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The Low Carbohydrate Lifestyle and Kidney Stones

Submitted by Laura Richard on Sat, 09/14/2002 - 05:00.
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I am sure that you have heard of the well-publicized study from the University of Texas that suggested that low carbohydrate diets increase the risk of kidney stones. For several days in August, this study grabbed national health news headlines with some media commentators boldly referring to this study as a "body blow" to low carbohydrate diets, particularly to the Atkins diet. However, close inspection of the study reveals a different picture that simply does not justify the hyperbole.

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Carbohydrate, Insulin & Cancer

Submitted by Laura Richard on Thu, 06/06/2002 - 05:00.
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If you are like me, you adopted a low carbohydrate lifestyle primarily to lower the size of your jeans. A great benefit, no doubt, but according to some new research it turns out that we may be protecting ourselves from cancer as well. For many years, scientists have theorized why the cancer rates in the United States continue to rise despite the dramatic improvements in health care. You know the popular theories. Maybe it is the increased use of pesticides and herbicides by farmers. Maybe it is the increased use of preservatives in our food. Maybe it is the pollution in our air.

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