The Truth About The Atkins High Protein Diet
The highly popular Atkins Diet involves a weight loss regime through the consumption of high protein foods and does not recommend consuming carbohydrates. This seems to be the reason why it is unfairly regarded as an ‘all cheeseburger-no vegetable’ kind of diet plan.
The first fortnight of the diet involves an almost complete warding off any kind of carbohydrate consumption. Later on, greens are part of the plan although no fruit can be consumed and a few carbohydrates are approved. During a six month period however, you will end up consuming a fair amount of carbohydrates. Keep in mind that the Atkins Diet recommends that you do not eat certain foods like white potatoes, white breads and white rice for a considerably long period.
The Atkins Diet is criticized widely by a number of weight loss experts though who refer to it as yet another high protein ‘fad diet’.
Recent studies carried out on the diet suggest that it is far less harmful than most experts make it out to be. A more, long term study is expected to be conducted soon. The results of this study should be quite sufficient to lay all doubts to rest.
The American Heart Association website says the Atkins Diet could lead to speedy fluctuations in weight that could have adverse effects on the heart.
One of the main principles regarding the Atkins Diet lies with the fact that sugar is a lead cause of cancer. This is not necessarily the case, but is apparently used as a tactic to scare people, directing them towards the recommended food on the Atkins Diet. Experts also say that this particular diet has no benefits to dieters and does not teach them any strategies on weight management such as serving sizes or controlling portions.
