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Question:
Can some please explain the Atkins' Diet Plan. What types of food to stay away from, and what types of food that are considered good. Thanks
Answer:
weekly Atkins' plan is a very low carb diet. Lacking carbs, the body turnsto breaking down protein and fats for it's energy, turning slightly more acidic in the process. You can get strips for your urine to see if your body is in the state of ketosis, as it should be. Portions are large, but most people find they just don't want to eat a lot while on it - the fats and protein make you feel fuller, longer than meals with more carbs. The kidneys, gall bladder, and liver get a little extra load depending on how much more protein you're eating, and there's more fat in the diet, and more saturated fat. Total cholesterol in the bloodstream gets lowered however, as it does in all diets. This is the point of contention with many doctors, however. They don't like the increase in fats, particularly saturated fats and cholesterol from the increase in eggs and meat, particularly. They believe it could be harmful. Atkins' favorable doctors say no, it's quite safe and heart healthy, actually. The debate goes on. People who should NOT go on weekly Atkins' diet include those with kidney, liver, gall bladder, or cardiovascular impairments, or gout, without their doctor's strictest approval. Decent studies by doctors OTHER THAN Atkins' own are now underway at Duke and UCLA. No study outline or results yet. Anecdotal evidence suggests weekly Atkins' diet is good for quick weight loss, and those who are triggered to overeat when they eat a meal high in carbs. Summing Up: Although weekly Atkins' diet doesn't count calories, if you continue to eat more calories (********** Regardless of the type of food you eat ****************) than your body is using for energy, in total. *********** YOU WILL CONTINUE TO GAIN FAT. ***************** Regardless of the name of the diet you go on. Happily, the reverse is also true. :) Myself, I prefer the low calorie diet, but I have cut down on the carb's and the fats, to get to the low calorie goal; while keeping up the vitamins, proteins, minerals, etc. Hope this helps,
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