Category: Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group

Denver Diet Doctor Jeff Gerber

by Shelley • March 28, 2012

Since low-carb diets are not recommended by the American Diabetes Association or the USDA, it can be challenging to find a doctor who supports a patient making this choice. Instead, many people who switch to low-carb diets report that when their bloodwork comes back better than ever, their doctor congratulates them on FINALLY doing a low-FAT diet!

by Shelley • March 3, 2012

LISTEN TO INTERVIEW (30 MINUTES) Editor’s note – “High-fiber, low-net carb” products are often marketed as helpful for keeping blood sugars low. The idea that a consumer can subtract the “fiber” carbs from the “total carbs,” to figure out “net carbs,” seems logical on first glance. But like a growing number of health experts and…

by Shelley • December 27, 2011

Since changing my diet, not only do I feel 20 years younger than ever before, my mind is sharper and I have a greater capacity to work with people and to think and to function better than I can remember. – Barry Erdman

by Shelley • December 27, 2011

Here’s an interview with Dick Williams, co-author with Binx Selby and Linda Fong of a new e-book Eating Your Heart Out?, and why he believes there are many big fat lies about heart disease. The interview with Dick broadcast on the KGNU Boulder-Denver Science Show, How on Earth. Scroll about 10 minutes into the…

by Shelley • November 3, 2011

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Net Carb or Net Farce?

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Net Carb or Net Farce? PART 1 on YOUTUBE: PART 2 on YOUTUBE: If you can’t view YouTube or if you want to download these videos, then . . . SEE PART 1 – Net Carb Test — Part 1 (3 1/2 Minutes) SEE…

by Shelley • October 26, 2011

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Net Carb or Net Farce?

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Net Carb or Net Farce? Listen to Jeff (3 minutes) Transcript of Jeff’s Account of How his Blood Sugars Reacted to a 1 Net Carb Bread. “My name is Jeff Roaderick. I’m 46 years old, and I have Type 1 diabetes, diagnosed in 1993, so…

by Shelley • January 15, 2011

This entry is part 14 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

This entry is part 14 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot LuckThis Chocolate Buttercream Frosting comes from Dick Williams, author of “Eating Your Heart Out?” ½ cup xylitol 1 Tbsp. olive oil ¼ cup smart balance (light buttery spread w/ omega-3 and mono-fats) 2 Tbsp. almond milk Dash of salt ½ cup 100%…

by Shelley • January 15, 2011

This entry is part 10 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

This entry is part 10 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot LuckDick’s Chocolate Squares were part of a low-carb pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group. We encouraged people to make it easy and fun, and to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb…

by Shelley • January 15, 2011

This entry is part 11 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

This entry is part 11 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck Barry’s Tempeh dish was part of a low-carb pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group. We encouraged people to make it easy and fun, and to bring…

by Shelley • January 15, 2011

This entry is part 8 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot Luck

This entry is part 8 of 14 in the series Low Carb Pot LuckMichael’s Tapenade was part of a low-carb pot luck conducted by the Boulder Very Low Carb Diabetes Support Group. We encouraged people to make it easy and fun, and to bring “tasting” size portions with no more than 5 grams carb in…