Healthy Diabetes Diets: Why Atkins is the Best Diet for Diabetes
Going on a diet can be a great way to lose some weight and improve your general health, but sometimes there are more specific reasons why someone chooses a diet. It could be to lower cholesterol or blood pressure, decrease chances of heart disease or to improve energy levels. While most diets can help to Read More
6 Low Carb Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
With Mother’s Day weekend around the corner, it’s time to start preparing to give your mom the type of day she deserves. While some people opt for the traditional flowers and chocolates, we know one thing that any mom can appreciate: brunch with family. A home-cooked start to the morning is the perfect way to Read More
Starting a Low Carb Bride Diet (or Bridesmaid Diet)
Weddings are one of the happiest days of a bride’s life, and with such an important event comes incredibly high expectations. Brides want everything to be perfect on the big day and often times, they rely on their bridesmaids to make sure this happens. While the best laid can plans often go awry, there is Read More
Low Carb, Gluten Free Cooking: Try These Easy Gluten Free Recipes!
One of the most popular phrases circling around the dieting world today is ‘gluten-free’, and while most people know that going on a gluten-free diet can have health benefits, not everyone knows whether or not they should give it a try. Gluten-free diets can work extremely well with the Atkins diet. Since gluten is found Read More
Summer Vegetables & Fruits for a Low Carb Diet
List of Low Carb Summer Vegetables & Fruits Everyone knows that fruits and vegetables are good for us and provide valuable nutrients to our bodies. Because of this, along with being low-carb, fruits and vegetables are included in each phase of the Atkins diet. During Atkins 20 Phase 1 of the program, you’re encouraged to Read More
Tips for Starting a Low Sugar Diet
Starting a Low Sugar Diet: Low Sugar Foods & Tips The dietary benefits of a low sugar diet are numerous. Reducing sugar consumption ignites fat burning and can also help deter a variety of health concerns, including obesity, heart disease, and liver damage. To boot, dieters report feeling less deprived on a diet like Atkins, Read More
Summer Grilling: Easy Low Carb Grilling Recipes
Summer is grilling season, so don’t miss out on the great weather and beautiful sunsets by doing all of your cooking in the kitchen. Grilling is perfect for the Atkins diet because most meats are high in protein and low in carbs. Whether you are inviting friends over for a backyard cookout or grilling up Read More
Low Carb Potluck Dishes & Family Reunion Food
While the weather will still be around, summer ends when kids go back to school, which is right around the corner. As summer’s end and school draw nearer, there are fewer and fewer fun and relaxing nights left. Make sure you take advantage of the time we have left and plan a fun potluck family Read More
Simple Gluten Free Tips: Substitutes for Bread & More
Dieting isn’t always easy, especially when you’re doing something stricter like being gluten free. While the Atkins program can get you started towards a gluten free lifestyle, going gluten free cuts many other things out of your diet as well. When you’re starting anything new, having some tips and pointers can make things easier. So, Read More
Healthy After School Snacks for Kids & Parents
With the end of long, summer days and weekends away, kids are back in school. After arriving home, they may poke around the kitchen cabinets for a quick fix—one that could be unhealthy. You don’t have to sacrifice nutrition, provide everyone with delicious yet nutritious snack. Check out these healthy after school snacks that both Read More