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  • Low-carb and low-fat diets being compared Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 11:38AMWeight loss plans like Atkins and South Beach claim to help users drop pounds fast but how the heart reacts to high-fat, carb-free living has been unknown. Now researchers are putting the diets to the test. Link included
  • Low-carb diet poses no risk to heart health, say new studies Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 2:23AMThough low-carb, high-fat diets have suffered a bad rap for being a health hazard, a pair of new studies suggests they pose no immediate risk to vascular health in obese people.
  • Study: High-fat meals not so bad Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 9:40AMCutting carbs has been a popular weight loss method, but adding extra fatty protein has raised questions about the toll this diet takes on your heart.
  • High Fat diet? Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 8:08AM(Ivanhoe Newswire)--When considering a weight-loss option, those who are overweight and obese may be able to lose weight without dropping all fat from their diet. New research conducted by Johns Hopkins was prompted by concerns from people who wanted to include one of the low-carb, high-fat diets, such as Atkins, South Beach, and Zone, as part of their weight-loss program, but were hesitant of ...
  • Study shows low-carb, high fat diets aren't harmful Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 8:31PMA recent Johns Hopkins study shows eating a juicy burger every once and a while won't hurt your heart, at least in the short term.
  • Smart Woman: Low Calorie Diets Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 6:43PMAre low carb diets better for losing weight?
  • High-Fat Diets Healthier Than Expected, Study Finds Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 5:55PMA new study shows a controversial diet plan may actually be the quickest way to safely shed pounds.
  • Low-carb and low-fat diets being compared Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 3:32PMWeight loss plans like Atkins and South Beach claim to help users drop pounds fast but how the heart reacts to high-fat, carb-free living has been unknown. Now researchers are putting the diets to the test. Link included
  • Healthy Difference: Low carb diets and arteries Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 1:27PMA new study finds using a low-carb, higher fat diet to lose weight doesn't do any damage to your arteries in the short-term.
  • The Dukan debate Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 10:21AMMay saw an anniversary of sorts for me. On May 8 it was a year since I last consumed a carb. A real carb, mind, of the cake, crisps and chips ilk.
  • Low-carb, higher-fat diets add no arterial health risks to obese people seeking to lose weight, studies suggest Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 9:21AMOverweight and obese people looking to drop some pounds and considering one of the popular low-carbohydrate diets, along with moderate exercise, need not worry that the higher proportion of fat in such a program compared to a low-fat, high-carb diet may harm their arteries, suggests a pair of new studies.
  • Study finds high fat meals don't cause immediate harm Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 8:03AMDitching the carbs is a popular weight loss method, but adding extra fatty protein has raised questions about the toll this diet takes on your heart...
  • New Study Says Jenny Craig Tops Diet Plan Rankings Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 1:25PMWhat's the best diet for your weight loss investment? According to Consumer Reports, it's Jenny Craig. The weight loss plan received a first place ranking in a listing by the magazine.
  • Jenny Craig Tops Consumer Reports’ Diet Rankings Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 8:04AMWith all the diet plans out there, which work the best? Consumer Reports says it's Jenny Craig.
  • Jenny Craig diet earns top rating from Consumer Reports Monday, May 9, 2011 @ 9:56PMIn Consumer Reports’ recent ratings of big-name diets — stalwarts such as Atkins, Ornish and Weight Watchers — the winner was Jenny Craig, a commercial program that combines personal phone or in-person counseling with a portion-controlled regimen of pre-made foods supplemented with homemade side dishes. Four years ago, the winner was the Volumetrics diet, based on eating high-bulk, low-calorie ...
  • 150 years of dieting fads and still no quick fix Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 11:07AMBefore there was Dr. Atkins, there was William Banting. He invented the low-carb diet of 1863. Even then Americans were trying out advice that urged fish, mutton or “any meat except pork” for breakfast, lunch and dinner – hold the potatoes, please.
  • The Atkins diet, updated Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 7:29AMDr. Eric C. Westman, co-author of 'The New Atkins for a New You,' talks about how the famed diet has changed and why it can benefit just about anyone. Dr. Robert Atkins shook up the nutrition establishment in 1972 when he published "Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution." In that book and others that followed, he asserted that dieters could lose weight eating bacon, eggs, steak and rich sauces. His low ...
  • Lean times Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 6:21AMWASHINGTON -- Before there was Dr. Atkins, there was William Banting. He invented the low-carb diet of 1863.
  • History of dieting: From 19th century low-carbs to obesity soap, diet history shows yen for fast fix Monday, January 31, 2011 @ 12:51AMBy LAURAN NEERGAARD ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON — Before there was Dr. Atkins, there was William Banting. He invented the low-carb diet of 1863. Even then Americans were trying out advice that urged fish, mutton, or “any meat except pork” for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — hold the potatoes, please. It turns out our obsession with weight and how to lose it dates back at least 150 years. And ...
  • 150 years of diet fads and still no quick fix Sunday, January 30, 2011 @ 11:45AMAs the government prepares to update U.S. dietary guidelines, a look back at what people have tried to lose weight shows what hasn't changed is the quest for an easy fix.
  • Americans have a big, fat history of weight watching Wednesday, January 26, 2011 @ 6:07PMBefore there was Dr. Atkins, there was William Banting. He invented the low-carb diet of 1863. Even then Americans were trying out advice...
  • Diets: the big, fat lies Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 6:28PMMost dieters struggle to lose weight – and even if they succeed, many still pile the pounds back on. It's little wonder when you consider the number of myths associated with dieting.
  • Williamsburg woman wins figure contest after rigorous regimen Saturday, January 22, 2011 @ 5:45AMKristen Wong-Denman, 28, exudes good health and optimism. A cascade of dark brown hair frames her face with its fresh, flawless complexion, her features a happy blend of her Chinese and Native-American heritage. She's exuberant about her recent victory in a figure competition at her first attempt and she's anxious to educate others and help them achieve better health.
  • Dieting Vs. Genetics: Why Genes May Influence Weight Loss Success or Failure Friday, January 21, 2011 @ 7:16PMFrustrated by the fact that no matter how much time you log on the treadmill your body wants to stay the same size? Turns out your genes may be the reason. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that … Read More
  • Ways to Improve Your Diet for Life, Part 1 Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 4:45PMAmericans will have to develop new eating habits if the nation is going to avoid suffering diseases like obesity, diabetes and a growing list of ailments linked to poor dietary habits.
  • Harvard Medical School advisor Monday, December 20, 2010 @ 11:26AMQUESTION: I have been trying to lose a few pounds and my doctor suggested increasing my protein intake and lowering my carbohydrate intake. This sounds like the low-carb diet craze that peaked some years ago. Is there merit to the idea that a protein-based diet can help weight loss?
  • Go Figure Hi-Line Style coming to Chester Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 2:49PMThere has been a lot going on over the past year at the Always Summer building (the former Minnie’s Merchantile) in Chester. With the upcoming first anniversary of the move, Always Summer now has a separate tanning booth, a pedicure room and Lisa Standiford with a full service hair salon.
  • Ingredients for a turnaround Sunday, November 14, 2010 @ 12:04AMATCHISON, Kan. — Officials with MGP Ingredients regard the past three years as the most dramatic in terms of the company’s evolution and history. The Atchison firm began in 1941 and today manufactures value-added, grain-based starches, proteins and food-grade alcohol products for the branded packaged-goods industry.
  • The New, Improved Atkins Diet: The Eco-Atkins Diet Monday, September 27, 2010 @ 4:23PMAtkins dieters, it’s time to make an eco-friendly diet makeover. The Eco-Atkins diet is a high protein diet alternative, rich in plant derived proteins, like nuts, beans, and soy. High protein diets may help you lose weight, but the bacon, burgers, and eggs may be hard on your heart. A new study found people following low-carb diets containing the most animal-based proteins and fats had a 23 ...
  • Drink milk and lose more weight, according to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev research Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 11:16PM( American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ) BGU researchers reveals that dieters who consumed milk or milk products lost more weight on average than those who consumed little to no milk products. Researchers also found participants with the highest dairy calcium intake, equal to 12 oz of milk or other dairy products (580 mg of dairy calcium), lost about 12 pounds (6 kg) at the ...
  • A long-term look at Atkins-style diets Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 7:37PMDr. Robert Atkins brought low carb-high protein eating into our lives almost 40 years ago, and we are just now assessing whether a life without grains but full of beef and butter is of benefit.
  • The Ode: CoolBrands (1986 - 2010) Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 11:29AMIt was once the hottest thing in chilled deserts. But an oversized appetite for acquisitions and poor corporate governance put the company on ice.
  • Swedes seek health via high-fat foods Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ 10:42PMIn their quest for health and wellness via the diet, consumers in Sweden are increasingly looking to organic, additive-free – and high fat products.
  • Swedes seek health via high-fat foods Thursday, September 16, 2010 @ 6:12AMIn their quest for health and wellness via the diet, consumers in Sweden are increasingly looking to organic, additive-free – and high fat products.
  • Free Atkins Diet Kit and Atkins Bars Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 1:31PMIf you're interested in a low-carb diet, the Atkin's folks have a deal for you. Sign up at the Atkins Community website  for a free, no obligation Atkins Kit which includes a quick-start guide, carb counter and 3 free Atkins Bars.
  • Losing weight in the Twinkie of an eye Tuesday, September 14, 2010 @ 10:03PMMark Haub has lost 10 pounds eating Twinkies and Little Debbie Peanut Butter Crunch Bars. Does that make them a good thing?
  • Questioning conventional calcium wisdom Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:33AMAmericans like simple solutions to complicated problems. This is especially true in medicine.
  • Questioning conventional calcium wisdom Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 9:48PMAmericans like simple solutions to complicated problems. This is especially true in medicine. Saturated fat clogs coronary arteries.
  • Dr. Atkins' widow chews through the lawyers Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 5:09AMShe's racked up nearly $15 million in legal fees battling an $8.7 million lawsuit
  • Mychal Wilmes: Pondering one's navel, height and weight is hard work Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 3:02PMMychal Wilmes writes about being challenged in the height department, as well as his weight.
  • New Yahoo! Health Site Launches Today, Powered by Healthline Networks Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 7:00AM-
  • Blood flow interruption during kidney surgery can increase risk of chronic kidney disease Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 1:45AMInterrupting the blood flow for more than 20 to 25 minutes during kidney cancer (http://www.mayoclinic.org/kidney-cancer/research.html) surgery leads to a greater risk for patients developing chronic kidney disease, a Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic collaborative research team has found. The study was published today in the journal, European Urology.
  • The People's Pharmacy: How sinful is your steak? Thursday, May 27, 2010 @ 7:26AMAmericans are passionate about food. We're not suggesting that they are fanatical about gourmet cooking like the French. After all, America is the home of fast food.
  • 'New & Improved' Atkins Diet Adds Off Limits Foods Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 9:28AMNew and improved.  That's the claim of the Atkins Diet.  The new diet now includes foods with fiber such as vegetables and some fruit.  The new Atkins Diet book claims that this food intake shift reflects scientific evidence that fiber does not have a negative effect on blood sugar levels in the body.
  • "New & Improved" Atkins Diet Adds Off Limits Foods Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 7:26AMNew and improved. That's the claim of the Atkins Diet.
  • Special Report: Low Carb Atkins Diet Gets Makeover Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 3:41PMStill low carb, high fat. The Atkins Diet is often credited with kick starting the whole "low-carb craze," and became wildly popular about eight years ago. Now there's a new Atkins book out, and one of its co-authors, Dr. Eric Westman, is a physician at Duke Medicine. Westman tells us the new Atkins is now easier than ever. "It's shifting the idea that fat in the diet is bad to the idea that ...
  • Special Report: Low Carb Atkins Diet Gets Makeover Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 3:28PMStill low carb, high fat.
  • Special Report: New Atkins Diet Focuses On Carbs Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 6:28AMAt first it was low fat, now it's low carb.
  • Special Report: New Atkins Diet Focuses On Carbs Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 6:09AMAt first it was low fat, now it's low carb. The Atkins Diet is often credited with kick starting the whole "low-carb craze," and became wildly popular about eight years ago.
  • 'Tactile Dinner': Lots to chew on Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 11:00PMDoes the war on American obesity have a new ally? A mustachioed guy in an aviator cap, goggles and black leather jacket is marching around a tiny cafe, yelling orders and poetic slogans at diners wearing white lab coats. "As futurists, you will agree that it is absolutely necessary to abolish... Business and Economy - Shopping - Performing Arts - Arts - Hardware