The Atkins diet is a popular low-carbohydrate system of eating that was created by cardiologist Robert C. Atkins in 1972. It has been updated and revised over the past several decades, but the main ideals have remained the same. The Atkins diet declares that the reason for our weight gain, the root cause of the obesity epidemic is not overconsumption of fats and proteins, but rather carbohydrates and refined grains. The Atkins diet has helped millions of people lose unwanted pounds, and it has spurred an influx of other low-carb diets such as the South Beach diet, Paleo diet, and the Sonoma diet. But how exactly does eating less carbs and more fatty foods, the cornerstone idea of the Atkins diet, help you to lose weight?
Simply put, by eliminating carbs from the diet, completely in the first weight loss stages of the diet but still heavily restricted in later maintenance phases of the diet, it forces the body’s metabolic systems to switch from metabolizing glucose for energy to using stored fats for energy, a process known as ketosis. This helps us to lose weight quickly and easily as the body is consuming its own stored fat reserves for energy, depleting and eliminating the excess fatty tissue.
Some Recipes you will find in this book are…
Light n’ Lean Burger w/ Coleslaw
Easy Gazpacho “Smoothie”
“Turkey-touille”
Low Carb Beef Stroganoff
Gluten Free Waffles
Low Carb Mexican Chili
Zucchini Flax n’ Protein Bread
Almond-Raspberry Cupcakes
BBQ Chicken Pizza w/Salad
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Salmon-Asparagus Crepes
Pancetta n’ Cabbage
Low Cal Indian Tikka Chicken
Stuffed Turkey Breast with Arugula Salad
Zucchini Pancakes with Feta, Walnuts and Oregano
Taco Salad
Shrimp Gumbo
Roast Beef and Mixed Greens with Pickled Okra and Radishes
Pork Tenderloin with Tomatoes and Green Olives
Pumpkin-Spice Brownies
Spicy Turnip Fries
Ham n’ Cheese Frittata
Roast Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Coconut-Almond Cookies