Atkins Diet Quick Hits: Zero Carb

In the this video of the "Atkins Diet Quick Hits" series, I comment on a question I got from a well-meaning low carber. His question was on the amount of what he was eating. I took his question and ran with it though to a different topic. Starvation mode dieting is never good, and similar is zero carb dieting. I am pretty convinced that for most people going zero carb is an unnecessary step. Sure there are some very metabolically resistant and / or people suffering with hyperinsulinemia.

For the most part, most people should be getting their veggies in and not fearing adding back a reasonable amount of carbs. Trying to discover what the magic number per day can certainly be trying, but your health will appreciate it. Thinking zero carbs is the answer also misses number of things:
* phytonutrients without getting more chemicals
* fiber-rich vegetables
* carbs present in other non-veggie sources, like nuts, eggs, or cheese

Unless you are really hyper sensitive to carbs, enjoy the variety of nature and food selection.

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[zoepneuma]

Do NOT insult zero carbs!!! Eat zero carbs and supplements nearly everyday and low carbs on the other days!!!

[bowulf]

@zoepneuma I prefer to have a diet that I can eat without resorting to supplements and essentially eat the same way (same type of foods each day). I achieved better long term success that way, but if you can live the other way, go for it. Like I said, the severe metabolically resistant people may need to do that, but most however should not have to.

[manhaljeorje]

Hi

can I eat for the scond week Flax seed or make bread with it ,also I like to ask i am eating all this oill think like butter cheese I dont get colstrol please let me know

[bowulf]

@manhaljeorje Check out my low carb flax bread recipe I have posted here. It is induction friendly. For cholesterol info, check out my cholesterol video I have posted here. The short answer is dietary cholesterol has little to do with cholesterol in one's blood.

[GTBonds]

Please don't pay attention to negative comments such as those that have been posted by some of your subscribers. Your videos are very appreciated by those of us who are truly interested in the low carb lifestyle. I find your videos very useful and relevant. Please continue giving those of us who need it your guidance.

[Sparisi1122]

13 pounds in 4 days!!!!!!!!!! HOLY FUCKING SHIT!

[gurumagoo]

Going carnivorous is a big sacrifice. Often you feel left out eating with family and friends, and you do give up something culturally; but it has been completely worth it for me. My health has completely turned around. I wore contacts from 16-26 and now no longer need them. I actually look younger than I did 4 years ago. My skin is totally clear, and I have more energy than I ever did before. I'm not trying to convert anybody: this diet isn't easy. If you have no access to wild game, forget it.

[gurumagoo]

A couple years ago I ate vegatable matter at a Thanksgiving dinner with extended family (trying to be polite) and found that my body could no longer handle it. I became intensely ill after eating dressing and raw green salad. Didn't make any sense to me until I realized that dogs and cats eat grass to throw up, and I was having exactly the same reaction.

[gurumagoo]

Easiest way to go zero carb, is to go zero plant matter and zero dairy. That's right, I'm a carnovore. Believe it or not, there are a few of us out there. I gave up plants and dairy almost 4 years ago and it's worked out great for me. After about 4 months your body adapts to it and you no longer live in ketosis or crave carbs. I'm also a type 2 diebetic and my blood sugar sits around 80 around the clock. I'm also around 5% body fat and the wrinkles and gray hair I had at 26 are now gone at 30.

[joel4360]

Atkins doesn't go far enough. zero Carb is the only way to go. it is not natural for humans to eat vegetables. the fibre you get from vegetables is very hard on your digestive system and is not natural. of course this is just my opinion. I am very impressed with the success you have had on Atkins, but for Carb sensitive individuals like myself it just doesn't go far enough.