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Once Again—New Research Shows that Low-Carb Diets Reign Supreme
I love it when I can be one of the first share the positive results of brand-new research on low-carb diets. In a study presented today at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine show that when overweight or obese people lose weight, whether through a low-carb or low-fat diet, they
Read MoreThe Skinny on Fat
It’s quite likely that over the years, you’ve tried any number of diets before discovering Atkins. Back in the day, low fat was what everyone thought was the way to go. Remember all those low-fat and fat-free products you thought you could eat because the popular belief was that fat made us fat? And what
Read MoreControl Your Carbs, Cut Your Cancer Risk? It’s Possible
More research shows that there is a connection between diet and disease. In one of the first studies to examine how diet affects the chances that a disease will reoccur, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, more than 1,000 patients with advanced (stage III) colon cancer reported their dietary intake during a
Read MoreTake Time for You This Holiday Season
As you head into the last few weeks of this year’s holiday season, it may be tempting to throw low-carb eating (and any type of exercise) out the window as you operate in pure survival mode, marching through your holiday to do list with frantic intensity. This year, take a moment give yourself a very
Read MoreMake Your Resolutions Become Reality
If you’re like most of us, you optimistically welcome the New Year with an ambitious set of goals. But within a few short weeks, those resolutions all too often fall by the wayside and it’s back to business as usual. Worse, you may feel disappointed or even guilty. When those New Year’s resolutions include slimming
Read MoreWhen is Thin Too Thin or Fat Too Fat?
There was a lot of internet chatter last week about a new report on nearly three million people published in The Journal of the American Medical Association that found those whose B.M.I ranked them as slightly overweight had less of a risk of dying than people of normal weight. Well then… break out the wheat
Read MoreHow to Recover from Indiscretions
To err is human. Even once you reach your goal weight, we know—and you know—that occasionally you’ll slip up. The following three situations should help you learn how to handle indiscretions, whether small or large. Small StuffYou find yourself chowing down a cherry Danish, a raisin bagel or another high-carb food of dubious value. Recovery
Read MoreAn Atkins-Friendly Super Bowl? You Can Bet On It
The biggest game of the year is right around the corner. Although there are plenty of tempting game-day dishes that have the potential to send your daily net carb intake into overtime, there are many delicious low-carb options that everyone will enjoy (even your friends and family who aren’t doing Atkins). If you’re on the
Read More10 Ways to Succeed on Induction
The Induction Phase is your first introduction to Atkins. This is the time when you have the chance to jumpstart your weight loss, and it allows your body to become accustomed to burning fat for fuel instead of carbs. If you succeed in Induction, the next Phases of Atkins should become progressively easier. Here are
Read MoreMore Eggcelent News for Eggs!
Eggs—omelets, quiches, scrambles, frittatas and more—are a delicious and satisfying part of Atkins for many of you. And I’m sure you’ve read that the poor egg has been accused of raising cholesterol levels and increasing health risks. Not true. In reality, eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can consume. One large egg
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