What Experts Really Have to Say About the Atkins Diet
When Dr. Robert Atkins introduced the Atkins Diet in 1972, it started one of the largest controversies experienced within the nutrition community. His solution for those who were experiencing problems with other diets was to start a low-carb diet. A low-carb diet would remove the food cravings, thereby eliminating the temptation to overeat, which was ruining whatever diet you were on. You might be thinking it sounds all right. But if you are not eating carbs you have to then focus on what you actually are eating. That is the part where the diet encourages eating low-carb food, which then tends to include excessive amounts of fatty foods.
Interestingly enough, as you might know, it worked for many. There are currently millions of success stories circulating around the world and the Internet, of people trying this diet, and actually losing a substantial amount of weight. A recent study, between three diets, Atkins, Mediterranean, and Low-fat showed that those on the Atkins diet lost more weight than those on the other two diets. Many have called the results of this study into question however, because the study was partially funded by none other than Doctor Robert Atkins. You might wonder why it matters who funded the study. When you take a look at who is disagreeing with the Atkins diet you see where the controversy really lies.
The American Heart Association (AHA) states that the only way to lose weight and stay healthy is to cut out the fat in your diet. Furthermore, they state that while it's true you may lose weight on this diet, the effects of consuming so much protein and fat would be dangerous for your body,...
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