Ann Louise Gittleman, author of The Fat Flush Plan, when speaking of Jonny Bowdens book Living Low Carb, says “If there’s anything you want to know about low-carbing, this is the book for you! Jonny Bowden has created an invaluale and encyclopedic health resource that belongs on every shelf.” I couldn’t agree more.

Living Low Carb is probably the most comprehensive book about the various low carb diets you will find, analyzing and comparing 38 well-known diet plans and fitness programs. Making this book even more valuable is all the great information Mr. Bowden has packed into his writing as well. From the origins of low carb living all the way to great modern day low carb resources, it’s all in there. I especially love how he gets into the science of low carb living. He explains how it works and why today’s SAD (Standard American Diet) recommendation of  low fat, high carbohydrate living is counterproductive to what we are trying to accomplish.

If you are worried about all those horrible ailments people say you’ll end up with if you follow a low carb regimine, worry no more. Jonny breaks down those myths and stomps on them with a large steel-toed boot, leaving them for dead in crumpled bits. You can’t argue with science this solid.  He also offers tips and tricks or maintaining your low-carb lifestyle, as well as some fantastic ways to beat those obstacles that might be holding you back.

This book is now among those on my essentials list. Whether you are new to low carb living, or have been doing it for years, as I have, you won’t regret owning this wonderful book.

Want a chance to win a copy for yourself? I have an extra copy sitting right here on my desk, just waiting for someone’s name to be drawn. If you’d like a chance to win Living Low Carb, as well as any of the other many prizes we have up for grabs, be sure to enter by Midnight, Feb. 25th, 2010.

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I’m happy to announce that Zevia, whom we are proud to have as a sponsor of Healthy Low-Carb Living, has donated an entire case of Zevia soda for this years giveaway.

For those who are not familiar with Zevia, I wrote a full review here.  But in a nutshell, it’s a great tasting diet soda sweetened only with stevia. It’s a healthy alternative to regular diet sodas.  If you are concerned at all about aspartame, splenda or any of the other frequently used sweeteners in todays diet drinks, this soda is the one for you.

One of my lucky 3rd Annual Great Start Giveaway readers is going to win an entire case of Zevia soda. This is 24 cans of soda! He or she will get 4 of each flavor: Cola, Black Cherry, Ginger Ale, Twist, Root Beer and Orange.

But wait… we are going to pick more than one winner. Two additional winning names will each get a 6-pack of Zevia (one of each flavor in the pack).

So we will be drawing 3 lucky winners on Feb. 26th for the Zevia prizes.

Have you entered yet? If not, do it soon! We only have a little over a week left before we close the entries and draw the winning names. And we have many more prizes to tell you about in the coming week, so enter and stay tuned!

Dana Carpender’s New Carb & Calorie Counter is a must-have for anyone watching their carbohydrates. Dana’s extensive knowledge of  low-carb living, paired with her personal experience, makes this a comprehensive guide for any dieter.

This fourth edition of her counter shares crucial tips for success as well as helpful information about carbohydrate intolerance and label reading. Dana’s suggestions for snacks will assuredly be useful for those seeking new ideas. You’ll also find recommendations for those tricky fast food situations.

This handy 351 page book is great at home or on the go. It’s small enough to fit in your purse, glove box or brief case, but large enough to contain information on an unthinkable amount of items. You’ll have access to important nutritional data with only a few flips of a page. I’ve found this book to be extremely useful and it has become a much used resource in our home.

I rate it 5 stars, two thumbs up and one big smilie face!

If you’d like to win a copy of this awesome little book, be sure to enter in our 3rd annual Great Start Giveaway! Dana’s carb counter is just one of many prizes being offered this year, so don’t miss out on your chance to win some goodies!

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