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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Researchers have identified a small protein in liver cells that may help convert excess dietary carbohydrates into fat stores. They hope that the finding will lead to the development of obesity-fighting drugs that inhibit the actions of this protein.

Protein Digestion and Protein Absorption. Article 8 of the Science of Low-Carb & Keto Diets series. The protein parts of every cell in the body are being destroyed continually. As a result, our bodies need to replace these protein structures constantly. This requires that we eat protein every day. Fortunately, those of us who follow a low carbohydrate lifestyle, don't have any problems getting enough needed protein.

Jamie C. is 42 years old, and had been overweight her entire life. She grew up in a family of thin people. The only exception of her mother, who had also been heavy her whole life. Her sister was five years older than Jamie, and although she was thin, Jamie didn't remember her being mean or saying bad things to her about her weight.

Carol from North Carolina is 43, and she has lost 110 pounds low carbing. Carol started her low carb weight loss journey wearing a size 22, and is now at her goal size of 6, although she would like her 6's to be a tad looser. Currently weighing 138, Carol is only 8 pounds from her goal weight.

Some concern has been expressed about using aluminum utensils for storing and cooking food. When foods are cooked or stored in aluminum containers, some of the aluminum may dissolve and be absorbed into the food.

I have a lot of cookbooks - hundreds. Most of them are of little use to me anymore because I am a low carber, so I have begun collecting low carbohydrate cookbooks. I now have almost two dozen, and am always on the lookout for more. But like the selections in any other culinary genre, some low carbohydrate cookbooks are better than others. Nancy Moshier's Eat Yourself Thin Like I Did! Quick and Easy Low Carb Cookbook is one of the best.

Jean from Iowa is 41 and has gone from 190 pounds to 143.5 pounds and from a size 20/22 to an 8-10. Jean follows the Atkins program, with ‘shades of Protein Power.’

Today we are starting our discussion of protein. Article 7 of the Science of Low-Carb & Keto Diets series. We will be looking at such subjects as what is protein, why protein is necessary, what the functions of protein are in our bodies, where we get protein, what happens if we don't have enough or the right kinds of protein, and how and where in the system is protein digested. There will be a few surprises down the line.

Rice and Noodles are a large part of basic Japanese cuisine. As our way of eating precludes eating both products, some Japanese recipes can be quite hard to convert. Fortunately, the range of Japanese dishes is so large that we can find quite a wide variety that suit us.