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Re: atkins induction question about fruit SUGGESTION
From: Valerie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:34:11 -0600 (CST)
Sorry to disagree with you, fruit can kill induction and even agter for
many folk... rather, take vitamin C and if you get fruit cravings I
suggest sugar free Koolaid with Splenda (which tastes fruity and has a
readily acceptable vitamin C itself that kills fruit cravings fast!)
At Mon, 20 Jan 2003, anonymous wrote:
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>If you are severely craving a piece of fruit, then have some. Your body
>is trying to tell you something. It is healthy, and most fruits are low
>glycemic which means they do not use much insulin for digestion, and
>when eaten on an empty stomach before meals, which is when it should be
>eaten, it leaves the stomach very quickly. Best time to eat fruit is
>first thing in the morning before your breakfast.
>
>I eat a high protein low carb diet. I eat a good helping of 2-3 fruits
>every morning before my egg/cheese omelet. I never felt it made me gain
>weight, nor prevent me from losing. Foods that disrupt my weight seem
>to be potatoes, corn, wheat, and sugar.
>
>Good luck!
>
>At Mon, 20 Jan 2003, amy wrote:
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>>Hi all,
>>
>>I just started the induction phase yesterday. Giving up the bread has
>>been easy and I knew I would have the most trouble with sugar. I love
>>the stuff.
>>
>>Anyways, I was wondering if you have to be that strict in induction to
>>have results. Did anyone add a little more carbs to the induction
>>period and still have good results?
>>
>>I'm DYING for a piece of fruit. I want it more than anything.
>>
>>Any general advice on Atkins is appreciated.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Amy
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