Columbus man becoming winner by losing Jul 3, 2008
Diets that exclude a major food group, like the Atkins diet, also wont have lasting results. In fact, Charron said losing weight shouldnt be about going on a diet, but instead its making healthy eating a part of your day to day life. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Teeth Yield Clues To Early Human Ancestors Jun 30, 2008
Canine Tooth Strength Provides Clues To Behavior Of Early Human Ancestors. Canine Tooth Strength Provides Clues To Behavior Of Early Human Ancestors. (Science Daily)
We dream of pastry! Jun 18, 2008
In the age of the Atkins diet and Super Size Me, fast food has become a dicey business. If the late-1990s were about indulgenceKrispy Kreme, the Triple Whopperthen the new century requires a novel approach. (Slate)
Prof goes from 310 to 'Mr. Low Body Fat' Jun 3, 2008
Even though he was leery of diets, he decided to try the Atkins diet and quickly lost 60 pounds in the first six months. Fact Box. (CNN -- Health)
Newsweek: New TV shows ramp up sex May 31, 2008
For Poul and Kelley to argue that the absence of sex creates for a better show is so counterintuitive, it is to television what the Atkins diet is to nutrition. But it's hard not to think they could be on to something. (MSNBC -- News)
Cynthia Ice; opened Web portals for the blind May 30, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
'Nutritionist to the Stars' Helps to Launch European Liquid Appetite Controller May 21, 2008
Weight Watchers, The Atkins Diet and The South Beach Diet. www. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fast food for the MySpace crowd May 11, 2008
A location in Shrewsbury, which got off to a quick start during the Atkins Diet carb-reduction craze, later slowed down. Naddaff decided to sell it to one of the original Lo Fat Know Fat founders, Tim Kurtz, who reopened it as Wah-Bo last November. (Boston Globe)
New Findings Challenge Conventional Ideas On Evolution Of Human Diet, Natural Selection May 2, 2008
3, 2005) Early humans living alongside great apes million years ago may have gained a competitive evolutionary advantage by embracing a primitive version of the Atkins Diet, according to new research. (Jun. (Science Daily)
Hedgehog goes on Atkins diet Apr 22, 2008
A heavy hedgehog in English is losing his bulge on the Atkins Diet. George weighed almost five pounds when he was found in November, double what a hedgehog should weigh. (FOX23.com, OK)
Some Get Tortilla Wraps Right, Others Fail Apr 22, 2008
Sometime during the Atkins Diet craze, some bright boy or girl figured out that a slender tortilla has a lot fewer carbs than a big honkin' bun. What followed was a sad sight: Every combination of meat, cheese and vegetables that could be jammed into a tortilla was, whether or not it made a lick of sense. (Click2Houston, TX)
Finding the right balance and diet that works for you Apr 16, 2008
There is one question that I want to ask you; it's about the Atkins diet ... Before I answer your question, I would like to explain the Atkins diet for those readers who are not familiar with it ... The Atkins diet is a type of diet that promotes low to zero carbohydrate intake for speedy fat loss. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The diet that can treat epilepsy Apr 15, 2008
It is similar to the Atkins diet, in that it is high fat, with some protein and very low carb. This puts the body into a fat-burning state called ketosis, during which it produces chemical compounds called ketones, which stop the seizures. (Guardian Unlimited)
Refinery working to rebuild Apr 13, 2008
Imperial and other sugar refiners, such as Domino Foods, suffer from consumers' shifting tastes the Atkins Diet craze slimmed profits and competition from artificial sweeteners. Buffeted by raw material prices, heavy debt, poor sales and steep energy costs, Imperial filed for bankruptcy protection in January 2001. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
HMH’s gastric band program offers hope for the heavy Mar 16, 2008
All the diets invented, I tried them, she said, rattling off a list of diets and weight- loss programs from Weight Watchers and the Atkins Diet to fasting. She struggled with her weight since childhood. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Low-fat Diets More Likely To Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease Than Low-carb Diets Mar 4, 2008
3, 2008) Low-fat diets are more effective in preserving and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system than low-carbohydrate, Atkins'-like diets, according to a new study by researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. The study, published in the February edition of the scientific journal Hypertension, was led by David D. Gutterman, M.D., Northwestern Mutual Professor of Cardiology, professor of medicine and physiology, and senior associate dean of research at the Medical... (Science Daily)
Low-Fat More Healthy Than Low-Carb Mar 3, 2008
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New study shows low-fat diets more likely to reduce risk of heart disease than low-carb diets Mar 1, 2008
Public release date: 29-Feb-2008. Contact: Toranj Marphetia. (EurekAlert!)
Dieting and Nutrition Myths Feb 27, 2008
reports the results of a comparative study of popular diets including Weight Watchers, the Atkins diet, the South Beach diet, the Zone diet, the New Glucose Revolution plan and the Ornish Plan. Researchers found that diets high in complex carbohydrates and fibre (whole grain bread, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, high-fibre cereals, beans, fruits, legumes, potatoes, etc. (Suite101.com)
The Play's The Thing: Theater journeyman DiSpigno reflects on busy career Feb 15, 2008
Well, maybe not as cuddly since he recently dropped 22 pounds on the Atkins Diet, but he's still a great guy to spend a couple of hours with, as we did recently at Scobee's in Little Neck. The conversation was mainly about local theater and lots of names were dropped. (Bayside Times, NY)
I predict weight loss is in my future Feb 12, 2008
Some of the most popular include NutriSystem, Jenny Craig, the Atkins Diet and the South Beach Diet. They all work differently by providing meals for a certain period of time or instructing customers what to exclude from their diets. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Message received Feb 6, 2008
I went on a diet, the Atkins diet. I know some people don't like it, but it works for me. (Albany Times Union)
The Atkins Diet is Reborn Feb 4, 2008
The Atkins Diet Plan of old has been replaced with a newer, more follower-friendly version ... With scientific research finally admitting the positive outcome of the Atkins diet on the human body, this newer version should gain popularity rather quickly. (Suite101.com)
Patients Diagnosed With Coronary Heart Disease Continue Poor Diets, Study Shows Feb 2, 2008
6) and lowest scoring diet was the Atkins diet (AHEI= 42. 3). (Science Daily)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Feb 2, 2008
A head-to-head study of four popular diets gave a slight weight-loss edge to the Atkins diet ... The findings "are pretty much in line with what all the other studies have shown comparing Atkins and low-fat diets," said Bonnie Brehm, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and co-author of two, independent studies of the Atkins diet ... "There was significantly more weight loss on the Atkins diet after one year only when compared with the Zone diet.... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Modified Atkins Diet Can Cut Epileptic Seizures Jan 28, 2008
In 2002, Johns Hopkins researchers began testing a modified version of the Atkins diet in children with epilepsy. The modified diet shares the high-fat focus of the ketogenic diet, prompting the body to generate ketones. (Newsmax)
In dieting, what's best is what works Jan 23, 2008
If you can lose 20 pounds doing the Atkins diet, fine ... For example, the Atkins diet eliminates many fruits or vegetables for life. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
How protein keeps the lid on hunger Jan 20, 2008
Endorsed by the likes of Renee Zellweger and Geri Halliwell, the Atkins diet was followed by three million Britons at the height of its popularity. However, it fell out of favour after being associated with side-effects such as constipation and mood- swings and allegations that it could increase the risk of heart disease and kidney problems. (Daily Mail)
Weight-loss Tips Differ In African-American, Mainstream Magazines Jan 15, 2008
Fad diets, defined as diets that may work in the short term but often do not result in sustained changes, included the Dick Gregory Bahamian Diet, the South Beach Diet, the Hilton Head Diet, and the Atkins Diet. Mainstream magazines offered more strategies per article than African-American magazines. (Science Daily)
The Skinny on Popular Diets Jan 4, 2008
If you want a diet that has proven results, the Atkins diet definitely does. The Atkins diet is a low carbohydrate, high protein diet ... In March 2007, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine completed the largest comparison to-date of four of today s most popular diets, and the Atkins diet finished first. (Suite101.com)
Another year, another diet Jan 2, 2008
The Atkins diet sounds like heaven - only eat protein. What a great sentence - steaks, hot dogs, hamburgers (meat only), even pork rinds. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Jan. 1 Slice of Life: Jeff D'Alessio Jan 1, 2008
The Atkins Diet worked wonders for about four weeks. Off came about 18 pounds and I felt great. (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Lighter libations: Baja Bob's sugar-free mixers trim calories from cocktails Dec 27, 2007
"Since the success of their original margarita mix, the Baja Bob's line has since expanded to include mai tai, pina colada, mojito, hurricane, cosmo, and apple, lemon drop and blue raspberry martini mixers. And though they have kept the name, the original campy image of a middle-aged bald man holding a cocktail and dreaming of a girl in a bikini is being phased out."With Baja Bob, Bob is more a state of mind," said Miller, pointing to the new logo with a glass and retro star design.Cook and... (North County Times)
Researchers Nix Low-carb Diet Dec 18, 2007
The Atkins diet entails very low carbohydrate less than 20 grams daily whereas the Zone promotes a more moderate intake of carbohydrates up to 180 grams daily. The downside of severely low carbohydrate intake is that dieters go into what s called ketosis, or the inefficiency of the body to oxidize fat, says Johnston, chair and professor in the Department of Nutrition, School of Applied Arts and Sciences. (Science Daily)
New guidelines boost folic acid recommendation Dec 17, 2007
Particular attention should also be paid to those who cannot consume grains, such as women with celiac disease, or who adhere to low-carbohydrate regimens such as the Atkins diet. About 5 per cent of babies in Canada are born with serious congenital abnormalities. (Globe and Mail)
At Last, a Simple Exercise to Ward Off Obesity Nov 26, 2007
If you want to stay slim, you don't have to start the Atkins Diet or join a health club and slog away on the treadmill 12 months a year. All you need to do is exercise more between Thanksgiving and New Year's. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Journals Help Nov 24, 2007
"I knew I didn't take in enough calories, and I wasn't eating that healthy. I had been on the Atkins diet. Pretty much all I'd been eating was salads and egg whites. I hadn't been gaining muscle," Egan said. "Being a rower, you burn so many calories and I wasn't getting enough calories to be efficient at practice.". (WNBC.com, NY)
Study: Atkins Diet May Raise Risk of Heart Disease Nov 9, 2007
The Atkins Diet raised the study subjects' bad cholesterol by an average of 16 points, and brought on symptoms of hardening of the arteries, a precursor to strokes or heart attacks. The subjects had better lab tests on the other two diets. (FOX News)
Atkins Diet May Increase "Bad" Cholesterol Levels Nov 9, 2007
"I think the Atkins diet is potentially detrimental for cardiovascular health, if maintained for a long duration and without attempts to lose weight.". The Atkins diet was designed by Robert Atkins, who promoted it by asking people to eat the hamburger and throw away the bun. (News Locale)
Atkins Diet Can Raise Heart Risks Nov 8, 2007
"I think the Atkins diet is potentially detrimental for cardiovascular health, if maintained for a long duration and without attempts to lose weight," said lead researcher Dr. Michael Miller, lead author of the study, director of preventive cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center and associate professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore ... "With the Atkins diet, you do lose weight and experience a short-term beneficial effect on lipid... (MEDLINEplus)
Atkins diet damages blood vessels Nov 7, 2007
It really is the Atkins diet that is the worst, Dr. Michael Miller, director of preventive cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, said in a telephone interview ... The Atkins diet caused the LDL levels to go up by about 7 percent, whereas in the Ornish and South Beach diets ... The Atkins diet was set to deliver 50 percent of calories as fat, the South Beach was 30 percent fat and the Ornish diet, designed by nutritionist Dr. Dean Ornish, was 10 percent fat. (MSNBC -- Health)
Healthfest 2007 draws 'steady flow' of people Nov 2, 2007
" She said speed-wise it was working pretty well because waiting lines were short. Connie Butcher, also of public health and also in the flu shot room, said this was an earlier morning than she was used to. She got up at 4 a.m. and joked about taking a nap around 1 p.m. Booths and free tests A myriad of display booths were set up near the Park Place food area. Booths included a display for Healthy Henry County Communities, Henry County Public Health, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program,... (Mt. Pleasant News, IA)
A New Diet Equation - The Science of Appetite - TIME Nov 1, 2007
What's more, the Atkins diet allows only a small fraction of calories to come from carbs, compared with 40% on the new study's low-glycemic regimen. The more balanced diet allows indeed, encourages people to eat whole-grain cereals and other complex carbs that take longer to digest and thus don't cause the rapid fat production that accompanies spikes in blood sugar. (Time.com)
The Dietitian Magician: Don't go naked - pasta sensations Oct 31, 2007
When a client tells me they have lost 14 pounds on the Atkins diet, I immediately shave off 50 percent for water. That 14-pound loss is actually only 7 pounds. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Study Rates Heart Health of Popular Diet Plans Oct 6, 2007
The Atkins diet came in last, lagging behind the Zone and Weight Watchers. "It was not surprising to me that the Ornish diet came out on top given that the index used is designed to measure dietary components related to risk of heart disease," said dietician Lona Sandon, a national spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. (Health-Finder)
Move Over South Beach, There's A New Top Diet Oct 2, 2007
"I thought it was a very good study, said Miami Cardiologist Dr. Michael Ozner, who authored his own diet that was not tested in the study. Ozner says there are some good reasons why heart patients may do well with the Ornish plan. It does not have saturated animal fat. It does not have transfats, said Ozner, and we know thats the reason why it has been beneficial to heart patients.Diets that didn't make it into the top five include the Atkins diet, which scored eighth. The U-S-D-A food... (WFOR.com, FL)
Day 4: Prevention toutedas the solution Sep 12, 2007
This is not something you can address with the Atkins diet. Diabetes experts say the country needs a major federal initiative to reduce diabetes. (The Palm Beach Post)
Of flesh and blood Sep 4, 2007
The Abs Diet, the Atkins Diet, the Cambridge Diet, the Cretan Diet, Dr Hay Diet, the Detox Diet, the Mediterranean Diet, the Fruitarian Diet, etc. are just a few of them. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Richt: This team young but talented Aug 29, 2007
Phil may have hit the Atkins diet, but our QB play was sad that night. how many of you Vowel fans left early that night when we jumped out to an early lead (must admit, I was shocked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Alli diet drug gets 6-month checkup Aug 15, 2007
She had joined Weight Watchers and done the Atkins diet. GlaxoSmithKline. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Quit your preaching and eat something already Aug 12, 2007
Example: "You are a total moron if you think the Atkins diet will make you thin. Or, you are a gluttonous pig who wants to believe you can eat cheeseburgers all day long and lose weight.". First published in 2005, Skinny Bitch has slowly climbed in sales and last week was No. 4 on The New York Times paperback advice list. (Globe and Mail)
Dropping Weight ... And Keeping it Off Aug 9, 2007
Three of the four diets in the study are heavily promoted regimens that have made their originators famous: the Atkins diet and the Zone diet, which both emphasize high-protein foods, and the Ornish diet, a plan that prohibits most fatty foods ... The Atkins diet is a great way to lose weight, he says. (Scientific American)
Saving Krispy Kreme Aug 6, 2007
Call: (800) 877-3400. They're now making vodka and getting $25 a fifth for it. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Willingham covers his bases Aug 6, 2007
" UW on the Atkins Diet: When asked about why JC DE would not be playing for this year, Willingham would not elaborate. He would not say whether or not Atkins was still in school, saying that his academic situation would 'be determined later'. Perkins a leg up: P/PK is expected to kick in this camp for the first time since his knee was seriously injured in the 2006 spring game. "I think he's done a tremendous job," Willingham said of Perkins' rehabilitation. "I'll be very impressed when I see... (Dawgman.com)
In-your-face diet is serious about skinny Jul 10, 2007
"You are either a total moron if you think the Atkins diet will make you thin. Or, you are a gluttonous pig who wants to believe you can eat cheeseburgers all day long and lose weight." Fair enough. However, like all self-confident waifs, the writers' arrogant attitude is hiding something. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
'Healthy' foods may not be so healthy, expert says Jul 7, 2007
In 2005, when the Atkins diet and the South Beach Diet spurred consumers to buy low-carb foods, a host of low-carb energy bars showed up on store shelves. When Consumer Lab. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Low-carb Diet Increases Cancer Risk Jun 29, 2007
Low-carbohydrate diets, such as the Atkins Diet, may increase the risk of developing colon cancer. Researchers have discovered a link between low-carbohydrate diets and the production of a fatty acid called butyrate. (Newsmax)
How the Atkins diet could increase your risk of bowel cancer Jun 19, 2007
The Atkins diet has helped celebrities such as Jennifer Anniston, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger to stay slim ... The Atkins diet is based on the theory that cutting carbohydrates switches the body's chemistry, turning it from a carbohydrate-burning machine to one that burns fat ... " Low-carbohydrate diets have long been controversial. Supporters point to studies which show the diet's effectiveness when compared to other approaches to weight loss. But criticisms include increased risk... (Daily Mail)
'Starvation Hormone' May Provide Key to Weight Loss Jun 7, 2007
The appeal of the Atkins diet is undeniable. Losing weight while being able to eat a high fat, low-carbohydrate diet was a revelation for butter and meat lovers when it peaked in popularity during the 1990s. (Fox News)
Female Meat-Eaters More Likely to Be Obese Jun 6, 2007
"While that could be the case, it could also be that obesity caused women to eat more meat -- like more obese women following the Atkins diet," which is rich in meat. There are a number of physiological mechanisms by which meat could fuel weight gain. (MEDLINEplus)
Tate & Lyle PLC UK Regulatory Announcement: Final Results May 23, 2007
A number of factors caused the slower than anticipated acceleration of uptake from our major customers: product development life-cycles returning to more normal levels following the Atkins diet period; the depletion of customers security stocks of SPLENDA Sucralose in response to our new capacity coming on stream; and volumes to the US carbonated soft drink sector not meeting our expectations. We expect the global market for high intensity sweeteners to grow by 3% to 4% annually by volume and... (BusinessWire)
Teen Slims Down With Gastric Bypass May 21, 2007
She tried different diets like Weight Watchers, the Atkins diet and the South Beach Diet. Nothing worked. (CBS News -- Early Show)
More of this story May 20, 2007
The 29-year-old mother of four has tried several traditional diets, including skimming off 40 pounds with the Atkins diet before gaining the weight back. She also tried a vigorous exercise regimen: spending her entire lunch break working out, working out before going to work and working out after coming home. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
DIET: Lose Weight With Tech Help May 16, 2007
Speaking of low-carb plans, followers of the Atkins diet can use that program's to keep their intake documented. Quite possibly the best of the bunch, though, both in terms of functionality and user-friendliness, is the for Windows Pocket PC. It provides a great food tracking and entry interface, complete with a truly impressive database of fast-food and restaurant dishes you can select without having to hunt down their nutritional information. (KIRO TV, WA)
Take the thrifty eating challenge May 13, 2007
One day on the Atkins diet averaged 14. 27, and a day on the South Beach diet averaged 12. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
