We recommend both Alka Slim and Alka Green. Alka Green is made from baby barley plants and is great at re-alkalizing the body. It comes is tablet and powder form - You might try Alka Green Powder as it can be mixed right in with your Alka Slim drink. From personal use, we've found that Alka Green provides a boost of energy. Plus, it provides the building blocks (enzymes, vitamins, and minerals) to rebuild your body from the inside out. Visit our Alka Green page for more information.

Once your body gets adjusted, usually between 4 – 6 days, you could expect your energy levels to increase in addition to your appetite subsiding. This is a natural response of your body and as such your body adjusts to the change. [back to top]

Of course! Biometics products only contain natural sugars, have a low Glycemic index and contain less natural sugar than found in most fruits and vegetables. Many Biometics customers have been successful on a low-carb diet while still taking Biometics products.

Mexican recipe makeover for low carb dietingThe regular Rancheros recipe contains 32 carb grams per serving and calls for: Heat the tortilla and the beans. Fry the egg and top the tortilla with beans. Serve with salsa and avocado slices.

Most of the confusion of carbohydrates comes from the fact that people see and hear bits and pieces of information from friends, books, the media and workout partners. Unfortunately, most people accept the information as fact. Dropping carbohydrates(sugars) too low while on an exercise program can alter your body's T3 levels. T3 is an active thyroid molecule that helps regulate your metabolic rate. Meaning, eating low levels of carbohydrates can actually slow down your metabolic rate.

Every individual is unique but on average you will be able to lose anywhere from 7 – 11 pounds per month. [back to top]

How to de-carb your applesBelieve it or not but you CAN remove carbohydrates our of vegetables and even whole fruit! Here's how. Take medium-size green apples, rinse well, and put into a ceramic or other chemically neutral pot, and pour water over them, enough to cover. Remove apples and measure the water. To every 4 cups, add a tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoonful of sugar or honey. Don't worry about the carbs: in the process of fermentation, most of them will go (see explanation below).

Before you start any kind of diet, you should inform yourself in regards to what it is and what it is all about, so that you will be fully aware and so that you will be able to determine whether or not it would be a good choice for a diet for you. There are so many different options that are available in regards to diets today, and so it can be a rather annoying task simply trying to decide on one.

I have to cut weight for a fight on the 24th of Feb. What would be the best way to do this and maintain energy.

The low carb high fiber diet is one which strives for you to eat as few carbs as possible while you consume as much fiber as you can; at a healthy level, of course. The low carb high fiber diet is one which is greatly praised while at the same time it is one which receives great stigma.

Low carb diet - how many carb grams?A diet suggesting daily carbohydrate intake over 100 grams is not a low carb diet. It doesn't mean however that it's a bad diet. The South Beach Diet is not a low carb diet, it's about good or bad carbs and good or bad fats, but it works for people with "apple" body type. There's is a reason to doubt even Dr. Atkins' diet. On induction phase, 20 grams a day is allowed.

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We have heard many different ways that people use Alka Slim. Here are some common ways to to take Alka Slim: Many people mix 1-3 teaspoons of Alka Slim with 8-12 ounces of Orange Juice, Apple Cider or Tomato Juice. Some people also mix Alka Slim with water too. It all depends on your personal preference. One of the most popular mixes is what we call our Power Drink Pack. A 'Power Drink' includes 2 scoops of Alka Slim, 1-3 teaspoons of Alka Green Powder and 10 drops of Trace Minerals.

Carbohydrates, like protein, are essential for your health. Carbohydrates are the "fuel" of choice for our body's cells and help our bodies to metabolize the protein and other essential nutrients we eat. They are a primary source for vital nutrients & antioxidants such as those found in vegetables. They're also high in fiber content, which has been shown to help in lowering serum cholesterol levels & aid in digestion.

You can expect to lose weight immediately in the first week. Usually the first week is the most drastic and you could expect to lose anywhere between 3 - 5 pounds. Most of the weight in the first week consists of water and body fat. As you stay on the diet, your weight loss will become more stable anywhere from 1.5 pounds to 2.5 pounds of body-fat a week. [back to top]

Although we'd all like to believe that once we've adopted a nutritional strategy, we'll stick with it unfailingly, the reality is that almost all of us fall off the wagon once in a while. In fact, it's not so bad to do that from time to time, just to preserve your emotional balance.

Absolutely yes! There are mixes that contain only 3 or 6 carbs, per piece, depending on the brand. Please see brands on "Foods Available" page.

Yes. By chemical definition, calcium polycarbophil is not a carbohydrate and will not increase the blood sugar level when ingested. It is an excellent product for addressing occasional constipation that may arise with dietary changes.

There are many low carb plans out there, but Atkins is the most popular. The South Beach Diet, Protein Power Diet, The Carbohydrate Addicts Diet, The Diet Cure, The Eat Fat and Get Thin Diet, The Fat Flush Diet, The Go-Diet, The Insulin Resistance Diet Plan, The Life Without Bread Diet, The Neanderthin Diet, The Schwarzbein Principal Diet, The Specific Carb Diet, The Sugar Busters Diet, The Suzanne Somers Diet, The Your Fat Can Make You Thin Diet, and The Zone Diet.

Anyone who is interested in losing weight can benefit from a low carb diet. Even people just looking for a healthier lifestyle can benefit.

Precautions for Following Low Carb DietsIn order to maintain a safe low carb diet, it is important to take a certain amount of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients to avoid malnutrition. Low carb dieters should increase their fiber intake with the recommended raw vegetables, soy beans, or in the form of fiber supplements, e.g., sugar-free Psyllium husk powder.

Carbohydrates are an important part of our diet; by cutting down on them, or eliminating them, you are avoiding vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Indeed the protein diet is controversial, and for reason - people are losing weight on this plan, but at what cost? I agree with most weight management professionals: I don't like it. Protein is certainly a nutrient that we need on a daily basis, but not in large amounts.

Shelf life on Alka Slim is generally about 3-4 years. On each container is found an expiration date. You might check to see if one is on your product. It is usually listed under the ingredients on the back label.

We recommend following the recommended dosages on the bottles. All of Dr. Morter’s products are safe for pregnant women following the recommended dosage on the bottle. The products are all natural so they are okay (We do not generally recommend Trace Minerals for pregnant women, however).

Counting carbs? Don't worry. Let Choice Eating count them for you ... with carefully planned, delicious foods that follow the guidelines of a low-carb diet.

Protein is essential in a low carb diet and these are often a convenient and easy way to help ensure that you are getting adequate nutrition. Not all protein supplements are the same so be sure to look at the make-up so that you choose items that fit your needs

When you become adapted to a lower carbohydrate intake and your body fuels its energy needs with fat, it would make sense that being able to shove fat into the furnace faster would help you along. But to enhance performance—if you're really in shape and not overly fat—you may need to actually eat a fair amount more good quality (healthy) fat than most of us.

No, no, no! Although this is the basic diet for the first two weeks, you will slowly incorporate almost all foods back into your diet. The difference will simply be the ingredients they are made of. You will be able to eat breads, muffins, cakes, pies, ice cream, pizza, tacos, and thousands of other food products.

The Atkins diet and other low-carb fad diets, which are high in fat and protein and severely restrict carbohydrates, are not healthy approaches to losing weight. High-fat, high-protein diets are associated with many health risks, ranging from mild (constipation, headache, and bad breath) to significant (impaired kidney function, osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer).