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Here’s What Most Effective Weight-Loss Diets Have in Common
When it comes to weigh-loss diets, you’ve probably heard about them all. And you’ve maybe even tried quite a few in your quest to lose weight. Low-carb, high-protein, low-fat, low-sodium, low-calorie, fasts, cleanses, juices, cookies, points and more. The list goes on. Of course, I will be quick to point out that a low-carb diet
Read MoreIt’s Time to Give Yourself a Couple Gifts
With the holidays in full swing, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re not forgetting to give yourself a couple gifts—the gifts of health and time. Take some extra time to squeeze in some exercise—it’s good for your health and it’s an excellent form of stress relief. Hopefully you’ve stocked up on some
Read MoreNot All Carbs Are Bad; Spikes in Blood Sugar Can Be
I’m here to clear up a misconception: not all carbs are bad and Atkins isn’t about avoiding all carbs. Vegetables contain carbs. Fruits contain varying amounts of carbs. Whole grains contain carbs. It isn’t necessarily carbs that wreak havoc on your waistline and your health, as long as you watch the quality and quantity of
Read MoreLow-Carb Tips for Preventing Holiday Weight Gain
Thanksgiving is over and the holiday rush is in full swing. If you are beating yourself up over a few slip-ups over the last week, it’s time to stop. When you follow Atkins, you are embracing a low-carb lifestyle, not a short-term diet. Which means learning how to bounce back from the occasional carb fest
Read MoreMy Low-Carb Thanksgiving Day
Every year, I love to share tips about how to have a low-carb Thanksgiving. This year, I thought I’d show you how I apply these tips during my own Thanksgiving celebration: Start with breakfast. This year, I’m going to try the Garden Frittata. When I start the day with a hearty egg breakfast, I satisfy
Read MoreCutting Back on Carbs Will Curb Your Holiday Cravings
It’s that time of year where it’s easy to succumb to your cravings for carbs that you typically have no problem resisting during the rest of the year. When the next month or so features meals revolving around mashed potatoes, stuffing, fresh-baked rolls and plenty of holiday cheer in the form of cookies, cakes, pies
Read MoreNew Research Shows Health Benefits After One Day of Low-Carb Eating
New research from the University of Michigan, published in PLOS ONE, shows that a low-carb diet lowers post-meal insulin resistance and strengthens the body against high blood pressure, pre-diabetes and diabetes. In the study, 32 healthy women were divided into four groups and given meals of either 30 or 60 percent carbohydrates with or without
Read MoreThe Healthy Fat Debate Continues…
In a recent article by Jane Brody in The New York Times called “Should We Be Scared of Butter?”, the author discusses whether butter, and other saturated fats, should be recommended as part of a balanced diet, when in the past they were associated with heart disease, obesity and more. But instead of coming up
Read MoreAvoid the Sugar Rush this Halloween
I don’t want to scare you too badly with Halloween just days away, but overexposure to added sugar in foods such as candy is a demon you should avoid because of the nasty tricks it plays with your health, including: · Higher triglyceride levels · Lower HDL (good) cholesterol levels · A higher triglyceride to
Read MoreHow to Maintain, Not Gain
So much of what I write about is focused on weight loss. But for those of you who reach your weight loss goals (congratulations, by the way!), the focus turns to weight maintenance, another crucial part of living a low-carb lifestyle. Your goal, once you have achieved your weight loss goal, is to transition to
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