Atkins meals

There are a lot of misconceptions about the Atkins way of life, and many assume that Atkins meals are nothing more than meat, eggs, bacon, and cheese. I can understand why some think this, and that is mostly the fault of the American media. When the Atkins way of eating first hit the media in a big way, long after it was quietly successful for many that was what they latched onto. However, there is more to Atkins eating, and anyone who argues that point obviously has not done their homework.

Many say that Atkins is low carb and high protein. That is only partially right. They think their Atkins meals will all be high protien when in fact the emphasis is on fats and proteins together. This is a scary thought because we have been told how bad fat is for a long time, and most diets are low fat. However, we’ve been eating fats for hundreds of years. The obesity epidemic is right in line with the rise of highly processed sugars.

Why is it that I can’t eat bread in my Atkins meals? Mostly because the whole wheat bread I just bought for my family has high fructose corn syrup in it. Why is that? Though the studies seem to be right in line with what Dr. Atkins taught his patients and the rest of the world, people are still leery because they believe that Atkins meals are all meat. That’s not true. Anyone who is following this way of eating to the letter knows they are eating more vegetables than they have probably ever had in their entire lifetime. Some try to cut carbs completely, and that is not the correct way to do the program. Atkins meals have low carbs and a mix of fats and proteins.

The only way to do the Atkins program is to read the book. Many do what they think is Atkins, but they aren’t, and they are then complaining of bad health and no results. It’s essential to have the knowledge behind the program, and that allows those using the program to prepare correct Atkins meals. The high fat content is something that goes away quickly in the program as more carbs are added back. Once weight is lost, and the number of good carbs goes up, you will be eating a very balanced diet that is good for the body and is more inline with what people were eating before sugar became an ingredient in almost everything.