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Low Carb Diets Low Carb Diets Getting Started Health and Nutrition Recipes From Laura Dolson, your Guide to Low Carb Diets Five years ago, almost any report about diets in the media would be negative about cutting carbs. Gradually over that time, as more large studies have been done showing the benefits, the reports have been more positive - but now we are in a strange place where science and medicine are catching on, but education and the media are -- not so much. This week I bring some reflections and examples, and thoughts about what we can do to help things along. Have a great week! Laura Low-Carb at a Crossroads? We're at a strange place in the evolution of the acceptance of low-carb diets, where medical groups are catching on, but the media and nutrition education are lagging behind. Low-Carb in the Media: Truth vs Fiction And here's an example: I rip apart an article called "5 Truths About Low-Carb Diets" and demonstrate some principles of how to discern bogus health "information". How Much Protein Do You Need? What is protein? How much protein do we need? Is it possible to eat too much protein? These are important questions for people following a low-carb way of eating, who usually are replacing part of their carbohydrate intake with protein. Readers Share Stories and Tips! Has your health been improved through low-carb eating? Do you have a favorite low-carb breakfast to share? Share your stories and tips here, and learn from your fellow low-carbers as well. Low Carb Diets Ads Low Carb Diet Carbs Counter Atkins Diet Atkins Foods Diet Induction Featured Articles Popular Diet Plans (Atkins, South Beach, etc.) Low-Carb Products Low-Carb Home Page - Different Recipes and Articles Daily Laura's Facebook Page Laura's Twitter Feed All Laura's Low-Carb Recipes   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   In Our Low Carb Forum Low-Carb Pasta Low-Carb for a Flatter Tummy Gracie's Mayo Advertisement