Index

Adams, Brendan

aging

and weight loss

airline meals

alcohol

and the carb ladder

Atkins

annual tune-up

four phases of

medical myths concerning

which food for which phases

Atkins Carbohydrate Equilibrium™ (ACE™)

beverages

convenience foods and

finding your own

general guidelines

hunger, identifying

junk food addiction

nutritional needs, meeting

personal program, designing

portions

quality versus quantity

sugars, finding hidden

a typical day

Atkins Glycemic Ranking™ (AGR™)

Atkins Nutritional Approach™

as healthy eating

supplements

backsliding

Baumer, Jan

beans and carb counting

and the carb ladder

berries

and carb counting

and the carb ladder

beverages

bicycling

Bishop, Christianne

blood lipids

blood sugar spikes

avoiding

bread basics

crackers

ingredients

labels, deciphering

serving size

terms

whole-grain and sprouted, storing

breakfast

carb-gram counter

carbohydrates

Atkins Glycemic Ranking™ (AGR™)

carb-gram counter

fiber and fat, impact of

food, determining amount of carbs in

glycemic index (GI)

glycemic load (GL)

hidden carbs and weight loss

Net Carbs

carbohydrates (the carb ladder)

alcohol

beans and legumes

berries

dairy rung

nuts and seed rung

other fruits

vegetable rung

vegetables, higher carb

whole grains

Chavers, Adrienne

cholesterol

Atkins and

meat and eggs and

truth about

See also fat

Clampet, Roseanne

dairy

and carb counting

and the carb ladder

dance classes

dessert as occasional treat

diabetes

digestive difficulties

dining out

dinner parties

fast-food

at the office

pointers

traveling

sweet and starchy alternatives

See also restaurant cuisine

Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution

Drake, Ralph

elliptical trainers

essential fatty acids (EFAs)

exercise

bicycling

duration and intensity

elliptical trainers

finding the time

group aerobics and dance classes

heart, strengthening

personal fitness program

recommended amount

rowing machines

running

steppers and stair climbers

swimming

walking

warm up

weight training

family. See friends and relatives fat

essential fatty acids (EFAs)

good fats

impact of

low-fat diet, perils of

oils, processed versus unrefined

omegas

meat and eggs and

and protein

trans fat

See also cholesterol

favorite foods

battle plan for

substitutions

Feather, Kerry

fiber

impact of

food

determining carbohydrate in

food allergies

Food Guide Pyramid

Free, Terry

friends and relatives

family bonds and food

turning into allies

fruits

and carb counting

and the carb ladder

garlic

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

glucose intolerance

glycemic index (GI)

glycemic load (GL)

grains

and carb counting

and the carb ladder

Gray, Jef

Greer, April

group aerobics

Guilbeaux, James

heart (strengthening)

calculating maximum heart rate (MaxHR)

heartburn

high blood pressure

Holloway, Matthew

Honolulu Heart Program

hormones

and weight gain

hunger and cravings

identifying

hypertension

Induction phase

insulin-glucose connection

junk food addiction

Keown, Bob

kitchen (ordering)

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.

buying

cooking

oils

organic food

snacks

staples

substitutions

sweet rewards

legumes

and carb counting

and the carb ladder

Lifetime Maintenance phase

forbidden foods

ten rules for

lipolysis/ketosis

Lockhart, Luann

Lopez, Denise

Lopez, Luis

low-fat hunger

low-fat diet

perils of

meal plans

ethnic and holiday menus

guidelines

menus

serving sizes

substitutions

medication

and weight loss

monounsaturated fats

National Academy of Science

New England Journal of Medicine

New York Times,

nuts and seeds

and carb counting

and the carb ladder

storage and freshness of

oils

hydrogenated

partially hydrogenated

processed versus unrefined

smoke point

omegas

Ongoing Weight Loss phase, (OWL)

Osmond, George

osteoporosis

pasta

polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

polyunsaturated fats

portions

guidelines

Pre-Maintenance phase

prescription drugs

and weight gain

protein

and calcium

fat and

and kidneys

meat and eggs and

Ramirez, Debra

Ramirez, Jesus

restaurant cuisine (and low carb dining)

Chinese

fast-food

French

Indian

Italian

Mexican

Middle Eastern

Thai

See also dining out

rowing machines

running

Rysavy, Karen

saturated fats

Science magazine

snacks

stair climbers

standard American diet (SAD)

steppers

stress and weight gain

sugar-free sweeteners

sugars

finding hidden

supplements

swimming

Taubes, Gary

thyroid

and weight gain

and weight loss

trans fat

Troy, John

vegetables

carb counting

and the carb ladder

higher carb

size and flavor

walking

water

importance of

weight training

whole grains

and carb counting

and the carb ladder

Winterscheid, James

women’s health

Recipe Index

appetizers and snacks

Bruschetta

Chili-Cheese Roll-Ups

Crab Deviled Eggs

Eggplant Stacks

Maple-Chili Trail Mix

Mexican Bean Dip

Mushroom Crostini

Salmon-Stuffed Zucchini

Spicy Shrimp Pàté

Spinach Phyllo Triangles

breakfast and brunch

Blueberry Silver Dollar Pancakes

Breakfast Smoothies

Cherry Muffins

Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake

Creamy Baked Eggs

“Dutch Baby” Baked Pancake

Florentine Omelet

Lemon Zucchini Bread

Morning Muffins

Pecan Buttermilk Waffles

Ricotta-Strawberry Breakfast Sandwich

Vegetable Quiche

Zucchini Frittata

soups and sandwiches

Asian Vegetable Bowl

Barley Vegetable Soup

Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Quesadilla

Croque Monsieur

Eggplant, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Sandwich

Gazpacho

Golden Onion Soup

Grilled Ham and Cheese with Asparagus

Lentil Soup

Mediterranean Sandwich

Minestrone Soup

Panini

Roast Beef Sandwich

Roasted Chicken and Feta Cheese Wrap

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Seafood Chowder

Spicy Turkey Club

Spring Vegetable Soup

entrées

Baihian Halibut

Bistro Skillet Steak

Braised Short Ribs with Horseradish Sauce

Brisket with Porcini Mushrooms

Broccoli Rabe and Sausage over Penne

Bronzed Catfish

Chili Blanco

Coconut Chicken

Cornish Hens with Wild Rice

Country-Style Stuffed Turkey

Escarole and Chickpea Stew

Fresh Baked Easter Ham

Grilled Lamb Roast with Yogurt Sauce

Jerk Shrimp

Lamb Chops with Tomatoes and Olives

Miso-Soy Glazed Salmon

Not Your Mama’s Meat Loaf

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Lemon, and Feta

Perfect Filet Mignon with Red Wine Sauce

Sesame Tofu with Snow Peas and Peppers

Southwestern-Style Pork Fajitas

Spanish Chicken over Penne

Spiced Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Veal Milanese

salads

Asian Carrot and Zucchini Salad

Atkins Cole Slaw

Broccoli, Daikon, and Pepper Salad

Caribbean Black Bean Salad

Chickpea and Vegetable Salad

Greek Salad

Lobster Salad

Macaroni and Cauliflower Salad

Mexican Chopped Salad

Mixed Veggie Potato Salad

Salad with Brie and Spicy Nuts

Smoked Mozzarella, Tomato, and Green Bean Salad

Sweet Potato and Spinach Salad

Tabbouleh

Tomato and Cucumber Salads

side dishes

Asian Vegetable Stir-Fry

Atkins Baked Beans

Braised Leeks and Fennel

Broccolini in Sage and Feta Cream

Brown Rice Pilaf

Garden Pasta

Grilled Eggplant with Cilantro Sauce

Italian-Style Green Beans

Olive Cheese Bread

Polenta Triangles

Red Swiss Chard and Bacon

Savory Cornbread Muffins

Sweet Potato and Zucchini Latkes

Tomato, Zucchini, and Mushroom Gratin

Warm Zucchini Mint Salad

sauces and condiments

Cranberry Relish

Cucumber Raita

Custom Mayonnaise

Faux Pickled Vegetables

Flavored Butters

Homemade Tomato Sauce

Pineapple-Pepper Salsa

Quick Velouté and variations

Rhubarb Applesauce

desserts

Almond Flan with “Sugared” Almonds

Baked Pear Fans

Blackberry-Orange Sorbet

Brown Rice Pudding

Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Chocolate Coconut Macaroons

Chocolate Pecan Bars

Chocolate Soufflé

Christmas Yule Log

Chunky Mocha Ice Cream

Citrus Chiffon Cake

Coconut Ice Cream

Frozen Lemon Mousse

Lime Granita

Mixed Berry Shortcakes

Orange Walnut Cake

Pineapple-Mango Layer Cake

Pinwheel Cookies

Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust