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The Eco Atkins Diet

Friday, June 24th, 2011


The Eco Atkins diet is a meatless version of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. The original Atkins diet and most other high-protein diets include large amounts of meat, poultry and fish. Low-carbohydrate, high-animal protein diets, which are advocated for weight loss, may not promote the desired reduction in LDL cholesterol concentration, and can raise the risk of some cancers and cholesterol related heart disease.

The protein in the Eco Atkins diet comes from plant foods. Primary sources are gluten (the protein in wheat, available in stores as seitan) and soy, though some also comes from vegetables, nuts and other grains.

Weight loss was similar for both diets, just short of 9 pounds in one month. Although reductions in LDL cholesterol concentration and total cholesterol were greater for the low-carbohydrate compared with the high-carbohydrate diet, LDL cholesterol dropped on both diets. That’s no surprise, since both diets dropped saturated fat consumption below the 7 percent of calories recommended to reduce blood cholesterol.

This study shows that reducing carbohydrates does not have to mean increasing meat and unhealthy fats. But we need to see longer studies involving more people to check safety and long-term effectiveness when people find and prepare foods themselves rather than having it provided for them. We already know that plant-based diets are healthy and can promote weight loss if calorie consumption is reduced.

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Secret For Successful Weight Loss

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011


Most diets simply dictate what to eat and how much, and usually do not teach us to make better food choices once they leave. When we return to our old habits the weight comes back and ended up in a constant battle to gain the weight back.

Leaving the diet and change instead of eating foods rich in nutrients and enjoy fun foods in moderation, weight loss may be the natural result. Other well-known benefits include increased energy, vitality and freedom from disease.

Also, if you stay active and eat in moderation, you have to give up the foods you enjoy. Yes, that means you can enjoy cakes, cookies and other goodies and still lose weight when you learn how to properly balance your diet. So the big question is: Why do not more of us choose a lifestyle that promotes health in the diet adjourn in our world today? Part of the reason is that we are conditioned in the mentality of the diet that the answer lies in a secret formula that only works if you follow it rigidly. Let’s face it, we like the bells and whistles. Rather than follow another diet to lose weight, we must pay attention to people who have lost weight and maintained. What did they do?

People who have successfully achieved their ideal weight and better health without a dieting report are the success of the following strategies:

They committed themselves to change long term habits in comparison to just lose weight.

They became educated on the principles of healthy nutrition.

They learned to cope with emotions without food and stress.

Consciously eat when you’re hungry and stop when full.

To shift the focus from good looks to honor his health and welfare

They learn to adjust portions or food intake to match the level of activity.

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