Carbhealth Magazine was the very first print magazine for the low-carb lifestyle. The magazine was a labor of love, with few advertisers, but a loyal fan/subscriber base. It ran as an Independant publication (ISSN: 1544-497X) for a whopping 18 issues (from October 2002 through March 2004,) before LowCarb Energy Magazine launched and took over the subscriber list.
Below are some of the articles that were published during its run. The entire article collection will be added as time allows.
All cover art was created by Tiffany Anthony, who was also Founder, Publisher, Editor-In-Chief, and Subscription Manager!
- Low-Carb and the Diabetic
by Tiffany Anthony (Oct. 2002 issue)
...For the diabetic taking insulin pills or injections, this change in diet can be dangerous if their dosage is not adjusted. - Fruit: Are You Missing It?
by Nikola Howard
As a general rule, a fruit’s sugar content is governed by when the fruit is naturally produced by the plant. The amount of sun the plant gets controls the sugar content. - Identifying Your Kryptonite
by Richard Ruffner (Mar 2003 issue)
What's your kryptonite? What is it that saps you of your will and energy? What makes you weak? What takes your dietary resolve and tosses it out the nearest airlock?... - Blocking Maneuvers: The Truth (?) About Carb Blockers
By Summer Ameen Kelly (September 2003 issue)
The subject of carb blockers is a highly controversial one. With the sudden popularity of low-carb lifestyles, there is a lot of money to be made and the companies who manufacture them are heavily promoting their carb-blocking products. - Life is Like a Box of (Low-Carb) Chocolates
by Doug Mandeville (Feb.2003 issue)
Thanks to the billion-dollar advertising budgets of the mass-marketing machine I like to call "Big Chocolate", you'll probably find yourself sleeping on the proverbial couch if the tokens of your love and affection don't include some sinful chocolate confections. But what if your honeybunny is living a low-carb lifestyle?... - LowCarb and Cholesterol
by Levi Wallach (Apr 2003 issue)
Until fairly recently one of the myths surrounding low-carb eating was that it must increase cholesterol tremendously. This seems a logical conclusion. After all, the stereotype is one of eating only fatty meats and cream... - The Vegetarian Low-Carber
by Patricia Steer (Mar 2003 issue)
Before I started a lowcarb diet (Protein Power, Feb. 2002), most of my meals were meatless--my cookbooks focused on vegetarian ethnic specialties. I knew that maintaining any diet over the long haul meant including favorite flavors in my menus. But while many lowcarb authors claimed a vegetarian could follow their plans, menu ideas were limited to a handful of egg and tofu recipes... - How To Plan a Vegetarian Low Carb Meal
by Nikola Howard
When you choose to follow a Vegetarian LC diet, you have to make sure that you are getting enough “Complete Proteins”. - "My List"
by Stacy Shanahan (Jan 2004 issue)
On my refrigerator I keep a list of the reasons that I low carb. I have another copy in my purse so it is always with me. Some days this list is my saving grace... - On The Other Hand
by Barbara Pollack (Jan 2004 issue)
New Year's Resolutions, Stress, Staying Informed... - Key Notes
by Summer Ameen Kelly (August 2003 issue)
Are school menus responsible for childhood obesity? - Go Outside and Play!
by Bob Kochman (May 2003 issue)
Like many successful low-carbers, exercise is an important part of my life. My weight training is supervised by a personal trainer. - Backpacking It
by Patricia Steer (July 2003 issue)
Food ideas for travelling off the beaten path. - Cheap Eats
by Pat Steer (June 2003 issue)
An article for the budget-conscious low-carber. - What Are Isoflavones?
by Tiffany Anthony (June 2003 issue)
They're found in many low-carb foods, but what are they? - Comfort Food: Finding Peace in Turbulent Times
by Summer Ameen Kelly (June 2003 issue)
Do you use food to comfort yourself during stressful times?
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