-low-carb/ http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/hot-sauce-and-low-carb/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:48:54 +0000 Robert http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/?p=837 The longer I eat low carb, the more I try to find things to vary it up.  And hot sauce is one of those things I thoroughly enjoy while eating low carb.  I haven’t gone completely crazy and tried all the hot sauces and typically like to avoid sauces with skull and cross-bones on it [...]]]> http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/hot-sauce-and-low-carb/feed/ 2 http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/nori-for-a-crunchy-low-carb-snack/ http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/nori-for-a-crunchy-low-carb-snack/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:33:14 +0000 Robert http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/?p=832 Nori seaweed might not be the first thing that comes to mind as a fun crunchy low carb snack alternative, but it’s worth trying.  Especially if you like sushi.  Nori is a type of seaweed and comes in sheets.  By itself, it’s not all that great. But Trader Joes offers a snackable version that they import [...]]]> http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/nori-for-a-crunchy-low-carb-snack/feed/ 0 http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/3-key-low-carb-substitues/ http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/3-key-low-carb-substitues/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:39:40 +0000 Robert http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/?p=819 When eating low carb, you’ll be cutting out ‘white’ things like flour, potatoes, and rice.  Luckily nature offers some other more low carb friendly substitutes.  Anytime I see a recipe calling for pasta, rice or potatoes, I just swap it out with the following: Pasta – Instead of pasta, made with nutritionally worthless bleached and [...]]]> http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/3-key-low-carb-substitues/feed/ 0 http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/low-carb-chicken-recipe-ridiculously/ http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/low-carb-chicken-recipe-ridiculously/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:22:52 +0000 Robert http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/?p=812 A very simple chicken recipe with serious flavor that is worth making.  Finally chicken with some taste. Ingredients 6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (organic, free range, if possible) 1 1/2 Tblsp dried Italian Seasoning Blend 1/2 White Onion 2 Stalk of Celery 2 Garlic Cloves – minced 1 Tblsp Olive Oil 1 tsp Salt 1/2 [...]]]> http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/low-carb-chicken-recipe-ridiculously/feed/ 0 http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/how-to-tell-if-you-are-ketosis/ http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/how-to-tell-if-you-are-ketosis/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:23:33 +0000 Robert http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/?p=807 Q:  How can you tell when you are in ketosis? A: The easiest way to tell if you are actually in ‘ketosis’ is by using KetoStix.  A little test strip that you place in your urine stream which looks for the presence of ketone bodies.  The strip will turn purple if it detects any.  You [...]]]> http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/how-to-tell-if-you-are-ketosis/feed/ 0 http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/what-to-drink-on-low-carb/ http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/what-to-drink-on-low-carb/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:58:31 +0000 Robert http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/?p=804 Q: I drink coffee with splenda and water with lemon?  Is this ok? A: When doing low carb, I don’t drink coffee usually.  I drink water and unsweetened tea (black or green or herbal).  And I do add a slice of lemon or lime to water.  Or even 2 slices But the issue really is [...]]]> http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/what-to-drink-on-low-carb/feed/ 0 http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/upgrading-to-primal-paleo-modern-caveman-low-carb-positive/ http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/upgrading-to-primal-paleo-modern-caveman-low-carb-positive/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:23:37 +0000 Robert http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/?p=795 For the last 3 weeks I have been in ‘ketosis’ and dropped another 15 pounds.  I’ve been eating less than 30 grams of NET carbs per day.  And clearly it works for weight loss. So I’m feeling pretty good these days and I’m headed in the right direction.  What’s the next step?  Adding a bit [...]]]> http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/upgrading-to-primal-paleo-modern-caveman-low-carb-positive/feed/ 0 http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/diet-trumps-exercise-for-weight-loss/ http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/diet-trumps-exercise-for-weight-loss/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:52:21 +0000 Robert http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/?p=789 For my body, my diet and what I eat is far more effective for weight loss than exercise alone. Last summer, I had reached a good weight for me.  I was in good shape.  And so I took a break and was totally off my low carb diet towards the end of last year (4 months) but I [...]]]> http://www.lowcarbdietworks.com/lowcarbblog/diet-trumps-exercise-for-weight-loss/feed/ 2