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I am about to begin the induction phase of the Atkins Diet. I've gone on the website and obtained the sample 14-day induction meal plans, which includes bread. However, when I read the rules of induction, it states that no bread should be eaten the first 14 days. I am confused about this. Although the bread is made by Atkins, it is still bread. Are we able to eat the Atkins bread while in the induction period? Thanks!
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I just checked the website so you'd have a second pair of eyes looking........I think they may have changed the rules starting this year. Notice it says specifically for 2005.......as more is learned about how a diet works, it gets changed.......they may have come up with additional information. Remember that these are not No carb but Low carb.
I do remember reading an article somewhere that said the Atkins products were created by the Atkins Foundation, not Dr. Atkins.........this is in contradiction to what the Atkins website says to a certain point. As I was typing this post there was a link to the right that shows the Dr. Atkin's New Diet Revolution and it said "get the specific from the source". I highly suggest reading the book that was written by Dr. Atkins rather than going to a website that he may not have ever been involved with before he passed away. I personally don't remember every seeing any of the "Atkins Products" while he was alive but I also haven't used Atkins in years.
Good luck.
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You are correct in that normal bread and other grains are forbidden for most of the phases of Atkins. The Atkins brand "bread" is mostly made of eggs and uses soy flour I believe. It is low in carbs and of ingredients that should not cause a large spike in your blood sugar. Personally I think it isn't very good, because of the egg taste. It tastes like you're eating french toast instead of eating bread. But considering that the Induction phase is restrictive, I guess something is better than nothing. Good Luck to you!
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The latter part of your reply DubhBas reminded me of something I had thought off and on. Dr. Atkins did live to see the products, he even mentions them in his book. He does, however, mention that one should not rely on them too heavily, but keep it simple. What sparked my memory was that the Atkins Nutritionals company does seem to be at odds with his plan and his true intentions at times. The bread example above is one. What really bothered me was when I saw a paperback from them that is the same basic thing that reezeeza found on their website. It is called The Atkins Essentials: A Two Week Program to Jump-Start Your Low Carb Lifestyle. In my opinion this book further imbeds the myth that Atkins is just bacon and eggs. It looks like they're just trying to make a buck by catering to someone who doesn't want to read the regular book. I try not to get worked up about stuff like that, since I have the materials and can apply it regardless of the media and such, but it is hard at times. Posts: 14 | From: Plano, TX | Registered: Jan 2005
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I know....it amazes me how they say to stay away from certain items.......enriched wheat flour for example......look at one of the main ingredients in mostly all of the products.......enriched wheat flour.
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Be very careful of legal treats as well. Many items say low carb but read the label. They are NOT very low carb in my book. I have never had Atkins products either. I keep it simple and fresh. Remember, these companies are out to make money on the low carb hype
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