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Pro and Cons
Pros of
Atkins Diet
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You'll start to burn fat for energy and loss
pounds once you start Atkins diet induction phase : Since you have restricted your carbohydrate intakes which are the body's primary energy source, you'll start to use your
secondary energy source, you own body fat for energy.
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You won't feel hungry in between meals: By
cutting the carbs, you'll maintain a more even blood sugar level throughout the
day.
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Your overall health will improve and you'll
feel better: Many of the toxins you take into your body are stored in your
fat cells. By getting your body to burn stored fat, you allow it to clean itself
out.
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Clinical studies indicate that
cholesterol and triglyceride levels drop significantly while on Atkins diet and
level of
HDL "good" cholesterol rises.
Cons of
Atkins Diet
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It causes bad breath or more precisely known
as ketone
breath which is likely to last during the induction phase of Atkins diet. Drinking
more water and chewing little fresh parsley every now and then will help to
reduce the bad breath.
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Atkins diet is not recommended for people with
kidney problems.
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Risk of alcohol intoxication is higher when
someone is in ketosis. Thus, the person who undergoes Atkins diet (anyone actually) should
avoid excessive intake of alcohol.
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Some people might feel nauseous due to ketosis.
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