The appetite for energy bars is exploding - but do we need all that (Low Carb Diets)

The appetite for energy bars is exploding - but do we need all that
Denver Post - Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy in all such products, but the amounts listed on labels are sometimes downsized to make bars more marketable to consumers on a low-carb diet, Cooperman notes. "If you see the words 'net carbs' or

Excerpt: 'Total Wellbeing Diet' by Dr. Manny Noakes and Dr. Peter
CBS News - The Total Wellbeing Diet is not a very low-carb diet. In fact it contains moderate lower amounts of slow-release carbohydrates (the ones with a low GI; see page 53) that are essential for energy and for maintaining your blood glucose levels. It is

Technicians could ease pharmacists' woes: Osborne
CBC News - No difference in heart disease risk from low-carb diet: study Low-carb diets defy traditional weight loss advice but do not seem be linked to a higher risk of heart disease in women, according to a long-term study published Thursday. Beware: 'Tis the

Probiotics go under the microscope
Courier-Post - The regimen was combined with a low-carb diet. Vostenak continued the regimen for about 18 months, but said she saw improvement after a week. Research also suggests probiotics may be effective in treating antibiotic-related conditions such as

For The Record: Quick News On Britney Spears, C-Murder, Pete Doherty
MTV - She plans to hit the gym daily and stick to a low-carb diet. "I'm so excited to really be able to sweat like I used to," she said. In the meantime, Sean's been logging time with different nannies while Spears is in the studio working on her new album

Let's Talk Jerky
Slate - It was the recent low-carb-diet craze that helped diversify the meat snack industry. Hungry Americans including women were looking for an un-starchy nosh to fill the long breaks between bunless hamburgers and flank steaks. According to Meat