This week's maker review centers around a popular brand that makes a variety of keto and low-carb food items; Birch Benders.  I take a look at their pancakes and waffle mixes, snack cups as well as their freezer section ready to eat waffles.  Birch Benders has a huge win in the convenience department but not all their products are slam dunks. Keto Pancake and Waffle Mix: https://amzn.to/3gwGAPh Keto Waffles: https://amzn.to/2PoeFFv Some previous episodes mentioned in this cast: Ep. 9 - How to read an ingredient label part 2 Ep. 17 - Product Review: Syrups! Please check out my Patreo ..read more

Back at the end of October I dropped a list for my top 5 favorite products for 2020.  This week I'm doing the exact opposite and letting you in on the worst products I came across this year.  Of course all of this is my own personal opinion and I don't blame you if you love these low-carb options.  I jump in on the multitude of reasons why I (personally) don't enjoy these food options. A previous episode mentioned in this one worth checking out: Ep. 33 - Top 5 Products for 2020 Please check out my Patreon page and consider subscribing for some cool thank yous: https://www.patr ..read more

In this week's episode I recap my 2 week Yellowstone vacation trip that I took with a bunch of close buddies.  We covered a lot of ground and saw some amazing things!  This trip was also a huge test of my low-carb lifestyle and eating habits.  How did I do?  What went right?  What went wrong?  What kind of tips do I have to offer?  Listen to find out! Please check out my Patreon page and consider subscribing for some cool thank yous: https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbhacks ..read more

In the second part of what will likely be a 4 parter, I continue to tackle the multitude of options offered from the maker of High Key.  This week I dive into a bunch of additional cookie options that were not covered in my initial product review on cookies, their lemon cake and muffin mix as well as their honey nut cereal.  While I'm not a huge fan of their cookies I must say High Key is blazing a pretty hard trail for any other low-carb maker to follow. Previous episodes mentioned in this one worth checking out: Ep. 39 - Worst Products for 2020 Ep. 38 - Maker Review: High Key Part ..read more

A brief overview of what I eat at a very top level on a typical day.  Focus is on high fat, low carb food and drink items.  What types of foods should you be zeroing in on for the bulk of your daily intake? What should you consider consuming for breakfast, lunch and dinner?  Should you look at total or net carbs?  How many carbs should you consider consuming on a daily basis?  All these questions are explored! Please check out my Patreon page and consider subscribing for some cool thank yous: https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbhacks ..read more

In this week's product review spotlight I take a look at some snack bars options from the maker's Keto Krisp, Stoka and Munk Pack.  There seem to be a few types of textures that are most popular; the traditional granola, the thicker and crispy variety, and the smoother and light/airy types.  Each of the makers discussed in this episode fit one of these categories.  I also cover a couple others real quick to stay away from.  My synopsis so far is that just like cookies there aren't a ton of great options to choose from but there are a couple winners you need to check out! K ..read more

This week I cover 2 seasonal, limited time only Fall flavors from Magic Spoon cereal.  I also cover one of their new flavors and tell you how to snag one of their secret flavors! Magic Spoon Site: https://magicspoon.com/pages/build-your-own-box A previous episode mentioned in this one worth checking out: Ep. 12 - High Key, Magic Spoon, Catalina Crunch Cereal Product Review Please check out my Patreon page and consider subscribing for some cool thank yous: https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbhacks Interested in asking a question that may get featured in a future Q&A podcast?  Send ..read more

This episode is all about the thing that might help ya go. Yep, it's all about fiber! I discuss: -Different types -Some myths and common misconceptions -Benefits and potential pitfalls -Rising trend in hacks today Additional reading: https://www.webmd.com/diet/compare-dietary-fibers https://www.marksdailyapple.com/8-myths-about-fiber/ Please check out my Patreon page and consider subscribing for some cool thank yous: https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbhacks ..read more

This week I revisit a product review I did waaaay back in Ep. 2, sodas! While natural sparkling waters are exploding in the mareketplace there's not as much love that's been given to the natural soda line.  I spotlight one maker in particular in this episode and it's the entire Blue Sky Zero line.  I also cover a few more offerings from Zevia, the powerhouse in this space. Blue Sky: https://www.blueskysoda.com/ Zevia: https://amzn.to/3azEzjc https://amzn.to/2Q172oL Some previous episodes mentioned in this cast: Ep. 2 - Zevia Product Review Please check out my Patreon page and con ..read more

This week I jump into some of the most popular diets of today and a few that have been around the block for some time now.  Which ones have merit?  Which are too confusing?  Is there such a thing as one diet to rule them all? The diets covered: -NutriSystem/South Beach -Jenny Craig -Weight Watchers -Whole 30 -Keto -Paleo -Primal -Vegan Please check out my Patreon page and consider subscribing for some cool thank yous: https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbhacks ..read more