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 Benefits of a Low Carb Diet: How Does Atkins Work? Not everyone's body responds the same way to different approaches to losing weight. The key is to find a match for your body and metabolism. Dr. Atkins, a well-known cardiologist, limited his patients' intake of sugar and carbohydrates.