Discussion
The Atkins Diet is composed of four phases. Individuals progress from one phase to the next …show more content…
One pro of Atkins Diet is the rapid results of weight loss. Another pro is the lack of hunger. Atkins Diet is based primarily on eating meat, which takes longer to digest, making one feel satiated longer and least likely to cheat. Also, carnivores love this diet and when one is happy they are more likely to adhere to the program longer. One also needs to evaluate the cons of the Atkins Diet before making an educated evaluation. Some of the cons include the side effects from the body being in a state of ketosis. Ketosis side effects can include bad breath, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, insomnia, and even nausea (Martin, 2008). In addition, the buildup of uric acid and ketones can cause headaches, gout, even kidney problems (Martin, 2008). The diet is low in fiber, which can lead to constipation. The high fat content of the diet could lead to heart complications that include arterial blockage and heart diseases. When researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine studied 18 adults on the Atkins diet they found their LDL cholesterol levels rose by 16 points within one month of being on the diet (Sass,