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Four Months After Infertility Treatments Didn't Work, We Still Press On
It's May and that's the month when we celebrate motherhood followed quickly in June with a similar dedication to fatherhood. While I am all for rejoicing those who have been blessed and privileged to be parents, it can be a...[MORE]
Nominate A Low-Carb Expert For USDA's Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
There are some very exciting things happening behind-the-scenes in Washington, DC right now as it relates to the next USDA-recommended Food Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines set to be released in 2010. As I blogged about in December 2007, President George...[MORE]
Jimmy Moore's Interview With Dr. Richard Feinman (Part 2)
The brilliant Dr. Richard Feinman with his assistant Lauri Cagnassola Picking up where we left off in Part 1 of my interview with Dr. Richard Feinman in my series from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and Nutrition &...[MORE]
Jimmy Moore's Interview With Dr. Richard Feinman (Part 1)
I was privileged to meet and interview Dr. Richard Feinman Continuing my interview series from the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and Nutrition & Metabolism Society conference in Phoenix, Arizona last month, I'm happy to share another fabulous one...[MORE]
Atlanta Filmmakers Release Expert Interviews With Low-Carb Diabetes Experts
Mary Vernon leads the charge for low-carb diets for diabetics I have lots to share with you that I heard and saw at the ASBP/Nutrition & Metabolism conference in Phoenix, AZ I attended earlier this month. It was an...[MORE]
Gabbing It Up About Low-Carb With Drs. Mike And Mary Dan Eades
I interviewed Drs. Mike and Mary Dan Eades in Phoenix, AZ A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet and greet all the biggest names in low-carb research and science while attending the American Society of Bariatric...[MORE]
Doug Kaufmann: Virtually Every Health Ailment Linked To Fungus
Could this man have the answer to your weight and health problems? When you think about obesity and health problems, generally the first place most physicians look at for dealing with these problems is a drug therapy. But what...[MORE]
Wake Up Low-Carbers And Follow Sweden's Lead
While much of the diet and health debate around the world is still caught up and enamored by the imaginary allure of the high-carb, low-fat diet as a means for losing weight and improving health, there is something rather remarkable...[MORE]
Is It Fair To Question Whether Low-Carb Works Long-Term?
Obesity doc Yoni Freedhoff wonders about low-carb long-term We hear it all the time from people who have genuine concerns about low-carb diets: Can you sustain it over the long-term? It's a fair question and I can appreciate that...[MORE]
Isabeau Miller's FitCamp Essay Contest Winners Announced
"Biggest Loser" 4 finalist Isabeau Miller ready to kick butt Now that the first woman has been crowned "The Biggest Loser" (only a few months after I asked in a blog post "Is It Possible A Woman Could EVER...[MORE]
Get A Free Sugar Addiction E-Book From Karly Pitman
Karly Pitman helps you balance your diet, health, and life In Episode 130 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore", I continue with Part 2 of my interview with Karly Pitman from First Ourselves. Karly charmed...[MORE]
Karly Pitman Explains How Putting Yourself First Can Be A Good Thing
Karly Pitman says don't neglect the various aspects of your health In Episode 129 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore", I am honored and privileged to share Part 1 of my interview with another amazing...[MORE]
Beauty Expert Says Eat Fat, Cut Carbs To Look And Feel Your Best
Kat James gives the subject of beauty a low-carb makeover In Episode 128 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore", we continue with my interview with Kat James, the author of The Truth About Beauty: Transform...[MORE]
Kat James: Wanna Get Beautiful, Start Eating Low-Carb
One woman is 19, the other is in her 40s--can you tell which is which? I feel pretty, Oh, so pretty, I feel pretty and witty and bright! And I pity Any girl who isn't me tonight. Those are...[MORE]
Navigating Hundreds Of Low-Carb E-mails Daily
One of the highlights of my day is reading all the hundreds upon hundreds of e-mails that grace my e-mailbox from the people who honor me with their presence here daily at my blog. I consider it a true privilege...[MORE]
My 3-Month Weight Lifting Experience So Far: I HATE IT!
Lifting weights for the first time in my life has been hard I've been getting a lot of e-mails lately from so many of you asking about my progress with my resistance training program I started in mid-December 2007,...[MORE]
Fitness Phenom Phoenix Gilman Trumpets Low-Carb As The Way To Go For Health
Fitness phenom Phoenix Gilman encourages a low-carb lifestyle In Episode 125 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore", we continue with my recent series of interviews with various diet and health experts by bringing you the...[MORE]
Ornish Needs To State Clearly His Position On A High-Fat, Low-Carb Diet
Is Dean Ornish prepared to admit a high-fat, low-carb diet is healthy? I have had ample opportunities to meet and interview some of the best and brightest minds in the world of diet and health over the past couple...[MORE]
Low-Carb Benefits Embraced By Fitness Advocate Nicki Anderson
Nicki Anderson puts some reality back into your fitness routine In Episode 124 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore", I'm pleased to share with you an interview I did with friend and fellow fitness encourager...[MORE]
A Dietitian Who Somewhat Understands Carb Control For Triglycerides
Last week I shared with you about my wife Christine's latest physical which found her triglycerides were elevated despite following a lower-carb diet over the past year. She dropped 35 pounds, saw her HDL increase slightly to 57 and her...[MORE]
Dr. Jonny Bowden Featured On YouTube Show 'Renegade Health'
You all know how much of a fan I am of Dr. Jonny Bowden. At the age of 61, this man has more energy and enthusiasm for life than just about anyone else I know. He's a tireless champion of...[MORE]
Low-Carb Diet Finds Support From A Surprising Source
Dr. Andrew Weil now recognizes the importance of carb control Light bulb moments can happen at virtually anytime to anyone. We all have our own biases and predetermined beliefs about just about everything in life that make up who...[MORE]
Talking Low-Carb Diets With Nutritionist Monica Reinagel (Part 2)
Monica Reinagel laments the dietary monopoly that exists today In Episode 122 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore", we continue with the interview I started on Monday with nutritionist Monica Reinagel from the NutritionData web...[MORE]
Lower-Carb May Not Be As Good As A Low-Carb Diet For Improving Health Markers
How can this beautiful face be anything but healthy? When most people talk about the low-carb lifestyle, the subject usually centers around weight loss. And naturally so! After all, books like Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, which totally changed...[MORE]
Talking Low-Carb Diets With Nutritionist Monica Reinagel (Part 1)
Nutritionist Monica Reinagel talks openly about low-carb dieting My history with nutritionists and dietitians while talking about the healthy low-carb lifestyle has not been a very good one. I've had my fair share of run-ins with them here, here,...[MORE]
Jackie Eberstein Addresses Hormones And Weight Loss On Low-Carb
I received an excellent e-mail recently from a reader who was interested in knowing what impact her hormone therapy would have on your low-carb weight loss. She was getting quite frustrated by the lack of success at losing the pounds...[MORE]
Sorry, Dr. Ornish, But Not Much Has Changed About Your Love For The Low-Fat Diet
Agreement and civility are mutually exclusive of one another It's been a few weeks since I was given the unique opportunity to speak with low-fat diet guru Dr. Dean Ornish to discuss his new book entitled The Spectrum. Now...[MORE]
Vivid Visual Images Both For The Good And The Bad
I don't know about you, but the visual medium usually sticks with me longer than something written or audio. I don't know why that is, but it is what it is. Maybe it's just the product of the generation I...[MORE]
Enough With Low-Fat Already, Low-Carb Making Positive Real Life Changes
Not a day goes by that I don't hear from people wondering what they can do to help turn the tide of negativity about livin' la vida low-carb in our culture because of the tremendous changes that have happened in...[MORE]
Jimmy Moore's Dean Ornish Interview About 'The Spectrum' (Part 4)
Dr. Dean Ornish continues discussing his new book The Spectrum Today is the fourth and final segment of my interview with low-fat diet activist Dr. Dean Ornish discussing the concepts in his new book The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven...[MORE]
Has Dean Ornish Abdicated His Low-Fat Diet Dogma?
Dr. Dean Ornish continues discussing his new book The Spectrum We pick up with Part 3 of my four-part interview with low-fat diet activist Dr. Dean Ornish today talking about his new book The Spectrum: A Scientifically Proven Program...[MORE]
Jimmy Moore Debates Dean Ornish About His New Diet Book 'The Spectrum'
Dr. Dean Ornish talks with me about his new book The Spectrum Before I left for vacation last weekend, I teased you when I revealed there would be a special 4-part interview with someone in the realm of diet,...[MORE]
Ketosis Need Not And Should Not Be Part Of Low-Carb Eating? Oh REALLY?!
One of the most asked about aspects of livin' la vida low-carb has got to the issue of ketosis. There is so much misinformation about there about this very natural state that the body goes through when you are on...[MORE]
Jonny Bowden Discusses 'The Most Effective Natural Cures On Earth' (Part 2)
Dr. Jonny Bowden talks about the best natural health cures Continuing my fascinating conversation with low-carb nutrition expert Dr. Jonny Bowden in Episode 114 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore", we delve deeper into his...[MORE]
Low-Carber Has A Stress-Induced Heart Attack...Now What?
Reader Josh Westbrook had a heart attack on February 10, 2008 When you meet literally thousands upon thousands of people a week through a weight loss blog like I do, it's difficult to fathom that each and every one...[MORE]
Portion Size: Are You Unknowingly A Victim of Portion Distortion?
Are you often plunging into sugar shock, because you polish off almost the entire box of processed crackers? Have you been packing on the pounds, because your sizes are way out of whack? Are you a victim of what experts...[MORE]
Jonny Bowden Discusses 'The Most Effective Natural Cures On Earth' (Part 1)
Dr. Jonny Bowden talks about the best natural health cures I have had the distinct privilege to interview some of the best and brightest minds in the world of diet and health ever since I started blogging and podcasting...[MORE]
Clean Grilling Makes Low-Carb Living Amazing
After years and years of using charcoal grills to add a little taste of fire and smoke to my favorite meats and veggies, last year I got a gas grill that is absolutely fabulous! I was concerned about the taste...[MORE]
Video: Gary Taubes Obesity Lecture At Stevens Institute
It's been a little while since I've updated you on the latest Gary Taubes news and that's because there hasn't really been anything of significance to report. But after Taubes presented a rather comprehensive talk about the concepts and hypotheses...[MORE]
Low-Carb Couple Loses 240 Pounds, Vastly Improves Health
"The Low-Carb Chef" is thankful for the miracle of low-carb It's so much fun telling other people about how livin' la vida low-carb has changed my life for the better. People can hardly believe it when I talk about...[MORE]
What's A Kid To Think About Eating Healthy Anyway?
A diet and health-centered "Kids Say The Darndest Things" One of my favorite television shows of all time was the classic Ark Linkletter program called "Kids Say The Darndest Things." Bill Cosby took over hosting duties in recent years...[MORE]
CoQ10: The Health Supplement Your Doctor Has Never Mentioned
Most people are confused and bewildered about what supplements they should be taking as part of a healthy lifestyle change like livin' la vida low-carb. We all know the benefits of a solid multivitamin as part of your daily nutritional...[MORE]
A 2008 Update On Jimmy Moore's Obese Brother Kevin
My brother Kevin shaved his head, but hasn't cut any weight lately It's been a long time since I've updated you about my brother Kevin. I apologize for that since so many of you have been asking about how...[MORE]
My Low-Carb Interview with The 'Mr. Low Body Fat' Blog
Mr. Low Body Fat decided to make his first interview with me I'm coming up on three years as a low-carb blogger and there have been quite a few brand new blogs created over that period of time dedicated...[MORE]
A Whole Bunch Of Low-Carb E-mails With 'One-Liner' Responses
If you have ever written an e-mail to me, then you know I ALWAYS respond with a fairly detailed answer to your questions about the amazingly healthy low-carb lifestyle. I feel duty-bound to do this and have committed myself to...[MORE]
Swedish Government Says Low-Carb Backed By 'Science' And 'Well-Tried Experience'
Low-carbers around the world should cheer Dr. Annika Dahlqvist You know how much I like trying to stay on the cutting edge of information about livin' la vida low-carb. Well, today I have something to share with you that...[MORE]
CalorieKing/Joslin Internet Tool Makes Healthy Eating Easy
Note from Connie: Let's face it, not only can kicking sugar be tough, but when you're on the run -- which many of us are these days -- eating a healthy diet can be a major challenge. That's why you'll...[MORE]
Low-Carb Presence In The Blogosphere Very Strong In 2008
Blogs are just like jackrabbits! Just when you think you've counted them all, here come a whole bunch more for you to look at. I'm certainly not complaining about all the fantastic new low-carb diet and health blogs that have...[MORE]
Regina Wilshire Poses An Important Weight Loss Question
People assume you've got "willpower" if you lose weight A fiery conversation has ensued over at Regina Wilshire's "Weight Of The Evidence" blog over a topic dealing with a very important aspect of livin' la vida low-carb that I...[MORE]
Female Bodybuilder Talks About Nutrition, Fitness, And Health
From a tumultuous childhood, Jean Jitomir now living a dream Think back in your life to a time when you were not in the most ideal situation for living healthy. That time could be RIGHT NOW for many of...[MORE]
Seeing Results After Just One Month Of Weight Lifting
In just a few short weeks, I'm already seeing muscle formation It was one month ago that I began for the first time in my life to get serious about resistance training to try to build my upper body...[MORE]
Quarter-Ton Man Named Xavier Goes On A Low-Carb Diet
Xavier seeks help about what to eat to help him lose weight When you have a blog about diet, weight loss, fitness and health that is as visible as mine, it is inevitable that there will be people who...[MORE]
Jimmy Moore's Low-Carb Podcast Is Back And Better Than Ever
After a three-month hiatus from my popular low-carb podcast show, IT'S FINALLY BACK! My producer Kevin Kennedy-Spaien has almost completely healed from most of the injuries he suffered in that major car accident he was in and he's rip-roaring ready...[MORE]
E-mail Me Your Low-Carb Stories And Questions
If you e-mail me, then you'll hear back from me with a response People always ask me if I really read every single e-mail that comes to my e-mail box. I guess that's a fair question considering the daily...[MORE]
Low-Carb Diet Advocate Dr. Michael Eades For President?
Dr. Michael Eades gets my vote for President of the United States We've been hearing from all sorts of people over the past year or so who would like to become the next President of the United States of...[MORE]
ADA Supports Low-Carb Diet For Weight Loss, Not Health
Has the American Diabetes Association endorsed the Atkins diet? We've heard a growing undercurrent of rumblings over the past month or so that the all-powerful American Diabetes Association (ADA) is FINALLY beginning to consider giving credence to low-carb diets...[MORE]
Exercise Your Health Living Options By Nicki Anderson
Hey everyone, I'm back from Christmas vacation now! It was a fun time to get away for a few days, spend some time with family I don't get to see but once a decade (at least that's what they think!),...[MORE]
'Real Food' Author Nina Planck Shares Why People Should Dump The 'Carbage'
Nina Planck says it's time to get back to real, whole foods again 1. What a real treat we have today as the author of the book Real Food: What To Eat And Why is here with us. She’s...[MORE]
Organic Foods Really Are Better for You, Study Finds
If you think organic foods are a waste of time, a landmark, four-year European Union study may convince you to change your mind. Eating organic produce is not only more nutritious than conventionally grown fruits and veggies, but organic foods...[MORE]
14 Amazing Low-Carb Blogs Worth A Closer Look
One of my favorite kind of blog posts I do involves linking to any new low-carb and health-related blogs I have come across. We're all in the business of sharing how livin' la vida low-carb has changed our lives and...[MORE]
180-Pound Weight Loss In 2004, Firming Through Resistance Training In 2008
Four years after losing 180 pounds, it's time to tone up The year 2004 was a turning point in my life. Starting the year weighing in at a robust 410 pounds, I had a steep hill to climb to...[MORE]
New dLife Column: 'Healthy, Low-Fat Diet? Maybe Not'
Starting my very own health and weight loss blog in April 2005 was simply a hobby where I could have an outlet for sharing about my experiences livin' la vida low-carb and all that comes with that. Of course, it...[MORE]
Can Diet Soda Make You Fat? Soft Drink Industry Replies to Stories Claiming Just That
As you've read here before, some recent research has found that diet drinks can pack on pounds, not help you lose weight. This research is so compelling that both nationally known nutritionist and weight-loss expert Jonny Bowden and esteemed naturopath...[MORE]
Lay Aside The Fear And Begin Your Low-Carb Lifestyle
My favorite part about what I do is seeing the impact of a life that has been changed as a result of someone who took the courageous first step to start livin' la vida low-carb. Once you get past all...[MORE]
Fitness Expert Slammed By Newsletter Readers Over 'That Low-Carb Nonsense'
Do remember that outstanding "Happy Monday" column I shared with you last week from health and fitness advocate Nicki Anderson from Reality Fitness in Naperville, IL about her realization that there are other ways besides the low-fat diet to be...[MORE]
Surprise! Seven Scintillating New Low-Carb Blogs
I've got an early Christmas present for you--7 new low-carb blogs! My wife Christine loves it when I surprise her with an unexpected gift at an unsuspecting time. That's why events like her birthday, Christmas, Valentine's Day and the...[MORE]
Low-Carb Documentary Films Coming In 2008
The lingering aftershocks of the September 2007 release of Gary Taubes' blockbuster book Good Calories, Bad Calories has only just begun. Over the next year, there will be at least two major pro-low-carb documentary films to be released that will...[MORE]
Is The ADA Finally Going To Promote Low-Carb To Diabetics Beginning In January 2008?
When I asked Dr. Richard D. Feinman, professor of biochemistry at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York and renowned low-carb researcher, about when he thought diabetes health leaders--including the American Diabetes Association (ADA)--would start realizing livin' la vida...[MORE]
Fitness Expert Experiencing A Personal Low-Carb Evolution
You should subscribe to Nicki Anderson's "Happy Monday" newsletter There are only a handful of people in this world who I hold a tremendous amount of respect for their willingness to remain open to new ideas and yet remain...[MORE]
Vernon: Low-Fat Diet Based On 'Dogma Instead Of Data'
Pick a health ailment, any old one will do. Now think about what your family doctor would tell you about it in terms of your diet in order to help alleviate the symptoms of that condition. Whether it's diabetes, heart...[MORE]
Prostate Cancer News: Low-Carb Diet May Slow Tumor Growth
Note from Connie: I never cease to be amazed at the ever-increasing amounts of research, which point to the benefits of cutting out or cutting back on those culprit carbs. You'll now learn about a new study from researchers at...[MORE]
We're Ready To Try IVF To Have Our Baby
The continued outpouring of prayers and support for me and Christine regarding our problem with having a baby has been absolutely incredible. The way you have embraced us, cried with us, shared in the pain, and offered gentle words of...[MORE]
Torchia: Hospital 'Hastens Death' Of My Mother
Michael Torchia personally experiences the horror of modern medicine It's always painful to lose a loved one and it is never easy. But when you lose your mother and it very well may have been preventable, the feeling is...[MORE]
The Many Unique Challenges Of Gastric Bypass Surgery
For the first time ever, you get to hear from my mother What a treat I have to share with you today in Episode 99 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore." I recently had the...[MORE]
Is It Worth Paying For An IVF/ICSI Cycle For Maybe Having A Baby?
It's been a little more than a week since I've updated you on where my wife Christine and I are in our decision about what to do regarding having a baby. With terms like infertility, IVF, and donor sperm becoming...[MORE]
Diet And Health Are A Part Of The Unique 'Shared Human Experience'
I'm a big believer in the concept of the shared human experience. Sure, we all have our own differences that make us quite unique from one another. But it is those areas where our paths cross even in what may...[MORE]
Low-Carb Sights And Sounds To Dazzle You
You know the old saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well, I've got five pictures, videos, and even an audio today that will interest those of us who are livin' la vida low-carb much more than those thousand...[MORE]
Fructose: Weight And Health Menace Of Modern Society
Fructose looks innocent enough, but just how harmful is it? We all know that consuming sugar can be detrimental to your weight loss plans, especially if you are livin' la vida low-carb. The overconsumption of sugar is arguably one...[MORE]
Halloween Havoc: Tips to Tame Your Sugar-Shocked Little Monsters & Prepare Your Youngsters For the Sugar-Focused Night Ahead
Halloween Havoc: Tips to Tame Your Sugar-Shocked Little Monsters & Prepare Your Kids For the Sugar-Focused Night Ahead By Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. Even though Halloween is a Spooky Sugar Overload Day, the holiday doesn't have to become a rowdy, sugar-fueled...[MORE]
A Daily Splurge Meal Ain't No Way To Low-Carb!
Drs. Richard and Rachael Heller developed this strange low-carb plan In Episode 97 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," I decided to take a closer look at one of the more bizarre low-carb diets out...[MORE]
Regardless Of Your Diet, You Need To Be Taking Vitamins and Supplements
Regardless of your choice of diet, you need to be taking supplements One of the most common questions I receive from people inquiring about my low-carb lifestyle is regarding vitamin supplements. They want to know specifically what I take...[MORE]
Low-Carb Swoops In To Save Woman From Weight Loss Surgery
My three-pronged mission here at my "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog is to educate, encourage, and inspire others as they venture down this journey to weight loss and better health. It is the heartbeat of everything I do here on...[MORE]
Exclusive Audio From Jimmy Moore's Interview With Dr. Dean Ornish (Part 2)
The second half of my interview with Dr. Dean Ornish Following Part 1 of my exclusive interview with low-fat diet guru Dr. Dean Ornish, I'm pleased to bring you Part 2 today in Episode 96 of "The Livin' La...[MORE]
An Update On Jimmy And Christine Moore's Battle With Infertility
Last week when I poured out my heart and soul to you about the infertility my wife Christine and I are facing, I knew it would elicit a great deal of feedback. But you guys just overwhelmed us with your...[MORE]
Fellow Health Blogger Interviews Jimmy Moore
"Minus The Fat" recently invited me for an interview at their blog Whenever I am asked to do an interview on another web site, I count it a privilege and an honor to share my low-carb weight loss experience...[MORE]
Exclusive Audio From Jimmy Moore's Interview With Dr. Dean Ornish (Part 1)
For the first time ever, audio from my interview with Dean Ornish It was about one year ago that I was given the opportunity to interview someone who many in the low-carb community consider public enemy #1: Dr. Dean...[MORE]
Through The Pain Of Infertility, Tough Decisions Must Be Made
What choice do couples have when natural child birth is impossible? While my life is pretty much an open book in the more than 2,000 columns I have written here, today I'm gonna share with you something very personal...[MORE]
Jimmy Moore's Positive Low-Carb Message Flooding The Internet
Thanks to the devoted readers of CarbWire and my blog "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb," this platform I have for talking about my positive experiences on the incredibly healthy low-carb lifestyle has risen to the top of health and weight loss...[MORE]
Singing The High Praises Of Healthy And Delicious Eggs
You'll be singing the praises of eggs after watching this YouTube video Have you been following the new "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb On YouTube" series that my wife Christine and I have been recording over the past couple of...[MORE]
The Dangerous Diet Deceptions Of Heidi Kimberly Diaz
The Kimkins saga is a hard lesson in how to avoid diet scams When I agreed to interview "Kimmer," the founder of the fraudulent diet scam known as Kimkins, back in July, I had no idea what a pathological...[MORE]
Take A Peek Inside Jimmy Moore's Low-Carb E-mail Box
My e-mail box tends to overflow with appreciation and questions It's no secret I get my fair share of e-mails from people all across the United States and around the world on a daily basis. When you put yourself...[MORE]
AHA's 'Bad Fat Brothers' Anti-Fat Campaign Looks Desperate
The creation of the "Bad Fat Brothers" shows the AHA hitting a new low The low-fat apologists have never been shy or coy about espousing their beliefs about healthy nutrition on the public. They speak boldly and proudly about...[MORE]
"Healthy" Diners Eat More Than Fast Foodies, Study Shows
Note from Connie: You'd think that healthy restaurants would lead you to eat better foods, right? Well, check out the results of this surprising study, which indicates otherwise. Karen James brings you the scoop. People who dine at so-called “healthy”...[MORE]
"Bad Carbs" Aren't To Blame for Obesity, Professor Claims! Hogwash, I Say! It's Time for a Debate
If you've read SUGAR SHOCK! and check out this blog regularly, you'll know that I found a preponderance of research studies (which still keep pouring in) to support the theory that refined carbs -- which I often call "culprit carbs"...[MORE]
Top 100 Health and Wellness Blogs List Includes Two Low-Carb Ones
The "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog has once again been recognized by a respected health web site to be one of the best of the best on the Internet today. I am always surprised when something like this happens because...[MORE]
Can A Low-Carb Diet Improve Depression, Anxiety, and OCD?
In Episode 92 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we feature two guests, one special and another not-so-much, to bring to you today: 1) The beautiful and lovely Christine (that's my wife, by the way!) as...[MORE]
In A Perfect World, Everyone Would Try A Low-Carb Diet
In Episode 91 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," I take a look at what our world would be like if carbohydrate restriction was the recommended nutritional advice instead of cutting out the fat. It's amazing...[MORE]
Low-Carb Weight Loss Changed Burton's Life Forever
Burton Brown has lost nearly 70 pounds on the healthy low-carb lifestyle Nothing is more inspiring when you are trying to lose weight and get healthy on a low-carb diet than to witness someone who has done it themselves....[MORE]
SUGAR SHOCK! Fan and Her 9-Year-Old Former Sugar-Addict Daughter Find Me at Whole Foods While I'm Out Having Fun
Usually, I don't post anything here personal on this SUGAR SHOCK! blog. Inevitably, there's a connection to my book SUGAR SHOCK! In fact, many readers, I suspect, aren't even aware of the fact that I'm a single, available chick living...[MORE]
Sugarfree Doesn't Mean Safe or Healthy: The Myth About Artificially Sweetened Candies, Cookies, Drinks, Etc.
Granted, I'm alarmed about the dangers of sugars and refined carbs and how the typical American's over consumption of them can lead to a host of ailments, including heart disease, cancer, depression and early aging, but why do companies and...[MORE]
Thinking Of Going On The Kimkins Diet? Read This First!
As much as I have tried to distance myself from the still growing controversy over the low-carb imposter diet known as Kimkins since my public apology for once supporting it nearly two months ago, new revelations that cannot be ignored...[MORE]
Aspartame is Safe, Experts Claim, But Should We Believe Them?
Note from Connie: Well now isn't this interesting? A panel of American, British and Dutch experts reviewed 500 studies, reports, and articles published over the last 25 years and they concluded that aspartame doesn't cause cancer, seizures, neurological damage or...[MORE]
Dr. John Briffa Backs Low-Carb Living In The UK
Dr. John Briffa says we should return to the "primal" diet of our ancestors Sometimes it feels like we're all alone in this battle to share with others about healthy living. Sure, there are LOTS of voices out there...[MORE]
Cancer: Processed Foods Raise Risk of the Disease in Women
Women, you just can't ignore the facts. If you eat a lot of sugary treats and consistently have elevated blood sugar, you run a risk for getting cancer of your pancreas, skin, urinary tract, womb and even breast cancer. Scary...[MORE]
Children's Obesity: Video Games & TV Linked to Weight Gain
Note from Connie: Parents, watch out for those potentially problematic video games and TVs. Sure enough, sitting around on the couch watching the tube and pressing levers -- and snacking at the same time -- can really pack on the...[MORE]
New Diet Trend: Eat Once A Day, Use ALLI Drug To Purge
Nicki Anderson exposes a dirty truth about a risky new weight loss drug My friend and fellow fitness lover Nicki Anderson who owns and operates the Naperville, IL-based Reality Fitness health center wrote an incredible article in her weekly...[MORE]
An Interview With Men's Health Features Editor Adam Campbell
Adam Campbell and Dr. Jeff Volek team up for new low-carb fitness book The number of influential members of the health media today who believe in the efficacy of livin' la vida low-carb is ridiculously small in comparison to...[MORE]
Moore: Low-Carbers Should Renounce Kimkins Completely In Light Of New Evidence About 'Low-Carb Imposter Diet'
Statement from Jimmy Moore regarding the latest PI revelations made about the woman known as Kimmer/Heidi Diaz, founder of the Kimkins diet, at Slamboard this week here, here, and here: "I am fully aware of the pictures that have surfaced...[MORE]
Low-Carb Diet Treats Infertility, Missouri Doctor Finding Great Success
Dr. Gil Wilshire says PCOS is a growing fertility concern for women In Episode 84 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," we hear from reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Gil Wilshire at the Columbia, Missouri-based Mid-Missouri Reproductive...[MORE]
Neurosurgeon Says Going On A Low-Carb Diet Is A No-Brainer
Dr. Larry McCleary says sharpen your brain by livin' la vida low-carb It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that the low-carb lifestyle is one of the healthiest nutritional plans out there to battle obesity, heart disease,...[MORE]
The Snickers in the Shadows: Karen's Take on Connie's Mysterious Candy Bar
Note from Connie: My Snickers-not escapade -- which I posted about earlier -- elicited major chuckles from my assistant Karen. So, in the spirit of fairness and also good-natured fun, I asked Karen to give her reaction to finding a...[MORE]
Jackie Parmly: From Eating Disorder To Livin' La Vida Low-Carb!
The Jackie Parmly story is one of near tragedy to amazing triumph Whenever I read about someone who has decided to start livin' la vida low-carb and the remarkable changes that take place in their life as a result,...[MORE]
Around The Low-Carb Horn A Time Or Two Or Three
I have a little mix 'em up, match 'em up of topics to share with you in this blog post today, so let's get started! First up is a neat column on carbs from friend and fellow blogger Amy Tenderich...[MORE]
If You're Worried About Heart Disease, See What Cardiologist Dr. William Davis Says About It
Dr. William Davis says modern-day heart care "tragically off track" Heart health in the United States and around the world is that much more pronounced nowadays in light of the fact that obesity rates and and so-called "high" cholesterol...[MORE]
Dr. Richard Feinman Contests Traditional Diabetes Care
Dr. Feinman tells Warshaw what she can do with her high-carb advice One of the most controversial debates within the diabetic community right now is around the subject of carbohydrate-restricted diets as a means for naturally controlling blood sugar...[MORE]
Lifelong Obesity Led 'Very Depressed' Woman To The Low-Carb Lifestyle
As much as I hear from others who share with me how my low-carb weight loss success story has inspired them, I am continually amazed by some truly remarkable, breathtaking, and stunning transformations that have taken place in the lives...[MORE]
Davis: Heart Disease Exploited By Health Industry For Profit
You gotta love a cardiologist with the spunk and tenacity of Dr. William Davis Special thanks to BamaGal and Regina Wilshire for pointing me to this incredible blog called "The Heart Scan Blog" by Dr. William R. Davis, MD,...[MORE]
Low-Carb Thread At Amazon Incites Debate
I'm always interested in spreading the positive message of livin' la vida low-carb to the masses any way that I can. It's why I started my blog, wrote my book, created a podcast show, and most recently, began my very...[MORE]
The Bottom Line: It's Your Choice How You Live Your Life
I received an amazing e-mail a few days ago which is making the rounds entitled "All About Attitude" that was extremely powerful as it relates to our perspective while losing weight. I don't usually publish such forwarded messages from my...[MORE]
Dr. Allen Rader Says Treat Obesity Like You Would Diabetes
Do you remember the series of interviews I conducted with those fantastic obesity doctors a few months ago? It was truly an honor to come face-to-face with some of the best and brightest minds in the field of bariatrics during...[MORE]
You May Have An Eating Disorder And Not Even Know It!
One of the most troubling aspects of our society's demand for perfection in terms of weight and beauty is the length to which desperate people will go to try to attain the unreachable. Despondency reaches its ultimate peak when otherwise...[MORE]
Chatting It Up With British Low-Carb Expert Dr. Barry Groves
Dr. Barry Groves personally grew to appreciate the role of dietary fat There are so many truly remarkable and fascinating people who work behind-the-scenes to share what they have personally learned and studied about livin' la vida low-carb. I've...[MORE]
Dr. Jonny Bowden Interviews Low-Carb Blogger Jimmy Moore
After appearing on Dr. Jonny Bowden's radio show called “Your Body, Your Health, Your Life” show on TotalHealthRadio.com on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, there has been great interest in hearing a rebroadcast of this interview. Special THANKS to Dr. Jonny...[MORE]
Valuable Low-Carb Reference Materials Now Available For Free Online
I have for you today three very practical links with excellent information to access, absorb, and fully acquaint yourself with as you continue to educate yourself about livin' la vida low-carb and the impact it can have on obesity and...[MORE]
Yellow Journalism Uncalled For With Dietary Research
Nothing is more frustrating than to see a headline like this one which completely distorts what REAL livin' la vida low-carb is all about. It's journalistic dishonesty to run a story like that when the scientific facts call into question...[MORE]
Diabetes Worsens, But A Low-Carb Diet Could Change That
It's time for some straight talk for anyone who is suffering from diabetes, particularly the Type 2 version. Whether you realize it or not, there is an incredible opportunity for you to be able to come off of your drugs...[MORE]
I'm In The 'Show Me State' To Rest And Relax
Christine and I had a good time at Ryan's in St. Louis, MO on Saturday If you haven't noticed, I'm not blogging as much as normal this week because I'm on vacation in St. Louis, Missouri. Christine and I...[MORE]
Praising God Even Through The Pain Of Cancer
I will be the first to admit that I don't always understand why God allows bad things to happen to good people, although I know that He promises to "work all things together for the good to those who love...[MORE]
Jimmy Moore's Mea Culpa To The Low-Carb Friends
The post that appeared here has been removed for not promoting the low-carb community in the professional manner I have come to expect from myself. THANK YOU! Read this blog post for more information....[MORE]
Dietitian Adam Goff Jeers Low-Carb Blogger Over 'Essential' Carbs
A common topic of feedback that I receive from from time to time centers around my qualifications to blog about the subject of diet, health, and nutrition. I've answered this charge directly by basically asserting very clearly that I am...[MORE]
Westman Uses Low-Carb Diet To Treat Obesity, Diabetes
Dr. Eric Westman lets science and his patients prove low-carb to him If I were to name you the most ardent supporter of livin' la vida low-carb within the realm of low-carb science today, then one man would win...[MORE]
We're All Busy, So Don't Use That To Ignore Your Weight And Health
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there are people who just go-go-go. I've always been that kind of person and I suppose it defines my work ethic. My dad has been that way his entire life to the...[MORE]
Dietary Religiosity Has Taken Over The Low-Carb Community
"Low-carb has become like a religion and we've become way too partisan about our diet programs." That quote comes directly from none other than health and nutrition leader Dr. Jonny Bowden during my exclusive August 2006 interview with him at...[MORE]
Are You Getting Enough Cancer-Fighting Phytonutrients In Your Diet?
When it comes to our health in the 21st Century, one of the worst things you could ever hear from your doctor is the dreaded "c" word. Yes, I'm referring to cancer. I've seen it personally in my own life...[MORE]
Teacher Searches For Pro-Low-Carb Articles, But Is Very Picky
Because I have put my blog out there as an authoritative voice regarding the low-carb lifestyle, I often receive e-mails from students who are enrolled in a class of some sort and they decide to do a project about livin'...[MORE]
Instead Of Just Giving Lip-Service To Obesity Problem, Bush Should Take Action
President George W. Bush STILL leading by example on fitness Regardless of what you think about his performance as the leader of the free world on an assortment of other issues, two-term President George W. Bush is a man...[MORE]
'Inspired And Encouraged' By Uplifting Low-Carb Blog
During my radio interview Thursday morning on WBTC-AM's Dial & Speak program with host Andrea Fanti in Ohio, we discussed the positive impact my "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog is having on the thousands of readers who visit each day....[MORE]
Kimkins Diet Need Not Be Antagonized, But Rather Acclaimed
The post that appeared here has been removed for not promoting the low-carb community in the professional manner I have come to expect from myself. THANK YOU! Read this blog post for more information....[MORE]
Finally, Weight Loss Message Gets Through To Jimmy Moore's Brother
It now appears my brother Kevin is ready to deal with his weight It's been a little while since I gave you an update on my brother Kevin and his ongoing battle to lose weight, get healthy, and quite...[MORE]
Take Action Now! Tell Your Legislators to Change the "Farm Bill" So That It Increases the Availability of Healthy Foods & Improves Nutrition Education for Americans
As regular readers of this SUGAR SHOCK! Blog know, I attended and graduated from the amazing Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in New York City, which brings in a Who's Who of nutrition experts to teach students there. Now, as...[MORE]
Bariatric Doc Says Weight Loss Based On Mindset Over Diet
Dr. Mike Kennedy uses behavioral modification to treat obesity I'm pleased to share an interview with you today from my visit to last month's American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) obesity conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Mike Kennedy, author...[MORE]
Kimkins Diet Scrutiny Borne Out Of Weight Loss Jealousy
The post that appeared here has been removed for not promoting the low-carb community in the professional manner I have come to expect from myself. THANK YOU! Read this blog post for more information....[MORE]
Look 10 Years Younger By Reducing Your Sugar Intake, New Book By Dermatologist Says
I'm always pleased when cutting-edge doctors or experts make a point to single out how a diet high in sugar could cause health woes. So I was, of course, intrigued when the Daily Mail informed me that dermatologist Dr. Fredric...[MORE]
What Foods Do You Eat On The Kimkins Diet? Get A 7-Day Menu Here!
The post that appeared here has been removed for not promoting the low-carb community in the professional manner I have come to expect from myself. THANK YOU! Read this blog post for more information....[MORE]
Bariatric Physician Says Obese Need Education, Reality Check
Dr. Larry Richardson believes the obese need more education It's Thursday again, so you know what that means--another EXCITING interview with a bariatric physician from my recent trip to the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) obesity conference in...[MORE]
I Lost 18 Pounds In My First Week On Kimkins
What an exciting week this has been for me since I announced my newfound journey to lose 50 more pounds last week. My weight had climbed back up to 248 pounds almost suddenly, so it was definitely time to do...[MORE]
Wake Up Your Real Taste Buds for Luscious Goodies From Mother Nature -- Forget Overly Sweet Cereals, Candies, Etc.
Americans, wake up to your real taste buds! Don't get lured or lulled into clamoring for sickeningly sweet, sugar-packed cereals, candies, yogurts, vitamin-spiked waters, protein bars and other foods. All you need are naturally sweet fabulous treats from Mother Nature...[MORE]
Wake Up Your Real Taste Buds for Luscious Goodies From Mother Nature -- Forget Overly Sweet Cereals, Candies, Etc.
Americans, wake up to your real taste buds! Don't get lured or lulled into clamoring for sickeningly sweet, sugar-packed cereals, candies, yogurts, vitamin-spiked waters, protein bars and other foods. All you need are naturally sweet fabulous treats from Mother Nature...[MORE]
The Low-Fat Diet 'Indoctrination' Was Difficult To Overcome, Nurse Says
I received a rather enlightening comment in response to Episode 58 yesterday to my latest podcast at "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore." Nothing thrills me more than to see someone who has finally been able to...[MORE]
Jimmy Moore Lost 13 Pounds In First Four Days On Kimkins
The post that appeared here has been removed for not promoting the low-carb community in the professional manner I have come to expect from myself. THANK YOU! Read this blog post for more information....[MORE]
6 Tips to Help Your Children Slim Down From Renowned Children's Obesity Expert Dr. David Ludwig
Parents, no need to be perplexed any more about how to persuade your kids to eat their veggies and quit overdosing on soft drinks and other sugary foods. Acclaimed children’s obesity expert David Ludwig, M.D., Ph.D. can help you to...[MORE]
Jimmy Moore Begins 50-Pound Weight Loss Quest On The Kimkins Diet
Today, I'm just gonna be dead-straight honest with you about something I have long been dealing with regarding my life. Ever since I lost 180 pounds on the Atkins diet in 2004, it seems I have reached a point where...[MORE]
Thinking Gastric Bypass Is The Only Way To Weight Loss?
The topic of gastric bypass surgery came up late this week when I got an e-mail from a 41-year old woman who weighs 310 pounds and is now considering popular weight loss method. Yikes! Her story is a sad one...[MORE]
Dr. Kurt Kraft: Don't Diet, Go On A Lifestyle Change
Dr. Kurt Kraft helps his patients understand the "lifestyle change" concept My next interview from the obesity conference sponsored by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) in Nashville, Tennessee about a month ago is with bariatric physician Dr....[MORE]
Can Sodium Benzoate In Soda Destroy Your Mitochondria?
After blogging in December 2006 about an ongoing cover-up since 1990 by the Food & Drug Administration over cancer-causing amounts of benzene found in some popular soft drinks, now there's a new UK study on sodium benzoate causing damage to...[MORE]
A Total Makeover For The Kimkins Diet
The post that appeared here has been removed for not promoting the low-carb community in the professional manner I have come to expect from myself. THANK YOU! Read this blog post for more information....[MORE]
Type 2 Diabetes May Not Need to be Managed with Avandia Or Other Drugs: Treat The Disease Naturally & Safely by Curbing Sugar and Exercising, Cardiologist & Health Counselor Recommend (Press Release)
Type 2 Diabetes May Not Need to be Managed By Avandia Or Other Drugs Treat The Disease Naturally & Safely by Curbing Sugar and Exercising, Cardiologist & Health Counselor Recommend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK—The shocking news this week in...[MORE]
Does That Chocolate Have Your Name On It? Does That Cheesecake Call Out to You? Hogwash! 4 Simple, Sure-Fire Techniques to Squash Temptation Now (Article)
This morning I felt a compelling need to write something that will empower sugar addicts everywhere. So I was inspired to write this article for you. So is that chocolate donut calling out to you? Does that French toast tempt...[MORE]
'Fat Secret' Captures The Collective Wisdom On Diet
"Fat Secret" lists the Atkins diet as one of the top weight loss plans If you found my writings here at CarbWire, then you are already aware of my feelings regarding the low-carb lifestyle. I'm an enthusiastic and unashamed...[MORE]
Health Blogger Cajoles Wife Into Starting Low-Carb Diet
My dear wife Christine started low-carb last week for her health After seeing me start livin' la vida low-carb in January 2004, go on to lose 180 pounds in one year, get off of prescription medications for breathing, cholesterol,...[MORE]
Dr. Mary C. Vernon Changing Lives With Low-Carb Diet
Get to know diabetes and obesity practitioner Dr. Mary C. Vernon If you are livin' la vida low-carb and/or have Type 2 diabetes, then there is a doctor that you should be abundantly aware of for the tremendous contributions...[MORE]
After Trying Every Diet, Man Has Driven Himself Crazy Over Weight Loss
Going on a diet has become a national pastime for many people because it's what everybody's doing. When you're overweight or obese, you're willing to do literally anything to lose the pounds. We've become a nation full of desperate souls...[MORE]
Health Uncertainties, Obesity Prompted Tana To Try Low-Carb
Tana proves you CAN even lose weight on low-carb in your 60's Excuses, excuses. We all have 'em when it comes to doing something about our weight problem. But if anybody had a legitimate reason to have a pity...[MORE]
Dr. Phil, Maury Love Dr. Denise Bruner, Now You Will, Too
Spunky and passionate, Dr. Denise Bruner was a joy to interview Continuing on with my interviews from the obesity conference sponsored by American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this month, I have an awesome Episode...[MORE]
'Hope' For Weight Loss Is There For The Taking
I want to talk with you today about a four-letter word that so many people going on a diet are desperately searching for. No, it's not "food," although I'm sure that four-letter word is on the minds of many dieters...[MORE]
A Low-Carb Athlete Gets His Own Podcast
Nathan Stanley is an athlete who is gladly livin' la vida low-carb In Episode 51 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to another voice of support for...[MORE]
Experience The Low-Carb Enthusiasm Of Dr. Mary Vernon
If you need low-carb support, then Dr. Mary C. Vernon is on your side My trip to Nashville, Tennessee earlier this month for the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) obesity conference has give me plenty of podcast material...[MORE]
Sugar Addicts: Did Mom Turn You Into A Sugar Junkie? 5 Tips to Avoid The Same Fate
With Mother's Day coming soon, I thought the following article was appropriate. Enjoy. Sugar Addicts: Did Mom Turn You Into A Sugar Junkie? 5 Tips to Avoid The Same Fate By Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C., with Lisa R. Delman, M.A. You...[MORE]
Soda Can Pack on the Pounds: A Morbidly Obese Guest on "The Dr. Phil Show" Learns The Truth About Her Addiction to Soft Drinks
TV talk show host and psychologist Phil McGraw (a.k.a. "Dr. Phil") -- author of The Ultimate Weight Solution -- often describes his work as giving people wake up calls about their lives and behaviors. He delivered a real-eye opener on...[MORE]
Woman Starts Low-Carb Diet To Avoid Chronic Pain
Christy needed just three months to drop 47 pounds from her body The excuses people come up with for not doing something about their weight problem are self-fulfilling. One of the most popular ones I hear from people goes...[MORE]
Jimmy Moore Interviews Dr. Michael Dansinger
Dr. Michael Dansinger says low-carb diet deserves a fair shake A couple of months ago, I took part in a very exciting discussion panel about low-carb and low-fat diets which I featured the audio of in Episode 35 and...[MORE]
Consuming 'Normal Carb' Counts Mandate A Low-Fat Diet
I recently blogged about the American Heart Association's reprehensible "Bad Fat Brothers" campaign where they use cartoon characters to spoof how allegedly unhealthy saturated fat and trans fat are in your diet. Absolutely abhorrent! Well, I reposted this column recently...[MORE]
Can A Fasting Diet Help With Hypoglycemia?
After I recently blogged about hypoglycemia as a possible side effect of livin' la vida low-carb, one of my readers had an interesting circumstance in her life that she wanted to know if anyone else has had experience with. Here's...[MORE]
Diets Beat Deane Until Kimkins Saved Her Life
The post that appeared here has been removed for not promoting the low-carb community in the professional manner I have come to expect from myself. THANK YOU! Read this blog post for more information....[MORE]
Supplements Classified As 'Drugs' Under Proposed FDA Guidelines
If you are like me and enjoy taking supplements as part of your low-carb lifestyle, then you will definitely want to find out about something the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is currently proposing that could directly impact your life....[MORE]
News About Diabetes & Genes -- New Genetic Risk Factors Found & New Blood Test to Test for Genes, Which Put You At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Lately, the news keeps coming in connecting genes and type 2 diabetes. Today, as MSNBC reports, thanks to the Associated Press, a new study -- one of the largest yet -- reveals that scientists studying more than 32,000 people in...[MORE]
Colleen Got Lean And A Little Extreme
Colleen Norman went from 235 to 125, then back to 140 pounds I love sharing weight loss success stories with you because they are such an encouragement and inspiration to people who have lost all hope and now feel...[MORE]
Shrek Ads Sending Confusing Messages On Health
The Shrek character is being used to promote health to children My wife Christine and I are BIG fans of the Shrek movies. We think Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy are a hilarious comedy team and the computer animation...[MORE]
Disease Proof Diet Site Still Thrashing Low-Carb
The longer I have been blogging about the healthy low-carb lifestyle, the more I have come to realize the opponents of this incredible way of eating will stop at nothing to try to keep people from even trying to lose...[MORE]
Amazon Opens The Low-Carb Diet Discussion Door
One of the neatest aspects of blogging about low-carb are all the people who discover the truth about this way of eating day after day after day. That's why I always keep the lines of communication open for anyone who...[MORE]
Enough Already Calling Low-Carb A 'Fad' Diet
One of the major criticisms about the low-carb diet is that it was just some passing fad that has no basis in sound nutrition and health principles. So, to illustrate what a REAL fad diet is, I decided to highlight...[MORE]
New Study Links Pesticide With Type 2 Diabetes
A new study finds a correlation between high levels of pesticide in the blood and insulin resistance, a condition which often leads to type 2 diabetes, BBC Health News reports. This study, published in the journal Diabetes Care, also posits...[MORE]
American Diabetes Association Praises Senate's Stamp of Approval for Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Which Could Help Cure Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is getting more active in the debate over controversial stem cell research, which fans hail as potentially pivotal in coming up with cures for diabetes and other diseases. The organization applauded the U.S. Senate's passage...[MORE]
'Bad Fat Brothers' Warning Against Eating Fat
"Sat" and "Trans" make up the heart-breaking "Bad Fat Brothers" The impetuosity of the American Heart Association (AHA) regarding the dietary information they provide the general public has now reached a new low with the introduction of the cute,...[MORE]
New Film, "King Corn," Captures The Limelight in Wisconsin: Will This Be The Next Hot Food Documentary?
It certainly sounds like we'll be definitely hearing a lot more about this new offbeat feature documentary, "King Corn," about two Bostonians-turned-neophyte-farmers, who grow an acre of corn destined to become high fructose corn syrup or feed for cattle being...[MORE]
Defeating Cancer, Obesity Takes Having A Little Faith
These are two very dear men in my life: Steve Dyar and Kevin Moore This blog is as much about my life as it is about the low-carb lifestyle. I've never even tried to keep these two things separate...[MORE]
Victim Of Eating Disorder 'Ashamed,' Seeking Hope
Life has been so super busy for me lately with so much going on that it's hard to fit everything into the day that I'd like to be doing. That's okay because being busy beats the alternative when I was...[MORE]
Talking Diabetes With Dr. Richard Bernstein
Dr. Richard K. Bernstein has beaten his diabetes with a low-carb diet I've interviewed a lot of people here at my blog, but there has been one interview I have been wanting to do for a very long time--Dr....[MORE]
Catch the Show, "Childhood Obesity: Danger Zone"
Hurrah for Al Roker, who, of course, is best known as The Today Show's weatherman and feature reporter. America's favorite weather guy -- who's been outspoken out about his own battles with weight -- put his weight (not the kind...[MORE]
Ban the Easter Bunny! 68 Non-Edible Goodies to Give Instead of Sugar-Filled Candies (Which Could, If Over-Consumed, Lead to Hypoglycemia or Type 2 Diabetes) - Article
Colorful candies: In recent years, that’s what Easter is all about. Indeed, every year, the Easter bunny with the cute cotton tail comes bearing lots of pastel-colored candies for our nation’s kids. Sure enough, our unsuspecting children consume these candies...[MORE]
Ban the Easter Bunny! 68 Non-Edible Goodies to Give Instead of Sugar-Filled Candies (Which Could, If Over-Consumed, Lead to Hypoglycemia or Type 2 Diabetes) - Article
Colorful candies: In recent years, that’s what Easter is all about. Indeed, every year, the Easter bunny with the cute cotton tail comes bearing lots of pastel-colored candies for our nation’s kids. Sure enough, our unsuspecting children consume these candies...[MORE]
Can A Dentist Give Good Diet Advice?
Why is it that everybody and their momma thinks they are some sort of "expert" when it comes to diet and health? I’ve seen it from my veterinarian and now it’s coming from my dentist, too! Jeepers creepers! I’m not...[MORE]
Telling The Truth About Cholesterol And Heart Disease
I've been thinking a lot about this whole issue of where to find "low-carb friendly" advice about diet, health, and fitness concerns over the past few days. My e-mail box is literally bursting (yes, I know it's not a word,...[MORE]
Fructose-Sweeetened Drinks Tied to Metabolic Syndrome
It's really hard to keep up with all the studies that connect fructose with one health problem after another. Yet another study was just published that links fructose-sweetened beverages to metabolic syndrome. Read about this important new research here....[MORE]
Unsweetened Cocoa Delivers Better Benefits Than Sugary Cocoa
I'm really excited to learn about a small study, which found that you can derive even more benefits from chocolate without having to down sugar at the same time. You see, we keep hearing about all the benefits of dark...[MORE]
Atlanta Radio Show Hosts Low-Carb Dieter Jimmy Moore
My interview with "Dr. Fitness And The Fat Guy" Sunday was so much fun One of the unique opportunities that I have the pleasure of doing from time to time is appearing as a guest or feature in various...[MORE]
Popular Health Radio Show To Feature Low-Carb Weight Loss Success Story
Dr. Adam Shafran and Lee Kantor are "Dr. Fitness And The Fat Guy" Have you heard about this great radio show/podcast that's happening down in Atlanta, Georgia called "Dr. Fitness And The Fat Guy" featuring hosts Dr. Adam Shafran...[MORE]
Enough Already With The Salt Is Unhealthy Claim
There are a lot of universally-held beliefs regarding health that sometimes we just automatically accept as cold hard facts without ever seriously investigating those claims under a microscope and seeing what the latest research shows. Such is the case with...[MORE]
Strong Evidence Links Soft Drinks to Obesity & Type 2 Diabetes
Wake up, soda drinkers! Even if you crave sweet, sugary, bubbly drinks, it's time to face the sour facts. If you've been happily swigging soda with no concern about your health, it's time to reassess your habit. Even if you've...[MORE]
Julia Havey Has A LOWCARB Offer You Can't Refuse
Fellow author, blogger, and friend Julia Havey is offering a very special diet package for everyone who reads CarbWire. As you know, Julia is a well-known and highly-respected motivational weight loss coach who has a knack for giving people who...[MORE]
New Health And Fitness Directory Designed For Women
Are you a woman who cares about the subjects of health and fitness? If so, then you may want to check out the Womens Health and Fitness Podcast Directory. It's brand spankin' new and on the cutting edge of bringing...[MORE]
Can't Avoid The Carbs When Flying The Friendly Skies
I took a flight to Reno, Nevada today and couldn't help but notice some rather disturbing issues to this active low-carber. Our plane took off around 6:30am from my hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina to Houston, Texas so the flight...[MORE]
Interviewed by 'Mark Sisson's Daily Apple' Blog
I let loose in my interview with "Mark Sisson's Daily Apple" blog Do you remember when I blogged about 10 healthy new diet and weight loss blogs a few weeks ago? One of those blogs is "Mark Sisson's Daily...[MORE]
The End Of The One-Size-Fits-All Diet
Wanna know the REAL secret to lasting weight loss success? I'm serious about this and share all about it in Episode 33 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore." You won't want to miss today's show if...[MORE]
Coke Sales Bubble Up As Company Repositions Diet Sodas as "Healthy": Atlanta Journal-Constitution Article Also Quotes Me
The talented, objective, business reporter Duane D. Stanford of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution offers a thoughtful glimpse at Coca-Cola and discusses its new promotional tactics, which apparently have paid off for the company, whose global soft drink sales grew faster last...[MORE]
So I Slept With 8 Bags of Unopened Candies in the Next Room! The Strange Things Writers Will Do!!
Yesterday, I entertained myself. More specifically, I embarrassed myself, because I just had to buy six bags of candies at my local drugstore. That's right: I went out and purchased some the stuff I used to eat quite often. So...[MORE]
'Thinderella' Author Uses Low-Carb Diet As 'Motivator'
Dr. Dennis Gage says in my interview he supports low-carb 1. I am pleased to welcome an internist named Dr. Dennis Gage. Dr. Gage is one of the world's leaders in educating and empowering people to live healthier lifestyles...[MORE]
Good for the Mayo Clinic: See The Post About Children With Diabetes
Kudos to the the Mayo Clinic staff for putting up this post recently about "Type 2 diabetes in children." Find out more here....[MORE]
Atkins Low-Carb Diet Puts Veganism To Shame
Here we go with my most engaging and controversial podcast yet in Episode 32 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore." If you thought I stirred up the pot before, then you ain't seen nothing yet! Click...[MORE]
Low-Carb Podcasts Teaching Diabetics A Healthy Diet
It's so gratifying to hear feedback from people who read my blog or listen to my podcast shows about something I have discussed. It makes all the many hours of researching, studying, and writing worth every moment I have invested....[MORE]
Depressed Dieter: 'I Wish I Wouldn't Wake Up'
In Episode 31 of "The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show with Jimmy Moore," I want to share with you one of the most heartbreaking e-mails I have received in the nearly two-year history of blogging. It's a sad story from...[MORE]
Join Me Monday Night at 8 p.m. EST for a Chat at WeightLossBuddy.com
Please join me Monday night at 8 p.m. EST when I host a free chat at WeightLossBuddy.com. This is the third chat I've hosted for this wonderful site, which bills itself as "The Leading Weight-Loss Network." Read more about how...[MORE]
High Blood Sugar is Linked to An Increase in Cancer Risk, Study Finds
Women with high blood sugar may be more likely to get cancer, even if they aren't diabetic, reveals a study in the March issue of Diabetes Care. Read more on this study here....[MORE]
What Is 'The Perfect Human Diet?' Movie Producer C.J. Hunt Wants To Know!
Independent filmmaker C.J. Hunt is "In Search of the Perfect Human Diet" Okay, low-carbers, are you ready to lend your support to something worthwhile that could very well impact the health of litterally hundreds of thousands and maybe even...[MORE]
Listen to a Podcast Now of Dr. Ronald Hoffman's Interview With Me on "Health Talk"
Connie Bennett, author of SUGAR SHOCK, was interviewed renowed physician and talk show host Dr. Ronald Hoffman on his syndicated radio show "Health Talk." Find out how you can listen to a podcast of this fascinating interview.[MORE]
Today, Consider Getting Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, Revised and Updated, And What You Must Do to Escape the Bird Flu
Today is a really big day for two colleagues of mine, who are fellow members of the Quantum Leap Program sponsored by Bradley Communications, publishers Radio-TV Interview Report (RTIR). Please join me in supporting both of these kind, positive-thinking, hard-working...[MORE]
Can Vitamins Kill You? JAMA's Study Makes You Wonder
People are often wondering if they should take vitamins and supplements. Well, Mike Adams, the often interesting, quite opinionated (that's a compliment, not a criticism) of NewsTarget.com sounds off in an intriguing, provocative opinion piece on a new JAMA study...[MORE]
Tune In Tonight To Dr. Ronald Hoffman's Popular Syndicated Radio Show "Health Talk": He Will Interview Me
I'm thrilled. Tonight, at 9 p.m. EST, I'll have the pleasure to be interviewed by the much-acclaimed Ronald Hoffman, M.D., one of America's foremost complementary medicine practitioners, on his popular radio show, "Health Talk." If you don't know about this...[MORE]
Dr. Richard Bernstein: A Real Low-Carb Diabetes Giant
Many diabetics live a better life today thanks to Dr. Bernstein There are certain people within the wonderful world of livin' la vida low-carb who you absolutely MUST learn know more about because of the amazing contributions they have...[MORE]
The Larger the Group of Kids, The More Graham Crackers Kids Eat
Certainly, we've all seen this in action -- you get a group of kids together and they nosh away. The more kids, the more they eat. Well, anecdotal evidence is now backed by new research, which shows that when you...[MORE]
Could It Be The MSG Causing Obesity?
Whenever you hear people talk about health and weight loss, generally the discussion focuses on the kinds and amounts of food consumed, how much exercise the person does or doesn't do, mustering up the necessary willpower and determination to stay...[MORE]
Does Dieting Boost Chocolate Cravings?
An interesting new study came from researchers in the psychology department at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom, which shows that chocolate can have a strong hold over you if you're a woman who's dieting. Find out more...[MORE]
The Hunt For A Trans Fat Replacement Leads to Another Fat That Spikes Your Blood Sugar
As if trans fats weren't bad enough. Now the hunt for a replacement to plop into those processed foods apparently isn't going so well. A new fat with the tough-to-pronounce name "interesterified fats" may bring a whole new host of...[MORE]
My Encounter (Non-Edible) With the Low-Fat Brownie! The What? You Heard Me Right
This morning, I'm taking you on a journey to New York City, to so you can experience with me what I call a "SUGAR SHOCK! Snapshot." The other day, I dashed into a deli to grab some lunch (while an...[MORE]
What Is God's Perfect Diet For Us?
God's Word is being used by some to justify a vegetarian diet In the arena of ideas about diet and health, I can't help but notice a trend lately within Christian circles to start talking about weight loss from...[MORE]
The Kimkins '24-Hour Guarantee' Lets You Try The Diet For FREE
The post that appeared here has been removed for not promoting the low-carb community in the professional manner I have come to expect from myself. THANK YOU! Read this blog post for more information....[MORE]
Take Control Of Your Diabetes
Every 21 seconds, another person is is diagnosed as diabetic, a point the American Diabetes Association points out dramatically in its new campaign, which I wrote about previously. With 20.8 million children and adults afflicted in the U.S., these people need to learn to take good care of themselves.[MORE]
Are We Damaging Our Children With Poor Food Choices?
From fellow low-carb blogger Carol Bardelli: I have a seven year old son in 1st grade. He reads at the 3rd grade level, is proficient with computers, and shows other signs of being highly intelligent. As in his kindergarten year,...[MORE]
What Does A 3,817-Calorie Diet Look Like?
From fellow low-carb blogger Regina Wilshire: As a nation we consumed an average 3,817-calories per person each day in 2000. So, I had to wonder, what does 3,817-calories in a day look like? Using the FAO data for each food...[MORE]