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of his diet completely and never miss them. There isn't one single nutrient you can get from grain that you can't get from some other food. Meat is a better source of B vitamins and protein; bone broth and some vegetables are better sources of minerals; fruits and vegetables contain fiber. About all grain has going for it nutritionally is that it's easy to store for long periods of time without spoiling and still retains its caloric value. That's great for warding off a famine, but not such a fantastic trait for an everyday dietary staple. We know that the fresher a food is, the more nutritious it is; grain that has been stored for a long time has lost nutrients, and you always have to cook grain in order to eat it, which loses more. So aside from the relationship between diabetes and an overabundance of grain foods in the diet (you will notice that most overprocessed foods have grain ingredients in them, including breaded meats), there are some more reasons to not feel guilty for dropping this food group, temporarily or permanently.

One thing to keep in mind if you decide to try low-carbing is that there is no easy low carb diet pill to speed you on your way. If you have a faulty glucose metabolism, it is a more or less permanent condition; you must learn to work with it rather than against it, like someone with food allergies has to do. As such, this should be considered a permanent lifestyle change if you wish to gain any lasting benefit from it. If there are any particular foods which trigger eating binges or carb cravings for you, consider them off of your acceptable food list permanently.

Another tip for greater success is to learn to love whole foods. The basis of the daily menu for the average successful Atkins dieter is meat and salads, with plenty of healthy fats thrown in. "Low-carb" processed foods have their place, especially if you are in a situation where everyone around you seems to be eating "bad" foods, but they should not become a regular part of your diet. Foods you can eat on a low-carb diet regardless of phase include most meats, hard cheeses, heavy cream, salad vegetables, other low-carb or low-glycemic vegetables, and eggs. Later on you can add berries, melon, and nuts, and gradually work your way up to higher-carb foods as you can tolerate them. You will notice that most of those foods require very little preparation, although there are lots of good low-carb recipes out there if you're feeling creative.

Also, there is definitely a place

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