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Ketogenic Diet Vs. Paleo Diet: All You Ever Wanted to Know

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What's the difference between the ketogenic and paleo diets? Both are low-carb, but dieting tactics set them apart. Consider this post from the Shape Magazine your FAQ on these low-carb diet plans. Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, chances are you've heard about meal plans like the raw foods diet, the IIFYM diet, the paleo diet, and the ketogenic ... Continue Reading

Shirataki Noodles – A New (Old) Zero-Carb Pasta

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Shirataki noodles have been a zero carbohydrate staple for many years in Japan. The noodles are made from the tubers of Amorphophallus konjac, a plant native to Asia also called konjac or konnyaku. “Shirataki” means “white waterfall.” Konnyaku has been enjoyed in China for some 2,000 and Japan for 1,500 years. It’s rich in dietary fiber and minerals, and contains almost no ... Continue Reading

Low-Cal/Low-Carb Winter Spaghetti Squash!

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If you’re into low glycemic foods and you haven’t yet played with spaghetti squash, you may be in for a fun treat. Serving it up with meatballs with a spicy marinara, no one will be fooled; but it can make a delightfully versatile menu item either as a main course or side dish. As a pasta substitute the peculiar squash adds great nutrition with mild flavor, and cuts mega ... Continue Reading

Shirataki Noodles – Zero Calorie and Gluten Free

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(BeWellBuzz) To satiate our taste buds without comprising on the nutrient content is a challenge perhaps most of us face each day! Want to add a zing to your daily monotonous dietary regimen? And what if this tantalizing touch of flavor also brings along an unbelievable health benefit? What if someone told you that even a simple, non-conventional food like noodles could become ... Continue Reading

Counting carbs may help with type 1 diabetes

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Tallying the number of carbohydrates in the diet may be helpful to people using an insulin pump to treat type 1 diabetes, a small study suggests. The study, of 61 adults on insulin pump therapy, found that those who learned to count carbs had a small reduction in weight and waist size after 6 months. They also reported gains in quality of life and ... Continue Reading

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