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Atkins is a type of ketogenic diet, which adheres to a nutrition plan that’s high in fats and low in carbs. The goal of a keto diet is to achieve ketosis—a metabolic state which means that your body is burning stored fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates and sugar. Keto diets are thought to help speed up the weight loss process and stave off cravings at the same time. Originally, the classic ketogenic diet was developed by physicians to treat epilepsy. Classic keto is considered very restrictive and typically only done under strict medical supervision. Today, many people thrive on keto diets similar to Atkins....

Everybody likes going out to eat, and there are plenty of easy ways to enjoy a night out while staying true to your low carb goals. Regardless if you’re on an Atkins plan or a similar keto diet, there are plenty of great options that are low in carbs and big in flavor. Both Atkins and keto activate your body’s fat-burning metabolism by restricting carbs, so people following either diet will be looking for the same types of meal choices. If you’re planning a night out, here are some keto friendly restaurants and menu picks: Olive GardenTopping off our list of keto restaurant options is...

School’s almost out for summer, which means it might be a challenge to keep “some” structure to your family’s eating habits when you have neighborhood children underfoot or teenagers waking up at the crack of noon. Whether you’re dealing with toddlers, teens or “hangry” significant others, I have low carb and keto eating tips for all ages. If anything, this helps instill some healthy habits while still enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer. Start with my 8 tips for family-friendly low carb living, and make your evening meals easy with salad, chili or taco bars that can easily modified to...

The goal of a ketogenic diet—a nutrition plan high in fats and low in carbs—is to help you lose weight more efficiently by achieving ketosis. Ketosis is when your metabolism starts to burn fat for fuel instead of carbs and sugar. Atkins is a ketogenic diet, but unlike the standard keto diet, Atkins is less restrictive, meaning you get more food choices and a better balance of macronutrients. With Atkins 20®, net carbs are restricted to 20g or fewer per day for a two-week induction phase to guarantee that ketosis is achieved, before gradually adding small amounts of net carbs back into...