Summary

This handbook by Dr Laureen Lawlor-Smith is a practical, everyday guide to therapeutic carbohydrate reduction. It sets out simple rules to get started (eating real food, prioritising protein, not fearing healthy fats and salt), a detailed food atlas showing the carbohydrate content of everyday foods, low-carb substitutes for pasta, bread, rice and pizza, and a handful of easy recipes such as cauliflower rice, cauliflower mash and cloud bread. A troubleshooting section also covers common issues like constipation, adjusting medications, and using non-sugar sweeteners.

Please note: this is general information only. Anyone on prescribed medication, particularly for diabetes or blood pressure, should speak with their doctor or health care practitioner before making significant dietary changes, as medication doses may need to be adjusted.