Dana Carpender is a self-published author known for her expertise in low-carb cooking and nutrition. Her career began after she personally experienced the transformative effects of reducing carbohydrates, losing 40 pounds and improving her health markers. This journey inspired her to share her knowledge through writing, helping others adopt sustainable dietary changes.
Carpender's work emphasizes practical, flavorful low-carb recipes and evidence-based nutrition guidance. Residing in Bloomington, Indiana, she balances her writing with an active lifestyle, including power-walking and participating in Toastmasters. Her passion for health and cooking continues to drive her work, as she explores new research and develops accessible solutions for those seeking dietary change.
eHow Easy Recipes Kindle Book Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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17 Yogurt Recipes for Easy Family Meals
2012
2
30 Spinach Recipes for Easy Family Meals
2012
3
28 Egg Recipes for Easy Family Meals
2012
4
24 Lemon Recipes for Easy Family Meals
2012
5
19 Shrimp Recipes for Easy Family Meals
2012
6
17 Tomato Recipes for Easy Family Meals
2012
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
How I Gave Up My Low-Fat Diet and Lost 40 Pounds..and How You Can Too: The Ultimate Guide to Low-Carbohydrate Dieting
1999
2
500 Low-Carb Recipes: 500 Recipes, from Snacks to Dessert, That the Whole Family Will Love
2002
3
15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes: Instant Recipes for Dinners, Desserts, and More!
2003
4
Dana Carpender's Carb Gram Counter: Usable Carbs, Protein, and Calories--Plus Tips on Eating Low-Carb
2004
5
500 More Low-Carb Recipes: 500 All-New Recipes from Around the World
2004
6
Carb Gram Counter: Useable Carbs, Protein and Calories - Plus Tips on Eating Low-carb!
2004
7
The Low-Carb Barbecue Book
2004
8
200 Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes: Healthy Dinners That Are Ready When You Are!
2004
9
Dana Carpender's Weight-Loss Tracker: A Daily Calorie, Carb, Protein, Fat, and Exercise Journal to Help You Lose Weight and Inches
2005
10
Low-Carb Slow Cooker Classics: Healthy Dinners That Are Ready When You Are!
2005
11
Low-Carb Smoothies: More Than 50 Fabulous Recipes the Whole Family Will Love
2005
12
Dana Carpender's Every Calorie Counts Cookbook: 500 Great-Tasting, Sugar-Free, Low-Calorie Recipes that the Whole Family Will Love
2006
13
The Glycemic Load Diet Cookbook: 150 Recipes to Help You Lose Weight and Reverse Insulin Resistance (With: Rob Thompson)
2008
14
The Low-Starch Diabetes Solution: Six Steps to Optimal Control of Your Adult-Onset Diabetes (With: Rob Thompson)
2009
15
Dana Carpender's NEW Carb and Calorie Counter-Expanded, Revised, and Updated 4th Edition: Your Complete Guide to Total Carbs, Net Carbs, Calories, and More
2009
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New Carb and Calorie Counter: Your Complete Guide to Total Carbs, Net Carbs, Calories, and More
2009
17
1,001 Low-Carb Recipes: Hundreds of Delicious Recipes from Dinner to Dessert That Let You Live Your Low-Carb Lifestyle and Never Look Back
2010
18
300 15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes: Hundreds of Delicious Meals That Let You Live Your Low-Carb Lifestyle and Never Look Back
2011
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300 Low-Carb Slow Cooker Recipes: Healthy Dinners that are Ready When You Are
2011
20
500 Paleo Recipes: Hundreds of Delicious Recipes for Weight Loss and Super Health
2012
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The Best Paleo Dessert Recipes
2012
22
The Best Recipes for Paleo Salads & Side Dishes
2012
23
The Best Paleo Breakfast Recipes
2012
24
The Glycemic Load Diabetes Solution: Six Steps to Optimal Control of Your Adult-Onset Diabetes (With: Rob Thompson)
2012
25
eHow-Eggs
2012
26
The Best Paleo Entree Recipes
2012
27
The Best Recipes for Paleo Appetizers, Snacks & Party Food
2012
28
The Best Low Carb Bread Recipes
2014
29
200 Low-Carb, High-Fat Recipes: Easy Recipes to Jumpstart Your Low-Carb Weight Loss
2014
30
The Best Low Carb Appetizer & Snack Recipes
2014
31
The Best Low Carb Sides and Salads
2014
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The Best Low Carb Dessert Recipes
2014
33
The Best Low Carb Egg & Dairy Recipes
2014
34
Fat Fast Cookbook: 50 Easy Recipes to Jump Start Your Low Carb Weight Loss
2014
35
CarbSmart Grain-Free, Sugar-Free Living Cookbook: 50 Amazing Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Recipes For Your Healthy Ketogenic Lifestyle
2014
36
The Insulin Resistance Solution: Reverse Pre-Diabetes, Repair Your Metabolism, Shed Belly Fat, and Prevent Diabetes (With: Rob Thompson)
2015
37
Paleo/Primal in 5 Ingredients or Less: More Than 200 Sugar-Free, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free Recipe
2015
38
The Low-Carb Diabetes Solution Cookbook: Prevent and Heal Type 2 Diabetes with 200 Ultra Low-Carb Recipes - All Recipes 5 Total Carbs or Fewer!
2016
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Fat Fast Cookbook 2: 50 More Low-Carb High-Fat Recipes to Induce Deep Ketosis, Tame Your Appetite, Cause Crazy-Fast Weight Loss, Improve Sports Performance & Generally Improve Your Metabolism
2016
40
Crochet Mittens: 10 Top Crochet Mitten Patterns
2016
41
The New 500 Low-Carb Recipes: 500 Updated Recipes for Doing Low-Carb Better and More Deliciously
2019
42
Super Low-Carb Snacks: 100 Delicious Keto and Paleo Treats for Fat Burning and Great Nutrition (With: Martina Šlajerová, Landria Voigt)
2019
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Succeed With ADHD: How I Went From an Underachieving Weird Kid to a Personally and Professionally Successful Adult
2022
44
Quick and Easy Low Carb Recipes for Beginners: Low Prep, No Fuss Meals and Snacks for an Easy Low Carb Lifestyle
2023
Keto For Your Life Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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The KetoDiet Cookbook (By: Martina Šlajerová)
2015
2
Sweet and Savory Fat Bombs (By: Martina Šlajerová)
2016
3
Quick Keto Meals in 30 Minutes or Less (By: Martina Šlajerová)
2017
4
Keto Slow Cooker & One-Pot Meals (By: Martina Šlajerová)
2017
5
500 Ketogenic Recipes
2017
6
The Beginner's KetoDiet Cookbook (By: Martina Šlajerová)
2018
7
The Keto All Day Cookbook (By: Martina Šlajerová)
2018
8
The Keto For One Cookbook
2019
9
Keto: A Woman's Guide (By: Tasha Metcalf)
2019
10
Everyday Keto Baking (By: Erica Kerwien)
2019
11
The Family-Friendly Keto Instant Pot Cookbook (By: Anna Hunley)
2019
12
Dana Carpender's Keto Fat Gram Counter
2019
13
Keto Simple (By: Martina Šlajerová)
2020
14
Keto: A Woman's Guide and Cookbook (By: Tasha Metcalf)
2020
15
Sweet & Savory Keto Chaffles (By: Martina Šlajerová)
2020
16
The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook ( By: Martina Šlajerová)