Posts Tagged ‘low-carb diet’
Atkins Criticism
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:53 1 CommentThe Atkins diet is very popular, but it also comes with a lot of criticism. Health experts, doctors and diet specialists come from all different opinions when it comes to the Atkins diet and other low carb diets. Some believe that it is dangerous, some say that it is a healthy method to lose weight [...]
Atkins and Diabetes
Monday, August 3, 2009 9:55 No CommentsThe Atkins diet principles lay the foundation for a healthy, more balanced way of eating than the standard American diet. Its emphasis is on using good carbohydrates in balance with adequate protein. This is in stark contrast to what most Americans eat on a daily basis. The average American eats lots of processed foods that [...]
Atkins and Intestinal Problems
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 23:32 No CommentsThe major complaint of those who use the Atkins diet is the intestinal problems that are associated with reducing carbohydrates. These problems can include constipation and diarrhea. These symptoms can happen to anybody at some point, but those who follow a low-carb diet are especially prone.
Most commonly dieters will experience diarrhea during the early days [...]
Carbohydrate Substitutes for the Atkins diet
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 10:21 No CommentsCutting down on carbohydrates with the Atkins diet is easy when you see the wide variety of proteins and vegetables that are on the acceptable foods list. However, it does take some time and adjustment to get used to this new way of eating. A lot of the American diet centers around complex carbohydrate foods [...]
Atkins and Exercise
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 17:05 No CommentsThere is a lot of attention paid in the Atkins diet plan towards food and cooking. 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 newly released Atkins food pyramid shows the importance of exercise. It shows an increase [...]



