Low Carb Alcoholic Drinks for New Year’s Eve
This New Year’s Eve, raise a low carb alcoholic drink and toast to a successful year following the Atkins lifestyle. Read on for Atkins’ list of suggested low carb cocktails to ring in the new year. If you want to invent your own New Year’s low carb cocktail recipe, remember that certain spirits, such as Read More
Introducing Atkins New Harvest Trail Bars
When it comes to snacks and meal replacements, Atkins followers have plenty of options to choose from, including snack bars, trail mix, shakes, and even candy. Atkins recently introduced a new line: Harvest Trail bars. These wholesome bars are packed with roasted nuts, rich dark chocolate, and morsels of dried fruit. It’s a snack you Read More
Low Carb Ingredients to Swap in at Thanksgiving
You can enjoy a Thanksgiving feast without compromising your low carb lifestyle. With a few simple substitutions, it’s easy to make low carb Thanksgiving recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Read on for Atkins suggestions on the best low carb ingredients to substitute in your Thanksgiving recipes. Cauliflower for Mashed Potatoes Instead of mashed Read More
Why Hiking is Good for You
Hiking offers plenty more than just fresh air and a scenic view. It’s one of the healthiest (and least expensive) pastimes you can pursue. If you need an excuse to lace up your boots and hit the trail, November 17 is Take a Hike Day. Whether you wander through a forest preserve or trek up Read More
Healthy Cooking Oils
Not all fats are bad for you. Good fats, like those that come from vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fish, are an essential source of energy. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, for example, are two types of good fats that have been shown to improve blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. These fats Read More
5 Tips For A Healthy, Low Carb Halloween
Let’s face it: it’s hard to be healthy on Halloween, a holiday centered on the consumption of sugary candy. But there are small tweaks you can make this October 31 to enjoy a healthier celebration. Atkins is here to help you stick to your low carb lifestyle with these tips for a healthier Halloween. 1. Take Read More
High Protein, Low Carb Foods and Snacks
Protein is an essential cornerstone of nutrition. The body uses this macronutrient to build and repair tissues, make enzymes, and fortify bones, muscles, and cartilage. Nutritionists agree that eating high protein foods can increase satiety and help burn fat. 5 High Protein, Low Carb Foods High-protein, low carb foods can be delicious, too. Atkins has Read More
Low Carb Treats for National Dessert Day
Each October 14, Americans dig into gooey treats in celebration of National Dessert Day. Luckily, on the Atkins diet, you can have your (low carb) cake and eat it too. Thanks to easy ingredients swaps—including sugar substitutes and flour alternatives—traditional desserts get the Atkins makeover. Read on for five of our favorite low carb desserts, Read More
Kick Start Your Day with Low Carb Egg Recipes
When you wake up on Friday, October 9, pay tribute to the most celebrated of breakfast foods—the egg—on World Egg Day. Eggs are an excellent source of nutrition, as they contain every single B vitamin as well as a complete range of amino acids. They also house several hard-to-find minerals including iodine and selenium. Atkins Read More
Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day
Fire up the grill and invite your friends and family over for a National Cheeseburger Day celebration on September 18. Atkins compiled a list of low carb cheeseburger recipes that offer a fun twist on the traditional patty-and-cheese combo. Atkins Beef Burger with Feta and Tomato Pull out all the stops and impress your friends Read More