Atkins Diet

We have already explained the principle of the action of diets,based on the restriction of the use of carbohydrates, so there is no point in dwelling on this in detail. In this article, we will describe how the Atkins diet differs from other low-carb diets.

Atkins diet is very popular among celebrities due to its effectiveness and balanced diet. However, before you begin to follow this diet, you need to consider all contraindications. Atkins diet is contraindicated pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, diabetics and people with kidney problems. Before you go on a diet, you need to be examined by a doctor. In your blood should be a normal level of glucose, insulin and cholesterol. During the Atkins diet, do not take medicine.

The Atkins diet consists of two stages - reduction and maintenance. In fact, reduction stage - this is actually a two-week diet, and supporting stage - this is a special diet, which you can and must adhere to all subsequent life.

The first phase of the Atkins diet is necessary for metabolism reorganization. During this stage the body is accustomed to receive nutrients not from carbohydrates, but from fat. At the reduction stage, the body goes into a state ketosis. It starts to develop chemicala substance called ketones. They accelerate the burning of fats, and you begin to lose weight. In addition, sometimes ketosis is accompanied by mild nausea, so you unconsciously reduce food intake. By the way, ketosis is quite a natural state of the body.

At this stage, the Atkins diet most effective - you lose the main percentage of excess weight. In addition, during these two weeks the body gets used to a new diet that you will need to follow in the future. At the reduction stage, the body is weaned from a large amount of carbohydrates, the blood sugar level gradually stabilizes, the daytime drowsiness disappears, as is the addiction to flour and sweet.

At this stage, the Atkins diet is based on certain rules. Daily you can use no more than 20 gramscarbohydrates - it is under such conditions that ketosis begins. For clarity - 20 grams of carbohydrates are contained in three teaspoons of granulated sugar. Portions and caloric content of food are not limited, but it is necessary to eat only if you feel hunger. You can not overeat. The diet consists mainly of fats and proteins, carbohydrates are virtually excluded. Even small amounts of prohibited foods can negate the entire effectiveness of the diet! Allowed in small amounts of carbohydrates should be consumed separately from proteins and fats.

Atkins diet allows use of all kinds of fish (sea and river), poultry (including game), seafood (except oysters), meat, eggs, hard cheese, raw vegetables, natural vegetable and animal fats, fresh mushrooms. Limited use zucchini, peas, onions, tomatoes, cabbage, avocado, sour cream and some other products. Atkins diet strictly prohibits consumption of confectionery and bakery productsproducts, alcohol, artificial fats, sugar, fruits, starchy vegetables (potatoes, corn). You can drink water (boiled and mineral), tea and coffee without sugar, drinks that do not contain carbohydrates. Of the sugar substitutes are forbidden fructose, maltose, sucrose (and other substitutes with the end of -za), allowed - saccharin, cyclamate. Also it is necessary to take multivitamin complexes with microelements and minerals.

For two weeks the body gets used to changing metabolism, and the Atkins diet goes to the second stage - the supporting one. The amount of carbohydrates can gradually increase (up to about 40 g). The optimal daily amount of carbohydrates is individually for each person and is a trial and error method. It is necessary to find a balance between the absence of manifestations of hypoglycemia and the desired body weight. You should not feel uncomfortable, but again you should not get better either.

This stage of the Atkins diet allows the use ofpreviously banned products: mainly unsweetened berries and fruits, some types of vegetables, black bread, alcoholic beverages. All these products need to be consumed in small quantities. Necessary constantly monitor body weight. If you started to recover because of a violation of diet - go back to the first stage of the diet and repeat it again.

Atkins diet is good absence of strict limitations - Many products that prohibit othersdiet, Atkins diet permits. This diet is very effective, in addition, it allows you to normalize metabolism and diet. You do not have to count calories, limit yourself to eating and eat at strictly certain times.

However, the Atkins diet is long, in addition, some recipes for it will have to be specially calculated so as not to exceed the accidentally daily norm of carbohydrates. Atkins diet requires additional intake of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. A prolonged state of ketosis can lead to urolithiasis (if you have this predisposition) and disrupt the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.

If you for some reason did not fit the Atkins diet, you can try another popular low-carb diet - the Kremlin.