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Misconceptions about the Atkins
diet
Many people incorrectly believe that the Atkins Diet
promotes eating unlimited amounts of fatty meats and cheeses. In fact, while
certain foods are allowed in unlimited quantities, the Atkins Diet is very
specific in recommending lean meats, such as seafood and poultry. This is a key
point of clarification that Dr. Atkins addressed in the more recent revisions
of his book.
Another common misconception arises from the confusion
between the Induction Phase and rest of the diet. The first two weeks of the
Atkins Diet are extremely strict, with only 20g of carbohydrates permitted per
day. The plan is very clear that dieters absolutely should not continue past
the 2-week Induction Phase without slowly raising their daily carbohydrate
count. Once the weight-loss goal is reached, carbohydrate levels are raised
even further, though still significantly below USDA norms, and still within the
definition of ketosis. In fact, most people against
the Atkins approach are confused about the meaning of two terms: Ketosis and
Keotacidosis.
Ketosis is short for Benign dietary ketosis, or BDK, this is
a biological process that results when sufficient Glucose as a source of energy
is not available from dietary carbohydrate and the body switches to primarily
using Fat. Fatty acids are released into the bloodstream, then converted to
Ketones, which are used by muscles, the brain and other organs. Excess ketones
are excreted in urine.
Ketoacidosis is a state in which there is an abnormal
accumulation of Ketones, which changes the body's PH to acidic. This usually
occurs in diabetics whose Blood sugar is out of control, alcoholics and people
in a state of starvation. Ketoacidosis is not to be confused with Ketosis,
which is a perfectly normal function of burning Fat for energy.
Those against Atkins would have you believe that those two
terms are one in the same. However, they couldn't be more different. Ketones
are even created after a workout. That is, if you break a sweat and burn fat.
If Anti-Atkins folks are correct, you need to stop working out immediately!
Of course, that's crazy. Exercise is integral in any way of
eating, even Atkins
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