Low Carb Nugget 40
At first glance, chia seeds appear to be a dubious addition to a low-carb diet, even if they are supposed to have been the super-food of the Aztecs. That's because a single serving of chia seeds conta...
8 Aug 20174min
Low Carb Nugget 39
To show the obesity trend on a graph, what data could we use? What would the obesity line look like? We all know obesity has been increasing for decades. But what are the statistical details for the U...
5 Aug 20174min
Low Carb Nugget 38
The data undermines the "let's all become vegetarians to fight obesity" argument. It's hard to convince people that eating meat is making them fat when they have been eating less meat, and more plants...
3 Aug 20174min
Low Carb Nugget 37
What we all want to know, of course, is whether sleeping more will prevent obesity or even aid in weight loss. Which way does the causal arrow point? Or is there an arrow at all?
1 Aug 20173min
Low Carb Nugget 36
Eating low carb, high fat is not just about cutting out foods you once loved, but also about finding new foods to love as you lose weight and achieve ketosis.
29 Jul 20174min
Low Carb Nugget 35
As the avocado becomes more popular, plastic surgeons in the United States and the United Kingdom are seeing an increasing number of hand injuries. Apparently, a lot of people try to slice an avocado ...
27 Jul 20173min
Low Carb Nugget 34
Macadamia nuts have long been a go-to snack for low carb dieters. Dr. Robert Atkins was said to love macadamias. He had good reason to, even aside from the buttery deliciousness of the nuts. Now even ...
25 Jul 20173min
Low Carb Nugget 33
Can the same diet cause some of its followers to lose 50 or 60 pounds while others lose only 5 or 10 pounds, or even gain weight? If so, why does this happen? Does it matter if the diet is low carb or...
22 Jul 20175min
