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Insulin Resistance – Causes and the Benefits of Eating a Low-Carb Diet

High Carb Foods and Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is a common medical condition and is extremely prominent in the overweight population. When someone is insulin resistant, their body no longer makes full use of the insulin produced by their pancreas. Insulin resistance is the reason why when some of us try to diet by reducing our calories but continuing to eat carbohydrates, we feel horrible and either don't lose weight or sometimes even gain weight. If you are insulin resistant, consumption of high levels of carbohydrates will cause your blood sugars to rise and will stimulate your pancreas to produce more insulin.

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CiaoCarb High Protein Protobisco Cookies Return to the US

CiaoCarb Orange Protobisco

These high protein, low carb cookies are great as meal replacements, snacks, or special rewards on your low carb lifestyle. In Italy they are called "protobisco" (protein biscuit) and are top sellers in Italy, France and the rest of Europe. They're great if you're diabetic too because they have no sugar and taste great. Enjoy them at home or put them in a briefcase, gym bag or purse to have anytime and anywhere.

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The Incredible Low Carb Meal I Had at the Greek Food Festival

Andrew's Low Carb Greek Meal

I had a great Low Carb Greek Salad at the 41st Annual Las Vegas Greek Food Festival hosted by St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Las Vegas, NV. I couldn't just walk up to one booth and buy the ultimate Low Carb Greek Meal - I had to assemble it myself but it was worth it!

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CarbSmart Magazine Issue 06: September 2013: Cholesterol Clarity & Breast Cancer Awareness

CarbSmart Magazine September 2013 Issue

In the September 2013 issue of CarbSmart Magazine available now in the iTunes Newsstand, we examine Jimmy Moore's new book Cholesterol Clarity and National Breast Cancer Month. The CarbSmart Magazine App now includes the Premiere issue, March 2013: Fat Fast FREE. Just make sure you go to the Library in the App and click on the March 2013 issue.

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5 Health Markers That Matter More Than Total Cholesterol And LDL-C

Cholesterol Clarity

So if it’s not total cholesterol and LDL-C that matter the most on your cholesterol panel, then what does matter? Jimmy Moore explains the 5 key health markers everyone who is concerned about their heart health should pay attention to - these matter more than total cholesterol and LDL-C.

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