Atkins Diet Research Paper
The Controversial Atkins Diet
The Atkins diet is a controversial topic to discuss. Now, having deeply researched the Atkins diet, I have learned there is a lot that is positive about Atkins' approach. Still, I'm convinced there are better ways to get the benefits of Atkins without its downsides. By eating healthily and exercising, a person can reap the same benefits.
As you're undoubtedly aware, Dr. Atkins' basic premise is that we've all been eating too many carbohydrates, especially refined white flour and sugar. "If you Replace most of those carbohydrates with more fat and more protein", says Atkins, "then you'll lose weight."(Atkins, 4) However, contrary to popular opinion, Atkins is not a "no carb" diet. Even in its strict initial …show more content…
Dr. Atkins uses a concept he calls net carbs. From the carb count of every food, he deducts any fiber and sugar alcohols (maltitol, sorbitol, mannitol, etc.), arguing that these types of carbohydrates do not spark insulin production and fat storage. It's true that different carbohydrates have a different effect on your blood sugar. The twenty- three carb grams in a cup of lucky charms will cause a much quicker rise in blood sugar than the same amount of carbs in a half cup of healthy lentils. Therefore, it's essential to your health to understand how to distinguish "good carbs" from "bad …show more content…
Some people believe the Atkins diet is unreasonable and complicated because to them it seems like a hard diet to follow. A normal person can not easily distinguish "good carbs" from "bad carbs." Food is supposed to be enjoyed not obsessed over. The alternative is to learn and follow the basics of good nutrition. Then you should not have to count calories or net carb grams, or in other words fixate yourself on food.
Another reason this diet creates controversy is because Atkins never explained his overall division of the food pie. Everyone should eat from all of the food groups in the food pyramid. Yet from what I have researched I found that he is recommending a diet that does not follow the food pyramid at all. The diet claims to be effective at producing weight loss regardless of the consumption of fatty meat, butter, and other high-fat dairy products. However, Atkins claims that as long as you are in taking thirty grams of carbohydrates a day or less will you lose
The Atkins diet is a controversial topic to discuss. Now, having deeply researched the Atkins diet, I have learned there is a lot that is positive about Atkins' approach. Still, I'm convinced there are better ways to get the benefits of Atkins without its downsides. By eating healthily and exercising, a person can reap the same benefits.
As you're undoubtedly aware, Dr. Atkins' basic premise is that we've all been eating too many carbohydrates, especially refined white flour and sugar. "If you Replace most of those carbohydrates with more fat and more protein", says Atkins, "then you'll lose weight."(Atkins, 4) However, contrary to popular opinion, Atkins is not a "no carb" diet. Even in its strict initial …show more content…
Dr. Atkins uses a concept he calls net carbs. From the carb count of every food, he deducts any fiber and sugar alcohols (maltitol, sorbitol, mannitol, etc.), arguing that these types of carbohydrates do not spark insulin production and fat storage. It's true that different carbohydrates have a different effect on your blood sugar. The twenty- three carb grams in a cup of lucky charms will cause a much quicker rise in blood sugar than the same amount of carbs in a half cup of healthy lentils. Therefore, it's essential to your health to understand how to distinguish "good carbs" from "bad …show more content…
Some people believe the Atkins diet is unreasonable and complicated because to them it seems like a hard diet to follow. A normal person can not easily distinguish "good carbs" from "bad carbs." Food is supposed to be enjoyed not obsessed over. The alternative is to learn and follow the basics of good nutrition. Then you should not have to count calories or net carb grams, or in other words fixate yourself on food.
Another reason this diet creates controversy is because Atkins never explained his overall division of the food pie. Everyone should eat from all of the food groups in the food pyramid. Yet from what I have researched I found that he is recommending a diet that does not follow the food pyramid at all. The diet claims to be effective at producing weight loss regardless of the consumption of fatty meat, butter, and other high-fat dairy products. However, Atkins claims that as long as you are in taking thirty grams of carbohydrates a day or less will you lose