The misconception that most people have about Atkins* is that it's "high protein" or "too much meat." Not true! Vegetarians and even vegans can follow the Atkins approach. I was impressed that they give comprehensive vegetarian/vegan food lists in the book! The emphasis is on what they call "foundation vegetables" (lots of leafy green and … Continue reading Atkins or C.H.I.P?
A Short History
My Type 2 Diagnosis I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in September of 2000, just before going on a weekend campout with a group of women. I remember that when I told Dr. John Duge, our pastor, I bemoaned that I would never be able to have Almond Roca again, and he laughed, thinking … Continue reading A Short History