The Atkins diet limits carbohydrate intake to switch metabolism from using glucose as the energy "fuel" to burning fat stored in the human body. This process, called ketosis (not to be confused with ketoacidosis, which has similar symptoms), is triggered by low insulin levels. In a healthy state, insulin levels are low with low blood glucose (for example, before meals). With ketosis-lipolysis, excess lipids in the cells begin to penetrate the blood gradually, and used as an energy source.Eating simple carbohydrates (for example, glucose or starch, which is a chain of glucose molecules) leads to an increase in sugar levels immediately after eating (for example, in the treatment of diabetes, the daily amount of insulin necessary for the patient is determined by the blood sugar level). Eating low carbohydrate foods has only a negligible effect on insulin and blood sugar levels.This book gives a comprehensive guide on the following: How does the Atkins diet work?The Benefits of the Atkins DietAtkins Diet Food ListRisks and ConcernsLearn from Others: Mistakes to AvoidAtkins Diet Tips You Must FollowBreakfastLunchDinner RecipesPoultryDesserts... AND MORE
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