Question 1

what is the atkins diet?

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Basically!: The low carb/glycemic index diet diminishes the secretion of insulin.  Without high Insulin levels, fat cannot be put in a fat cell.  When Insulin levels are low, you burn more fat. Therefore, avoiding sugars and starches does just that! in metabolic syndrome, the number one cause of cv death, Insulin resistance is the culprit with high levels which are toxic!

Question 2

can atkins diet raise cholesterol levels?

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Likely: Diets high in cholesterol raise cholesterol. The atkins diet is high in salt, fat and cholesterol (as most people practice it) and such changes would be reasonably expected.

Question 3

does atkins diet stunt growth in my children?

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Atkins Diet: If done properly, the Atkins is fine. Follow the step by step phases, per the book. I would not recommend it for growing children, unless supervised by a physician, for moderate obesity.

Question 4

is atkins diet good for me if i have anal fissur?

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Probably not: As it can low in fiber and constipating.

Question 5

what indian meals are recommended for atkins diet?

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Very hard!: Nan, or indian bread is good, but forbidden.  Indian diets are heavy into rice, also to be avoided. Curries without rice, but with lamb, or chicken, and bell peppers, onions are very good.  Virtually all vegetables are good as well.  Sweet deserts, bread, and rice need be avoided.  This as made it difficult for many of my indian patients!

Question 6

how quickly can you lose weight on the atkins diet?

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Rapidly: By adhering strictly to the atkins diet weight loss can be rapid. However, when you reintroduce carbs back into your diet - weight gain can be rapid.

Question 7

could i do the insanity work out with the atkins diet?

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My concern: would be that it might be hard to sustain blood sugars for this type of intensity.

Question 8

is it safe to not eat vegetables during the atkins diet?

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Atkins diet: Atkins diet is a kerogen edits inducing diet which stands for high fat and high protein with few carbs vegetables are carb rich and not present in the traditional atkins since you are going to just achieve weight loss as long as you donot add root vegetables like potatoes or flour u should be fine.

Question 9

what are some reasons an atkins diet causes osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Not true: I am not aware of any evidence that a low carb diet causes osteoporosis. If anything, a low carb, high protein diet should help osteoporosis.

Question 10

which foods do doctors think are best to eat on the atkins diet?

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Meat and veggies!: Avoid milk-lactose or milk sugar. Non-processed cheese is great! most meats, fish, poultry are excellent.  Vegetables, except carrots and peas are all fine.  Avoid potatoes, all grain flours, and sugar. Berries of all kinds are ok.  Some fruits in moderation, others need to be avoided in toto!

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