Review of Dana Carpender's Carb Gram Counter: Usable Carbs, Protein, Fat, and Calories - Plus Tips on Eating Low-Carb! (Paperback)

If you are on any type of Lo-carb plan, you've got to get this book. Perfect small size but far more thorough than anything. She has even added the fast food menu items made lo-carb; for example if you order a sandwich at Wendy's and remove the ketchup and bread, how many calories, fat grams and carbs are left...this is fantastic for those of us that still like to know or have an idea on general calories we are consuming. I have the small carb counter that came w/the new Atkins book and that's fine, but this will replace it and stay in my purse. Highly recommend this!

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Hello, low-carb dieters! Need some help? In this book you'll find a comprehensive directory of the total carbs, usable carbs, fiber, protein, and calorie amounts for countless different types of food. To make it easy to use, we've highlighted the usable carbs, so you can find the most vital information at a glance. And to help you put more variety in your diet, we've also highlighted the foods with less than five grams of usable carbs per serving, so you can see what you may have been missing!
To help you maintain a low-carb diet happily and successsfully for life, we've included the best low-carb tips. We've even put together lists of great low-carb snacks, low-carb treats, fast food meals, and more!
So grab this little book, and carry it in your pocket, purse, or briefcase - it's the low-carb tool you've been looking for!

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Review of The Low-Carb Barbecue Book: Over 200 Recipes for the Grill and Picnic Table (Paperback)

Dana Carpender has done it again with The Low-Carb Barbecue Book. I really have to say this is the book to have to create delicious, healthy summer foods!
Grilling is of course just about perfect low carb food - it involves fresh fish, fresh chicken, and lots of fresh vegetables. However, there are a few dishes in classic BBQ that are notoriously high carb, like potato salad and baked beans. Dana helps with everything.
There are of course the rubs and marinades, the instructions on grilling and BBQing (and how they differ). There are lots of great spice combos that can be helpful to new cooks, but are second-hand to experienced grillers.
Where the book really shines is in the side dishes and extras. The variety of mock-potato salad are great. There are various slaws and salads, plus a wide array of desserts.
The drinks section is fun but again, what low carb drinker doesn't know about mixing rum and diet coke? Is vodka plus sugar-free lemonade really worth a mention? I'd much rather have had those pages pointed at appetizers or more side dishes.
Still, summertime's parties and picnics will become much easier for low carbers who don't have to worry if something is OK to eat or not. By following the recipes in this book, you're sure to get a delicious dish that is truly low carb and healthy for you.
Highly recommended!

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Everyone is eating low-carb these days, and grilling is an easy way to make your protein-focused meals delicious. The problem is that most marinades and sauces are full of sugar.
Dana Carpender comes to the rescue with over 200 low-carb recipes perfect for backyard picnics and barbecues, from meats and side dishes to cocktails and desserts.
This book also features all-new recipes for condiments, sauces, and marinades that can replace the sugar-laden store-bought varieties and allow the low-carber to enjoy previously forbidden foods.

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Review of Dana Carpender's Every Calorie Counts Cookbook: 500 Great-Tasting, Sugar-Free, Low-Calorie Recipes that the Whole Family Will Love (Paperback)

I had this pre-ordered here at Amazon but found it this past weekend at a bookstore and it was worth paying the difference and having it rather then waiting for it to ship. I love all of Dana's books, but by far this is my favorite. I wasn't sure what to think because of the title saying every calorie counts instead of "low carb" but it is a low carb cookbook, just better for OWL and maintenance, BUT, most everything in this book is 13g carb per serving and less (a lot between 4-8), even dishes with rice and whole wheat flour. She mixes cauli-rice with wild rice and almond flour (meal) with whole wheat flour to keep carb counts low while giving us those grains we can add back once off induction. This is a book perfrect for low carbers and for those watching carbs and calories alike. But its the recipes that earn it 5 stars. Peachy rice (8g per serving) and tandoor chicken is what I made last night and they were delicious (and everything on my plate was 12g carb total). 3 meals like that keep me under my 40 grams daily cab allowance, and yet I enjoyed real rice last night. I'm so happy to have this book. I know it is about to become the most used cookbook because everything appeals to my taste buds. Dana never disappoints us and this one is no exception. Low carbers, don't be fooled by the title, it is low carb. Maybe not low enough carb for induction, but perfect for the later stages of weight loss.
Thank you Dana!!!! And thank you for thinking of all of us who watch what we eat. Its so nice to have all these options for OWL. More recipes for those of us past induction, almost to goal weight or maintaining is always appreciated, especially for those of us who have had to count calories too. This is something not many low carb cookbook authors address and I'm so glad she did. Keep the cookbooks coming Dana!
Oops, it says 4 stars but I gave it 5! I would give it 10 if I could!

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Dieters everywhere are realizing that weight loss is a simple equation: You have to burn more calories than you take in. Pretty simple, right? You just eat fewer calories. The problem is, most low-calorie cookbooks cut calories by cutting fat, which also means they cut nutrients and flavor! They also fill you up with unhealthy carbohydrates like sugar and white flour. No more! Dana Carpender comes to the rescue with 500 delicious and healthy low-calorie recipes that include healthy fats like olive oil and nuts and healthy carbs like brown rice and whole-wheat bread. It's the best of both worlds, and the healthiest diet imaginable, because every calorie counts in terms of nutrition. There are no empty calories from fillers with no nutritional value. These recipes are delicious and healthy and will help you lose weight for good.

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Review of 500 More Low-Carb Recipes: 500 All New Recipes From Around the World [BARGAIN PRICE] (Paperback)

How do I love Dana Carpender in a completely platonic low carb life saver kind of way? Let me count the ways. Her new cookbook is fabulous. If you don't have it, you simply must get it. So many great looking recipes. As soon as my copy arrived, I read it cover to cover and am about to read it again. We are trying a different recipe every night. We have tried several already and they are very good. We're gonna have another one tonight. I have all of her cookbooks and this one is fab. Her books offer a lot of variety of flavors, which is essential to keeping any way of eating interesting. I'm trying to broaden my taste horizens, and her books give me lots of options. I use her cookbooks everyday. I recommend them all the time, but I don't loan them out. I would be lost if I did! She makes low carb low effort, which makes my life significantly easier. Thanks Dana!


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If you've thought about quitting your low-carb lifestyle, it's most likely because you're bored - you just want a really, truly, interesting meal for a change. Problem solved! You and low-carbers like you made 500 Low-Carb Recipes a best-seller, so here are 500 more, and they're better than ever. You'll find flavors from all around the world: Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Irish, Caribbean, Japanese, Moroccan, Italian, and Cajun, just to name a few. Here you will find the collected culinary wisdom of hundreds of people who have embraced low-carb cooking and learned just how wonderful it can be.
From quick and easy recipes for family dinners to new side dishes to go with those steaks and chops to festive foods to make the holidays enjoyable without blowing your program, we have it all:
Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps * Crema di Mascherpone * Mexican Cabbage Soup * Shrimp and Artichoke "Risotto" * French Toasty Eggs * Crab-stuffed Poblano Peppers * Sesame-Almond Napa Slaw * Chili Relleno Casserole * Baked Sole in Creamy Curry Sauce * Caribbean Grilled Chicken Salad * Tuscan Soup * Zucchini Lasagna * Easy Low-Carb Fudge * and much, much more
So quit with the boring food already! You'll never know just how great healthy low-carb foods can taste - and how much variety you can have - until you try 500 More Low-Carb Recipes!

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Review of 500 Low-carb Recipes (Paperback)

Even though I have always loved to cook, I lost the desire to do so after starting the low carb lifestyle a little over a year ago. Bland salads and grilled chicken breasts were my staples. I found myself browsing the cookbook section of a book store one day and began flipping through Dana's book - I was hooked. I picked it up and spent 4 hours straight reading everything (I had a long car ride to do so). I spent about two weeks making all sorts of recipes from this book and fell in love with cooking all over again. I still use recipes from this and several of her other books several times a week, but I finally popped back into the creative mood and spend the other days experimenting with my own low carb recipes!! Thanks Dana. (c:


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Ok, you've finally done it - you've gone low-carb! There's just one little problem - if you have to face one more day of eggs for breakfast, tuna salad for lunch and a burger without the bun for dinner you are going to scream. Dana Carpender help to break that diet boredom with 500 recipes for low-carb dishes - from salads to main meals and desserts. Using everyday ingredients, these easy-to-follow recipes include new versions of traditional favourites such as yorkshire pudding and tomato ketchup, as well as desserts like chocolate cheesecake and cinnamon raisin bread.

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Review of Low-Carb Smoothies: More Than 50 Fabulous Recipes the Whole Family Will Love (Turtleback)

My boys and I have had a smoothie every morning for breakfast for the past two weeks--we're hooked! I'm a type 1 diabetic, and find that a smoothie like this works perfectly for a great meal replacement. They keep me satisfied until the next meal, and most importantly, they really taste great. The carb counts are accurate and my blood sugar remains stable after having one. My kids aren't on a restricted carb diet, but they love the taste too! If you're already a low-carb dieter, you'llmost likely have all the ingredients in your pantry. Enjoy!

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Smoothies are one of the most popular food trends-they are healthy meal replacements, and easy, on-the-go snacks.But, the problem is, most are high in carbs.Not anymore!Low-carb diet guru Dana Carpender offers readers 50 all-new recipes for smoothies along with beautiful full-color photos in this one-of-a-kind book.Readers of Dana's previous books will love it, and the millions of people on low-carb diets will welcome the chance to bring their blenders out to make delicious milkshake alternatives.
Some of the recipes included are:-Peaches 'n Cream Smoothie-Chocolate Drinkable Yogurt-Cantaloupe Cooler-Razzleberry Smoothie-And more!

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Review of The Glycemic-Load Diet Cookbook: 150 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight and Reverse Insulin Resistance (Paperback)

A straight forward and immensely useful review of the Glycemic Load Diet plus lots of really delicious recipes.Dana's work is in my experience always well researched, entertaining, educational and makes for fabulous food that contributes to your health.If you're thinking of returning to health this New Year this should be your first buy and if you have Dana's other cookbooks you won't find this redundant, but fresh and inspiring.

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Now you can eat up, slim down, and control insulin--with 150 easy recipes that are scientifically designed and sinfully good


Imagine being able to lose weight while enjoying satisfying amounts of delicious food. Now, thanks to Dr. Rob Thompson's revolutionary eating plan based on the breakthrough science of the glycemic load, you can prepare fabulously filling meals that actually speed up your metabolism, curb your cravings, and improve the way you look and feel. These surprisingly hearty recipes, created by bestselling cookbook author Dana Carpender, are designed to eliminate the "glucose shocks" that deplete your natural insulin--making it easy for you to lose weight without feeling deprived. You'll be able to enjoy:


Robust Breakfasts
Spinach Mushroom Frittata, Apple Walnut Pancakes


Lip-Smacking Lunches
Oriental Chicken Salad, Oyster Bisque, Ham and Pineapple Slaw


Mouthwatering Main Dishes
Sesame Short Ribs, Lemon Mustard Pork Chops, Indian Lamb Skillet


Delicious Desserts
Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies, Lemon Vanilla Cheesecake



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Review of 200 Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes: Healthy Dinners That Are Ready When You Are! (Paperback)

Dana Carpender has made a serious study of adapting classic recipes from around the world to work with modern low carb diets.In this latest offering, 200 Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes, she proves once again that you don't need refined grains and sugars to enjoy healthful, satisfying food - no matter your culinary traditions or meat of preference.The key is quality ingredients, simply prepared.


Dana Carpender is a believer in keeping it simple and freshly prepared whenever possible.None of the ingredients were hard to find at my supermarket except perhaps the low-carb imitation honey that shows up in a few recipes.Of the dozen or so main dish recipes I tested in 200 LCSCR I can honestly say that seven were big hits with my family, a few were just okay and just one was bad.All of them cooked on time and just as predicted. There were some very satisfying desserts toward the end, with several variations on cheesecakes and custards that turn out splendidly in my slow cooker.Although I do not normally have a use for appetizer recipes, there is even a section for that - which contains an outstanding hot artichoke dip.

I am impressed with the author's diligence in keeping most recipes under 10 grams of net carbs per serving. Dana really does stick to the universal "rules" of low carb dieting; lots of veggies and meats, occasional artificial sweetening, a sprinkling of fruits now and then and a bare representation of grains and sugars-- and only when absolutely necessary for flavor, never as filler.She is good at innovating more nutritious subs for common starchy side dish ingredients; fauxtatoes (cauliflower) and mashed turnips are big players at her low carb table.Eat the 200 LCSCR way and you will probably have better, more varied natural nutrition than ever before in your typical American diet.

The recipes for lc condiments & sauces are a big bonus to those of us who suffer from sticker shock at the supermarket's low carb pricing practices. Readers of her other lc recipe books may find some of these items familiar, but hey, it is convenient to have them all in one place. And as for convenience, well...slow cooking is the essence of convenience to modern time-challenged dieters.

Did I make it sound as if this book is one of the best kept secrets for low carbers?I hope so, because it is.
-Andrea, aka Merribelle.


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God bless the slow cooker!There's no denying that this kitchen staple of the 60s, 70s and 80s is back with an updated look and a fierce following, but isn't it time somebody saved us from the same old carb-heavy recipes it's known for?Dana Carpender to the rescue!No stranger to the busy lifestyle (after all, she penned the bestselling 15-Minute Low Carb Recipes, didn't she?) low-carb maven Carpender offers up a host of delectable nearly carb free "fix it and forget it" recipes for anyone with just enough time to throw dinner in the slow cooker before rushing out for a full day of hustle and bustle. You'll find:
Maple-Glazed Corned Beef with Vegetables
Chicken Minestrone
Curried Chicken with Coconut Milk
Pork Roast with Apricot Sauce
Lemon-Mustard Salmon Steaks
...and much, much more

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Review of How I Gave Up My Low-Fat Diet and Lost 40 Pounds (Revised and Expanded Edition) (Paperback)

I am a born sceptic.I also have been obsessed with food for my entire adult life.When I am going to eat, what I am going to eat, where I am going to eat, if there will be enough food left by the time I get to thefront of the line... Not a very nice way to live.This book HAS CHANGEDMY LIFE!So far, everything she has said has been true.Everything thatshe said would happen, has happened.And it's not hard to do at all!Sure, the initial adjustment to serving a meal with no potatoes or bread isa little odd, but you get over it pretty fast.Somehow, this diet justclicked with me.After reading her book, I have at least 6 more reasons toeat this way than just to lose weight.That's not even my focus any more! She explained all the different approaches of all these other authors andshows you how to pick and choose which aspects of which approaches willwork best for you.It's remarkably easy to read, too!
I used this bookalong with Lauri's Lo-Carb Cookbook and the Greg Smithey "EasyToning" tape, and I lost 10 pounds the first week and, I don't know ifmy initial measurement was wrong or what, but I lost and INCH off my waist! I have ordered the rest of Mr. Smithey's "Easy" videos now, anduse Lauri's cookbook everyday.I have not yet found a recipe I or myhusband didn't like.
I hope you find something that works for you.Butfor my money, this was the best that was out there for me.

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This book is a breezy, chatty, non-technical, fun-to-read explanation of low carbohydrate dieting why it works, the surprising health benefits, and most importantly, how to approach low carb dieting.
The book details three very different main approaches to controlling carbohydrates (including the Basic Low Carb Diet, similar to Atkins or Protien Power, and the Mini-Binge Diet, popularized as the Carbohydrate Addict?s Diet), plus several variations, finally summing up the basic principles which tie them all together.
The point is to give the reader the tools necessary to construct a new way of eating that will fit his or her body, psyche, and lifestyle, thus allowing them to stay slim, energetic, and healthy for life.

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Review of 500 Low-Carb Recipes: 500 Recipes from Snacks to Dessert, That the Whole Family Will Love (Paperback)

First let me say that I own many, many low-carb cookbooks, and this one is THE best I have ever read!Not only does it offer 500, yes, 500 recipes that are easy, fabulous and low carb, but the introduction and ingredient chapters were SPECTACULAR!The introduction was warm, witty and informative.I typically skim through the beginning chapters and get right to the recipes, but I couldn't put this one down!So many questions that I had were answered in the Low Carb Specialty Foods chapter, not to mention the Polyols chapter and the Where to Find Low-Carb Specialty Products chapter (she doesn't like paying through the nose for this stuff, either)!
The Ingredients You Need to Know About section was the absolute best--necessary and unique information about eggs, fats/oils, flour substitutes (what the heck are guar and xanthan gums, anyway--she answers that, too!), sweeteners (wow, I can have molasses!), vegetables (and I can have carrots, too!), and oh so much more.Her first recipe is addictive enough to eat every day (Heroin Wings)!I wish I could say that I've made all the recipes, but I'm so busy trying out the recipes from the first chapter, I haven't even looked at the other chapters yet, but believe me, I know they'll be outstanding.
This author is down-to-earth, funny and charming.I can relate to her so well.She stresses over and over again to listen to your body and let that be your guide regardless of whether the food is low-carb.This works so well for me.The BEST book you will ever purchase on low-carbing and low-carb recipes.DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

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Dana Carpender comes to the rescue with 500 Low-Carb recipes. Covering everything from soup to nuts, this comprehensive compendium of recipes offers choices like...
Heroin Wings (they're so good they're addictive)
Mockahlua Cheesecake
Meatza (pizza without the crust)
...plus dozens of ways to spice up staple dishes such as burgers, omelets, steaks and chicken
Readers will also learn:How to make low-carb casseroles that are delicious - without noodles or rice!What to serve instead of mashed potatoesThe secret to low-carb stuffingThe way to satisfy sugar cravings - decadently - and still stay low-carbThe lowdown on low-carb ingredients
Recipes have been tested and proven delicious. They are guaranteed to please even the most reluctant bread-lover.

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Review of 15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes: Instant Recipes for Dinners, Desserts, and More (Paperback)

I was so excited to see that Dana Carpender was coming out with a 15 minute recipe book.I have the 500 low carb recipes book and am tremendously pleased with it, but this new book is so awesome that although I have used my 500 recipes book religiously for months, it has sat on the shelf for the last week.I have made a different recipe every night this week using this 15 minute recipe book and am enthralled. I've made Sour Cream Ham Supper (my husband loved this), Spanish Rice (scrumptuous, I think I found my new favorite), Beef and Artichoke Skillet (fabulous),Ham and Beans Skillet (so easy, and absolutely delicious), and tomorrow I'm making Pepperoncini Beef; I can't wait. I've never enjoyed cooking so much. All the recipes are so fast and easy. So far, they've all been extremely tasty, too. Dana, keep up the good work.

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Recent studies prove that low-carbohydrate dieting works to take weight off and improve cholesterol. As more and more people switch to the Atkins diet or variations of it, they will need recipes! 15 Minute Low-Carb Recipes offers over 200 recipes that can be made in 15 minutes or less. This book offers all-new quick and easy recipes that will be a godsend to low-carbers everywhere.

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