tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97393822011-12-15T05:10:58.066-08:00Low carb diets are an excellent weight loss tool. Simply use your common sense and a little will power and you'll be losing weight and living healthier!Michael J. Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10374306890615028154noreply@blogger.comBlogger691100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9739382.post-14575920293919226712007-08-05T08:50:00.000-07:002007-08-05T09:05:54.287-07:00

Hello my friends!It's been a little while since I last posted. I haven't reallybeen able to get to the gym recently (double hernias - YOUCH!)but fortunatley have been able to maintain a fairly healthyweight at 230lbs.Mostly because of a sensible diet of high protein, low carb foods along with a good mix of fruits, veggies and lots of water.HINT: Drink more water than any other beverage to stay

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OK. Let me get this straight. Here's a story about a woman who'sgoing the low carb diet route to a healthier lifestyle.You can read it by clicking here.Anyway, she seems to be a little put off by the whole "carbdeprivation" thing. It sounds as though she's following the Adkinsdiet where you cut out carbs completely until you reach a stageof ketosis and your body thinks it's starving so it starts

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When it comes to a low carb diet, you'll see that there aredifferent types of diets AND more importantly, differenttypes of carbs!Check out the article below to see which fruits you maywant to include in your low carb diet plan.--------------------------------------The Best and Worst Low Carb FoodsSome low carb diets depend on glycemic index or glycemicload while other low carb diets depend more

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Here's a little (low carb!) food for thought when consideringwhether a low carb diet may be right for you!--------------------------------------------- Study: Low-Carb Diet May Not Up Heart Risk MIAMI -- There's no question low-carb diets can knockoff the pounds, but there have been many questions andclaims about the eating plan's long-term effects on hearthealth.Now, new research is weighing in

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Is fruit a no-no on a low carb diet?Many seem to think so because of the high sugarcontent of most fruits. Personally, I like to eat fruitas a part of a well balanced food plan.The high protein shakes I drink at the gym (whichare truly fabulous!) are made with a banana andpineapple juice. This goes back to includingexcercise along with your low carb diet.One of the top low carbers on the net,

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Have you ever wondered just exactly what is consideredlow carb?Read the article below to see what kinds of food will andwon't make the list.Low-carb High Protein Diets This type of diet became very popular as of recently dueto the promotion of the ever-popular Atkins Diet Craze.This diet is very popular because there is no caloriecounting involved, and many foods that many peoplelove to eat are

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A good low carb diet can help control insulin levels. Thismay be even more beneficial for women with a historyof diabetes or heart disease.Read the short article below for more.NewsUSA:Weight Gain, Carb Urges, Fatigue Signal Future Disease RiskFor women, excess weight in the midsection, carbohydratecravings and frequent fatigue may be warning signs ofsomething more serious. A new survey

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Have you been considering a low carb diet as a part ofyour weight loss plan?If so, here's a nice little comparison between three of themost popular plans currently on the market.Low Carb Diet Plans: "Low Carb Diet PlansI’m sure you have heard of them, low carb diet plans.This type of diet is very popular now, because peoplewho are trying to lose weight have discovered howeffective low carb diet

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A good low carb diet can actually have you eatingmore food than you're eating right now.Think about it, when most people want to lose weightwhat's the first thing they do? They tend to stopeating or cut way back on their food intake.Well my friends I'm here to tell you that it doesn'thave to be that way.A healthy diet should consist of eating less of thefoods that contain calories from simple

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Hey Everybody!You may not be aware (although you may if you've readthis blog before!) that I'm a second shifter. In other wordsI work 3pm-11pm, or 3pm-1am when doing ten hourshifts.So my dillema's always been that when I get home fromwork I'm hungry, BUT I don't want to stay up too latebecause I want to lead a somewhat normal life and getup early enough the next day to get things done beforegoing

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Check out this new study conducted in Australia. Accordingto researchers there a low carb diet may be helpful incontrolling acne in moderate to severe acne sufferers!By helping to control insulin levels, it appears a low carbdiet also helps keep pores open by reducing the buildupof oil under the skin.So parents of teens reaching puberty, take heed!Low GI clears up acne in boys NEWS.com.au:

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Have you seen "The Biggest Loser" yet? The show whereteams of overweight individuals compete to see who canlose the most weight?Well here's a "Biggest Loser" story with a low carb diet twist!In a story posted by Jimmy Moore in "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"one finalist touts a low carb diet plan for weight loss.Keep reading!"The Biggest Loser" 2 finalist Kelly Minner, a teacher atLehigh Valley

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Here's another interesting study that backs what I've beenwriting about concerning a low carb diet.When combining a low carb diet along with a higherprotein intake it helps with weight loss. I also believe thatthe higher protein intake (when combined with a goodweight training program!) will support muscle growth.And remember, muscle's an active tissue!Study reignites low-carb high-protein debate

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Is a low carb diet really better for you than a low fatdiet? According to Dr. Jeff Volek from The Universityof Connecticut it is.Dr. Volek states "Low carbohydrate diets outperformlow fat diets on just about every risk factor you canmeasure. This includes standard and emerging markerssuch as lipid markers, inflammatory markers, vascularmarkers, metabolic and hormonal markers, etc."He also adds "

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Well, my low carb diet plan officially doesn't includea beer before bed!It's been 3 days now since I stopped drinking mycustomary beer (or two or three) after work whichjust so happens to be right before bed too.I went to th gym today and...TADA! lost 2 1/2 lbs!Wow! Just THREE DAYS! Two and a half pounds!Maybe next I'll try a low carb beer. NAH!We'll see what happens with still 11 days to go in

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A low carb diet has many rewards. Losing weight whilemaintaining muscle thus (hopefully) looking better andFEELING better being tops among them.BUT, being on a low carb diet also means giving upsome of what possibly may be your favorite foods.One of my favorites just happens to be a beverage. BEER!I love a nice cold beer (or two...or three!) when I get homefrom a long day of work.Here's my

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Can a low carb diet be beneficial to people sufferingfrom diabetes?According to a recent study published in "Nutrition & Metabolism" a low carb diet plan can definitely inmaintaining glycemic control and body weight."Low-carbohydrate diets in the management of obesepatients with type 2 diabetes seem intuitively attractivedue to their potent antihyperglycemic effect. Wepreviously reported that a

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Here's a short article that I thought hit home withwhat I like to think's a good combination...that isa good low carb diet plan along with a regularexcercise routine.Please note that any sensible diet, whether you followa low carb diet plan or not, should be supplementedwith excercise!Always consult your physician before starting anyexcercise program.FEATURED ARTICLE================A few days ago

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Hey Everybody!I gotta tell ya. I've been back to the gym for abouta month now and I'm very pleased with the results!Some of you may be aware that most bodybuilders andathletes tend to eat a high protein, low carb diet becauseprotein supports lean muscle and low carb means lessfat build up.But here's the thing. You've got to let your eyes andoverall physical well being dictate your diet, not a

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According to a recent study of a low carb diet plan(the first such study in two decades!), participants DIDsee a measurable weight loss while on the plan.According to the study done at Duke University MedicalCenter "Study participants were put on a very lowcarbohydrate diet of 25 grams per day for six months,"says Eric Westman, MD, associate professor of medicineat Duke and principal investigator

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Well, I finally made it back to the gym. It's been a coupleof weeks or so. I went yesterday and I'm sore as heckalready!Usaully I'm not sore until the day following the day afterbut I've been away so long that my muscles aren't used tothe stress anymore.Fortunately, I didn't gain any weight while away. I weighedin at 227.4lbs. Not too bad. I'd like to hit 220.I'm sure that I'll have an initial

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If you're still looking for a reason (besides losing weight,looking better and feeling better!) to try a low carb dietplan, read the article below.It seems that by reducing your carb intake you may reduceyour risk of contracting diabetes! Just another benefitassociated with the low carb lifestyle!============================Low-carb diets are beneficial for diabetics .:. NewKerala - India's Top

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Are you still unsure about your choices when it comes tolow carb diet plans?Get more info so you can make an informed choice whenit comes to which plan's right for you.Visit Low Carb Diet Secrets Revealed to get all thelow down on low carb.And don't forget, you don't have to be pigeon holed intojust one specific diet plan. By simply reducing your intakeof simple carbohydrates, increasing your

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Probably the best known, yet most misunderstoodlow carb diet plan is the Atkins Diet.Read below for a short review of the Atkins Diet.Low Carb Diet Review - Understanding The Atkins DietPerhaps the most widely known of all low carb diets isthe Atkins diet. Created by Dr. Robert Atkins in the 1970sthe Atkins diet is considered by some to be the mostextreme low carb diet plan.Dr. Atkins believed

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I'll bet you didn't know that the low carb diet has actuallybeen around for over 100 years!Read below to find out how low carb diets really got startedand see just how effective they can be.=======================Low Carb Diet Plan - History and BackgroundThe terminology "low-carb" wasn’t really coined untilaround 1992 when the USDA announced America’smodel food pyramid included six to eleven

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Here's a good article that points out the fact that we'reall different, we're all individuals. Therefore, you have tobase your diet on YOUR OWN needs.Don't forget though, exercise and drink plenty of wateralong with your sensible low carb diet plan to get themaximum benefits and maintain your weight loss."Cookie Cutter" Low Carb Diet Plans Explained by Jenny MathersMost diet plans, including low

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Does being overweight make you feel deformed? Well here'sone author who seems to think so!Please read this guest article about how a low carb dietcould help keep you lean and healthy.=======================FEATURED ARTICLEThe Basics Of The Low Carb Diet And How ToSucceed With ItAuthor: Sarah WilliamsDieting is one of the favorite past times of many peopletoday.But what then is the reason for such

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Who says you can't live a little, even if you're on alow carb diet plan?According to Jimmy Moore, the king of low carb bloggers,you CAN have your cake and eat it too!Just remember, everything in moderation! Just because afood is low carb or low calorie doesn't mean that you caneat extra servings. That's NOT the plan.Eat sensibly, excercise at least three days a week anddrink plenty of water. Now

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I just got back from the gym. I weighed myself whilethere and, although I know it's only a number, I stilltend to gauge my progress with it.When I think about it, that's totally wrong!Muscle weighs more than fat and I can tell by mywaist line that I'm definitely changing my bodycomposition. And that's what it's really all about.I bought a protein bar at the gym, one of my personalfavorites , a

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Here's an interesting article that delves a little into thefacts and science behind a low carb diet plan.When undertaking a low carb diet plan, it's good toknow WHY it works because there really is a soundscientific approach to losing weight.Featured Article======================================Low Carb Diet – Is It A Good Way To Lose Weight?It is a true fact that the people following a low fat

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So have you started your low carb diet plan yet?Unfortunately, it's rather difficult to stick with ANYtype of diet. So here's my suggestion. When goinglow carb, remember to get plenty of excercise! It'lltransform your physique quicker and give you moreincentive to stick with a diet.Here's the deal. No matter WHAT you eat, you stillhave to use more calories than you take in in orderto lose weight

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Attention ladies! Here's some news about low carbdiets that may be of interest to those of you who arelooking to get pregnant.The effects of PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome, acause of infertility in women of child bearing age, maybe lessened by a low carb diet plan.Get the story below.Health 24 - News, Weight management/Obesity:Low-carb diet may help for PCOSLast updated: Wednesday, April 26,

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A low carb diet has more benefits than just losingweight. As you'll see from the article below insulinlevels and hormones are exactly affected by a dietlow in carbs.DNA - World - Low-carb diet checks insulin levels too - Daily News & AnalysisReutersSaturday, April 22, 2006 00:50 ISTNEW YORK: The fertility problems and hormoneirregularities that plague women with polycystic ovarysyndrome (PCOS)

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Will a low carb diet plan really help you lose weightand keep it off? It depends on your common sense!As is stated in the article excerpt below, just becauseyou're eating so called diet food you don't have carteblanche with your portions.The whole idea behind a low carb diet plan is to reducethe carb intake, thus reducing the carb storage becauseextra carbs get converted to fat and stored as

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Here's another interesting story from Jimmy Moore,low carb dieting's fiercest proponent!It seems as though the only way to get the good sideof low carb diet plans is to check the foreign press.Study: Low-Carb Burns Twice As Much Body Fat As Low-Fat:Jimmy MooreMarch 23, 2006The following is a reprint from the blog 'Livin' La VidaLow-Carb':Why is it that any POSITIVE news about livin' la

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Can you really eat enough to be full AND lose weightat the same time?According to Dana Goldberg you can!This is just one of the benefits of a low carb diet plan.Read on my friend...Adopting A Low Carb Diet:March 07, 2006by Dana GoldbergDiets have appeared in many different forms, especiallyfad diets. Among the problems with these fad diets isthat as well as often leaving you feeling very

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Cutting out refined flour and sugar are a basic stapleof a true low carb diet plan. Moderation in complexcarbs is advised too.Here's a short article explaining why simple carbsaren't good for someone looking to lose weight.Low Carb Diet - Is It A Good Way To Lose Weight?:March 06, 2006by Paul CrisIt is a true fact that the people following a low fatdiet loose weight drastically. But the

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Is there an alternative to your favorite pasta dish?Read the story below to see if you could enjoy aheaping bowl of pasta while sticking to your lowcarb diet!Dieters slurp down oodles of low carb noodles:By Erica OrdenColumbia News ServiceMar. 1, 2006 07:27 AMNEW YORK -- When Mark O'Meara and his wife quitsmoking last year, he experienced an all too commonproblem: He gained weight--35 pounds, to

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Y'know, with all the talk concerning low carb dietplans sometimes we tend to overlook the real reasonsbehind why a low carb diet works in the first place.Here's an easy look at what carbs are and why theyaffect us so much.LOW-CARB, SLOW CARBIn a nutshell, there are two kinds of carbohydrates,simple and complex. Some refer to them as bad andgood carbs, fast and slow digestion carbs and

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The next time you're thinking about super sizingyour fries, better think twice!Here's a study that could change your mind whenit comes to consumption of high carb foods such aspotatoes, french fries in particular.Potato lovers may have higher diabetes risk - Diet & Fitness - MSNBC.com:French fry eaters may have higher diabetes riskbecause potatoes trigger rapid surges in blood sugar that could

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Luxurious Low-Carb German Chocolate Cake:Jimmy MooreFebruary 23, 2006The following is a reprint from the blog'Livin' La Vida Low-Carb':This Low-Carb German Chocolate Cake is elegantand to die for!Elaine at Low-Carb Connoisseur has done it yet again!But this time she got a little help from the amazingand magnificent 156-pound low-carb weight losssuccess story Lora Ruffner from Low-Carb Luxuryto

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Gooey Low-Carb Chocolate Molten Cake Recipe:"Gooey Low-Carb Chocolate Molten Cake Recipe"Jimmy MooreFebruary 11, 2006The following is a reprint from the blog 'Livin' LaVida Low-Carb':This ooey gooey low-carb dessert will have youbegging for more!As if the Toll House cookies and Valentine's CoconutCake weren't dreamy enough to get your low-carbtastebuds to do the tango over the past couple of

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Yummy! Here's a nice alternative to high carbmashed potatoes.Low-Carb Mashed Potatoes Make Their Debut -Food News - Diabetes Health magazine:"Low-Carb Mashed Potatoes Make Their DebutAvailable in three flavors: Savory Garlic, SmokyChipotle, The WorksD. TrecrociJanuary 2006Heritage Family Specialty Foods, Inc., of GrandPrairie, Texas, now offers ImiTaters-an all-natural,low-carbohydrate,

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Well, well, well!Here's a bit of news for everyone who's predictedthe end of the low carb diet lifestyle.As you'll see from the article below, it's aliveand well. As always, moderation with carb intake'sthe key. After all, you need whole grains as a sourceof fiber and carbs do provide energy.So always be smart about your diet, eat proteinfor muscle support throughout the day in smallmeals (

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Low Carb Flax Meal Pizza Crust:Looking for a way to eat (almost) everybody'sfavorite meal while maintaining your low carb diet?Here's a recipe that uses flax meal. Flax is also agood source of Omega-3 fatty acids. For more infocheck out About.comHere's the recipe:"This is a variation of my flax meal focaccia bread.It makes a pizza that is about 12 inches in diameter,although you can spread it

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I'm always looking for interesting stories relatingto the low carb diet scene. Following's one froma big low carb blogger Jimmy Moore.Regina Wilshire Advancing The Low-Carb Cause:"Jimmy MooreJanuary 24, 2006The following is a reprint from the blog 'Livin' LaVida Low-Carb':Whew, I am one tired puppy today! After fournon-stop days in Brooklyn, New York, this pastweekend at the Nutritional &

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Date published: 1/22/2006By BECKY PIEDELPick a diet--any diet. There's a good chanceMargaret Fernandez has tried it.When she was a pudgy 13-year-old, her momsigned her up for Weight Watchers.She gained weight.She then went on a long list of other diets, exercisedand even took dieting pills. But Fernandez said whileshe'd take off 20 pounds here and there, she'd laterput on 60."You just get to a

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HealthNewsDigest.com:STUDY SHOWS LOW-CARB DIET IMPROVESCHOLESTEROL(HealthNewsDigest.com).. DURHAM, N.C. --People who followed a low-carbohydrate diet forsix months raised their good cholesterol andlowered their triglycerides, changes that can helplower the risk of heart disease, Duke UniversityMedical Center researchers found."Read the rest of the story here.Click here to find out how to block

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As an advocate of the low carb diet, I stillbelieve moderation is the best guide.Sure, cut back on the carbs BUT don't killyourself trying to accomplish a low carb diet.What you really need's a lower carb, higherprotein diet and a good excercise program.If you're combining a low carb diet along witha good excercise program (lifting weights isHIGHLY recommended!), you HAVE toincrease your protein

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Block Carbs with carb blocker pills:"No Ma Huang! - No Ephedra! - No Ephedrine!"Shape Up Your Metabolism with the DietrineCarb Blocker. A synergistic proprietary formulathat tunes your metabolic motor while alsostabilizing your blood sugar levels.This helps curb cravings and avoids the viciouscycle of wolfing down carbs...leading to an evenmore ravenous appetite and increased cravings!Dietrine

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Low Carb, Low Sugar, Low Salt:Menu for a Healthy Lifestyle"These days, the catchphrases for health seem torun the gamut of conventional scientific andgourmet thinking.Low carb, low fat, low sugar, low salt, bloodsugar indexes, wheat free, gluten free, and anynumber of other heretofore alien concepts havebecome part of our everyday lexicon, pat phrasesthat roll off of consumers' tongues as easily

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Facts You Need To Know About A Low Carb Dietby Martin SmithWhat is low carb?We’ve all heard about the Atkins diet either good orbad, low carb eating is a weight loss program popularizedby diet plans like Atkins, The Zone and South Beach Diet to name a few.They all have the same basic premise, lower carbs eating will result in weight loss and help to make you healthier. Some studies have even

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"Mediterranean Diet: New Study shows It's GreatFor Weight Loss And your Heart by Karen WildThe Mediterranean diet first became popular as aheart health diet, but its role may be changing. Inthe 1960's it was discovered that some people in theMediterranean, particularly those from Crete, had asignificantly longer life expectancy than peopleelsewhere in the world. Their diet, which is high

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Low Carb Diet Secrets Revealed - Santa Goes Low Carb!: "Santa Goes Low Carb!" North Pole- The word is out! Due to an "unpublished dilemma" last Christmas Eve Santa has gone Low Carb! Find the whole story here!

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Considering a low carb diet? Check out the article below!"You may be considering a low carb diet program, but wonder if they really work, and if so, how w. . "

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Low-carb diet better than low-fat diet at improving metabolic syndrome (Medical News Today) : "In an article published today in the open access journal Nutrition & Metabolism, Jeff Volek and Richard Feinman review the literature and show that the features of metabolic syndrome are precisely those that are improved by reducing carbohydrates in the diet." Read more on this story here!

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"Facts You Need To Know About A Low Carb DietWhat is low carb?We've all heard about the Atkins diet eithergood or bad, low carb eating is a...Read the rest of the story here!

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Low Carb Diet|Low Carb Diet Plan: "Affordable Eating In A Low-Carb World (HealthNewsDigest.com)-Low-carb diets are all the rage, with many people sharing stories of successful weight loss and healthier lives. According to a recent Opinion Dynamics Corp." Read all about it!

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Low Carb Diet|Low Carb Diet Plan: "In an article published today in the open access journal Nutrition & Metabolism, Jeff Volek and Richard Feinman review the literature and show that the features of metabolic syndrome are precisely those that are improved by reducing carbohydrates in the diet." Find out more here!

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Low Carb Diet Plan | High Protein Low Carb Diet: "TUESDAY, Nov. 8 (HealthDay News) -- A study of protein-munching rats shows that a low-carb diet sparks a chain of biological events that ultimately curbs hunger." Find the whole story here!

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"Low Carb Diet Plan - The First Steps To Curing Obesity" by Michael J. HarrisWARNING: Don't read this article if you'reeasily offended or don't like straight forwarddiscussion!Obesity has become an epidemic, especiallyin The United States. An average of 300,000Americans die each year and nearly $177billion is spent on illnesses related to obesity.Obesity can affect your legs and back. It canraise

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Low Carb Diet Plan - Treat Your Body Like You Treat Your Car:It simply amazes me.Everyday I see otherwise smart individualscramming garbage into their faces withouta single thought about what it's doing totheir body.They go out of their way to keep theirvehicle in top running condition by puttingin the best gas and engine additives (tokeep the fuel lines clean and prevent gunkbuildup), put in

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Low carb diet plans are excellent for losing weight, but as with all diets you need to take care and use some common sense when undertaking such a diet. With a little direction and knowledge a low carb lifestyle can help you maintain your weight loss. In order to pick a low carb diet that's right for you, you first need to understand what carbohydrates are and the different types of

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In order to lose weight, you have to follow a low carb diet plan. These have proven to be the best plans. But how do you know what to eat? It's difficult at best to find foods you like that fit the plan. Then you have to try to create a menu around these foods that keeps you interested and motivated enough to stick with your diet. What a hassle! Wouldn't it be great to have someone, a

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What's possibly THE most overlooked piece ofthe low carb diet puzzle (or perhaps ANY typeof diet!)?The Essential Nutrient. WATER!That's right, plain old water.No matter how you approach your diet plan youhave to include plenty of water as the basis ofyour entire plan.It's been recommended by health officials toconsume 80ozs. of water daily.This may seem like a lot but here's an easy way tonot

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What's a good low carb diet plan consist of?Well, first you have to realize what types of carbsare found in food.There are basically two kinds of carbohydrates,simple and complex.Simple CarbsFoods with simple or refined carbohydratesmost often have a low nutrient content and ahigh-glycemic index.They are quick to digest and can cause blood sugar to soar then fall dramatically withina short span

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Hi Everybody! I hope everyone had a GREAT holiday season! As I'm sure you're all well aware, the holidays are when most people gain weight because of all the parties and get togethers. The good thing about the holidays is that they fall so close to the New Year so alot of people also start a new diet as a new year resolution. Sticking to a diet is difficult, to say the least. What I

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Hey everybody, If you need some real answers to ALL of your low-carb diet questions, check out http://www.lowcarbdietsecretsrevealed.com. It's loaded with great info! That's all for now. See ya!

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Hey Everybody, Well, I'm going to try my best to not get caught up in the big holiday pig-out, but you and I both know that this is next to impossible! So what's the next best thing to do if you can't stick to your low carb diet plans? Excercise! That's right. If you just so happen to "fall off the wagon" during the holidays and your low carb diet plan goes south with the geese, simply

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