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A low-carb diet may be better for weight loss than calorie cutting – Insider – INSIDER

A low-carb diet and exercise plan could be twice as effective as calorie restriction in helping people with diabetes lose weight, according to research.  That’s because temporarily decreasing carbohydrate consumption can help restore normal levels of insulin, reducing the “hidden risk” of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The keys are to focus on high-quality protein,… Read More »

‘My four-year old said it looked like my head had caved in’ – TD Peadar Tóibín reveals shock after cancerous tumour removed

A Meath TD has revealed that a shocking skin-cancer scare which led to the removal of a tumour from his scalp, has made him “reorder” his perspective and priorities. ontú party leader Peadar Tóibín says the diagnosis has also made him fully aware of the fear other cancer patients must be feeling due to treatment… Read More »

Meringue on keto diets

Lighter-than-air meringues seem to be making a comeback in the food world, especially piggybacking off the popularity of the pavlova which is basically a giant meringue topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream. They are crispy on the outside but soft and tender on the inside, making their sophisticated appearance even more intriguing. Seriously, you… Read More »