Today I needed a quick lunch so some VERY simple tuna salad was in
order.
I ate 2 6 oz cans of oil packed tuna, a small onion, a little seseme
oil and some mayo.

Original recipe from the _Joy of Cooking_, but I can't figure out why
they call it a gratin...there are no crumbs or cheese to be found.
Jolene's Version of Fennel-Zucchini Gratin
1 fennel bulb, finely chopped

A lot of us have developed ways of keeping our food low carb while
creating recipes that capture the flavor and texture of high carb
food, like pasta, rice, and potatoes.  There are also low carb tricks
that a lot of people may not know about, such as using Xanthan Gum to

Just wanted to wish all the low-carbers lots of luck in making and
sticking to an eating plan today!
That plan might, or might not, include a limited number of carb treats.
As long as you make the plan in advance and stick to it, that's all that

From LCRN:
From Co-Editor Julie (aka ME):
In my opinion and experience, the mindset of forbidden foods can
be a ticket to disaster for many people. It can turn what needs to

Is this ok to eat on a low-carb diet?

Can someone please explain the difference between the three posted weights
following the signatures.
thanks

They look good in the ad, but so has so many things, only to taste
awful once I cooked it.
Miss BabyJane Hudson

I'm going to a Halloween party this weekend and there is only going to
be sugar-laden foods there. It will be my last day of induction, so
does anyone have any ideas for some easy food that I can bring for
myself?

oh man, am I in trouble now!!!  :)
While shopping at Wal-Mart, I came across LeCarb in all its flavors. I
bought a variety of flavors(Strawberry, Choc. Almond, Homemade Vanilla,
Cinnamon) and have to say that I am very pleased.  My favorite is the

What is TVP?

I will be going to TJs this week.  What good low carb items are worth
getting there?
Thanks Debra

A matter of exponential interest, how many people have you directly converted/got started on
Atkin's or other LC WOE?
I have about 12 who are well into it.
Frenchy

I find that any of these high carb products that advertise a low NET CARB
amount knock me right out of Ketosis and prevent weight loss.
Anyone else experience this?
Anyone else think NET CARBS are total BS???

Hola,
I am going home (parents) for this Halloween weekend.  I know,
actually, I hope I will not succumb to CHO's.  It going to be
difficult since my parents are vegetarians...  Well, my sisters aren't