Carbohydrate Loading
Have you ever seen video footage of people crawling across finish lines of marathons or triathlons? Or what about those who seem so dazed and confused and barely know where the finish line is? The f ...
Low carbohydrate foods list
Hey guys,
Found this list of low carbohydrate foods that I thought was pretty helpful if you're trying to watch your carbs:
Meat
Bacon
Beef
Chicken
Duck
Goose
Ham
Fish
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Carb Confusion
Ever since the advent of the Atkins diet, there’s been a mind-blowing amount of misinformation, confusion, and over-reaction about carbohydrates in the diet. Can avoiding carbs help you lose weight? ...
I Think Low Carb Diets Are Stupid
When did low-carb become synonymous with healthy? Many restaurant menus offer low-carb selections, such as scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon. Say goodbye regularity and hello low-carb!
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Low-carb diet speeds initial weight loss: study
In a study of overweight and obese people, those who went on a low carbohydrate diet lost more weight -- and more fat -- than their peers who went on a low-fat, portion-controlled diet. After 12 we ...
Research: High carb diets may lead to higher blood pressure
Diets rich in carbohydrates have been linked to high blood pressure, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. People with a carbohydrate-rich diet may have a sligh ...
Build a healthy lifestyle: Replacing simple carbs
I'm trying to make a healthy change every week in hopes that after a year I'll have painlessly created a new lifestyle for myself. This week I thought I'd look over the carb situation.
When I ...
Low Carb vs. Ketogenic (Very Low Carb) diets
Ketogenic diets are diets that are very low in carbs. With this type of diet you ingest no more than 20 grams or 5% of daily calories in carbs. Atkins is a classic example of a ketogenic diet. L ...
Good News For Carb Lovers
In September 2007, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported the results of study that found more carbohydrates in your diet may increase your cognitive rate. In other words, pasta makes ...
