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How does the atkins diet work? does it induce satiation? does it derail the calories in/out "math"?
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Yes: Atkins diet is nothing but a low carbohydrate diet, a maximum of 60 gms of carbohydrate per day. The daily recommended intake of carbohydrates for a normal person is 200-300 gms per day.
Answered 10/2/2013
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