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Links
This list is a constant work-in-progress. Links are categorized as follows:
- Low Carb Plans
- Low Carb Forums, Advice, and Support
- Low Carb Shopping
- Recipes and Cooking
- Health and Medicine
If you'd like to suggest a link, please send e-mail with "Link suggestion" in the subject line.
Atkins Nutritionals
This site is truly comprehensive: why it works, how to do it, recipes, etc. There's support and inspiration, too. If you're new to low carb, this is a good place to start.Protein Power
PP is my plan. The Eades' style suits me just fine, but many people may find them too technical. While not as comprehensive as the Atkins' site, this site also has useful FAQ pages, recipes, and advice.The following sites are included for your reference, but I can't comment on their contents or usefulness. Keep in mind that all of these sites exist mainly to sell not just their plan, but also the products that they market to you as a plan follower.
Low Carb Forums, Advice, and Support
Low Carb Transformation
This is where I hang out, under my usual username, QuietI. This is an amazingly supportive and lively forum. Members have the option of journals, which serve as showcases for some outstanding writing.Fitday
This site provides online support for your diet, whether or not it's low carb. One popular feature allows you to enter your menu for the day and it will calculate the calories, carbs, fat, protein and fiber grams. You can also track your weight loss, start a journal, and participate in forums. Some of these features may require you to purchase a membership.Netrition
Love these guys. Good prices, reasonable shipping costs, and they seem to have everything.Stay Fit Products
This is a great source for non-sugar sweeteners, including stevia and a stevia-erythritol blend they call Stevia Ultimate, which has the same sweetness as sugar. Shipping is included in the price quotes, so you don't run into a "gotcha!" at the end of your check out. These guys often run 3-for-2 specials, so it's worth it to sign up for their newsletter.Food Network
Sure, many of their recipes fall well outside the boundaries of low carb, but the Food Network's site is still a remarkable resource for anyone interested in food and cooking. Check out their reference sections, especially their version of the USDA nutrition information database, which they call their Fat and Calorie Counter.RecipeSource
This is the new home of SOAR, the searchable online archive of recipes. If you need a recipe for anything, RecipeSource is likely to have at least 2 or 3 variations for you to choose from. Since anyone can submit a recipe, the database is always growing.Diet and Heart Disease: It's Not What You Think
This online nursing course by Stephen Byrnes can be a tough read but I recommend it to everyone. Byrnes discusses the origins of "The Lipid Theory", which says that dietary fat is bad for us, and causes heart disease. After explaining the theory, Byrnes continues to deconstruct it piece by piece. He shows that there is no solid science behind this theory, but that there is quite a bit of politics. If you decide to read this, be sure to read past the first sections which explain the Lipid Theory, because if that's all you read you'll be discouraged. Press on for Byrnes' masterful debunking.Thyroid About.Com
Author and thyroid sufferer Mary Shomon's site is a tremendous source of information and support. Because it's part of the About.com network, there are a lot of ads and interruptions to deal with, but the informaation and research is worth it. The forums are lively, moderated, and supportive, and I recommend them to anyone with questions about thyroid problems.EndocrineWeb
This site explains the different parts of our endocrine system, including thyroid and adrenal glands, and diabetes. It's an excellent resource which discuss normal behaviors, common disorders, and preferred treatments as well.OB/GYN Net
This site focuses exclusively on female reproductive medicine. Their PCOS Pavilion has a tremendous number of links to helpful articles, research, and advice.WebMD
This is good general-purpose medical research site. You'll find there are a lot of gaps in their coverage, and far too many ads. This site generally supports the prevailing medical establishment and drug company views.MedLine Plus
This online medical encyclopedia is supported by the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. There are no ads, and it's about as comprehensive as I've seen. The one downside is that the language can be quite technical.MedicineNet
This site is, to me, the happy medium between WebMD, which is too chummy with the drug companies, and MedLine, which can be too technical. The information here is detailed without being overly dependent on jargon, and I don't feel as if I'm being inundated with ads.
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