Atkins Diet

The Atkins diet was invented by cardiologist Robert Atkins, in the fight against his own overweight. After the overwhelming success, Dr. Atkins developed a unique food system, which he described in the books "The Dietary Revolution of Dr. Atkins" and "The New Dietary Revolution of Dr. Atkins." Since then, the Atkins diet has become one of the most popular and really effective diets.

The diet of Dr. Atkins is based on the restriction of carbohydrates in the diet. Proteins and fats can be consumed in unlimited quantities. To find out how much protein, fat or carbohydrates contains a particular product, use the table.

The low-carb diet of Atkins consists of two phases. The first phase of the diet lasts exactly two weeks.

The menu for the first phase of the Atkins diet:

In the first phase of the diet, you can eat without restriction the following foods: meat, fish, cheese, eggs, the main thing is that the content of carbohydrates in these foods in the daily diet does not exceed 0.5% (20 g). You can also eat seafood, they have very low carbohydrate content. From vegetables and fruits are allowed: fresh cucumbers, radish, parsley, radish, garlic, olives, paprika, celery, dill, basil, ginger. You can use natural vegetable oils, especially cold pressed, as well as natural butter and fish oil. You can drink tea, water and drinks without sugar, and not containing carbohydrates.

In the first phase of the Atkins diet it is forbidden to eat the following foods: sugar and sugar-containing products, any flour products, starchy vegetables, margarine, cooking fats. During the diet, use alcoholic beverages, and foods that have alcohol in their composition.

The menu for the second phase of the Atkins diet:

The second phase of the Atkins diet involves changing the daily diet. Its goal is to learn how to smoothly reduce weight and control it all your life. In the second phase, you need to gradually increase the intake of carbohydrates to find the optimal level at which the weight will continue to decrease smoothly. To do this, you must weigh yourself in the morning before breakfast at the same time. Then the control of the mass of your body will be correct. In the second phase, you can limit the use of foods banned in the first phase: vegetables, unsweetened varieties of berries and fruits, dark bread, and a little alcohol. If you notice that during the second phase of the Atkins diet there were changes in the body, and the weight began to increase, repeat the first phase.

During any phase of the Atkins diet, you can not observe the amount of calories you consume, but you must remember that there is only need when you want, and stop at the first signs of a feeling of satiety.

The maximum effect of the diet can be achieved using dietary supplements: multivitamins, chrome, L-carotene.

Disadvantages of the Atkins diet

The disadvantages of the Atkins diet can be attributed to the fact that it is intended for people who have no health problems. Therefore, if you are in doubt, before you start a diet it is better to consult a doctor. The Atkins diet is contraindicated in people with diabetes mellitus, pregnant, breast-feeding, and with high cholesterol levels in the blood.