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Low Carb Diets Low Carb Diets Getting Started Health and Nutrition Recipes From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets It's National Nutrition Month, so it seems appropriate to devote a newsletter to low-carb nutrition. Cutting carbs, of course, does not guarantee that you are eating a nutritious diet! Here are some tips to help you make sure you're eating a diet that is high in nutrients as well as low in carbs. Plus, there is a lot of misuse of the word "carbohydrate" in the media which is confusing people (and bugging me), so I try to clarify. Have a healthy week! Laura Confusion about Carbs and Food There have been some trends in nutritional news reporting which I believe are leading to more and more confusion about carbohydrates. I wrote this to try to clear up some of the misconceptions. (In my blog, I actually rant a bit about it.) See More About:  carbohydrates  low carb basics  Making Your Carbs Count You may hear a diet guru or nutritionist say that a low-carb diet can't be nutritionally complete. This just isn't the case. I routinely make menus which are low in carbs and yet have all the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals. Here are the 7 keys to getting the most nutrients for the least carbohydrate. See More About:  low carb nutrition  low carb pyramid  low carb vegetables 12 Complete Low-Carb Menus These menus are meant to be a jumping-off place for you, as examples of healthy low-carb menus that have a day's worth of all the essential nutrients and fiber - the caveat being that they often lack vitamin D and calcium. See More About:  low carb menus  low carb recipes  Low-Carb Food Pyramid Following this pyramid will have you on the road to healthy low-carb eating. See More About:  low carb pyramid  low carb foods  Low Carb Diets Ads Healthy Food Healthy Diet Diet Food No Carbs Diet Diabetes Food Featured Articles Low-Carb Blogs Low Carb 101 Low-Carb Super Foods What To Eat Low-Carb Menus Low-Carb Restaurant Eating   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   In Our Forum Now! Mock Shrimp "Gumbo" Tropical Gelatin Dessert Diabetics: What Nutritional Advice are You Getting? Advertisement