Is It Possible to Lose Weight With Low to No Carb Diets?

September 10, 2008 by Ricardo d Argence · Leave a Comment

Research has proven that diets containing no carbs, or even a few carbs, can assist in weight loss; actually, these diets may work better than those which require a reduction in fat grams. Are you aware of the negative side effects of these types of diets?

If I cut carbs will I lose weight? First, you must understand that not all carbs are the same. They have all been banded together but some carbs are necessary for a healthy and fulfilled lifestyle. How can one differentiate between a good carb and a bad one? Read more

Atkins Diet Basics

January 13, 2008 by Lucy · Leave a Comment

The basic principle of the Atkins diet is that a state of ketosis, which is a stage in metabolism that occurs when the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies which can then be used by the body for energy, will help you burn your fat stores as energy. Many people, even those who are on low carbohydrate diets, don’t quite understand ketosis and why it works. Read more

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Atkins Diet: A Diet Plan For You?

January 13, 2008 by Lucy · 1 Comment

The Atkins diet is one of the most popular low carbohydrate diets on the market today and much has been attributed the weight-loss of celebrities - including Julia Roberts, Geri Halliwell, Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Jessica Parker to name a few. Its popularity has sparked dozens of look-a-like diets that centre around the same principles of high-protein, low-carbohydrate eating. There are a lot of fish in the sea when it comes to choosing a low-carbohydrate plan. Read more

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Atkins Diet & Exercise

January 13, 2008 by Lucy · 1 Comment

A lot of attention is paid to food and cooking in the Atkins diet plan. It’s true that your food choices on the diet are of utmost importance. But a lot of people make the mistake of ignoring exercise. The Atkins food pyramid shows the importance of exercise. It shows an increase in food options with increased activity. Exercise is important on the Atkins diet, and important for everyone’s overall health. Read more

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The Atkins Diet and Diabetes

January 13, 2008 by Lucy · 1 Comment

The Atkins diet principles lay the foundation for a healthy, more balanced way of eating than a standard diet.

Its emphasis is on using good carbohydrates in balance with adequate protein. This is in strong contrast to what most people eat on a daily basis.

The average individual eats lots of processed foods that have hidden sugars and highly processed carbohydrates. This has put some people on the road to diabetes and pre-diabetic conditions. What is sad is that diabetes has a predictable set of stages and that they can be easily recognized. Read more

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