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THE LOW-CARBOHYDRATE ALTERNATIVE The fact that the nation is awash in an epidemic of obesity and related chronic diseases after so much “progress” has been made in the area of nutritional science must rank as one of the great ironiesof our time. The debate over what constitutes an ideal diet appears to be never-ending. No
Read MoreDon’t Fall Into the Cold-Weather Cover Up
I recently returned from a whirlwind week of travel and noticed my pants were a bit tighter than usual, which I attributed to some missed workouts, a few too many extra carbs and dinners out. Since the weather is cooling off, I was not as worried as I would usually be, since I figured I
Read MoreDon’t Judge a Study By How It’s Reported In The Media
A recent study published in Archives of Internal Medicine is causing a bit of controversy. The researchers reported a link between the use of vitamins (including multivitamins, folic acid, vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, copper and iron) and an increased mortality risk in older women. The analysis tracked about 39,000 women over 19 years, however, according
Read MoreDementia and Insulin Resistance: Can A Low-Carb Diet Help?
After my most recent blog, I had some requests to address the connection between low-carb diets and their effect on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what we know: A study in 2009, as well as other recent studies, demonstrated that a diet lower in carbohydrates may be beneficial in treating Alzheimer’s disease. This research shows
Read MoreMore “Best Diets” Media Coverage
I wrote a blog about this in June. But once again, the U.S. News and World Report has updated its rankings of the “best” diets to include a new category of nutrition and safety. The DASH diet came out on top (again) while Atkins weighed in at #20. According to the article, Atkins has “way
Read MoreDiabetes: Is This Worldwide Epidemic Preventable?
In a report issued Monday, November 3, the International Diabetes Federation predicts that one in 10 adults could have diabetes by 2030. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are about 346 million people worldwide with diabetes and it projects that diabetes death will double by 2030. Although these figures include both types of
Read MoreAtkins Could Help the Wheat Belly Woes
In his new book Wheat Belly, cardiologist William Davis, MD, explains that eating wheat can not only provoke a fat-storing insulin response, but it also stimulates your appetite to eat more. His theory is that when traditional wheat was genetically altered in the last century, the genetic changes may be responsible for the rise in
Read MoreYour Holiday Survival Guide
Congratulations! You’ve survived Thanksgiving, hopefully with your waistline relatively unscathed. Now the next challenge awaits you as we head into the next couple weeks devoted to parties and food, food, food. How can you avoid being labeled a party-pooper while staying true to Atkins? In fact, how can you do some entertaining yourself and serve
Read MoreCarb Cycling: If It Were Only That Simple
There has been a lot of coverage on carb cycling in the media lately. Most recently, a new study reported that just two days a week of low-carb eating was more effective at reducing weight and lowering blood levels of insulin, and helping to prevent breast cancer and other diseases, than a standard, daily calorie-restricted,
Read MoreNew Year, New You: Achieving Your Atkins Weight-Loss Resolutions
If you spend any time on the web right now, you’ll see all sorts of stories devoted to New Year’s weight-loss resolutions. Why not us, why not now? Plus, this gives me an opportunity to shamelessly promote the new cook book. Whether you are just starting Atkins for the first time, coming back after a
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