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4 Reasons Why a Low Carb Diet is Better Than a Low Fat Diet

March 2, 2018

Last week, I wrote about a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association where a low carb diet and low fat diet were shown to be equally effective at weight loss. While the diet in the study was too high in carbs to be considered a true weight loss level of a

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A Sweet Solution to Type-2 Diabetes

February 13, 2018

It’s no secret that a low carb diet can help manage type-2 diabetes, but making this lasting lifestyle change can seem like a daunting challenge at times, without the proper level of support and guidance. But there is a promising solution. Three of our Atkins Scientific Advisory Board members just completed and published the results

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The Saturated Fat Debate Continues

February 9, 2018

The role of dietary fats, specifically saturated fat, in heart disease, continues to be a hot topic. While the American Heart Association (AHA) has softened its stance on dietary fats, the latest recommendation to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat still does not cut it, and the media continues to discuss the finer points of

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5 Ways to get More Fiber on Low Carb

January 26, 2018

Fiber plays an important role in losing weight, maintaining stable energy levels, regulating blood sugar, managing your digestion, and controlling your hunger on a low carb diet. Although fiber is a carbohydrate, it doesn’t raise your blood sugar like other carbohydrates because it doesn’t convert to glucose. This is because your body doesn’t break down

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The #1 Thing You Should Do for Better Health and Weight Loss This Year

January 5, 2018

While researchers continue to debate how effective various diets are, today they all agree that eating too much sugar can harm your health. The fact that sugar is bad is not a new theory; just an old one that now is getting traction. The history of sugar and its role in our health is a

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3 Tips for Achieving New Year’s Resolutions

December 29, 2017

Losing weight and eating healthier are two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions that people make, but research suggests that only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s resolutions. If you want to be part of the successful 8%, it’s time to change your mindset. Try the following strategies, which should last you

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5 Low Carb Holiday Tips

December 21, 2017

This is one of the most food-centric times of the year, with parties, potlucks, cookie exchanges and more. But with some planning and patience, it is possible for you to enjoy this special time of the year without inflicting too much damage to your waistline.  Be realistic. First of all, don’t put unrealistic expectations on

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It’s Time to Rethink “Diet” Reduce your carb intake with my new book, Eat Right, Not Less.

December 11, 2017

Almost 150 million people have adopted a low carb approach to eating in some form, and there are those that would suggest that a “diet” is a temporary solution and not sustainable for some individuals. I am far more interested in changing your entire mindset about eating and food so that you can manage your

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Q&A with Ultrarunner Zach Bitter

December 4, 2017

I sat down with Zach Bitter, ultrarunner and coach, holder of the 12-Hour World Record, 100-Mile American Record and numerous course records, to discuss how switching from a high-carb diet to a low-carb lifestyle has impacted his athletic performance and overall health. Typically, high-carb diets and “carb loading” before events are par for the course

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5 Reasons I Give Thanks for a Low Carb Diet

November 20, 2017

This year, I’d like to give thanks for all the benefits a low carb diet has given me over the years:  Weight control. I eat fiber-rich vegetables, low-glycemic fruits and some whole-grain, unprocessed carbs, as well as optimal amounts of protein and healthy fats. Eating this way helped me maintain my weight for years. Stable

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