Im of normal weight but want to do Atkins for health reasons. Can I restrict carbohydrates without losing weight?
The Atkins Nutritional ApproachTM is recommended for much more than weight loss. Almost everyone will experience health benefits by controlling carbohydrates. The average American eats about 300 grams of carbohydrates a day, half of it as sugar. Here’s how to adapt Atkins to your needs. Start with the Ongoing Weight Loss phase, where in addition to protein, fats and vegetables, you will be eating seeds, nuts, and berries. If you find you are losing weight, add higher carb vegetables such as yams, turnips and winter squash. There are also certain low-glycemic legumes such as lentils and soybeans and low-glycemic fruits such as melon and apricots that you may be able to incorporate. Finally, add whole grains. While consuming your normal amount of protein, add as much of these foods as you wish so long as you maintain your normal weight. Everyone, however slim, should avoid empty carbs in the form of refined bleached flour or sugar, including most processed foods. Similarly, no matter wha
