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Working Out on a Keto Diet
Whether you’re a soon-to-be former couch potato, weekend warrior, avid exerciser or in training for a competitive event, you can work out on a keto or low carb diet, especially when Atkins’ keto and low carb approach is easily customized to meet your keto exercise goals. To show you just how far Atkins and exercise can take you, is
Read MoreAtkins’ Take on the Mediterranean, Pegan and Whole 30 Diets
The Mediterranean Diet: Plant Foods and Whole Grains The Mediterranean Diet features mostly plant-based foods, potatoes, whole-grain bread, beans, nuts and seeds, small portions of yogurt, cheese, poultry and eggs. You’ll eat fish and seafood twice a week and limit sweets, red meat and processed meats. Similar to Atkins®, you’ll avoid refined grains, such as
Read MoreWhat’s Happening in Ketosis and Why It’s Important
Induction, Phase 1 of Atkins 20Ò is a ketogenic diet designed to jumpstart weight loss. The goal is to efficiently switch your body from burning carbs for fuel to burning fat (your fat!) for fuel, turning your body into a fat-burning, ketogenic machine. What can you expect during Induction?[1] When you are on Induction, you
Read MoreIt’s a (Low Carb) Wrap
Are you ready to liven up your lunches? All it takes is a little planning and having the right ingredients on hand, and you can whip up a low carb wrap for lunch in minutes. A low carb wrap makes the perfect hand-held lunch and is a delicious departure from carb-heavy PB&J or that same-old
Read MoreAtkins’ Take on the Sirtfood Diet and the Mayr Method
It’s inspiring to see a celebrity work hard to get into great shape, and, of course, you want to know what they’ve done to get there. Let’s take a look at two diets made famous by celebrities, to see if they’re fad-based or science-based and how they compare to Atkins. The Sirtfood DietBritish Singer Adele put the Sirtfood
Read MoreWhy You Don’t Need to Ditch Your Sweet Tooth on Atkins®
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but just because you’re on a low carb diet doesn’t mean you have to ditch your sweet tooth. While cravings can be a vicious cycle when it comes to a sweet tooth, if you reduce your carbs, it results in a significant reduction in cravings, especially if you’re
Read MoreWhy a Lower Carb Diet Supports Heart Health
February is American Heart Month, a most fitting time to show you the science behind why a lower carb lifestyle like Atkins improves your markers for heart health. In fact, studies continue to show that following a low carb diet helps support healthy triglyceride and cholesterol levels more effectively than a low-fat diet. And while
Read MoreNew Research on Low Carb Diets and Management of Type-2 Diabetes
Sadly, we are still in the midst of a diabetes epidemic: Almost 52 percent of adults in this country have diabetes or prediabetes. Fortunately, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognizes that nutrition is a powerful tool in managing prediabetes and diabetes, going as far as stating in their Standards of Medical Care that “Reducing overall
Read MoreWhat Is The Ketotarian Diet?
The Ketotarian Diet is a high-fat, moderate protein and very low carb eating plan that eliminates meat and dairy and focuses on plant-based sources of fat and protein. Ketotarian foods include eggs and fish if you’re a vegetarian, but not if you’re vegan. Your macronutrient breakdown on the Ketotarian Diet typically looks like this: 5%
Read MoreThis Year’s Resolution: Move Past the “Diet” Mindset!
A global study shows what we may have suspected: During the pandemic, many of us ate more junk food, exercised less, were more anxious and slept less. All those extra carbs and sugar, lack of exercise and more stress can contribute to a few extra pounds and health problems. You’re probably ready to make some
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