Atkins diet

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Originally posted by spam
You first say that weight loss reduces cholesterol, and then that you did not have a weight problem but had a cholesterol problem. To state that any diet will reduce cholesterol is untrue. A low carb diet may not reduce cholesterol.
Dieting in any form is bad as it denies the body of vital substances. What is needed is a balanced diet in the right quantities with sufficient exercise. Atkins is not a diet...it utilises a high protein low carb diet as a springboard to kick start the metabolism. After 2 weeks the carbs are reintroduced. With Atkins once past the initial phase your weight drops slowly but consistently, it does no induce the suger highs and lows which cause problems with many diets. It may not work for some and work for others.
Meat in moderation will not raise your cholesterol levels, eaten properly cooked with the right foods you will be fine. Stay away from processed food....

First off, let me state that I believe the key to long-term weight control is reducing calorie intake and increased physical activity.

I did not claim any diet will reduce cholesterol. Rather, I did state that weight loss lowers cholesterol. Even small amounts of weight loss enhance LDL cholesterol reduction. Studies have proved this. One study followed people for a year. The patients chose their own diets and those who lost weight were then divided into 3 groups: those who lost 2.5% - 6.9%, those who lost 7% - 14% and those who lost more than 14% of their body weight. They all had improvements in triglyceride levels, and HDL cholesterol levels.

Secondly, I made a statement that I had high cholesterol. I did not have a weight problem so I was not on a diet to lose weight. I managed to bring my cholesterol levels down by cutting down on meat consumption.
Maybe I'm missing something here but I still don't see the contradiction you're accusing me of.