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

how can the atkins diet work?

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Extremely low: carb intake makes a diet ketogenic.

Question 3

what to eat on the atkins diet?

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See below: you eat, meat, chicken, fish, nuts, cheese. You basically limit intake of sugar and carbohydrates such as grains, fruits and vegetables. You certainly wouldn't drink any sugar containing drinks or processed foods.
eggs are allowed. So you can have bacon and eggs for breakfast
Lunch might be a piece of chicken.'
no bread, no cakes,

Question 4

can the atkins diet really work?

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Absolutely, but...: They work very well for people with mesomorphic, android, (methyltestosterone) or "apple, " body types. These people have relatively high waists and carry weight on the torso.  These people are much more prone to cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease issues.  I believe all apples with these issues should be on this diet.  But for "pears, " or people with gynecoid builds, little weight lossoccurs!

Question 5

what is the danger of atkins diet?

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Lack of balance: The atkins diet does not promote a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. We need all three, in proper proportions, for proper nutrition and health. Besides, if the atkins diet is so good, why did dr. Atkins die of a heart attack?

Question 6

how can i go about the atkins diet?

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Exam first.: Before going hog wild into the Atkin's diet program, you might want to have your physician evaluate your health status first. Don't set yourself for failure before you even start. The Atkin's is not that east to sustain and you should know the limitations and precautions of decreasing carbs.

Question 7

what happens if i do the atkins diet?

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Weight loss: All diets, including the atkins diet, work as long as they are adhered to.  The problem with most diets is that they are a variance from the normal eating pattern and most revert to that even after losing the weight and so they gain the weight again. The atkins diet has some detractors but can work if done well.

Question 8

what foods do you eat on the atkins diet?

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meat and veggies: Eat only meat or fish or cheese or eggs or poultry and low starch veggies, drink only water.  In other words avoid all carbs, carbs will only briefly raise your sugar levels, then Insulin levels and then your sugar will drop again. The fats in the meat or fish or cheese or eggs or poultry will act like a "log on your metabolic fire" to keep your blood sugar stable for hours, without raising insuli.

Question 9

is the atkins diet considered very successful?

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Very! But...........: If you are an "apple" build, with torso weight and high waisted-very good. If low waisted, with more weight on arms and legs-not as good. Low calorie/low fat may be better in that case.  But apples have cholesterol and BP issues and the is no scientific question that low carb trumps low fat in this case!

Question 10

can i have some tips on the atkins diet please!?

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Atkin's Diet: Since Healthtap physicians are asked not to endorse product lines – would recommend that you refer directly to the Atkin's website.

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