These muffins are not only tasty, but they're also a good source of fiber. In recent years, health experts have come to realize that fiber is an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Using Canola oil also increases health benefits of these muffins.

We've entered Twilight Zone when it comes to multitude of diets being promoted today. Starting with Atkins Diet, then South Beach Diet, now Hamptons Diet and more. All higher in protein, lower in carbs, but distinction should be quality of carbs, not singling out one nutrient entirely. If you are on Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet or any other variation of a high protein/low carb diet simply adjust from eating low quality carbs like refined flour and sugar products (think if it comes in a box, it's likely low quality) to eating more whole food products like fresh vegetables and fruits - yes fruits.

Apples vs. Apple Jacks - You be Judge

I know traditional Atkins Diet doesn't advocate much fruit (too high sugar) but think about that for one minute. My strong belief is that an apple is a good food, a bowl of Apple Jacks cereal may not be on an equal level. One is highly processed sweetened by added white sugar and corn syrup, and one is natural, plucked from a tree and sweetened by sun. Which would you choose? Don't shun fresh fruit for sake of following your low carb diet to letter.

Eliminating healthy, wholesome foods is not best way to learn to eat better, but severely cutting back on frequency of eating highly processed foods is. I saw a site which called it GM or MM: God Made or Man Made. If you think of those terms when you go to choose your foods, it starts to make more sense. No one says you shouldn't eat chips, or whatever strikes your fancy, but make them a treat - and eat GM foods more often.

Common Sense Diet

Common sense will answer question about what to eat. If you are on Atkins, South Beach or any variation of low carb diet, avoid processed foods, not natural foods. Stop using "instant" breakfast, and cook whole rolled oats for instance. Sure you might have to get up 10 minutes earlier, oh well. You're worth it!