20-01-2004, 04:25 PM
I think each individual will find one diet that will suit them, which will not suit another.... Some are quite happy with Atkins and have no problems with it and others do, I think it all depends on how your own individual system/metabolism works....
For instance, I could not do the Atkins if I wanted to as I am highly allergic to dairy products, so wouldnt be able to eat cheese.
I do agree with Dem though, and that is , as long as you adopt a healthy eating lifestyle and exercise at least 3 times a week, whether it be just going for a walk or whatever... that is all u need to do.
The whole idea is keeping your blood sugar levels, level througout the day, instead of peaking and troughing(in other words if u manage to maintain blood sugar levels,level one's metabolism should be working constantly instead of dropping off or slowing down)
Foods are divided into 3 categories... High Glycaemic Index
Medium Glycaemic Index and Low. Its a matter of getting a balance between these 3. Which most of us do if we adopt a healthy eating lifestyle.
For instance, I could not do the Atkins if I wanted to as I am highly allergic to dairy products, so wouldnt be able to eat cheese.
I do agree with Dem though, and that is , as long as you adopt a healthy eating lifestyle and exercise at least 3 times a week, whether it be just going for a walk or whatever... that is all u need to do.
The whole idea is keeping your blood sugar levels, level througout the day, instead of peaking and troughing(in other words if u manage to maintain blood sugar levels,level one's metabolism should be working constantly instead of dropping off or slowing down)
Foods are divided into 3 categories... High Glycaemic Index
Medium Glycaemic Index and Low. Its a matter of getting a balance between these 3. Which most of us do if we adopt a healthy eating lifestyle.
Petunia/Carry