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Is Splenda safe? by Dana Carpender

I recently got an email from reader Karen Kosel asking exactly that; she followed up by posting me a website that said some really unpleasant things about Splenda - to be specific, that it may cause shrinkage of the thymus gland, which is part of the immune system, and may also cause enlarged liver and kidneys. For balance, they also concluded that sucralose (the chemical that makes Splenda sweet) was probably "not as toxic as aspartame".

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Low-Carb Crustless Tomato and Spring Onion Quiche

Low-Carb Crustless Tomato and Spring Onion Quiche Recipe

Tomato And Spring Onion Quiche recipe from Di Bauer. This recipe is perfect for someone living the low-carb lifestyle because it omits the high-carb crust typically found in quiches, reducing the overall carbohydrate content. The combination of tomatoes, spring onions, and a crustless quiche base provides a delicious and satisfying meal without the need for high-carb ingredients.

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Amy Dungan Reviews the New Atkins For A New You Book

The Atkins Diet is probably the most well known low-carb plan in existence. Dr. Robert Atkins devoted his life to teaching people about healthy living and weight loss. Despite his success with a myriad of patients, his efforts were scoffed at and deemed dangerous by so-called experts in the health field. Thankfully the medical community is starting to realize the benefits of low-carb living and are finally showing Dr. Atkins the respect he deserved while he was still alive.

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