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Atkins Diet: Carbohydrates
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The Atkins Diet has returned to the spotlight with the resurgence in the popularity of such low carbohydrate diets as "Protein Power", "The Carbohydrate Addict's Diet", and Barry Sears' "Enter the Zone". But clearly this man is no stranger to the dieting industry. A former cardiologist, his first book "Dr Atkins' Diet Revolution", was released way back in 1972. And it differs little from his most recent offering.
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There is compelling evidence that the famous low-carbohydrate, high-protein Atkins Diet can cause adverse health effects to certain otherwise normal people. But it is not yet known how many people have been adversely affected, what factors may have contributed to their experience, and whether the severity of the problems and/or the number of people experiencing them warrants comprehensive examination by medical research.
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The first two weeks of the Atkins diet is termed the "induction" period. During this time, dieters are permitted to eat no more than 20 grams of carbohydrates per day. This translates into a diet consisting of nearly unlimited meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, cheeses, oils, butter, margarine, bacon, and sausages. The 20 gram carb limit is generally derived from trace amounts of carbs in sauces, dressings, cheeses and a couple cups of lettuce greens or vegetables daily. During these two weeks, participants are not allowed to have any milk, fruits, grains, cereals, breads or "high glycemic index" vegetables such as potatoes, peas, corn and carrots. After the first two weeks, dieters can begin adding about 5 more grams of carbohydrates to their diet weekly.
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Both South Beach and Atkins diets restrict carbohydrates -- carbs, as diet dilettantes like to say. True, "good carbs" are allowed. But South Beach dieters must say goodbye to potatoes, fruit, bread, cereal, rice, pasta, beets, carrots, and corn for the first two weeks. After that, most of these foods remain strongly discouraged.
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The Atkins diet controls blood sugar levels and as a result reduces false hunger pangs and cravings. By eating fewer carbohydrates, blood sugar levels are regulated and less insulin is secreted. In turn, these lower insulin levels direct the body to burn stored fat instead of carbohydrates.
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The Atkins diet is a high-protein, high-fat, and very low-carbohydrate regimen. It emphasizes meat, cheese, and eggs, while discouraging foods such as bread, pasta, fruit, and sugar. It is a form of ketogenic diet.
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