ADKINS DIET

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PROS

• “Many have experienced success following the Atkins Plan.”
• “Quick results can be experienced.”
• “Many restaurants have adopted low-carb options on their menus.”
• “The New Atkins has been adapted to a broader range of dieters with special dietary considerations.”
• “Many Atkins approved snacks are available in the grocery store.”

CONS

• “One of the most controversial issues with Atkins is that it is high-fat diet. Most government health agencies recommend no more than 30% fat in our diet – yet with Atkins you can easily consume more fat than this. However, the new Atkins has lined up with this percentage and recommends healthy fats.”
• “Promotion of their own line of processed meals and snacks.”

A typical week (the first step) would include only eating 20g of carbohydrates a day

Basically for the first two weeks you not supposed to eat more than 20g of carbohydratesa day. Phase two you would slowly add in more fibrous vegetables

“One must question how healthy the process of Ketosis is. In the short term it may have the desired effect – but in the long term? Some suggest that certain organs may be overworked to sustain the process of Ketosis.”

I personally think it matters what your body type is and how your body adapts to these changes so it might work for some, but I don’t think it should be done for a long amount of time and you shouldn’t over exert yourself physically while doing this. I also believe you should be careful as to not starve yourself.