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.
The Atkins diet is a low-carbohydrate diet, and although diet sodas generally do not contain any carbohydrates, not all of them are allowed on the Atkins diet. Learning which diet sodas are allowed on the Atkins diet is essential if you are on the diet or considering starting it and plan to drink diet soda. Consult your physician prior to starting the Atkins diet or any other weight loss program.