Atkins

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Atkins – 2.5 Stars – High $$$

Many people take the Atkins diet to a whole level it is not: avoid all carbohydrates and eat lots of meat! I have never seen this information in an Atkins book. Atkins focuses on getting rid of bad carbs (simple carbs) and eating good carbs (complex carbs). However, keeping carbs consumption low is the key to this diet. The theory is that your body uses the easiest form of fuel to break down first before other forms. Fat is the hardest form of fuel for the body to break down so it is usually last. By limiting carbohydrates and increasing protein your body will break down more fat because other forms of fuel are limited. Beware that too much protein can cause problems with the kidneys and the digestive system, so if you choose Atkins do not go overboard on the meat. Go to http://www.atkins.com to learn more.