Friday, February 29, 2008

The Atkins Diet


Whether you are a first time dieter looking for a weight loss program, or a return dieter looking for the diet that will work, this blog will provide information to help you lose weight. I am not trying to sell any products, just to give some ideas for those who haven’t found the right way to lose weight.
The Atkins Diet
The Atkins Diet is a low carbohydrate, long-term weight loss program, divided into four stages that will take you from the initial phase of weight loss to the maintenance of your ideal weight throughout your life. This this diet does has a very limited amount of carbohydrates that you can intake each day, but there is no limit on certain types of fat . The Atkins Diet instructs you to avoid foods like pasta, bread, or anything high in carbohydrates, which can include certain types of fruit and sauce, as well as processed foods. The best types of food to consume are meats and cheeses, which provide the energy needed by your body. Strictly following this weight loss program can result in deficiencies in certain vitamins found in foods you’re supposed to avoid, so Atkins developed and sells vitamin supplements that will help you maintain a balanced diet. Atkins also sells protein bars, shakes, candy bars, and baking mixes that you can purchase online or at health food stores like GNC.
The Atkins Diet is based on scientific research that illustrates that the body uses both carbohydrates and fats to produce energy. If you reduce your carbohydrate intake, the body will automatically begin using or burning more fat for energy. Critics of this diet plan have complained about the unlimited fat intake and lack of certain nutrients in the diet, but Atkins insists that these factors are balanced if you closely follow his weight loss program and take the recommended vitamin supplements.
Before, the Health Institute said that we should eat 5 fruits and vegetables a day .Now 7.What you need to remember is that you need fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Fruits and Vegetables are all-stars. Not only are they low in calories and high in fiber, they also contain unique physiochemical, or antioxidants, that boost your health. It’s more than important to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables every day to reap the health benefits. That’s because each color contains different sets of physiochemical that provide different health benefits.
These are Super Fruits and Vegetables to Add to Your Diet
Super Red: Pink grapefruit, red bell peppers, tomatoes, and watermelon Lycopene shows promise in fighting lung and prostate cancers. Lycopene is actually more available after cooking or processing so don’t ignore canned tomato paste!
Super Purple: Concord grapes, blueberries and prunesThe anthocyanins that give these fruits their distinctive colors may help ward off heart disease by preventing clot formation. They may also help lower risk of cancer.
Super Green: Spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, collard greens and bokchoy Lutein appears to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke as well as guard against age-related macular degeneration. Dark green leafy vegetables are usually high in folate, a B vitamin that shows promising results in preventing heart diseases. In addition, Sulforaphane, a photochemical present in cruciferous vegetables, was found to detoxify cancer-causing chemicals before they do damage the body.
Super Orange: Carrots, mangos, pumpkin and orangesThe beta carotenes in these orange super fruits and vegetables may prevent cancer, particularly of the lung, esophagus and stomach. They may also reduce risk of heart disease and improve immune function.
Super White: Cauliflower, mushrooms, banana and onionsThese contain anthoxanthins and allicin, which can help lower blood pressure and protect against stomach cancer.

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