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Atkins and Low Carbohydrate Eating Plans
The Atkins Diet is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate
weight loss diet originally developed by
Robert Atkins, M.D. in the 1960's. In the early 1990s, Dr.
Atkins brought his diet back into the nutrition spotlight with the
publication of his best-selling book Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution.
The Atkins Diet severely restricts the consumption of
carbohydrate-rich foods encourages the consumption of protein and fat. The diet is
divided into four phases: Induction, Ongoing Weight Loss,
Premaintenance, and Maintenance.
During the Induction phase (the first
14 days of the diet), carbohydrate intake is limited to no more than 20
grams per day. No
fruit,
bread,
grains, starchy
vegetables,
or
dairy products
(except
cheese,
cream,
and
butter)
are allowed during this phase.
In addition, Dr. Atkins recommends regular exercise & nutritional supplementation as part of
his weight loss program.
The Atkins Diet is attractive to dieters who
have tried unsuccessfully to lose weight on
low-fat, low-calorie diets. Atkins dieters can eat as many calories
as desired from protein and fat, as long as carbohydrate consumption is
restricted. As a result, many Atkins dieters are spared the feelings of
hunger and deprivation that accompany other weight loss regimens.
The underlying premise of the Atkins Diet
is that diets high in sugar and refined carbohydrates cause weight gain,
and ultimately lead to
obesity.
Such diets increase the production of
insulin (a hormone secreted by the pancreas). When insulin levels are
high, the food we eat is quickly and easily converted into fat, and
stored in our cells. By restricting the consumption of carbohydrates,
the production of insulin is moderated. In addition, the lack of
available carbohydrate (the body’s preferred fuel source) forces the
body to burn stored fat as energy.
Many nutrition experts disagree with the
basic premise of the Atkins Diet— For evidence of the implausibility of
the Atkins Diet, some nutritionists point out that the traditional
Japanese diet is very high in carbohydrates, low in protein, and very
low in fat; however, before the introduction of high-fat and
high-protein Western foods, being overweight was rare in Japan. Such
findings make sense because ounce for ounce, carbohydrates contain far
fewer calories than do fats. These critics blame the overconsumption of
calories (from any source) and lack of physical activity as the primary
causes of obesity.
Sources include the Vitacost
Website.
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