There is a lot of attention paid in the Atkins diet plan towards food and cooking. It’s true that your food choices on the diet are of utmost importance. But a lot of people make the mistake of ignoring exercise. The newly released Atkins food pyramid shows the...
The Atkins diet principles lay the foundation for a healthy, more balanced way of eating than the standard American diet. Its emphasis is on using good carbohydrates in balance with adequate protein. This is in stark contrast to what most Americans eat on a daily...
We have gotten pretty phobic about fat in these health-conscious days. The Holy Graille of diets seemed to be the elimination of all fat. There are two facts about that which make it a bad idea: 1. You can’t avoid fats altogether – it is impossible.2. On...
The Atkins diet has a lot of health benefits, but it is not exactly easy on the wallet. Fresh meats are some of the most expensive items in the grocery store and when you follow Atkins, you?ll need to purchase a lot of them. However, there are simple steps that you...
When you’re used to one way of eating – especially if it’s the way you’ve eaten most of your life – change can be difficult. Fortunately, it’s not impossible to choose clean eating so that you have a healthier, long lasting life....
Cortisol is a hormone that is produced in the body. It performs a number of important functions in the body including to reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and regulate metabolism. In fact, the body makes cortisol during times of stress or illness as a way to...
