81-90 of 91 Results for "Carbohydrates"
In the News: More Kudos for Protein (and More Triumphs for Reducing Carbohydrates)
A report published in the prestigious Archives of Internal Medicine (Feb 13, 2006) adds more evidence to the accumulating research showing that low-carb diets get weight off. The report- which analyzed the findings of five major studies comparing low-fat and low-carb diets– found that low-carb diets do indeed help people shed pounds more quickly than Read More
Faster—and Better
A recent study confirms that consuming a diet high in protein rather than one high in carbs makes it easier to shed fat while preserving muscle. The scientific evidence for the effectiveness of higher protein has been building steadily over the past few years. One study by Donald Layman, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at Read More
Physiogenomic analysis of weight loss induced by dietary carbohydrate restriction
Summary: Background Diets that restrict carbohydrate (CHO) have proven to be a successful dietary treatment of obesity for many people, but the degree of weight loss varies across individuals. The extent to which genetic factors associate with the magnitude of weight loss induced by CHO restriction is unknown. We examined associations among polymorphisms in candidate Read More
More Reasons to Go Low Carb
Two new studies presented at the Endocrine Society’s 91st Annual Meeting in Washington DC offer additional evidence for the value of a low-carb diet, not just for weight loss, but for overall health. In the first study, researchers showed that even a modest reduction in carbohydrates was enough to both stabilize blood sugar and reduce Read More
Effect of Low-Carbohydrate-Ketogenic Diet on Metabolic and Hormonal Responses to Graded Exercise in Men
Summary: The following information was written by Atkins professionals. This study evaluated the effect a ketogenic diet had on the exercise capacity of eight healthy men. Subjects were placed in either a mixed diet group or a ketogenic group. The ketogenic diet consisted of 50% of calories derived from fat, 45% from protein and 5% Read More
The Low-Glycemic Approach to Healthy Eating
Everything old is new again. The latest buzzword in nutrition may be “low glycemic”. You’ve probably heard the term “low glycemic” bandied about in the media and in discussions about weight loss. You may have even come across some food products labeled as such. It’s All About Sugar “Glycemic” simply means “relating to sugar.” The Read More
The Importance of the Low Glycemic Impact, Part 2
Research confirms the long-term advisability of eating foods with a low glycemic rating. One of the latest installments of the famed Harvard Nurses Study (conducted since 1976) confirms the importance of the glycemic index. Researchers tracked the dietary habits and the health of 75,521 nurses for 10 years. The research team discovered that the consumption Read More
How to Read a Food Label
To ensure that consumers know what is in the foods they buy, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that the packaging of every manufactured food product display certain information. Ingredients must be listed in descending order of weight. Labeling must also include a Nutrition Facts panel. Although the intent is informational, such labels do Read More
High -Fructose Corn Syrup Has a Press Agent!
After years of media reports linking the increasing consumption of high-fructose corn syrup with the growing obesity and diabetes epidemics, the Corn Refiners of America have decided to fight back with a series of misleading commercials designed to persuade you that this stuff’s not so bad after all. Not so fast. Up until the 1970s, Read More
5 Low Carb Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Don’t miss out on your favorite holiday classics like pumpkin pie just because you’re on a low carb diet. Atkins offers a variety of Thanksgiving dessert recipes that will allow you to join in on the fun without worrying about the carbs. Browse our five favorite traditional dessert recipes for Thanksgiving below. 1. Pumpkin Pie Read More
