Are Low-Carb Diets Really Effective For Weight Loss?

How is it that the same principle of increasing protein for muscle mass (an increase in size that is) will be the self same principle for weight loss ( a decrease)? Are we being misinformed here?

The Staying Power of the Atkins Diet

I have always wanted to get fitter and lose weight and I have tried lots of different weight loss programs. No matter what I did or what kind of products I bought, nothing seemed to be effective. Actually I have spent a small fortune on a large variety of weight loss products.

The Truth Behind Low Carb Diets

After reading a variety of nutritional magazines and watched a number of TV shows, I have become to realize that low carb diets can be considered healthy or unhealthy depending on the foods one chooses to consume.

Low Sodium Diets

Usually, low sodium diets are recommended for those who suffer from problem of high blood pressure. We all need salt in our food, and the common source of sodium is the table salt that we use. A low sodium diet limits the intake of salt to not more than two grams, which is half the average amount normally consumed. A low sodium diet can also be maintained by not adding salt in your food. We may not be aware, but many canned and precooked food also contain a certain amount of sodium, although they may not appear to be salty. Therefore, it is necessary to read labels that show the salt content present in the food before buying.

Most Popular Diets of 2005 Considered

More dietary programs were sold in 2005 than ever before. More best selling diet program books were sold as well. Three of the all-time top selling books in 2005 were diet books and they were on the charts all year. Surely you remember the 2004-2005 craze with The South Beach Diet and The Atkins Diet.

All You Need to Know About Raw Food Diet

Many of dieters out there are trying this kind of diet. What is it, actually? What are the advantages and disadvantages? How to do it?

Low Carb Diets: They Can Take It Off Quickly, But The Problem Is Keeping It Off!

Using a low carb diet can be difficult to maintain.

Low Carb Diets: The Final Verdict

New research provides the most solid evidence to date of the effectiveness of a low carb diet. Plus, learn the TRUTH about low carb foods.

How To Find A Diet That Works

Losing weight doesn't have to be difficult. It can be simple when you choose a diet that actually works. Here are 3 key factors to look for when searching for a diet that works best for you.

Fad Diets - Don't Believe These 10 Diet Myths

If your nutrition and weight-loss education comes mostly by way of fad diet books and magazine articles, you will believe 10 myths and to lose weight you need to get them out of your head. Fad diets don't work period - So if you believe any of the following you need to change your view to lose weight.

Fad Diets To Avoid

Unfortunately most weight loss diets are actually fad diets. All to often diets that describe themselves as being new or revolutionary are actually diets that are twenty or thirty years old come back for a second or third wave of popularity.

Best Diets to Lose Weight

All the best diet plans are based on restrictions on carbohydrates, fats and high calorie products...