The Atkins diet: the new rules of weight loss

Not so long ago popular protein diet, known to many as the Atkins diet was a bit transformed. There are new rules that will guide you through the entire course of the diet without irritability, feelings of heaviness in the stomach and bad breath. The new, improved version of the diet is less restrictive, the weight will go even faster. Sounds tempting?


Let's start with the fact that the new Atkins diet continues to limit the intake of refined sugars and carbohydrates: so don't think you secretly will be able to eat chocolate and white bread. The good news is that under the new rules allowed the caffeine, because recent scientific studies have shown that in moderate amounts, caffeine helps weight loss. In addition, due to caffeine wish there will be less and in a good mood and cheerfulness will not leave thee in the day.





The Atkins diet is divided into four stages:





The first stage. Induction


This phase lasts up to two weeks depending on how much weight you want to lose. During this period, allowed only 20 grams of carbohydrates a day. The name of the phase - induction - reflects objective: to change the biochemistry of the body and give the installation metabolism to work by the splitting of fats rather than carbohydrates. The main innovation at this stage is allowed to consume fiber. It prevents rapid absorption of glucose in the small intestine, protecting the body from extreme blood sugar levels. Connecting in the gut with cholesterol, it contributes to its removal from the body, which is very important in the diet, which is based on meat products.




The second phase. Continued weight loss




In fact, this adjustment of the diet to the individual preferences. Under the new rules allowed the fruit, pasta, wild rice, and even bread cereal.




The third stage. Preparation for stable weight




In the third phase of daily consumption of carbohydrates should be increased by 10 grams per week. Foods that should be added in the third phase:




- nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts, pine nuts, pecans, pistachios, pumpkin seeds and sunflower);


vegetables rich in starch (carrots, potatoes, beans, beets);


any fruits and berries.




Remember that all the spices and foods that increase appetite (sweets, white bread, cereals), increase the level of glucose in the blood, and this prevents the build process of fat digestion.




The fourth stage. To maintain a constant weight




It is important to adhere to the following rules: exercise, take vitamins and carefully monitor the level of glucose in the blood, taking the tests.






Pros: updated version to be much more tolerant of carbohydrates, but it still allows you to losing weight without feeling hungry. Thanks to innovations do not result in loss of strength and lost bad breath, constipation and other stomach problems go away. A more flexible approach to carbohydrates and the appearance menu of fiber means that you'll be able to eat less meat and more fruits and vegetables. However, still be wary of hidden carbohydrates, for example, sauces, which are often added flour for thickness.


Cons:

despite all the updates, the Atkins diet is still high protein diet with a high content of cholesterol. Due to the fact that there are restrictions on certain product groups, the body is still suffering from a lack of nutrients. This means that the diet may be accompanied by headaches and stomach disorders, despite the inclusion of more vegetables and fruits that contain fiber.


By and large, the Atkins diet was and still is a very strong power system, in which any self-deception and deviation from the rules will lead to the fact that the diet will simply cease to work properly.

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WomanJournal

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