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June 18, 2011
The second phase of the Atkins diet is called Ongoing Weight Loss or OWL. After the rapid weight loss of the 2-week Induction phase, you’ll be slowing your weight loss down just a bit. You’ll add in specific carbohydrates that will make your diet a little easier and your weight loss just a bit slower. [...]
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June 18, 2011
The final phase of the Atkins diet plan is lifetime maintenance. This is the time to continue your new eating plan at a maintenance level and keep yourself at your goal weight. The habits you have created will now become a permanent way of life. During the third phase, pre-maintenance, you learned exactly how many [...]
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June 18, 2011
The Induction phase of the Atkins diet is one of the most important stepping-stones to successful weight loss. In addition to the list of acceptable foods, there are a few rules that are important to follow during this period of the diet. During Induction, you need to eat three regular-sized meals per day or four [...]
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June 18, 2011
Atkins diet foods are easy to find and available everywhere. There are many varieties to choose from, whether you pick prepackaged low-carb diet foods or make your own meals. No matter how you want to do the Atkins plan, there is a solution out there for you. You’ll need to keep the Atkins food pyramid [...]
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June 18, 2011
The Atkins diet is very popular, but it also comes with a lot of criticism. Health experts, doctors and diet specialists come from all different opinions when it comes to the Atkins diet and other low carb diets. Some believe that it is dangerous, some say that it is a healthy method to lose weight [...]
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June 18, 2011
When you first start on the Atkins program, you may be tempted to take advantage of many of the low carbohydrate products on the market today. There are a wide variety of packaged items that are specifically manufactured to be low-carb. These include low-carb snacks, low-carb baking products and low-carb substitutes (like pasta or bread). [...]
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June 18, 2011
Sugar is everywhere you look and it might pop up in some surprising places. Did you know that most whole grain breads have at least one form of sugar in them? We have a national sweet tooth epidemic. Even if you don’t eat a lot of sugary treats you may experience intense sugar cravings in [...]
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June 18, 2011
The basic principle of the Atkins diet is that a state of ketosis will help you burn your fat stores as energy. Many people, even those who are on low carbohydrate diets, don’t quite understand ketosis and why it works. Most diets are calorie-reduction diets. They help you lose weight, but some of the weight [...]
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June 18, 2011
One complaint often heard from those who use the Atkins diet is the intestinal problems that may be associated with reducing carbohydrates. These problems can include constipation or its opposite, diarrhoea. These symptoms can happen to anybody at some point, but those who follow a low-carb diet may be especially prone. Dieters may commonaly experience diarrhoea [...]
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June 18, 2011
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. Diet and exercise go together like bacon and eggs (but with healthier results), so you [...]
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June 18, 2011
It’s claimed that the Atkins diet principles lay the foundation for a healthy, more balanced way of eating than the “standard” diet today in the UK. Its emphasis is on using good carbohydrates in balance with adequate protein. This is in stark contrast to what most people eat on a daily basis. The average person [...]
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June 18, 2011
One of the most common, and pleasant, effects of following the Atkins diet is appetite suppression. Many followers of the plan report that the between meal hunger pangs they used to experience fade away very quickly. This makes it easier to stay on the diet and continue to lose weight. While other diets have their [...]
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June 18, 2011
Green tea has a great many health benefits, some known and some lesser known. It is widely known and appreciated for its high levels of antioxidants. These are extremely beneficial to the damage to our body caused by free radicals that occurs through diet, lifestyle and the atmosphere we live in. As well as being [...]
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June 18, 2011
Have you ever heard of the Fat Burning Soup Diet? Most people have. Does it work? Yes. Is it suitable for everyone? No. Check with your doctor. Can you stay on it for a long time? No. How much can you lose? Weight loss up to 10 pounds in a week has been known. So [...]
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June 18, 2011
If you’ve been on the internet for more than five minutes you’ll know that there are always 10 top weight loss diets somewhere on the internet, listed as a definitive resource. The real question is, do they work? Well, almost any diet will work initially. The more important question is whether you can sustain them for [...]
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June 18, 2011
Who hasn’t heard that phrase before? If you want to lose weight, calorie count. Simple advice, but does it work and if it does, what techniques can you use to make it effective for you? Achieving a reasonable weight loss often requires a number of lifestyle changes if you want to have a long term, [...]
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June 18, 2011
That headline sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? To be honest, the first time I saw it I thought it sounded daft, but red pepper is not just a very popular way to add that extra kick of flavour and colour to your favourite dishes, but it is also a highly efficient way to encourage weight loss. [...]
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June 18, 2011
There’s nothing very pleasant about heart disease – it’s ugly and vicious. If you have this condition you might have difficulty breathing, suffer from chest pain, or find you lack energy. Put simply, it can interfere with the enjoyment of your entire life. There are still people who don’t know that smoking can increase your [...]
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June 18, 2011
Migraine sufferers are sometimes misunderstood with respect to their ailment. The general belief is that all migraines only refer to severe headaches. That’s just one of the many misconceptions that make the rounds about the debilitating condition. Let’s shed a bit more light on the circumstances surrounding migraines. Here are six important facts. Migraines and [...]
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June 18, 2011
Sugar diabetes is a common alternative name for diabetes, or diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus means ‘sweet water’, which refers to the amount of sugar in the bloodstream suffered by people with uncontrolled diabetes.
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June 18, 2011
Diabetes, or to give it its full name “diabetes mellitus”, is a condition occurring when the body isn’t able to use a type of sugar known as glucose, in the normal way. This sugar, or glucose, is a main energy source for all the cells of the body and the amount of this glucose in your [...]
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June 18, 2011
Most of the cholesterol in your blood stream will be in LDL particles, or low density lipoprotein particles. LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol carries the cholesterol to the tissues in your body. Cholesterol needs to be taken to the cells in your body and the LDL particles carry it there, where it enters the cell membrane. The [...]
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June 18, 2011
‘Good’ cholesterol in the blood is called HDL. What high density lipoprotein, or ‘good’ cholesterol, does is to ‘sweep up’ the ‘bad’ cholesterol from your blood stream. That’s why it’s generally considered ‘good’. HDL stands for ‘High Density Lipoprotein’. Compared to the ‘bad’ cholesterol, or LDL, HDL has more protein than cholesterol in it. HDL [...]
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June 18, 2011
Well firstly, it’s not very nice to look at. It’s a fatty, waxy type of stuff. What you may not know is that your own liver produces it. In fact, it’s actually necessary for good health and it’s a part of every cell in your body. That’s because there are a few things that cholesterol [...]
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June 18, 2011
The Atkins diet is not a new phenomenon. The diet first appeared in the late 1970s and has grown popularity in recent years in response to the low-fat diet craze. As dieters had trouble with low-fat plans, they searched for a new solution and Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution book found a new audience. A [...]
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June 14, 2011
Acute Bronchitis: Can You Prevent It? Your respiratory system is one of the most vital systems in your body. Think about this: you can survive for quite a long time without food; you can survive without water for a little while, but you can only survive a few minutes at most without air. Bronchitis is [...]
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June 14, 2011
Foods That Can Help Arthritis Sufferers Do you suffer from arthritis? If so, over-the-counter pain medication may become a common fixture in your life. Unfortunately, some individuals are susceptible to addiction and there are health complications due to over-consumption. So, what should you do? Consider more natural ways to seek relief. In fact, start in [...]
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June 14, 2011
Cayenne Pepper and Arthritis Relief Most arthritis sufferers turn to their medicine cabinet to seek relief. A medical professional typically offers this suggestion. If you suffer from arthritis, your physician does have your best interest at heart. They truly believe over-the-counter or prescribed pain medication is best for you. It may be, but many natural [...]
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June 14, 2011
Eat Well With Winter Vegetables In winter we look for fare that will “stick to the ribs” and keep us full throughout the day. Instead of reaching for processed or fast food items, take a look at the winter garden. There are tons of good items there that will not only satisfy your tummy but [...]
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