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Our Summer Superfood List
What are superfoods? Popular magazines, TV shows, and blogs are all buzzing about them, but it’s hard to pin down a precise answer. That’s because, unlike organic foods, superfoods are not regulated by the FDA or any other scientific or governing body. Most experts agree, however, that a superfood is a food that contains high Read More
Healthy Cooking Oils
Not all fats are bad for you. Good fats, like those that come from vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fish, are an essential source of energy. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, for example, are two types of good fats that have been shown to improve blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. These fats Read More
High Protein, Low Carb Foods and Snacks
Protein is an essential cornerstone of nutrition. The body uses this macronutrient to build and repair tissues, make enzymes, and fortify bones, muscles, and cartilage. Nutritionists agree that eating high protein foods can increase satiety and help burn fat. 5 High Protein, Low Carb Foods High-protein, low carb foods can be delicious, too. Atkins has Read More
Good Sources of Food High in Fiber
Tips for Eating More Foods High in Fiber Dietary fiber is an essential component of a healthy diet. You may already know that fiber aids in digestion and helps prevent constipation, but there are many other reasons why fiber is important. When you eat foods high in fiber you feel full faster, which can help Read More
Atkins 40®: An Easy, Flexible Diet
Searching for a successful weight loss solution that doesn’t take over your life can be tough. Between counting calories and squeezing in exercise, it’s often hard to find the time and discipline to lose weight. Atkins 40® makes it easy with a flexible diet plan that encourages weight loss through living a low carb lifestyle. Read More
Atkins vs. Other Diet Programs
There are plenty of diets out there to choose from, and you may have tried quite a few during your quest to lose weight. Here’s how Atkins compares to other popular weight loss programs, plus more reasons why you should choose Atkins: Atkins How it works: When you control your carbohydrate intake, you start burning Read More
How Atkins 40® Works and the Science Behind It
Carbs and fat are your body’s two sources of fuel. A low-fat diet is high in carbs, so when you eat more carbs than your body needs it stores them as fat. Atkins is an effective diet that transforms your metabolism from one that stores fat into one that burns fat. High-carbohydrate diets raise blood Read More
What are Good Fats?
Fat in general, is one of the three classes of foods called macronutrients (the others are protein and carbohydrates). All foods containing fat – even pure oils – contain a mixture of three kinds of fat – saturated, polyunsaturated and monosaturated. Learn more about how fat is the secret weapon to weight loss. 5 Frequently Read More
Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs
There are good and bad carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are one of three classes of food called macronutrients (the other two are fats and protein). The term “carbohydrate” is a big umbrella, including everything from table sugar to cauliflower. The basic unit of a carbohydrate is a monosaccharide or simple sugar (such as glucose or fructose), but Read More
Spring Clean Your Kitchen: Low-carb tips for an Atkins-friendly kitchen
It may not seem like it quite yet, but spring is right around the corner—and before you know it, swimsuit season will be here. Now is the perfect time to spring clean your kitchen—purge your pantry and your refrigerator of any high-carb packaged foods and stock up on all the low-carb foods you need to Read More
