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The Healthiest Oils for Cooking and Frying
Not all fats are bad for you. Good fats, like those that come from vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fish, are an essential source of energy. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, for example, are two types of good fats that have been shown to improve blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. These fats Read More
Why You Should Eat More Almonds
Almonds are incredible little nuts. Packed with more fiber, calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin, and niacin than any other tree nut, almonds have been linked to heart disease prevention, bone strength, and even immune system health. The health benefits of almonds have been researched for decades by scientists. Below Atkins has compiled some of the most Read More
Five Low Carb Vegetarian Recipes for Meatless Monday
Meatless Monday is a growing movement around the world that encourages participants to consume three meat free meals on Mondays. If you want to make your next Monday meatless while still following the Atkins diet, we’ve got you covered; Atkins has plenty of low carb vegetarian recipes. Here are five Atkins low carb Meatless Monday Read More
Compare Weight Loss Programs: Why Atkins Wins
There are plenty of diets out there to choose from, and you may have tried quite a few during your quest to lose weight. Here’s how Atkins compares to other popular weight loss programs, plus more reasons why you should choose Atkins: Atkins How it works: When you control your carbohydrate intake, you start burning Read More
What are Good Fats?
Fat in general, is one of the three classes of foods called macronutrients (the others are protein and carbohydrates). All foods containing fat – even pure oils – contain a mixture of three kinds of fat – saturated, polyunsaturated and monosaturated. Learn more about how fat is the secret weapon to weight loss. 5 Frequently Read More
Dining Out, Thai Style
Probably the most popular new cuisine to come to America in decades, Thai food is a remarkable blending of Chinese and Indian culinary traditions, with the brightness of tropical colors and flavors as well as unique seasonings and condiments. For a small country, Thailand has a lengthy coastline, so seafood is plentiful, but like most Read More
Dining Out, Middle Eastern Style
Many mainstays of Middle Eastern cuisine stem from the region’s nomadic roots. The predominant flavors include garlic, onions, cardamom, coriander, sesame, cumin, thyme, marjoram and sumac, all of which travel well and are easily preserved in dry climates. Many dishes such as shish kebab and baklava are also found in Greek cuisine. Here’s how to Read More
Dining Out, Mexican Style
Even though Americans love Mexican food, we have a limited idea of the delights enjoyed by our closest neighbors to the south. There’s much more to Mexican cuisine than tortillas, beans and rice, which is good news for those of us watching our carbs. South-of-the-Border Mexican Cuisine What most of us think of as “Mexican Read More
Dining Out, Korean Style
Korea is at a geographical crossroads, so its cuisine is a blend of Mongolian, Japanese and Chinese elements, meaning a host of delicious dishes, many of them ideal for carb-conscious diners. Korea also has a long coastline, so fish, crab, shrimp, clams, oyster and squid all make up a large part of the typical diet. Read More
Dining Out, Japanese Style
Whether or not you’re watching your carbs, there’s one problem with Japanese food. When properly prepared, it’s almost too beautiful to eat! Of course, its artfully matched flavors and textures make it too delicious not to eat. Japanese food does have a major drawback for Atkins followers. As with every other Asian cuisine, rice is Read More