Atkins Low GI Diet

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A typical low GI diet is low in fat and high in carbohydrates- but specifically low GI carbs. Often a simple change from high GI carbs to low GI carbs may bring about weight loss. Atkins diet is most marketed and well-known as low-carbohydrate diets. It was adapted by Dr. Robert Atkins in 1960s.
Atkins diet is based on theory that overweight people eat too many carbohydrates. Our bodies burn both fats and carbohydrates, but carbs are used first. By drastically reducing carbs and eating more protein and fat, our body naturally lose weight by burning stored body fat more efficiently. The Atkins diet promises that not only one lose weight- and not to be hungry- with the low carbohydrate diet, but also on the road to better heart and memory function, as well as other wellness benefits. Instead of carbs and sugar, eaters are allowed plenty of fats and proteins.

How GI diet differs from Atkins diet:

1. According to GI Diet, low fat and healthy carb with modest amounts of proteins are recommended, where as, Atkins diet claims that one can lose weight on high fat, high protein diet. It works on premises that healthy lifestyles require a limited amount of simple carbohydrates, protein, exercise and proper portion control.

2. The GI diet takes in to account the portion size actually eaten, Atkins diet sometimes below the recommended daily values for several vitamins and mineral such as calcium, potassium and magnesium.

3. Atkins plan has been criticized for its high cholesterol, fats and protein content and its low fiber intake.

4. GI diet is exclusively beneficial for controlling heart disease and diabetes, whereas as, Atkins diet is linked to potential health risks such as osteoporosis , heart diseases, colon cancer, stroke, a propensity to form kidney stones , liver disorders and diabetes.

5. GI diet is suitable for every eater, Atkins diet is not ideal for vegetarians as it is meat-heavy (protein) diet.

Atkins diet has not proven to be effective for long term. The GI diet helps to remain fit, improves health and well-being. GI diet is a key nutrition message that goes hand in hand with other healthy eating guidelines









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