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.
No matter how frequently you wash your hands or disinfect your workspace, winter colds can happen to the best of us. Cleanliness is only half the battle; maintaining a healthy diet is another excellent way to fight sickness and keep your immune…
ViewEggs have received a bad rap over the years. While they are rich in protein and nutrients, they also contain cholesterol, and they have been blamed for raising cholesterol and contributing to heart disease.
ViewA low carb diet can help you lose weight, but research also shows that a low carb diet may help endurance athletes maximize their performance.
ViewIt is easy to fall into a low-carb rut, where if you don’t put a little effort into spicing up your routine, it becomes easier to stray. Before this happens, try these tips.
ViewWe’re sharing our favorite Brussels sprouts recipes—just in time for Brussels sprouts season.
ViewFiber plays an important role in losing weight, maintaining stable energy levels, regulating blood sugar, managing your digestion, and controlling your hunger on a low carb diet.
ViewSnacking on fruit is ideal if you want to have a healthy, balanced lifestyle. But some fruits have a far higher sugar content than others — find out about low-sugar fruits here.
ViewMany people travel for their work or simply enjoy dining out, which can lead to carb overload. By using smart choices that you put into home meals, you can find low-carb options at any restaurant.
ViewNo need to feel deprived this Christmas, our festive menu is endulgent and delicious, yet low in carbs !
ViewWhilst I agree that reducing sugar intake can only be a good thing, it doesn’t have to be expensive. By checking the labels on the foods you commonly eat, and replacing them with low sugar alternatives, you’re already half-way there.
ViewAccording to the 2012 Australian Health Survey, Australians on average consume 229 grams of carbs per day. Twenty six percent of those carbs (60 grams or the equivalent of 14 teaspoons of white sugar) were sugars - a mix of naturally occurring…
ViewA phrase I often here is ‘I’m an emotional eater’ and this is very common. There can be so many other reasons why we choose to eat, not just genuine hunger. So what is classed as genuine hunger?
ViewDespite the common misconception, Atkins isn’t a ‘high protein’ diet but is rather ‘moderate’ in protein and higher in fat. In fact your intake of dietary fat should be higher than your intake of protein. Fat keeps you feeling fuller and also,…
ViewHere are some popular low-carb food swaps for traditional carb-heavy snacks and meals!
ViewBelly fat has many names, but whatever you call it, those extra inches around your middle are a serious matter, and not just because it makes it harder for you to squeeze into your favorite jeans. Belly fat is unique in that it can have a far…
ViewWhen you first start on a health kick, the first few weeks are normally great. But then results can slow and motivation decreases.... Here are some strategies to help keep you on track.
ViewOne of the reasons the Atkins Diet is so effective and so pleasurable to do is that you can have a midmorning and a midafternoon snack. That way, you’ll head off fatigue, jitters, inability to concentrate, ravenous cravings for inappropriate…
ViewSo how can fat make you thin? Along with protein, fat helps make you feel full. And because fat carries flavor, it makes food more satisfying. It takes twice as many calories from refined carbs than from fats to provide the same level of fullness,…
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