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.

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]

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

There are NO Carbohydrates, as a result suitable for use on all Low Carb Diet programs. Our VCO has NO Cholesterol, NO Trans Fatty Acids and NO Preservatives.

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).

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.

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.

No. We are low fat diet program and most of the Atkins products and others are high in fat while being low in carbs. In most instances, the chemistry of the products is not right for this program. Fresh, un-processed foods are better.

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.

Are popping up everywhere! No matter if it's Atkins, South Beach or some other low-carb plan, there are approximately 30 million Americans are on a low-carb diet..

Have you looked around lately at the people in your neighborhood, at the grocery store or at your place of employment? You may notice that more and more people becoming overweight. This confirms what researchers have discovered over the years. Recent research confirms the Mediterranean diet being a safe and healthy way to eat, that is also an effective method of weight loss and weight maintenance.

Be sure you've taken the time to get informed before bringing up the subject. You don't have to know everything about low-carb diets, metabolism and nutrition, but you do have to have some understanding of why and how they work. Pick up a copy of LowCarb Living Magazine, or read one of the popular low-carb diet books. Know about the research supporting controlled-carb nutrition and be willing to share it. "This is the stuff your doctor understands," says Berkowitz.

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.