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Atkins Diet FAQ's
"Some
of the most Frequently Asked Questions"
Question: Why
do I have bad breath?
Bad breath is an indicator of the production
of ketones as you burn body fat and is a good sign that
the diet is working. To combat it, you may use chlorophyll
(must be sugarless), eat more parsley and dark green,
leafy vegetables, and be sure that your water intake
is at least 8 or more glasses daily.
Question: Since
I have been on the Atkins Diet, my cholesterol has gone up. Why?
And what can I do about it?
It's not uncommon for cholesterol to
rise in the beginning. When a person loses weight, cholesterol
usually rises because the body must break down stored
fat for energy. However your total cholesterol should
drop within two to three months. When looking at your
cholesterol levels, pay attention to your HDL (which
is also known as the "good" cholesterol) level. A rise
in HDL cholesterol levels could be a good thing, if
it's all attributed to HDL cholesterol. If you've been
following Atkins for some time and your cholesterol
levels have not come down, there could be several other
reason. Some people have a genetic factor that influences
cholesterol regardless of diet. In these cases you may
need to add essential oils and other supplements your
diet. Please check with your physician on a regular
basis.
Question: Is
it true that I can subtract grams of fiber from my total
carb count?
Yes. In most cases, the fiber will
not interfere with weight loss because it does not impact
upon blood sugar levels.
Question: How
can I avoid Constipation while on the Atkins Diet?
First, make sure you are drinking eight
8-ounce glasses of water each day. Lack of water is
one of the main reasons for constipation.
You may need to consume some supplementary
fiber in the form of wheat bran, psyllium husks or ground
flaxseed. Another thing to consider is adding in more
exercise which often helps constipation. Make sure you
are eating your salads and vegetables!
Question: Since
I have started doing Atkins I have terrible leg cramps.
What do I need to get rid of them?
During Induction, Atkins has a strong
diuretic effect , which means you will lose a large
amount of water weight, along with electrolytes, which
contain the minerals potassium, magnesium and calcium.
This is what causes the leg cramps. The best way to
replace these is to salt your food to taste and take
a mineral supplement that includes calcium, magnesium
and potassium.
Question: Why
do I have headaches when starting the Atkins Diet?
The most common reason is that you've
given up caffeine. Take some ibuprofen for relief. Other
reasons, include sugar withdrawal, food sensitivities,
skipping meals, lack of vitamins or dehydration from
not drinking enough water.
Can I drink Alcohol
while on the Atkins Diet?
When you consume Alcohol, it is the
first fuel to burn. While that's going on, your body
will not burn fat. While this does not stop weight loss,
it will postpones it until the alcohol has been used
up. If you must drink alcohol, straight liquor such
as scotch, rye, vodka, and gin would be the best choices
as long as the mixer contains no sugar. If you have
added alcohol to your diet and suddenly stop losing,
give it up.
Question: Why
aren't my Ketosis sticks changing color?
Since the body can only store a two-day
supply of glucose in the form of glycogen when consuming
20 grams of carbs a day, it normally takes two to three
days for your body to go into Ketosis. If you are past
the two or three days, and still not in Ketosis, check
more closely the number of carbohydrates you are eating.
You may be eating more carbs than you think. Another
thing to consider is that the sticks do expire. Check
the date to make sure you have a fresh pack.
Question: What
medications interfere with or need to be adjusted while
I am doing the Atkins Diet?
It's best to stop taking any unnecessary
over-the-counter medications, such as cough syrup, diuretics,
antacids, sleep aids, antihistamines or laxatives. Some
prescription medications also inhibit weight loss so
it's a good idea to talk to your doctor to see if an
alternative approach can be found if you find that you
are not losing. Atkins is known to lower high blood
sugar and high blood pressure so people who take insulin
or oral diabetes medications, or medications to lower
their blood pressure need to be closely supervised in
order to adjust their dosage.
Question: Is
it true that Atkins Dieters don't eat Vegetables?
That is completely false. Atkins is
not an all protein diet. Much of the news media have
portrayed Atkins as an all meat and cheese diet which
is simply untrue. It's best to stay away from starchy
vegetables such as beets, potatoes and carrots. During
the Induction phase, you'll eat three cups of certain
vegetables each day, primarily salad greens and other
raw salad ingredients. During the other phases of the
diet you gradually increase the amount of vegetables
in your diet.
See below for a list of some of the
acceptable Vegetables:
artichoke, celery root, pumpkin, artichoke
hearts, rhubarb, asparagus chard, sauerkraut, bamboo
shoots, collard greens, scallions, dandelion, snow peas,
bean sprouts, dandelion greens, spaghetti squash, beet
greens, eggplant, spinach, broccoli, hearts of palm,
string or wax beans, broccoli, rabe, kale, summer squash,
brussels, kohlrabi, tomato, bean sprouts, leeks, turnips,
cabbage, okra, water chestnuts cauliflower onion, zucchini,
alfalfa sprouts, daikon mushroom, arugula, endive, parsley,
bok choy escarole, peppers, celery, fennel, radicchio,
chicory, jicama, radishes, chives, lettuce, romaine
lettuce, cucumber
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