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The Atkins diet is a popular low-carbohydrates diet developed by  Robert Atkins. This program was based on a research paper Atkins read in The Journal of the American Medical Association. Although highly controversial, this diet program leads to 0.1% to 2.9% more weight loss in a year than a control group. Essentially, the Atkins diet program promotes weight loss by …

The Atkins diet is a popular low-carbohydrates diet developed by  Robert Atkins. This program was based on a research paper Atkins read in The Journal of the American Medical Association. Although highly controversial, this diet program leads to 0.1% to 2.9% more weight loss in a year than a control group. Essentially, the Atkins diet program promotes weight loss by …

No, it is not a myth, men lose weight faster than women do and this is a scientifically proven fact. But what does gender have to do with losing weight and how come men shed excess weight faster than women? Let’s investigate. 1. Food Preference: Women Love the Carbs According to clinical studies, one of the reasons women tends to …

Consuming too much sugar is detrimental to the health. Excessive sugar causes an unnatural spike in the blood glucose level, causing intense cravings, hunger pangs, and eventually, weight problems and chronic disease. Sugar addiction is no different to drug addiction. Once you habitually snack on sweets, it is hard to stop. The key towards overcoming any addiction is acceptance and …

It’s no secret that proper diet and regular exercise are important to manage weight. But to make the most impact on body fat, weight and muscle mass, you need to lay down weight loss strategies that are proven to work! In today’s post, we are listing down simple yet effective weight loss and fitness tricks to take your weight loss …

Raw mixed nuts are a popular snack. These unsalted, raw nuts are packed with essential nutrients including beneficial fats and magnesium! In today’s post, we are giving you 7 reasons why you should eat more raw mixed nuts: 1. Low in Carbs Watching what you’re eating? You’d be glad to know that raw mixed nuts are low in carbohydrates. Raw …

Most people want to lose weight to achieve a slender physique, but there are others who do not want to lose weight at all! If you’re one of the lucky few who want to maintain their shape and avoid losing weight at all cost, check out our tips below: Go For Complex Carbs Dieters tend to stick to protein-rich, low-carbohydrates …

To stay fit, you have to exercise. A fitness routine coupled with low-calorie diet is the most effective way to lose weight. But not a lot of people can afford to exercise daily. If you don’t have the time or budget to exercise, you can still lose weight. In today’s post, we are giving you tips on how to shed …

Most dieters believe that in order to lose weight, you have to cut back—if not eliminate completely—carbs from your diet. Now, although you will lose weight when you cut back from carbs, eliminating it completely from your diet is not healthy at all. The body basically runs on glucose, a simple sugar derived from the carbohydrates that we eat. If …

For most dieters, carbs are the enemy. Even majority of diet fads are geared toward minimizing carbohydrate consumption for weight loss. But what are carbs and why is it so important to our health? Carbohydrates are a major source of energy needed by the body for normal organ functions. The body converts carbs to glucose, a simple sugar. The body …