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AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION REVERSES ITSELF ON LOW-CARB DIETS

The American Diabetes Association, an organization whose mission statement is "to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by (it)", clearly has it's heart in the right place. Trouble is, in our opinion, they've traditionally been behind the curve of cutting edge science and research when it comes to dietary recommendations. (Their website still has a picture of the old USDA food pyramid, and they continue to recommend high levels of grains and starches.) Click here to read more

TWO NEW STUDIES SHED LIGHT ON WEIGHT LOSS

Two brand new studies offer some interesting insights on how people lose weight as well as how to overcome the challenge of keeping it off successfully. Click here to read more

THE ALL-NEW ATKINS ADVANTAGE BOOK

Stuart Trager, MD and Colette Heimowitz, MSc, two long-time supporters of the Atkins Advantage, have expanded on the basic principles of the Atkins Nutritional Approach and designed a thoroughly modernized, updated, streamlined and gorgeous program. It's called "The All-New Atkins Advantage", (St. Martin's Press, 2008) and we think it deserves a place on your library shelf. Click here to read more

PERSONAL BIAS OR SCIENCE?

When it comes to nutrition and weight control, the public deserves science based conclusions. Time and again independent research has shown the benefits of a low-carbohydrate nutritional approach to safe and healthy weight loss and weight maintenance. And that's Atkins! Read about it here.

NEW STUDY ON LOW CARB DIET AND MOOD

No one denies that exercise is great for the heart, but a new groundbreaking article by an award winning science journalist takes the revolutionary position that exercise may not be the best or most effective way to keep weight off. Read about it here.

COULD WE HAVE BEEN WRONG ABOUT EXERCISE AND WEIGHT LOSS?

No one denies that exercise is great for the heart, but a new groundbreaking article by an award winning science journalist takes the revolutionary position that exercise may not be the best or most effective way to keep weight off. Read about it here.

ATKINS NUTRITIONALS REVIEWS "GOOD CALORIES BAD CALORIES"

Several years ago, a blockbuster article on the cover of the New York Times Magazine asked the question, “What if it’s all been a big fat lie?” The author, Gary Taubes, suggested that low-fat diets weren’t all they were cracked up to be, and that pioneers- such as Robert Atkins- were onto something when they questioned the wisdom of low-fat.  Four years later, Taubes’ new book, “Good Calories Bad Calories” is making headlines. Read about it here.

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH PROTEIN?

Protein, are you getting enough? More and more research is showing that we probably need more protein than previously believed, and as we age our requirements are even higher. Read about it here.

GIVE YOUR BRAIN A BOOST

Now that we're living longer (and healthier!), we all want to protect our brains so that they function well into our 9th and 10th decades! What if there was something you could do that could not only improve your memory, but actually increase the size of the grey matter in your brain? There is - read about it here.

GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP

Want a good night's sleep? Maybe there's a way to get it without reaching for a pill. And maybe the secret is found as close by as your kitchen. Read about it here.

COULD COFFEE ACTUALLY BE GOOD FOR YOU?

Could coffee be the next health food? Read about it here.

ATHLETES BENEFIT FROM LOW-GLYCEMIC MEALS

New research supports the benefits of low-glycemic meals for athletes in events lasting two hours or more. Read about it here.

WHAT IS GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN AND YOUR HEART?

What if there was something you could do to help generate new brain cells and protect your heart muscle? Read about it  here.

IS YOUR NUTRITION BAR RIGHT FOR YOU?

Is your nutrition bar right for you? A recent survey finds that many people are unaware  that some popular nutrition bars have more sugar than a doughnut. Read about the survey results here.

GROW YOUNG WHILE YOU SLEEP!

What if there was something you could do that would dramatically improve your health, help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce stress and possibly help prevent cancer? Well there is. And it's so easy you can do it in bed! Read all about it here.

CHILDREN & SUGAR: ARE THEY AT RISK?

Learn about the common sense nutrition principle for children that will significantly reduce their risk for chronic disease later in life. Read about it here.

WANT TO EXTEND LIFE?

Restricting calories can extend your life? The way some folks are thinking about calories might surprise you. Read about it here.

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH FOUND IN RED WINE AND GRAPES

Scientists are very excited about a natural substance found in red wine that appears to extend life. Another anti-aging strategy. Read about it here.

ANTIOXIDANTS:  PROTECTING YOUR HEART!

 Not that we needed any more confirmation of the value of antioxidants and vegetables, but the University of California gave us some this week anyway. Read the story on how multi-colored vegetables protect you.

FUEL YOUR WORK-OUT WITH THE RIGHT MIX OF PROTEIN & CARBOHYDRATES

Are carb-only sports drinks a thing of the past? Maybe. New research shows that protein/ carb combinations are the ideal way to fuel your workout and improve exercise performance. Read the story here.

MORE EVIDENCE AGAINST TRANS FATS!

You’ve been warned of the dangers of trans-fatty acids for years, and “no trans-fats” remains a cornerstone of the Atkins Advantage program. Startling new research gives you two more reasons to avoid these dangerous fats: They make you fat and increase the risk for diabetes. Read about it here.

POSITIVE NEW RESEARCH ON SOY

Despite some recent controversy about soy, new research continues to confirm the value of soy by demonstrating its important health benefits. Read about the latest research here.

THE MIRACLE NUTRIENT: CoQ10

We’ve known for a long time that CoQ10 (coenzyme Q-10) is one of the most important nutrients on the planet for heart health. But new research shows it may even be an important weapon in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Read about this vitally important nutrient here.