Atkins Diet Book – Get The Help You Need To Stick To The Plan

The number of Americans who are overweight has jumped from 55.9 percent in 1994 to 64.5 percent in 2002, according to the most recent figures released by the Journal of the American Medical Association in October 2002. Of those, the number of Americans considered obese has also increased, and each year an estimated 300,000 deaths in the United States are associated with obesity. But, according to Atkins, to focus only on weight is to miss the proverbial forest for the trees.

More than ever, the time for Atkins is now—and Atkins for Life, by Robert C. Atkins, M.D., is the ultimate life-long plan for weight control and optimal health. Atkins has helped millions lose weight for more than 30 years, but Atkins for Life offers much more. This approach to weight control is not just about looking slim—it is perhaps the most significant tool to influence overall health and to enhance the likelihood of enjoying a long and vigorous life.

Compared to maintaining a healthy weight, losing weight is relatively easy. As the new book explains, Atkins does not mean eating tiny portions, counting calories or depriving one’s self of tasty, fulfilling food. Instead, it means incorporating healthy carbohydrates along with protein and fat into a nutrient-rich, varied and delectable way of eating for a lifetime. Atkins for Life explains how to select foods that are lower in carbs and have a more moderate impact on blood sugar, allowing for a steady level of energy.

Here’s what you get when you eat the Atkins way:

Nutrient-dense meals rich in fiber

Lots of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (plant nutrients)

Appropriate amounts of protein

Good fats

Here’s what you don’t get:

Sugar

White flour

Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (trans fats)

Atkins for Life is a comprehensive plan that answers your questions about controlling carb intake and explains how to ensure success in every situation. By providing an easily understood explanation of how carbohydrates, protein and fat function are processed in the body, the mechanism by which the program works is made clear. Furthermore, extensive charts throughout the book provide information on everything, from "good" and "bad" carbs to which foods can be eaten regularly, which should be eaten in moderation or rarely and those to avoid at all costs. One of the most helpful chapters is “Everyday Challenges,” which provides solutions to the daily temptations in everyday life, whether in the grocery store, at a dinner party or at an office celebration. A comprehensive chart analyzes the carbohydrate level and nutrients in different types of bread. Charts of food substitutions for everything from entrées, to desserts, to which meals to order in restaurants that feature ethnic cuisines, are key to staying on the plan.

In addition, there is an extensive meal planning section with 125 recipes and 200 meal plans at four levels of carbohydrate intake. Recipes for appetizers, desserts, snacks, entrées, soups, salads and sauces will ensure that anyone can stick to this life plan. The recipes are delicious evidence that controlling carbs need not compromise great taste.

Besides the host of strategies for success, the testimonials of people who’ve adopted the Atkins lifestyle are perhaps the most convincing case for just how well Atkins really works. These men and women of all ages and with a range of medical histories demonstrate that Atkins for Life really is the plan for anyone and everyone.

About The Author:

Mark Harris is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.atkins-diet-plan-n-recipes.com. Information about the Atkins diet plan and low carb cooking for long term weight loss.