Low Carb Links!
Here's a bunch of our favourite low carb and atkins related links, I will regularly update this so feel free to let me know of any favourite ones you have, that you feel belongs here on our forums which has heaps of info as well!
If you are a webmaster and you have a relevant link that you wish to exchange, let me know and I'll have a look.
Links to help you get started
ATKINS INDUCTION
Rundown on Atkins induction Check out our article on Atkins induction.
Phase 1: Induction From the Atkins web site
BEGGINERS
A Beginners Guide to low carbing
Water weight versus fat weight Understanding the Weight You Lose on a Low Carb Diet
Low Impact Carb's Should you count those "Net Carb's" or "Low Impact Carb's?"
BREASTFEEDING, PREGNANCY AND LOW CARB
I became interested in atkins, low carb diets during breastfeeding and pregnancy a couple of years ago after falling pregnant whilst on a low carbohydrate diet. When I fell pregnant with Maya, I found there was a huge lack of information out there on this topic. I have collected some information on this in a thread on our forums here Breastfeeding, Pregnancy and Low Carb which you are welcome to contribute anything you find on this, I will also add more soon as I get time.
LOW CARB FAQ's
Low Carb FaQ Faq by alt.support.diet.low-carb
Atkins Center FAQ
Atkins All The Way FAQ
LOW CARB SCIENCE
Introduction to metabolism
Fat Metabolism and on the next page Ketone Bodies A good way to learn about fat metabolism and ketone bodies, there's a couple more if you want to delve deeper, just keep clicking on next.
Fatty Acid Oxidation and Ketone Bodies Another one.
Fatty Acids
Fatty acid mobilization from adipose tissue during exercise PDF file
Vitamins and Coenzymes
SOME GOOD LOW CARB INFORMATION SITES
Low Carb NZ Great resource for all low carber's but even more so, for those whom reside in NZ!
Low Carb is Easy Lots of useful info here including meal plans and an interactive online cookbook
Hold The Toast Press Author of many books plus has a long running and free online low carb newsletter.
Low Carb Link Directory Lots of links!
Carb Aware
Sugar Alcohols
Body Chemistry 101 Religions aside, there's some useful info here
Low Carb Newsline
ADIPOSITY 101 An oldie but goodie
low carb medical research Note this isn't recent
Carb Health Welcome to your FREE source for low-carb lifestyle support, since 1998!
SOME LOW CARB COMMUNITIES
There are a lot of communities out there but here are some that I like which are not already linked above.
A Pinch of Health Forums Ours of course would be my favourite! :D
Carb Life The definitive resource for people in the UK and Europe who are following a Low Carb Diet
Whoosh Friends
Cooking TLC Because everyone could use a little TLC! (Very Friendly Bunch!)
Low Carb Oz Yahoo Group
Auslowcarb Aussie low carb forum which belongs to LC Dave
Low Carb Friends
Atkins All The Way Name says it all!
Low Carb Lounge
LOW CARB FRIENDLY AUSTRALIAN DOCTORS AND HEALTH PRACTITIONERS
Weight Control Doctor The premier weight control & natural health centre on the internet featuring natural solutions to health and weightloss problems. Dr Sandra Cabot's website.
LOW CARB RECIPE LINKS
I have moved the low carb recipe links to a page of their own, you will find it in our low carb recipes section: Low Carb Recipe Websites.
LOW CARB BLOGS
Weight of the Evidence An interesting blog.
Michael. R. Eades, M.D. AKA Protein Power.
Livin' La Vida Low-Carb™ Very popular low carb blog by a man who lost over 180 pounds in 2004. He also has a podcast: The Living Lavida Low Carb Show
Plant Poisons and Rotten Stuff This blog really interests me because on top of low carb, she looks into additives, anti-nutrients and the like which I think is very important to be aware of...
Kudos For Low Carb This lady is really nice, she's a sports nutritionist, bodybuilder plus more...
VEGETARIANS AND LOWCARB
Mary's Vegetarian Low-Carb Page
Vegetarian Low carb
Veggielowcarb A mailing list for vegetarian low carbers.
LowCarbVeggie Weekly Newsletter of Low Carb Veggie Recipes.
LOW CARB SHOPPING
The Sugarless Co (Australian) Lots of low carb sweets and largest range of low carb chocolate I've ever seen but remember, moderation!
Sugar Free Zone (Australian) THE sugar free specialist in Australia. This is a sugar free shop not low carb, but they have a huge range of choccies, they stock sugarlessco as well as much more. Download their pricelist for nutrition info.
Low Carb Zone (Australian) The retailer for low carb foods, everything low carb from sweets to salad dressing to cereal.
Niulife Coconut Oil(Australian) Organically certified DME Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (great for low carbers!), their online shop sells this plus other coconut products like coconut flour and cosmetic grade coconut oil in bulk as well.