Linda O’Byrne, our nutritionist, brings you a selection of positive and thought-provoking blogs that explore the many benefits of a low carb approach.
You can significantly reduce your risk of getting diabetes by making a few simple changes, like opting for a low carb diet.
ViewCan daily weigh-ins make or break your day? Forget them! Here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t let the scales measure your success on Atkins.
ViewDo you find it difficult to eat fewer carbohydrates when you’re outside the home? This isn’t uncommon as many cafes, restaurants, food outlets etc offer foods that are rich in carbohydrates.
ViewThis debate can be very confusing for those with diabetes and is very individualised. It also depends on the type of diabetes – pre-diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2.
ViewIt is frustrating to find him losing weight almost effortlessly after just a week of cutting out the pizza and beer, while you’re battling for every hard-lost pound!
ViewThe food you eat has a direct impact on your mood. And with one in four people suffering from mental health issues, its time we start to take a closer look at what we're putting on our plates and how this is impacting our overall sense of well-being.
ViewSummer is the time for salads to shine! A they work wonderfully as part of your keto friendly and low carb lifestyle.
ViewWhether you’re a soon-to-be former couch potato, weekend warrior, avid exerciser or in training for a competitive event, you can work out on a keto or low carb diet.
ViewThe Fat Fast is a short-term, low-calorie, high-fat program (1,000 calories/day and 80% fat) that you follow for three to five days to help jump start your metabolism and help with weight management.
ViewOver the years, I have discovered a few methods for overcoming the “naysayers” in my life.
ViewAs days are getting longer and the sun is getting warmer, Atkins has curated five tips to help renew your health and fitness goals ahead of spring.
ViewHealthy cooking oils are a great source of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. Atkins has compiled a list of the healthiest oils to cook with (plus the healthiest oil for frying) to use in your recipes.
ViewThere are plenty of keto milk options available, from heavy cream to unsweetened almond milk.
ViewObesity is a leading risk factor for high blood pressure. Left undetected or uncontrolled, high blood pressure may lead to health conditions such as heart attacks, heart failure or stroke and is also one of the risk factors for developing metabolic…
ViewThe secret to succeeding on your keto or low carb lifestyle comes down to planning and making sure you have all the right tools, food and recipes on hand.
ViewGetting a healthy balance of protein, carbs, and natural fats is vital. Here’s how you can successfully ratio your daily macros on a low carb diet.
View‘Keto’ has become a lifestyle buzzword, but you may not know that keto diets are founded on the same principles as the Atkins lifestyle. Ketosis is the process that occurs when your body burns ketones for fuel instead of burning glucose generated…
ViewOne of the biggest low carb lifestyle challenges for many people is limiting our intake of baked goods, which are famously high in carbohydrates. That’s why we’ve created this guide for low carb baking—so you can have your cake and eat it too!
ViewResearch shows that what you eat can affect the levels of inflammation in your body. Foods high in sugar and refined carbs trigger inflammation, which can lead to weight gain, diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s.
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