In addition to keeping you adequately hydrated -- which can also help alleviate constipation -- drinking lots of water can also help offset still another low-carb diet problem: bad breath.

In addition to keeping you adequately hydrated -- which can also help alleviate constipation -- drinking lots of water can also help offset still another low-carb diet problem: bad breath.

According to Squillante, when you follow a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet for an extended period, the body downregulates, or reduces, the enzymes needed to break down glycogen effectively.

Recent studies have shown equivalence of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets for weight loss (JW Gen Med Sep 15 2010, p. 141, and Ann Intern Med 2010; 153:147). In this large prospective study ...

This is better for your body, and will also keep you fuller for longer. A low-carb diet is one that restricts the consumption of carb-heavy food and drinks (such as juices, beer and sugary sodas ...

What are low-carb diets? Low-carb diets have been shown to be no better than other calorie-controlled diets for weight loss, but new scientific research suggests low-carb could have specific ...

A low-carb diet could shorten life expectancy by up to four years, a study suggests. Low-carb diets, such as Atkins, have become increasingly popular for weight loss and have shown promise for ...

Fans of low-carb diets – such as Atkins, South Beach ... While cutting down on carbs such as sugar is not a bad thing, the NHS advises that trying to ensure that starchy foods like fruit, vegetables ...

However, that same review found that by 12 months, most of the benefits of a low-carb diet diminished, and even seemed to worsen LDL (bad) cholesterol. A low-carb diet is indeed an option in the ...

Here’s where to start. Why low carb diets for diabetes? Because they help keep your blood sugar levels on an even keel. Maintaining moderate blood sugar levels can greatly reduce the risk of ...