Fun articles and resources about sugar

To my friends, it is no surprise that I love my low-carb lifestyle. A year ago, I was sick with an insulin-related illness. During that period, I learned that, based on my family history, if I don't pay attention to what I eat, later in life I could develop insulin resistance (aka diabetes). 


This experience changed my life for the good. With a commitment to a low-carb lifestyle, I am doing my part to help my body. Yay!


Here are few fun articles to read about sugar and resources to jump-start (or continue) a healthy lifestyle:


Know what you eat: http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/42403/11-foods-your-dentist-wouldnt-touch/ 


Recipe and exercise resource (I love the workout log): http://www.self.com/fooddiet


Fitness and Nutrition articles: http://www.nytimes.com/pages/health/nutrition/index.html




Hope you find these beneficial ;)

I'm starting my blog

I'm so excited to start this food blog. I am still putting together my ideas and looking for a better camera to get good shots of the food. But in the meanwhile, let me introduce myself. I have tried the South Beach diet with great success and I also have experienced quite a sugar addiction previously. I have learned from my experiences about how to avoid the sugar cravings and, as an added bonus, reduce my belly bulge. I have turned to a lifestyle, where I consume more delicious meats, vegetables, and whole grains.

Here are some articles on the web that I found that explain why turning to whole grains and avoiding refined sugar may help reduce belly fat:

(1) http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/the-truth-about-belly-fat
(2) http://weightloss.about.com/library/sbd/blbelly.htm
(3) http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20040803/too-much-white-bread-giving-you-big-belly

I believe strongly in whole grains, sugar substitutes (preference for natural), lower-fat, and delicious foods.

Recipes will start following soon...