Atkins' Diet Revolution and updated it in his 1992 update, Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution The low-carb diet craze has only started to signs of waning very recently ("Low Carb Diets on the Decline," 2004) To lose one pound a week, one must take in about 500 fewer calories per day than one metabolizes (Barrett
Prolonged ketosis may deplete mineral stores in the bones, causing them to become porous and brittle. (Mayo Clinic Staff, Website, 2005) The long-term effects of ketosis has been suggested by many as one of the number one reasons why an individual may have prolonged negative effects from the use of the low-carbohydrate diet as a source for weight reduction
"Excessive caffeine intake can lead to a fast heart rate, diuresis (excessive urination), nausea and vomiting, restlessness, anxiety, depression, tremors, and difficulty sleeping." (MedlinePlus, Medical Encyclopedia, Website, 2003) The heart is clearly effected by the way in which we eat, although sometimes not as major focus when the goal of losing weigh is at its highest emotional stage
What has yet to be studied in detail is the effect of high-protein low-carbohydrate diets on colon health, in particular the effects of such a diet on the intestinal biome. The authors (Russell et al
However, due to the limited variety available in their arid climate, they may not have had much choice in fixing the problem. It can be argued that modern ideals about proper nutrition are culturally based (Heaney, 2001)
Therefore, the Sans diet, or the diet of any primitive culture for that matter may be a matter of preference rather than need. There are even those who go as far as to compare our dietary needs to those of higher primate (Milton, 1999)
Therefore, the Sans diet, or the diet of any primitive culture for that matter may be a matter of preference rather than need. There are even those who go as far as to compare our dietary needs to those of higher primate (Milton, 1999)
shtml It might be noted that the average male Sans weighs approximately 110 lbs and is 5'3" tall. The caloric intake under this analysis is considered to be adequate (Tu, "Staples of the!Kung Diet")
However, this tribe has remained primarily isolated until only recently. The San are thought to be the oldest surviving culture in the world (Warder, "Tribes of the Kalahari/Kgalagadi," n
However, this tribe has remained primarily isolated until only recently. The San are thought to be the oldest surviving culture in the world (Warder, "Tribes of the Kalahari/Kgalagadi," n
However, this tribe has remained primarily isolated until only recently. The San are thought to be the oldest surviving culture in the world (Warder, "Tribes of the Kalahari/Kgalagadi," n
However, this tribe has remained primarily isolated until only recently. The San are thought to be the oldest surviving culture in the world (Warder, "Tribes of the Kalahari/Kgalagadi," n
Atkins focuses on the theory that it is only carbohydrates that make people fat, and that strict limits on the amount of carbohydrate intake will allow the body to burn fat. (Adriano et al
(DietSurf, WEight Watchers) Dietitians also agree that the daily points system is consistent with NIH guidelines for minimum caloric intake for healthy weight loss, and many other diet plans do not follow this standard. (Alexander et al
Today Weight Watchers is a multinational corporation with approximately 25 million dieting "graduates" and over $1 billion in revenues. (Brierly et al
(Brierly et al.) High profile Weight Watcher members include the former royal Sarah Ferguson, (Nelson) and it is backed up by websites, countless tv commercials, popular magazine spots, and healthcare professionals
One need only look in the newspaper, magazines, grocery store aisles, or pop-up ads to see thousands of ads for diet pills, diet aids, etc. -- one need only look at the increasing demographic of vitamin and supplement stores and offerings to see that American's are rabid for something to bring quick results and better health (Fumento, 1998)
62% of adults and 34% of children are overweight or obese, and yet, if any of the diets worked, why would people continually need to be on them? Instead, Americans are placed with diet after diet, quick fix after quick fix, all for naught. Instead, a change in behavior patterns and a balance approach to diet, including at least 90 of aerobic exercise per week will do more for people in the long run than all the fad diets in the world (Hellmich, 2005)
Proteins are necessary to fuel amino acids and are essential for bone growth, neurological health, and to fuel the body. In addition, there are hundreds of minerals, vitamins, and substances that at smaller levels, contribute to the overall health of the body ("The Nutrition Source")
-- one need only look at the increasing demographic of vitamin and supplement stores and offerings to see that American's are rabid for something to bring quick results and better health (Fumento, 1998). Are there negatives to healthful eating? Certainly none that are medical -- but, in our society of fast food, it is more expensive to eat right, fresh vegetables, hormone free meat, low sugar beverages all are a bit more expensive that the high-carbohydrate, fast foods so popular (Robbins, 1998)