| Show Diets America of l An author creates a new diet where you eat primarily raw fruits and vegetables vegetables vegetables bles and eliminating most meat and diary products Quinn Kimball Contributing Writer One of the most important factors fac- fac factors factors fac fac- tors in choosing from the many diets in circulation is a story of of success from those who have faithfully followed the plan When one listens to Sandy resident resident resident res res- res- res ident Karen Curinga talk of the change that has come into her life through a diet she developed one can only want to know more Curinga explains of the hardships hardships hardships hard hard- ships she was experiencing more than eight years ago problems that many have gone through or orwill orwill orwill will go through in the future I was going through a divorce my mother had just passed away from cancer and I had fallen on hard times financially she explained She felt her life was out of control control control con con- and decided in order to get back on her feet she she would control control control con con- her weight Curinga developed a system of eating which cut out the consummation consummation consummation mation of meat and dairy products products products prod prod- and focused primarily on eating plant-based plant products such as raw fruits and vegetables I wanted to get back to the way we were meant to eat she said What she found was much more than a diet A happy way to live was revealed Not only did she take complete control of her weight but also her depression left allergies cleared up without the help of medicines Past physical physical physical phys phys- ical problems such as arthritis were assuaged almost immedi immedi- She knew she had to share this wonderful news with others See Raw Foods on page 5 i r R Photo courtesy of Vs ry y Photo Courtesy of The most sought after diet today consists of eating as much dairy and meat products you want as long as you eliminate most carbohydrates Zac Griffith Contributing Writer A new and unique approach to weight loss is a popular topic recently Whether from personal experience ence or that of a close friend or family member nearly everyone recognizes the name when mentioned mentioned mentioned men men- The Atkins Diet Nearly two-thirds two of Americans are overweight percent are obese according to a National Health and Nutrition Exam Survey Its It's for this very reason that consumers spend billions of dollars dollars dollars dol dol- lars each year in pursuit of their ideal body From spa and fitness memberships to fad diets many have tried it all One of the most prevalent diets currently sweeping into kitchens across the country is called the Atkins diet Named after its founder Dr Robert C. C Atkins this dietary approach to weight-loss weight might surprise you Unlike the typical low-fat low eat- eat less diets that can be frustrating and difficult for many the Atkins allows you to eat all the bacon you want according to a Good Earth Natural Foods associate The Good Earth associate explained the philosophy behind Atkins is to force the body to use it own fat storage as a fuel source by drastically cutting carbohydrates carbohydrates carbohydrates drates from the diet Carbohydrates such as grains sugars fruits and vegetables all provide our bodies with the chemical energy we need to function See Atkins Atkinson on page 5 Raw Foods continued from page 3 Its It's called The Greatest Diet onEarth on onEarth onEarth Earth a book written by Curinga in hopes to share with the world her newfound treasure The book was released in most major bookstores the summer of this year Most people she explains dont know what eating healthy is is The focus was initially targeted but for women 55 years and older she was surprised when many college students approached her Atkins continued from page paw 3 3 If one consumes more than the body needs the body stores the excess carbohydrates consumed in the form of body fat in order to of provide a fuel source in times famine Unlike two thousand years ago food is and always will be accessible accessible accessible sible so this excess storage can and become unnecessary r unwanted diet Robin Harwood an Atkins w participant said eggs bacon I sausage green salads and about the book Young people dont don't want to go through the problems and pain that their parents have hav gone through They feel the need to eat better but have never been taught what eating better is and while society still clings to the old ways of the food pyramid there is isa isa isa a much better way Just think of it a higher level of energy mental clarity and complete complete complete com com- control of your weight This is why she says it is not merely a diet While many low carbohydrate diets are like a roller coaster cheese have formed the majority majori majori- ty of the diet that helped her lose an average of three pounds pounds- a week She explained by eliminating carbohydrates from her diet protein protein protein pro pro- tein and even fat intake will not affect the rate of weight loss Literally from bacon to chicken chick chick- en cheese to sausage as long as asit's asit's asit's its it's its it's low on carbohydrates conducive to the diet Green vegetables low on carbohydrates carbohydrates carbohydrates car car- are full of vitamins diet and fit perfectly into the plan Harwood said as long as I Curinga reports her weight has not fluctuated more than two pounds in eight years Curinga says she plans to release more information to the public in hopes that some will experience the joy she feels For more information about the book or questions in general you youcan youcan youcan can mail e-mail the author at or find finda a copy of her book in any local bookstore 4 n stay under 25 grams ot 01 of carbohydrates drates per day I can eat as much as I want and still lose weight Atkins is great for those who need to lose weight fast said the Good Earth associate People like the diet because it il doesn't require smaller portions or constant hunger You can sta stay full as long as you stick to the diets diet's guidelines C L I J JL e t t- t t C 4 x |
