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Our Summer Superfood List
What are superfoods? Popular magazines, TV shows, and blogs are all buzzing about them, but it’s hard to pin down a precise answer. That’s because, unlike organic foods, superfoods are not regulated by the FDA or any other scientific or governing body. Most experts agree, however, that a superfood is a food that contains high Read More
High Protein, Low Carb Food Ideas
Protein is an essential cornerstone of nutrition. The body uses this macronutrient to build and repair tissues, make enzymes, and fortify bones, muscles, and cartilage. Nutritionists agree that eating foods high in protein can increase satiety and help burn fat. 5 High Protein Foods High-protein, low carb foods can be delicious, too. Atkins has compiled 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
What Are Good Carbs?
Understanding Carb Overloading Carbohydrates are one of three classes of food called macronutrients (the other two are fats and protein). The term “carbohydrate” is a big umbrella, including everything from table sugar to cauliflower. The basic unit of a carbohydrate is a monosaccharide or simple sugar (such as glucose or fructose), but these simple sugars Read More
Spring Clean Your Kitchen: Low-carb tips for an Atkins-friendly kitchen
It may not seem like it quite yet, but spring is right around the corner—and before you know it, swimsuit season will be here. Now is the perfect time to spring clean your kitchen—purge your pantry and your refrigerator of any high-carb packaged foods and stock up on all the low-carb foods you need to Read More
Eat Out Without Blowing It
If you’re like many people, you eat out a lot. According to the USDA, 57 percent of Americans eat at least one meal or snack away from home every day. Whether it’s at lunch with your work buddies, Friday-night outings with the kids or dinner with friends and family, your success on Atkins will be Read More
The Low-Carb Traveler
When you’re on your own turf, it’s always easier to stick to your routine, whether it’s when you get up, when you go to bed, when you exercise and, of course, what, where and when you eat. If you travel for business and/or pleasure, your usual patterns may be disrupted by a time zone changes, Read More
From Fast Food to Fine Cuisine
Sometimes you actually can have your cake and eat it, too. In this case, we’re not literally talking about cake, of course. But you can do Atkins and still eat at your favorite spots—from the local diner to the fancy eatery with white tablecloths and a yard-long menu. You can even eat at most fast-food 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