Enjoy the Outdoors on National Trail Mix Day
With fall around the corner, we can all use more reasons to head outdoors and soak up the last rays of summer. Here’s one great excuse: August 31 marks National Trail Mix Day. Though no one has pinned down the exact origins of trail mix—some say two California surfers in 1968 first mixed together handfuls Read More
Low Carb & Keto Recipes Using Bacon for National Bacon Lovers Day
National Bacon Lovers Day is right around the corner, and we are here to get you ready for it with some delicious low carb and keto bacon ideas. Bacon is a great source of protein, a delicious topping or add-on for many dishes, and is one of the few foods that can be enjoyed any Read More
Adults Can Celebrate Back to School, Too
Packing your lunch is one of the best ways to watch your carbs (and your wallet). With back-to-school season in full swing, there’s no better time for adults to take a cue from the kids and up their brown bag lunch game. Get inspired with some of our favorite options below. Arugula, Pear, and Hazelnut Read More
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
The HIIT Workout and Other Top Health Trends
Get Inspired by 5 Cutting Edge Health Trends Atkins dieters stay ahead of the curve on all things health. However, even for these leaders of the pack, it can be easy to get sidetracked from fitness goals. (Especially with the bevy of barbecues, weddings, and other social events that fill calendars come summer.) If you Read More
Low Carb Blueberry Recipes
Blueberries are one of those wonder foods: colorful, tasty, and good for you. Indeed the health benefits of blueberries include promoting strong bones, preventing cancer and heart disease, and boosting memory. It’s no surprise then that they get their very own month—July marks National Blueberry Month. Blueberries are versatile, too. While it’s fun to pop Read More
Homemade Low Carb Ice Cream Recipes
As if summer doesn’t bring enough reasons to smile—July is National Ice Cream Month, and National Ice Cream Day falls on July 17. If you think this means you’ll have to cheat on your Atkins diet, think again. We’ve rounded up four delicious ways to eat ice cream on a low carb diet. Read on Read More
4th of July Is Over – Get Back on Track
If you celebrated independence from your diet at this year’s Independence Day barbecue, you may have a food hangover today. Whether you had a little something extra or really went to town, today is a new day. Beating yourself up won’t help you get back on track. Instead, inspire yourself with our list of five Read More
Types of Yoga to Try on International Yoga Day
You’ve probably heard about the health benefits of yoga. Some of the more obvious ones include increased flexibility, improved muscle tone, and greater mindfulness (both on and off the mat). If you’re new to yoga, what you may not know is that some types of yoga can provide a solid cardiovascular workout and help with Read More
Picnic Recipes and Low Carb Sides
A picnic is one of those quintessential summer activities, but it’s all too easy to let the warm months drift by without planning one. With International Picnic Day just around the corner (it falls on June 18), you now have the perfect reason to make the most of summer’s warm temperatures and abundance of seasonal Read More