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The Atkins diet has been around since the 1970’s but it was the re-release of the Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution over 10 years ago that generated the low-carb craze that is pervasive in our society today. According to the New Atkins Diet, people are overweight because they eat too many carbohydrate-rich foods. By restricting carbohydrates, the body will burn fat, including fat stores, for energy.
During metabolism, the body burns carbohydrates first...
Atkins, Beverly Hills, Grapefruit, LEARN, Mediterranean, Ornish, Weight Watchers, Zone. This list is only a small sampling of... Read more »
Are you concerned about maintaining a healthy eating plan throughout the holidays? While the holiday season can be a bit of a challenge,... Read more »
Sometimes, children who had acid reflux as a baby or still live with it, can only enjoy a relatively limited diet. While this can be... Read more »
Easter Memories from My Childhood I have fond early childhood memories of holidays spent around my great grandmother's table, and in... Read more »
As we discussed recently, the DASH Eating Plan was designed to help reduce elevated blood pressure by eating a low fat diet, rich in... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Major Food ComponentsCarbohydratesCompared to fats and protein, carbohydrates have the greatest impact on blood sugar (glucose). Except for dietary... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diabetic Exchange ListsThe objective of using diabetic exchange lists is to maintain the proper balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats... Read more »
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