by angela.booth on June 2, 2011

Are you considering the Atkins diet, or a similar high protein diet? The major worry with these diets is the amount of fat in the diet. High fat diets aren’t good for your vascular system, and your heart. A recent study shows how important exercise can be when you’re on a high protein diet: it [...]
by angela.booth on April 29, 2010
Everyone’s heard of the Atkins diet. Here’s a quick overview to help you to decide whether this particular diet is for you. The Atkins diet is an effective quick weight loss diet in which you focus on eating protein-rich foods. You do not have to worry even if you indulge in eggs and bacon, crabs, [...]
by angela.booth on March 29, 2010
If you’ve tried the Atkins diet, you know that while the diet is initially easy, because you’re satisfied and have lots of energy, it’s a hard diet to stay on for the long-term — in fact, it’s almost impossible. You develop cravings for high-carb foods, and then gradually the weight creeps on again. There may [...]
by angela.booth on June 8, 2009
Here’s a fascinating new study (although small) of the effects of a modified Atkins low-carb diet. Vegetarian Atkins diet lowers heart risks – study | Reuters reports: “After a month, people in both groups lost about four kilograms, or 8.8 pounds. But people on the low-carb, plant protein diet had lower LDL cholesterol and healthier [...]
by angela.booth on October 30, 2008
The majority of people who hear about the Atkins diet, think they are going to have to eat hard, dry diet bars, instead of regular food. They also think they are going to have give up bread and never eat deserts again. Frankly! If you also think this you’re wrong. You will quickly find this [...]
by angela.booth on October 30, 2008
Dr. Atkins himself has utilized the Atkins diet and he is proof of the success of the diet when proper nutrition and advice is followed. No system is perfect and often must be customized to suit the needs of the individual, especially if he or she has unique needs, but the Atkins diet can yield [...]
by angela.booth on October 28, 2008
Every diet has its problems, and problems with the Atkins diet exist despite the popularity of this rising diet movement. However, the problems with the Atkins diet exist more in the misunderstandings by individuals rather than in the diet lacking in nutrition or any similar factor. For instance, many falsely believe they are able to [...]
by angela.booth on October 27, 2008
Staying faithful to the Atkins diet can be difficult, especially during the first week of the diet program which many consider to be the hardest part of the process. In many ways, the user is going ‘cold turkey’ from carbohydrates and in some cases it is too much for the user. Yet for those who [...]
by angela.booth on October 26, 2008
Many individuals are wondering with recent studies finding how high the obesity rate in the United Stated just what are the characteristics of the Atkins diet. In its simplest form, the Atkins diet is a method for reducing almost all carbohydrates and adding meat into your diet. It is believed this will help you lose [...]
by angela.booth on October 25, 2008
The Atkins diet hopes to achieve a lower body weight and healthier lifestyle for the individual. It is believed that by increasing the amount of fatty meats and foods while decreasing salt, sugar, and carbohydrates, a person can drastically change his or her health. Many people hope that this is indeed the case and tries [...]