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Tips for Low Carb Diet
-Avoiding alcohol if youˇ¦re trying to lose body fat. Drinking only in moderation if youˇ¦re trying to maintain your weight and be healthy.
-Adjusting your approach accord
g to your health status, your goals and your body type, not according to generalizations preached by dogmatic diet ˇ§gurus.ˇ¨
-Studying the physiology and biochemistry of the low carb diet and comp
tely understanding all the pros and cons. Then making an informed decision whether to restrict carbs based on your own personal goals, needs and heath status.
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The most widely used low-carbohydrate diet is the one advocated by the late Robert C. Atkins, M.D., of New York City. His 1972 book Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution sold millions of copies within the first
two years. His 1992 update, Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, has sold even more. The current plan has four steps: a 2-week "induction" period, during which the goal is to reduce carbohydrate intake t
o under 20 grams per day, and three periods during which carbohydrate intake is progressively raised but kept below what Atkins calls "your critical carbohydrate level" for losing or maintaining weigh
t [1]. The dieter is permitted to eat unlimited amounts of noncarbohydrate foods "when hungry," but ketosis tends to suppress appetite.
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There are many different versions of the low-carb diet, such as Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, Protein Power, Neanderthin, The Carbohydrate Addict's Lifestyle Plan, Life Without Bread, and others. Al
l of them, however, have one thing in common -- a very strict reduction in the consumption of carbohydrates. Most low-carb diets replace carbohydrates with fats and proteins. Although diets vary in th
eir recommendations, as a general rule, a low-carb diet is synonymous with a high-fat and moderate protein diet. Those on a low-carb diet should get at least 60 to 70 percent of their daily calorie in
take from fat. Carbohydrates should make up less than 10 percent, and in some cases, less than 5 percent of your daily calorie intake.
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What Foods can I Eat on Induction - Atkins Diet?
-Foods that can be consumed liberally during the induction phase are: fish, fowl, shellfish, meat, and eggs. You can also have a certain amount of s
ome cheeses.
-Additionally, you can 20 grams of carbohydrate a day.
-You can eat two to three cups of salad a day comprised of the particular vegetables Dr. Atkins specifies, which include (bu
t are not limited to): escarole, fennel, radicchio, cucumber, lettuce, and mushrooms. You may garnish your salads with certain toppings such as bacon bits, grated cheese, and hard-boiled egg.
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you choose to consume two cups of salad (rather than three), you can add another cup of vegetables from a different list. Those include artichokes, snow pe
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The Atkins Diet: Induction
-Its purpose is to induce a change in your body chemistry that leads to lipolysis (burning fat for energy) and a secondary process known as ketosis. According to Dr. At
kins' New Diet Revolution, Induction does a number of good things for you. Among other benefits, Atkins says induction...
-Switches over your metabolism from burning carbs for energy to burning fa
t, leading to significant weight loss.
-Results in a stabilization of blood sugar levels.
-Alleviates blood sugar-related ailments such as headaches.
-Curbs cravings and food addictions.
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Induction is not the Atkins Diet itself, only the introductory period you follow for the first two weeks. It requires that you follow some rather precise rules in order to be effective.
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What low carb diet plans are out there? Bunches! Now that low carbing is becoming a bit more mainstream, lots of folks are jumping on the bandwagon and coming out with their version of a "Low Carb Die
t". However, the major "low" carb diet plans that have been out there for a while are: the Atkins Diet, the South Beach Diet, the Carbohydrate Addicts' Diet, Protein Power, The Zone, SugarBusters!, Li
ndora Lean for Life, Neanderthin, The Suzanne Sommers Plan, Dr. Bernstein's Diabetic Solution, and The Schwarzbein Principle. Visit the offical diet plan sites to find out more!
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