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How to lose weight the slow carb way

First, there was the low-carb diet, pioneered by Dr. Robert Atkins in 1972. Some people balked at the idea that a diet comprised of bacon, cheese, and creamy sauces not only would never work, but would also spike a rise in cholesterol. They were wrong on both counts. Scientific research over the past 40 years [...]

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Whats the deal with low GI and Carbs

  Long before mass production paved the way for processing foods, people relied on what they could hunt or harvest. Their diets consisted of protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and grains. And the grains were unprocessed, so they were high in natural fiber and nutritional value. They didn’t grab a bag of chips from the cupboard [...]

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