On a Keto or low-carb diet and looking for a tasty dinner recipe? The following Keto Chicken Drumsticks by Wendy Polisi of Kicking Carbs is a great option! I had it with Alexia mashed cauliflower, which was buttery and full of flavor, as well as delicious French-cut green beans.
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This year, 2022, is the 50th anniversary of the Atkins Nutritional Approach. First introduced to the world in the wildly popular 1972 book Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution, this healthy lifestyle is still going strong years after its founder, Dr. Robert C. Atkins, passed away. Considering Dr. Atkins wrote nearly 20 books, and there are even more official Atkins books to read, where should you start if you’re new to Atkins and want a solid primer on the topic? I recommend The Atkins Essentials. Read on for my thoughts on this audiobook.
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Tonight, my wife and I dined out at a local Philadelphia restaurant. Knowing that I’m employing the Atkins Nutritional Approach, what did I eat so I didn’t overload on carbs? Read on to find out.
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Love chicken pot pie and soup but want to avoid the carbs? Below is a recipe for a Low-Carb Chicken Pot Pie Soup we made last night that tasted great. Credit for this recipe goes to Wendy Polisi of Kicking Carbs. But if you want to avoid all the endless scrolling and nonsense of a typical recipe site, read on for everything you need to know, including ingredients, instructions, notes, and nutrition.
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Yesterday, I received a wonderful collection of snacks and treats from Atkins! Making decisions about improving your health should always be done with yourself in mind. But getting the support of others, let alone the program you’re using to accomplish that goal, takes it to a whole different level. Read on for my thoughts on what I got.
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I recently started the Atkins diet, which, like any diet, should be adopted as a nutritional approach because it’s a lifestyle change — not something you do for a few months to look good for summer. Rather, it’s an investment in your long-term health that requires a paradigm shift of how you view and understand food and its affects on your body. So, what did I eat this morning on Atkins? Read on to find out all the details.
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One of my favorite places to grab lunch is Qdoba. I receive substantial portions of high-quality fast food at a reasonable price, and the restaurant’s rewards program is very good. While there are consistently different promotions and coupons to take advantage of, my favorite one can only be used on Valentine’s Day.
Last year, on February 14, I discovered that Qdoba had a buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deal if you kissed another person at the register. Working in communications, I thought this was an ingenious promotion…and I was hungry. So, I decided to take advantage of this special. My only problem was finding someone to kiss. I looked around the office and no one was there but one of my male colleagues, and I knew he wasn’t going to play ball.
Without anyone to kiss, I set off for Qdoba on Walnut Street. Upon my arrival, I noticed a middle-aged couple in front of me. As we got closer to the cash register, I sheepishly asked the couple if I could kiss the wife in order to fulfill the requirement of the promotion. Thankfully, the husband wasn’t offended. Instead he said, “I have to kiss her for my coupon!” I said, ” I understand. But how about you kiss her first, and then I kiss her for my order?” Neither the husband nor the wife were on board with my idea.
I was quickly losing hope until I saw a woman get in line behind me. I turned around and said, “I have a weird question for you. Can I kiss you on the cheek so I can get a free burrito?” I explained that it was a Valentine’s Day promotion, and she questioned the veracity of my claim, so I showed her the special on my phone. After a little cajoling and letting her know that she could kiss me for a free meal, she agreed. We got to the front of the line and I said to her, “If I’m going to kiss you, I should at least know your name. I’m Michael, and you are?” “Tatiana,” she replied. We exchanged kisses and walked away with two extra meals for free.
This year Qdoba is having the same offer, and I plan on taking advantage of it. The only difference is I now have a girlfriend. Thankfully, she loves Qdoba too.
