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Cut the Right Carbs, Cut Your Risk of Lung Cancer
You may have seen it in the news, but new research from the University of Texas, published in the journal Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, found that people who ate high-glycemic carbs had a 49% higher risk of being diagnosed with lung cancer. That is huge. This is actually the largest study that has been
Read MoreExercise Your Right to Exercise
Atkins has been proven to help you lose weight, even without having to exercise. But there are many benefits to just getting out there and moving more, that is, if you’re interested in maintaining your weight, sleeping better, managing your stress, improving your mood, boosting your energy, building muscle (especially when a pound of muscle
Read MoreYour Low-Carb Eating Out Guide
If you’re doing Atkins, it is possible to eat out at a restaurant and still lose weight. If you follow a few guidelines and plan ahead, there are plenty of low-carb options to choose from. Order This, Not That Chinese For an appetizer, try Egg Drop Soup instead of Fried Wontons or an egg roll.
Read MoreControlling Your Carbs Can Prevent and Control Your Diabetes
The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 552 million people could have diabetes in the next two decades. Prevention is key when it comes to type-2 diabetes, because the damage done to your body can begin long before an official diabetes diagnosis, starting with metabolic syndrome, which includes abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, low HDL, high blood
Read MoreA High-Fiber Diet Helps You Lose Weight and May Fight Cancer
I’ve written about all the health benefits of fiber—it’s a very important part of our diet, even a low-carb diet. And a study recently published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that eating lots of fiber-rich foods during high school years may reduce a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. Researchers found that women who ate
Read MoreHow to Have a Winning Low-Carb Game Day
Sticking with your low-carb diet may seem like a challenge during special events like birthdays and holidays. And now, the biggest football game of the year is just right around the corner. While it may seem like a day full of potential penalties, if you plan ahead, you’ll be prepared to defend your waistline against
Read MoreHow Kim Kardashian is Losing Her Baby Weight on Atkins
Kim Kardashian recently announced she has started the Atkins Diet to help her lose her pregnancy weight safely and slowly while breastfeeding her new baby son, Saint. I’m excited that Kim has decided to return as an Atkins Ambassador for her weight-loss journey. Clearly Atkins is a program that has worked for her in the
Read MoreThe “Best” Diet Can Be Low-Carb
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is a government-designed nutritional approach focusing on fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy foods designed to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. In fact, the U.S News & World Report once again ranked it #1 out of 38 diets for 2016—Experts gave it high marks for “nutritional completeness” (as determined by
Read MoreSalt—The Good, The Bad, the Ugly
New dietary guidelines came out last week, and, as seems to be the case lately, they are causing some confusion. Let’s start with salt. The guidelines recommend limiting sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams a day, which amounts to about 1 teaspoon a day. In reality, 90% of Americans consume far more than this amount. It’s
Read MoreMake This Year Your Best Yet!
Hopefully you enjoyed a relaxing holiday with family and friends. I find that this is a good week to catch up and start thinking about my goals for the coming year. If weight loss is one of your goals this year, whether you’re new to Atkins or feel like you need a little jumpstart to
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