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Atkins Diet

The Atkins Protein Diet has grown to be one of the most popular methods of weight loss. It requires a large amount of self-discipline and dedication but if done properly it seems that people can lose a tremendous amount of weight in short period of time. There are also claims that Atkins dieters will experience other health benefits as well. The Focus is on Low carb Diets.

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The first two weeks of the Atkins diet is termed the "induction" period. During this time, dieters are permitted to eat no more than 20 grams of carbohydrates per day.

This translates into a diet consisting of nearly unlimited meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, cheeses, oils, butter, margarine, bacon, and sausages. The 20 gram carb limit is generally derived from trace amounts of carbs in sauces, dressings, cheeses and a couple cups of lettuce greens or vegetables daily. During these two weeks of Atkins Diet, participants are not allowed to have any milk, fruits, grains, cereals, breads or "high glycemic index" vegetables such as potatoes, peas, corn and carrots.

After the first two weeks of starting the Atkins Diet , dieters can begin adding about 5 more grams of carbohydrates to their diet weekly.

Generally, a diet consisting of no more than 40 to 90 grams of carbohydrates is what dieters must stick to long term, in the "Atkins Diet maintenance" phase. Even this is a scant amount of carbohydrate compared to what health experts and major health organizations recommend.