Atkins Diet

The Atkins diet is the high-protein, high-fat, low-carbohydrate weight-loss program that has garnered attention since the release of “Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution” four decades ago. Atkins promotes a change in eating habits to lose weight. Contrary to popular belief, the diet does not call for complete restriction of carbohydrates for the duration of the diet. The official Atkins website refutes claims that the plan allows you to eat all the bacon you want in lieu of fruit. Rather, it says the diet advocates eating nutrient dense foods is a natural weight loss approach.Atkins’ selling pitch is — a diet that is low in carbs causes your metabolism to shift from using carbs as its energy source to burning excess fat. You want your body to create less insulin so your blood sugar remains steady and you are not as hungry at meals.The Plan The diet involves four phases. You can jump in during any phase, depending on how much weight you have to lose.Phase 1 : This is the phase to start weight l...

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