About Low Carb Diets: Nutritional Fact vs Fiction

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Low Carb Diets Low Carb Diets Getting Started Health and Nutrition Recipes From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets When we hear a "fact" everywhere we look, it's easy to assume that it's, well, "true". Right now, one of the "facts" being floated is that a vegan diet (now dubbed "plant-based") is the healthiest way to eat. It's just one of a never-ending series of examples showing that if we value our health, it's good to question these assumptions. (Note: I have no gripe with vegans -- check out my interview with a vegan friend who eats low-carb -- as long as they don't try to convert me.) Have a great week - and Question Authority! Laura Denise Minger Separates Fact and Fiction Denise Minger is a formerly vegan blogger who now seems to have made it her life's work to look behind the curtain of data about nutrition to find the facts. In her latest blog post she dismantles the recently-released vegan film "Forks Over Knives". It's fascinating, especially if you like science. She's working on a book skewering the Dietary Guidelines. Dietary Guidelines - Where's the Science? Here's a blog I wrote a year ago when a group of scientists published a paper challenging the USDA Dietary Guidelines. 7 Myths About Low-Carb Diets Here are some more "facts" that aren't so factual. I'm actually starting up a new list to add to this, such as "it's all water weight that's being lost" (a friend said, "well, that's 60 pounds of water I guess I didn't need".) See More About:  low carb nutrition  low carb vegetables  low carb myths Carbs, Fats, and Calories in Nuts and Seeds Ever wonder which nuts and seeds have the least carbs, or the most omega-3 fats? I've made a chart making it easy to compare the most commonly-eaten nuts and seeds. Check out the carbs, fiber, and the types of fats in each. See More About:  low carb food lists  nuts and seeds  Low Carb Diets Ads Low Carb Diet No Carb Foods Carbs Counter Atkins Carbs Carb Crunchers Featured Articles What Foods To Eat on a Low Carb Diet Low-Carb Menus Low-Carb Restaurant Eating Carb Counts of Common Foods Low-Carb Home Page All Laura's Low-Carb Recipes   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads 6 Steps for the Beginner Your Low-Carb Pantry How to Get Through the First Week How Much Carb Should You Eat? Low Carb Discussion Forum Advertisement