Anyone who has ever thought of dieting has certainly heard of the Atkins Plan. But how many have actually investigated what this is. Put simply, it is a diet plan high in protein and fat, and low in starches and
Gastrointestinal System Part 1: The Good Bugs And Overall Health
The gastrointestinal system, also known as the digestive tract, is a collection of organs within humans and other animals dedicated to the intake, digestion, and eventual expulsion of nutrients. It is therefore responsible for turning that candy bar into a needed energy spike or that second baked potato into an unwanted bit of pudge around the midsection. The systems consist of the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, and the intestines, which are aided along the way by other important organs such as the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.
Low Carb Low Sodium Dilemma Continued
Carbohydrates are everywhere, and not just in plain sight. Carbs are sugars or starches, and starches themselves are nothing more than long chains of sugar molecules. A low carb diet should consist of no more than 30 grams per day. But this may be more difficult to do when you consider all the hidden carbs waiting to enthrall you.
Sugar Alcohol is Neither A Sugar Nor An Alcohol
Sugar alcohols are starches with a compound structure that mostly takes after sugar and partly takes after alcohol, yet they don’t contain ethanol as alcoholic drinks do. They are neither sugars nor alcohols. They are natural compounds, for the most part, from sugars, that include a class of polyols.
