Science & Nutrition News

Atkins For Vegetarians

A myriad of derivative low-carbohydrate programs have sprung up over the past few years, all claiming to be a new and improved version of Atkins, Eco Atkins being a prime example. This new short term study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine tried to demonstrate that Low Carb can be adapted to vegan eating pattern.

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Bite Sized Tips

Reduce High Blood Sugar After Meals, Reduce Risk

Past research has demonstrated that having high blood sugar after meals is a definite risk factor for cardiovascular disease, both in patients with diabetes and in the general population. In a new study, researchers have shown that a modest reduction in carbohydrates is enough to both stabilize blood sugar and reduce insulin levels—important factors for reducing the risk of diabetes. Low Carb = Long Life.

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Nutrition News

Atkins for Diabetics

A new study from the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine shows that a low-fat diet has no advantage over a low-carb diet modeled on the Atkins program in the treatment of diabetes. In fact, a low-carb diet actually has some significant advantages — including improved HDL ("good") cholesterol and dieters who report feeling more satisfied eating low carb versus low fat ­— which often leaves them feeling unsatisfied and hungry. Atkins just works better.

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Success Story

Inez J. Coleman Finally Listened to Herself

Inez J. Coleman tried many weight-loss programs, from Weight Watchers® to Jenny Craig® ­— always staying away from Atkins because of the perception her friends had of the program. Problem was, none of those other plans ever helped Inez keep the weight off long-term. That's when she finally turned to Atkins — and turned her health, her weight loss and her friends' opinions around for good.

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