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Three Refreshing Summer Mocktail Recipes You’ll Love

Who needs dessert? Have a nightcap summer mocktail instead! Find out how to make three simple recipes in this video. They are refreshing and a nice treat, without all of the carbs you’ll find in dessert! Let us know what you think. Cheers!

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A New Product to Try! Fruit Flavored Cottage Cheese

We don’t usually promote products or brands, but recently a new product at Kroger caught my eye. We’ve been buying Carbmaster Yogurt at Kroger for years because they are super low carb and provide a yummy dessert alternative. But now (drumroll, please) they have a low-carb fruit flavored cottage cheese product that is AWESOME! I […]

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How to Serve Starch Alternatives Like “Riced” Cauliflower

Have you seen rice-alternatives at the grocery store like “riced” cauliflower or broccoli? Looks tempting, we we’ve found that the texture and taste don’t exactly mimic rice or a similar starch like quinoa or couscous. However, the idea of cutting back your carb count by serving veggies in lieu of a starch is a good one. […]

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Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash

Love spaghetti and meatballs? Who doesn’t? We’re going to shake it up with a few substitutions that make your pasta meal healthier and lower in carbs! First, we love spaghetti squash. In our opinion, it’s the best substitute for pasta.  One medium spaghetti squash will serve 2-3 adults. 1 cup of baked and shredded spaghetti squash […]

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Meal Planning

Low-Carb Breakfast Egg Muffins

A low-carb muffin, say what? Yes, its true. I love this recipe and make these often (especially when I know I am going to have a busy week). I make 6 egg muffins on Monday morning, or even Sunday night. I store them in an air-tight container in the fridge and then each morning, I just […]

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Lunch Packing Tips and Tricks

School is back and you may be packing lunches more often, however this is something that our family does all year round. We think packing lunches is really important and a very helpful way to control your carb count and know exactly what you are getting. Find out our tips and tricks in this video! […]

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This Ain’t Your Mother’s Chicken Salad

If you don’t love chicken salad, you should. But not for the reasons you think. We don’t want you to love the mayo (and the fat and calories that adds). And, we’d rather you not love your chicken salad on a big ‘ole baguette or croissant. If you are managing your diabetes with a low carb […]

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New Summer Salad? Try a Caprese!

One of our favorite summer salads is a Caprese Salad. Rather than pay $10-$15 each at a nice Italian restaurant, we make them at home. In fact, we grow our own Basil in a pot on the deck. Even if you don’t grow your own Basil, the grocery stores have fresh basil all summer! Just slice any […]

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Kitchen Sink Cobb Salad

I love a good salad, especially a good cobb salad. For some reason, some folks feel like Cobbs are too complicated to make at home! I disagree. Save yourself the money, the time, and the added salt, and make a Kitchen Sink Cobb for dinner tonight. Here’s how: Grab all the veggies and protein you […]

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Pasta Lovers Tips and Recipe

We love pasta, but we hate what it does it Rhodes’ blood sugar. Unless he’s getting ready to run a 10K, we avoid a pasta-heavy meal. So what do we do? We have 3 tips to made your pasta dish a little lighter on the carbs: Make your noodles count. Try to avoid regular old […]

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