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Low Carb Nutrition: See The Science For Yourself!
Ketogenic diets keep making the headlines. No wonder low carb, keto and “keto-ish” diets are more popular than ever. It seems like every day there’s a new celebrity who swears this way of eating has changed his or her life and physique. I believe Atkins may be the better keto approach, and it’s encouraging toRead More
The Cost of Diabetes Continues To Rise, But We Can Reverse It
With World Diabetes Day coming up on November 14th, it’s the perfect time to talk about the rising (yet reversible) cost of diabetes. The CDC recently reported that 30 million people have diabetes, with 90 percent living with Type 2 diabetes. Last year, the cost of treating Type 2 diabetes and related illnesses cost moreRead More
Live from the Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo
I recently attended the Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo in Washington, D.C. In addition to meeting a lot of great people, sharing some of our new products and educating folks on the “Hidden Sugar Effect”, I also met with journalists to discuss the Atkins low carb lifestyle, and answered some important questions for ourRead More
4 Low Carb Slow Cooker and One-Pot Meal Shopping Tips
Convenience is key on crazy weeknights, and a slow cooker can save the day (and dinner). Follow my slow-cooker tips for a perfectly cooked meal every time. Be sure to check out our one-pot recipes from Eat Right, Not Less, including: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs (p. 247), Chicken and Dumplings (p. 256), Bolognese Skillet Lasagna (p. 258), CauliflowerRead More
Atkins vs Keto: Low Carb Diet Approaches
From Silicon Valley entrepreneurs to stay-at-home moms, people are claiming the Ketogenic Diet (Keto) helps them maintain focus, increase energy and lose weight. There are keto cookbooks, keto diet books and keto products. This may seem like the latest, greatest diet, but the science behind keto, which is inherently a very low carb diet, hasRead More
My 6 Favorite Low Carb Fall Food Swaps
When those pumpkin spice lattes start appearing at your local coffee shop, you know fall is here. When I think of fall flavors, I think of comforting and creamy dishes featuring pumpkin (of course), apples and pears, butternut squash and mushrooms. You can still enjoy all the deliciousness of fall food without guilt by swappingRead More
6 Winning Low Carb Tailgate Rules (Plus Recipes)
It may seem like a challenge to tackle a tailgate while living a low carb lifestyle, but you’ll still come out a winner if you stick with the rules in my “low carb tailgate playbook”: Penalize Hidden Sugars. It’s easy to identify the likely culprits such as cookies and candy, but Hidden Sugars are lurkingRead More
7 Fail-Safe Tips for a Healthy Fall Routine
After summer’s lazy days, getting back into the routine of bedtimes, school drop-offs and pick-ups and meal planning is also a great opportunity to re-evaluate your own goals and embrace the positive benefits of a healthy routine. Here’s how: Start the day with breakfast. Even if you’re just grabbing an Atkins shake as you headRead More
Atkins Has Gone “Lowe” Carb
Rob Lowe has been living a low carb lifestyle since his late 30s, which is why it made perfect sense for him to become Atkins’ newest brand spokesperson. Sharing his passion for living a low carb lifestyle plus his favorite low carb meals and snacks just comes naturally, and I recently had the chance toRead More
6 Low Carb Back to School Tips, Plus Back to School Low Carb Recipes
School is starting, which means it’s time to get back into the routine of actually having a routine. With rushed mornings and activity-filled evenings, it’s easy swing by the drive-thru (especially when pressured by cranky kids), but with some planning and prep, you can have kid-friendly, low carb breakfasts, snacks, lunches and dinners the wholeRead More
