5 Low-Carb Swaps for A Guilt-Free Holiday Season

By: Irabor Mark and Mike Keto Carbohydrates have often been singled out as the single largest cause of various physiological problems. These nutrients, though they are a primary sources of energy for the body, are also responsible for adding to the sugar content in the blood. Most carbohydrates get readily converted into sugars and stay in the body till they are used. If the person does not exercise well, then these sugars can remain in the blood and cause other problems, weight gain being the least significant of them. The Ketogenic diet is based on the theory that by reducing carbohydrates in the daily diet, a person can live a healthier life. Low carbohydrate diets (or no carbohydrate diets) are weight loss options that restrict the amount of carbohydrates ingested by a dieter, while increasing the amounts of proteins and fats eaten. Different diet options allow the consumption of different amounts of carbohydrates on a daily basis. The principle behind the low carbo...

By Kaley Madison Bessinger The diet world has never been set in stone. Advice on what you should and shouldn’t eat seems to change by the hour and vary from one self-proclaimed “expert” to the next. Let’s face it: past the basics of healthy eating, food advice is just plain perplexing, but there’s a reason for that. The cloud of confusion hanging over the nutrition establishment is partly due to shoddy science experiments performed by biased individuals with an angle, and an agenda. One man, by the name of John Bohannon, took matters into his own hands to test the authenticity behind where diet dogma stems from in the first place. So, in true scientific fashion, he set up an official-sounding website, “The Institute of Diet and Health”, then published a study under the pseudonym of Johannes Bohannon. The study, in Bohannon’s own words, used “terrible science” to prove that chocolate is good for you. Specifically, “Not only does chocolate accelerate weight loss, ...

With the holidays just around the corner, you might be worrying about how to get through all the parties and cookie exchanges without derailing your healthy lifestyle. It can be a struggle to avoid temptation, particularly when you’re busy, stressed, sleep-deprived, or all three. At times, you might consider giving up and just diving into the dessert tray. But with a bit of motivation and creativity, you can whip together some festive treats that are both delicious and carb-conscious. Courtney McCormick, Dietitian at Nutrisystem, offers five low-carb swaps to keep you healthy and happy through the holidays. 1. Try veggies when you’re craving a crunch . We’re all guilty of lingering too long at the chips and salsa bowl at a holiday party. If you’re craving something crunchy such as a pretzel or chips, try carb-conscious snacks with a crunch – brussel sprouts chips, kale chips, veggies such as cucumber, zucchini, and carrots – they pair wonderfully with a healthier dip suc...