In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: This diet is not, strictly speaking, an Atkins diet, though Atkins does tout is as an option for vegetarians and vegans on its website.  The concept of this diet derives mainly from a study detailed in the Archives of Internal Medicine (2009), which found that participants placed on a vegan low-carb, high-protein diet saw a markedly better drop in LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels as compared to those on a standard low-fat vegetarian diet, while both groups lost weight roughly equally.  The vegan diet in the study was 31% protein (mainly gluten, soy, and nuts), 43% fats (mainly nuts, vegetable oils, soy products, and avocado), and 26% carbs (from fruits, veggies, and some cereal products). The 26% of calories derived from carbs in Eco-Atkins equates to roughly 130 g. per day, which is low by traditional nutrition standards (around 225-350 g. daily) but quite high for typical Atkins plans (which tend to max out at around 80 g. Net Carbs).  Atkins, not surprisingly, states “Imagine how much better this group would have done if they followed Atkins protocols for carb consumption?”, but let’s presume that you intend to stick to the diet as described in the study. The greater leeway on carbs on Eco-Atkins is not an invitation to consume white breads, rice, potatoes, or baked goods, however.  You need to spend these extra carbs on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, oats, and the beans, legumes, etc. from which you are deriving much of your protein. One important reason to focus your carbs on vegetables, beans, legumes, and whole grains is the higher fiber content in these foods.  When dieting in general, and especially when on a vegetarian/vegan low carb diet, fiber is definitely your friend.  High-fiber foods take longer to digest, providing a greater feeling of satiety (that is, fullness), which can combat cravings and help keep your diet on track. A high-fiber diet helps promote bowel health, can lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure and inflammation, and helps control blood sugar levels.  The value of fiber is why it is deducted from carb counts in Atkins’ Net Carbs.
Summary: Define the details and benefits of the “Eco-Atkins” diet. Out-carb Atkins, but smartly. Fill up on fiber.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use shampoo and conditioner to clean and soften your facial hair regularly. After showering, hold off on trimming or styling until your beard has had time to fully dry and reassume its original form. This is when it will be most manageable, as it will have a little extra volume and look like it will when you’re out walking around.  A few passes with a blowdryer on a low heat setting can help speed up the drying time. Attempting to shape a wet, limp beard is risky because the hairs will draw up and change shape as they dry. Guide your clippers along the upper perimeter of your beard to get rid of fuzzy overgrown edges. Ideally, your facial hair should be just as thick at the top as it is at the bottom instead of becoming sparse and fading away. The same rules apply even if you decide to trim it down nearer to your jawline.  Generally, it’s best not to let your beard climb any higher than the points of your cheeks. It may help to visualize a line running from the top of your mustache to your sideburns. When it comes time to manicure the top half of your beard, you’ll want to follow your natural contours rather than choosing an approximate stopping point like you did with your neckline. Use a pair of scissors to snip any scraggly or overly-long strands that have managed to escape your clippers. Tilt your head at different angles so you can more easily see hairs that are sticking out. Each part of your facial hair should be a uniform length.  Gently tease out longer sections with a comb to make them easier to clip. It’s perfectly acceptable to have a mustache or goatee that’s longer than the rest of your beard, as long as these sections are a consistent length.
Summary:
Wash and dry your beard before shaping it up. Clean up the lines of your cheeks. Trim stray hairs to an even length.