unit of work or energy in the International System of Units (SI); it is equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through one metre. Named in honour of the English physicist James Prescott Joule, it equals 10 7 ergs, or approximately 0.7377 foot-pounds.
The craze for low carbs comes mainly from the popularity of the Atkins' books. The Atkins diet is a four-phase eating program, combined with vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as regular exercise. Dr. Atkins said there are crucial unrecognized factors in our eating habits which make us fat.
How the Atkins Diet Works. The Atkins diet works by shifting your metabolism from carb burning to fat burning. During Atkins diet week 1, called induction, you reduce carbs drastically and focus on high protein foods. The carbs you do eat come from leafy green vegetables and other vegetables that are low in starch.