Getting Through the First Week
Helping Your Body Adjust
Any time we decide to make a major change in something as basic as what we eat, we can expect a bumpy ride. It's good to be well-prepared by following suggestions such as these . But especially if you decide to follow a diet which has a very low carb phase, you may have other challenges as well. |
Top Ten Low Carb Mistakes
Common Problems and How to Correct Them
No big surprise - we all make mistakes. From the newest newbie, to the person who has been low carbing for years, we all encounter bumps in the road, or our experiments don't turn out well. Here are ten of the most common mistakes I see in low carb eating. |
Getting Started on a Low Carb Diet
Five Steps for the Beginner
So you've decided to reduce the carbohydrate in your diet. Now what? It's time to think ahead a bit so you can have your best chance of success. Here are five steps to give you a strong start. |
A Low Carb Food Pyramid
There is no one way of eating that is best for everyone. The USDA Food Pyramid recognizes this by attempting to taylor their guidelines to the individual. That pyramid, however, has too much carbohydrate for people who have difficulty processing sugar (all carbohydrate breaks down into sugar in the body). Many of these people are insulin resistant, diabetic, or somewhere along what I call the Road to Diabetes. |
Your Low Carbohydrate Pantry
Stocking Up on Low Carb Foods
Out with the old, and in with the new! When you change your way of eating, it's best to have food in your home that supports you in your new endeavor. Ideally, you would give away high carb foods to family, friends, or the local food bank. (Although this may need to be negotiated with other family members!) |
Is Low Carb Right For You
It should not surprise anyone by now to hear that there is no one diet that will work for everyone. Although the term "low carb diets" encompasses a range of carbohydrate restriction, it still isn't for everyone. Here are some things to keep in mind when deciding whether to try a controlled carb eating plan. |
Understanding Carbohydrates - More Complex Than You Think
You may think you know all you need to know about carbohydrates. There are the simple ones, which are digested quickly, and the complex ones, which are digested more slowly. Carbs give us energy, and sometimes raise our blood sugar too much. End of story. Right? Wrong! It turns out that there is much more to carbs than we've known until very recently. In fact, one of the hottest areas of nutritional research has to do with the hows and wheres of carbohydrate digestion. |
Top Low Carb Stories of 2006
Top Low Carb Stories of 2006. |
What You Need to Know About Complex Carbohydrates
On a low carb diet, the main goal is to avoid raising blood glucose too much. This is why we avoid foods which are high in sugars and starches. But it turns out that not all starches are created equal. Some starches are digested very quickly, and cause a rapid and large rise in blood sugar. Others are digested more slowly, causing blood glucose to rise less and over a longer period of time. |
Is the Glycemic Index Useful
The glycemic index was developed to inform us about the degree to which carbohydrate foods raise blood sugar. Several popular reduced-carbohydrate diets, such as the South Beach Diet use the glycemic index. Yet, there are contradictory and somewhat confusing issues regarding using these numbers when choosing specific foods to eat. |
What Foods To Eat on a Low Carb Diet
What Foods To Eat on a Low Carb Diet. |
Paleo vs Modern Diets - Key Differences
Paleolithic people were hunter-gatherers. All their food came from what they could hunt and find around them. For most of the period, most of the cultures tended to be nomadic, following food sources. |
Flax Seed: The Low Carb Whole Grain
Nutrition, Health Benefits of Flax Seed
It may be tiny, but it's mighty. |
Ten Tips for Easy Vegetable Preparation
Vegetables Made Quick and Easy
People on low carb diets should be (and usually are) eating more vegetables than people eating more "regular" diets. But honestly, it doesn't have to be difficult or take a lot of time out of your day. |
Protein: How Much Do You Need
What is protein? How much protein do we need? Is it possible to eat too much protein? These are important questions for people following a low carb way of eating, who usually are replacing part of their carbohydrate intake with protein. |
All About Salmon
There are so many wonderful things about salmon that it's hard to know where to start. It's a fish which even people who don't like fish (e.g. my husband) can enjoy. It's firm enough to grill, can be cooked in many different ways, and doesn't dry out as easily as many other fish. |
List of High Protein Foods and Amount of Protein in Each
Foods High in Protein |
Low Carb Dinner Menu Ideas
Main Dishes Don't Have to Be Difficult
Making low carb dinners may seem challenging, but once you get the hang of it, it's really not hard. You probably are already making a few main dish recipes that are almost "diet-ready". |
Low Carb Snacks - Quick and Easy
It's important to have access to nutritious low carb snack food so that if you get hungry between meals you won't reach for crackers and chips. |
Tips For Eating Out Low Carb
Valuable Tips for Eating Out. |
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