I rarely rave. But once in a blue moon, something earns it — and this book did.

Ready to Transform Your Life—Painlessly (and Deliciously)?

🔥 What if eating better didn’t mean boring food, weird rules, or cauliflower pretending to be pizza? This massive 574-page book proves it doesn’t have to.

Taking Out the Carbage is part low-carb survival guide, part chef-crafted recipe book, and 100% about living your real life—fueled by flavor, not food rules.

Created by a professionally trained chef who turned his own health around (and still understands eating should be fun), this book delivers on its big promises. No gimmicks. No guilt. Just food that works and still tastes great. 🍽️

Thousands of readers have called it their one must-have low carb book. Crack it open and you’ll see why.

Low carb cookbook Carbage by DJ Foodie with sample keto and low carb recipe photos
Inside: 574 pages of flavor-packed recipes, wisecracks, and DJ’s full-color food joy.

Chef DJ Foodie isn’t just tossing out recipes—he’s handing you the keys to food freedom, wrapped in real talk and crispy bacon. (Really. More about DJ.)

This beautifully laid-out mega-book brings DJ’s research based “Low-Primal” approach to carb control: flexible, sustainable, and rooted in both science and real-world experience—not wishful thinking.

It’s not some rigid “eat clean” fantasy that falls apart when life gets messy. It’s a straight-shooting toolkit for building meals, momentum, and a lifestyle that fits your actual life.

You’ll find smart strategies, bold flavor, and DJ’s signature mix of sass and sanity to help you stay on track—without hating your food or your life.

Whether you’re in it for the long haul or just testing the waters, Carbage gives you something rare: a way of eating that feels good and works.

A Mouth-Watering Preview

Every single recipe in the book includes a full-color photo, complete nutritional breakdown, and DJ’s insight on why it works.

A Personal Note from Dix at Low Carb Zen

I’ve been running Low Carb Zen for over 15 years and get approached to promote products all the time — most of which I turn down flat. Low carb changed my life, so I’m ridiculously picky about what I recommend. There are too many insane promises out there built on little more than wishful thinking and fairy dust. But this one? It delivers.

Yes, DJ is a friend. I love him dearly. But more importantly, he’s a professionally trained chef who gets it — in a way someone who hasn’t been there just can’t. His insights are sharp, his advice is solid, and his recipes? Always crazy good.

If you’re going to get only one low carb book ever, make it this one. It can change your life, too. But don’t just take my word for it…

Taking Out the Carbage: AKA the Big Book of Bacon

💬 Real Readers. Real Results. Real Rave Reviews.

  • Taking Out the Carbage: AKA the Big Book of Bacon

    Not Just Another Cookbook

    Not just another cookbook! Wonderful information about keto and low carb living, all with a GREAT sense of humor by a guy who’s been there! Love mine!
    Jean Eiermann Wilmarth
    Carbage
  • Taking Out the Carbage: AKA the Big Book of Bacon

    Awed

    I am awed. Not only recipes, but why they work. The education part is every bit as good as the recipe ideas.
    Susan Lutrario
    Carbage & Fakery
  • Taking Out the Carbage: AKA the Big Book of Bacon

    Significantly Healthier

    Love this book! Not only great recipes, but well written. I have given two of these books as gifts and the books have made a significant difference in the their health
    Georgia Rittmeyer
    Carbage
  • Taking Out the Carbage: AKA the Big Book of Bacon

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

    I have Taking out the Carbage and LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Low carb living can get boring, but DJ Foodie’s recipes keep you wanting more and to stay on track! As well as laughing. I highly recommend.
    Lindy Crocker
    Carbage
  • Taking Out the Carbage: AKA the Big Book of Bacon

    Given Me My Life Back

    This book has completely changed my mindset of how to eat correctly. Not only have I lost 50 lbs in less than 6 months and dropped 3 pants sizes but it has given me my life back. It is packed full of great recipes and a vast array of knowledge that only someone with years of experience could acquire… Don’t hesitate to get your copy today and start living your life again. Be happy and healthy!
    Ben Schlegel
    Carbage
  • Taking Out the Carbage: AKA the Big Book of Bacon

    Worth Every Penny

    I love this book. It has amazing recipes and beautiful pictures. If you can get it, buy it. It is worth every penny. This is a big, heavy book bursting with recipes, not some cheap cookbook that was just thrown together. It was a labor of love by DJ, and you will love it too.
    Marianne Hassenfeffer
    Carbage
Taking Out the Carbage: AKA the Big Book of Bacon

Why You’ll Love This Book

  • 🍳 200+ Chef-Tested Recipes
    Created and perfected by DJ himself—because you deserve flavor that slaps, not sad food experiments.
  • 📊 Full Nutritional Breakdowns
    Per ingredient, no guesswork. Just the macros, stats, and food math to keep you on track (without losing your mind).
  • 🛒 3 Weeks of Meal Plans + Shopping Lists
    So easy, it’s practically meal planning on autopilot.
  • 😂 Actually Fun to Read
    DJ’s storytelling keeps you laughing between recipes. Yes, a cookbook with plot twists.
  • 🥶 Bulk + Freezer Cooking Guides
    Cook once, eat like a legend all week. Real strategies for real-life chaos.
  • 📏 Imperial & Metric Measurements
    Because everyone deserves deliciousness—whether you’re measuring in ounces or grams.
  • 💻 Bonus PDF Included
    Yup, you get a full digital copy too. ($29.95 value—yours, free.)
Taking Out the Carbage: AKA the Big Book of Bacon

Total Zen Guarantee

The goal is for you to be 100% DELIGHTED.  For paper books, please review the bonus PDF right away. Refunds are available before shipping; eBook-only purchases are refundable for 30 days. No questions asked. Full details here.

For DJ Foodie titles: Paper books ship from the US (US only); PDFs available worldwide. Most orders ship the next business day. Offered in partnership with DJFoodie.com.

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Make Your Choice

Skip the trial and error—start your journey with confidence! Right now, you can choose the main book, or grab our special combo offer and add DJ Foodie’s ultimate baking guide, THE FAKERY: EASY GUIDE TO GRAIN-FREE QUICK BREADS.  It’s the perfect companion to transform your kitchen, and you’ll save more when you bundle them together!

  

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💳 Buy Now, Pay Later: Choose Afterpay at checkout for easy, interest-free payments. Because stress is fattening.

Combo paper Books
Hardback and paperback combo of low carb cookbooks Taking Out the Carbage and The Fakery with colorful crochet background and bold text saying "Change Your Life"

$54.95

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  • 📘 CARBAGE: 574-page hardback ($49.95 Value)
  • 📗 FAKERY: 240-page paperback ($29.95 Value)
  • 👨‍🍳 Over 280 Chef-Developed Recipes
  • 🎁 Bonus: CARBAGE PDF ($29.95 Value)
  • 🎁 Bonus: FAKERY PDF ($17.95 Value)

💰 $127.80 Value → for just $54.95!

Carbage Hardback
Hardsback copy of Taking Out the Carbage low carb cookbook on colorful crochet background with recipe images of desserts and drinks

$34.95

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  • 📘 CARBAGE: 574-page hardback
  • 🍲 Over 200 Recipes + How-To
  • 💵 $49.95 ‼️ ON SALE … $34.95
  • 🎁 Bonus: Carbage PDF ($29.95 Value)

💰 $79.90 Value → for just $34.95!

Carbage eBook
Person holding the Taking Out the Carbage eBook on a tablet while relaxing in a tent with a mountain view in the background.

$14.95

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  • 📄 CARBAGE PDF: 574-page eBook ($29.95 Value)
  • 🍲 Over 200 Recipes + How-To
  • 🌈 Full-color Instant Download
  • 💻 Computers, Tablets or Phones

💰 $29.95 Value → for just $14.95!

Frequently Asked Questions

Not really. A couple recipes are (intentionally) more involved, with step-by-step instructions to teach specific cooking techniques. But most of what you get are normal, everyday recipes using readily-available ingredients. It’s the kind of stuff you’d be making for dinner, with a few fancier, “company’s coming” options. It’s a very practical cookbook, with instructions clear enough for any level of cooking expertise.

🥑 DJ’s books are Keto-friendly, although not Keto-specific (with specific ratios of macros). DJ’s recommended target in CARBAGE is 30 net carbs a day, so the vast majority of recipes are under 10 net carbs a serving. FAKERY is similar and most of the recipes do use common keto macro percentages. Bonus points: Nutritionals are broken down–not just by recipe, but by ingredient–so it’s extremely convenient for trackers.

🦴 More or less. DJ’s orientation is “Low Primal,” so natural food is always the star. Some recipes include dairy. Honey is not recommended as a sweetener because of its impact on blood glucose, but information on using honey as a sweetener is still included in CARBAGE. So you’re free to make the recipes however works best for you.

🌾 Yes! There are no wheat products in the ingredients. But if you need to be completely gluten-free, please be sure to check the brands you use because as you already know, gluten mysteriously shows up in lots of places we wouldn’t expect to see it. Sneaky gluten!

📦 Not exactly. You can get the PDF version. Unfortunately, these books cost a small fortune to ship abroad. Some of our paper-book-loving friends have sent them to friends or a mailing service for forwarding, but we understand that’s a lot of fuss. We would love to offer them worldwide…someday. But for now, everyone can get the PDF versions. 

Look for an email within a few minutes of ordering.  The “Access Your Purchases” button will take you back to your order confirmation page, with links at the bottom. Sometimes, spam filters do eat it, though. If you are having any kind of trouble whatsoever, no worries. Just give a holler and we’ll get it sorted.

🤔 No problem. Questions, feedback, or other whatnot? Give a holler!

DJ Foodie, before and after TAKING OUT THE CARBAGE.

About the Author, DJ Foodie

DJ Foodie – Before & After Low-Primal; individual results vary.

DJ Foodie once weighed 352 pounds—depressed, sick, and scared. His “Low-Primal” approach, detailed in Taking Out the Carbage, gave him a second chance at a healthy life.

A Culinary Institute of America grad, DJ has cooked under top West Coast chefs, hosted a food radio show, led projects at AllRecipes.com, and run a catering business.

With both personal transformation and pro kitchen chops, DJ’s uniquely equipped to help YOU do low carb deliciously.

  • Unlikely Pro Tip: You’re never too far gone — unless you stop showing up for yourself. Show up. 🚪