Atkins Heart Health Fact #2: You can lose more weight on low-carb than low-fat, and meanwhile cut your risk of heart disease
In a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) a group of obese and overweight women were assigned to one of four diets—Atkins (low-carb), Zone (30% protein, 40% carbs, 30% fat), Ornish (low-fat) or LEARN (55-60% carbs, less than 10% from saturated fat). Each group followed their assigned diet for one Read More
Atkins Heart Health Fact #1: Low-Carb Diets Decrease Fat in your Bloodstream and Increase Good Cholesterol Better than Low-Fat Diets
We have a large number of studies that show that low carb diets improve triglycerides and good cholesterol (HDL) levels better than low-fat diets. In fact, a 2008 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that people who followed low-carb diets had more favorable improvements on triglycerides and HDL levels better than Read More
Ask the Nutritionist: Get the most out of your food
Q: On a limited budget, what can I do to retain the most nutrients that I can from the food that I eat? A: The first rule of thumb is to try to eat as fresh as possible. Choose fresh vegetables that are in season. Even frozen vegetables are good options, because they tend to Read More
And the Grand Prize Winners Are…
And the Grand Prize Winners Are… You’ve cast your votes for the finalists, and our celebrity judges have decided the winners! Click on any recipe to learn more about it. Atkins Cuisine Pasta Recipes Category: Penne Pasta with SauceSpiced Sausage & Feta Penne Category: Vegetarian Penne Pasta DishCaprese Penne Pasta Salad Category: Penne Pasta Casserole Read More
Your Personal Carb Tolerance in Greater Detail
Your personal carbohydrate tolerance is your body’s natural point of equilibrium — the point where you don’t lose, or gain any more weight. This number is dependent on a variety of factors, including age, fitness level, activity level and more. Most people will find theirs falls somewhere between 40-120 grams of Net Carbs per day; Read More
How To Do Atkins Right: 10 Mistakes to Avoid
Everyone makes mistakes, but you can learn from ours and save yourself some time and heartache! Here’s how to do Atkins right and avoid making some all-too-common errors: Mistake #1: Counting Total Carbs, not Net Carbs. On Atkins, you need to count Net Carbs, which are the grams of total carbs minus grams of fiber, Read More
13 Tips on How to Stop Carb Cravings
Whether it’s a fresh-baked cookie, a piece of chocolate, a hot slice of pizza or a plate of salty French fries, most likely you’ve had the intense desire to throw caution to the wind and indulge. So you give in, just once, only to find yourself craving another cookie or a bag of potato chips Read More
The Skin You’re In: 7 Low-Carb Foods You Should Eat for Good Skin
There are plenty of reasons why a low-carb diet like Atkins is beneficial—it helps you lose weight, plus it lowers your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. But did you know that the Atkins Diet is good for your skin, too? Breakouts, sensitive skin, how your skin looks and feels and even how quickly Read More
Eat This, Not That! Tasty low-carb alternatives to high-carb classics
Just because you’re following Atkins doesn’t mean you have to say good-bye to pasta, chips, or bread. There are plenty of delicious low-carb alternatives that will satisfy your hunger for these favorites while you still lose weight. Get the recipes below and your waistline will thank you! Lettuce Wrapped Burger This delicious, classic American recipe Read More
A Cut Above: Your Ultimate Guide to Steak
A juicy steak hot off the grill is a staple of summer and the perfect low-carb meal. If you’re following Atkins, you can enjoy red meat in every Phase. Read on for more about red meat’s health benefits, how to pick and grill the perfect steak, plus some of our favorite grilling recipes. Red meat Read More