Saturday, August 7, 2010

Atkins Diet Controversy - How many Veggies on Induction?

One of the problems with diet where the author is gone is trying to understand what he meant or that the diet remains a line in the sand. There is a growing controversy in the Atkins Diet community on just how many vegetables are allowed on Induction. Is it 3 cups or 12-15g per day? Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (2002) says multiple times: "3. Eat no more than 20 grams a day of carbohydrate, most of which must come in the form of salad greens and other vegetables. You can eat approximately three cups-loosely packed-of salad, or two cups of salad plus one cup of other vegetables (see the list of acceptable vegetables on pages 125-126)." "Even during Induction, the first phase of Atkins, and the one which is most restrictive of carbohydrates, most of you will be able to eat one cup of those vegetables daily, as well as two cups of salad vegetables (or just three cups of salad vegetables)." (p.61) "Second, whereas during Induction you ate your protein and fat foods, plus three cups of salad and other veggies (and the special foods such as avocado, olives and sour cream), OWL allows you much more choice." (p.111) Whereas Atkins Nutrition and Atkins.com have changed to this: (www.atkins.com "What youll eat during this phase: * Youll satisfy your appetite with delicious and healthy foods, starting with protein chicken, turkey, lean beef, fish, shellfish, pork, veal, eggs, and a variety of vegetable proteins. * Youll enjoy natural fats olive oil, safflower oil, butter and ...

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