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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Do I need to take supplements?

A:Check the specific guidelines for the low carb plan you have chosen - most of them list their recommendations for supplements in the book. You should...

Q: How many carbs will I be able to eat?

A: : That depends on the diet plan you are following and your own individual needs. On diets with an induction phase you are very limit...

Q: How much water should i drink?

A: As much as you can! Fresh, plain water is vital to your health it helps flush toxins from all the fat you are burning from your bloo...

Q: Is Low Carb Eating Safe?

A: There is a lot of misconception out there about low carb eating. The most prevelant is that you are cutting out all carbs and that y...

Q: What foods can I eat?

A: You should refer to the book for your diet plan , but basically you can eat meats, fish, poultry, eggs, butter, vegetable oils which...

Q: I just started the induction stage, why do I feel so sick?

A: It is actually quite common to experience, weakness, headaches and nausea for the first couple of days. While it may seem like this ...

Q: What is Ketosis?

A: When the body is burning fat for energy instead of carbohydrates, that is called ketosis. During this metabolic state, your body wil...

Q: How can I submit a good product review?

A:Share your opinion about products you have purchased. Carboholix sells over 100 low carb, sugar free, and diabetic-friendly products. By taking a few ...

Q: Why should I register on Carboholix?

A:Registering and logging in to the Carboholix Web Site is optional. Doing so will make the ordering process go much faster on repeat visits. Your email...

Q: What kind of sweeteners do you recommend?

A:A main goal of the Atkins Nutritional Approach is to stabilize blood sugar (glucose) and insulin levels through the restriction of carbohydrates. Suga...

Q: Can I have diet fizzy drinks while doing Atkins?

A:Spring, mineral or filtered tap water and herb teas are your best fluid options. If you must have soda, avoid caffeinated colas and look for brands, s...

Q: How do I know how much sugar substitute to use when adapting recipes?

A:Generally, one packet of any sugar substitute has the sweetening power of two teaspoons of sugar. Splenda™, which is a combination of sucralose ...

Q: Since beginning Atkins, I am often constipated. How can I avoid this?

A:Some constipation is common during the first week of the Induction phase. This is due to the change in diet, especially the reduction of fruit and veg...

Q: I am unable to get into ketosis even when I consume no carbohydrate. What should I do?

A:Some people do not produce enough ketones to show up in their urine. If you are experiencing a reduction in your appetite and an improvement in well-b...

Q: I lost weight on Induction and for the first few months on Ongoing Weight Loss, but now the scale just won't budge. How do I get off this plateau?

A:First, before you assume there is a problem, ask yourself some questions: Are you feeling better? Are your clothes fitting better? (You may be losing ...

Q: Could eating Atkins Advantage Bars be impeding my weight loss?

A:This varies by individual. If you have reached a plateau and are not losing weight, try omitting the bars until weight loss resumes. Alternatively, yo...

Q: I thought I wasn't supposed to be hungry on Atkins, but I am, why?

A:If you're hungry, eat; if you're starving, you should have eaten 30 minutes ago. Just as overeating can cause your body to resist weight loss so can u...

Q: Why do have I have such terrible headaches while on Atkins?

A:Your headaches could be caused by a number of things related to the change in your eating patterns. The most common reason for headaches is caffeine w...

Q: I am a diabetic. Can I follow the Atkins Nutritional Approach?

A:Controlling carbohydrate intake has been shown to regulate blood-sugar levels and insulin production, therefore diminishing the need for medications. ...

Q: Why is caffeine unacceptable in the Atkins Nutritional Approach?

A:Excess caffeine can drop blood sugar levels and leave you craving sweets. If you're addicted to caffeine, you must give it up. The best way to do this...

Q: Why does Atkins have a metabolic advantage over low-fat weight-loss programmes?

A:The simple answer is that it takes more energy to burn fat for energy than it does to burn carbohydrate. Conventional thinking had been that the numbe...

Q: Is it true that Atkins works simply because it's a low-calorie diet?

A:No. While some people who do Atkins may eat fewer calories than before, it is not because the programme is restrictive or unduly limits food intake. T...

Q: Can I do a low-fat version of Atkins?

A:Fat is the mechanism that makes controlled carbohydrate weight loss work. The Atkins Nutritional Approach teaches you how to use fat to your advantage...

Q: What are 'Net Carbs'?

A:Net carbs are the amount of carbs in a food minus the fibre and sugar alcohol. This is because sugar alcohol and fibre are not digested by your body s...

Q: How can I get adequate fibre while doing Atkins?

A:Fibre is found in plant-based foods, such as fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. In the Induction phase of Atkins, when such carbohydrate...

Q: You can eat a lot of eggs on Atkins. Isn't all that cholesterol unhealthy?

A:If Atkins had to name a perfect food, the egg would be it. While many foods supply a handful of vitamins and minerals, eggs are nature's perfect food....

Q: Do I need to exercise to lose weight on Atkins?

A:You may be able to lose weight without exercise, but it is not recommended. Exercise not only speeds weight loss, helps maintain a healthy weight and ...

Q: How long can I stay on Induction?

A:The longer you consume no more than 20 grams of Net Carbs daily, the more body fat you will burn. Depending on how much weight you need to lose, you c...

Q: If I stay at less than 20grams of net carbs a day, Why can't I eat some carbs in the form of a slice wholegrain bread or even a chocolate bar?

A:There are two reasons this approach won't work. For one, all carbohydrates are not created equal. The Atkins Nutritional Approach is designed to preve...

Q: I lost weight on induction and for the first few months on Ongoing Weight Loss, but now the scales just won't budge. How do I get off this plateau?

A:First, before you assume there is a problem, ask yourself some questions: Are you feeling better? Are your clothes fitting better? (You may be losing ...

Q: I have been able to do Atkins successfully, but now that I am in the pre-maintenance phase, my appetite has increased. Why and what can I do to manage it

A:It can become more difficult to control your appetite when you are no longer primarily burning fat for energy. Or you may have added a food that may b...

Q: Can a vegetarian follow the Atkins Nutritional Approach?

A:While scientific research supports the advantages of consuming a diet that incorporates healthy quantities of poultry, fish, pork and beef, many indiv...

Q: I'm still hungry while doing Atkins. Why?

A:If you're hungry, eat! If you're starving, you should have eaten 30 minutes ago. Just as overeating can cause your body to resist weight loss, so can ...

Q: I always eat too much during the holidays and inevitably leave the table overstuffed. How can i avoid this situation?

A:Most of us spend hours at the dinner table during the holidays. It's easy to overdo it - and combining protein and fats with too many carbohydrates ca...

Q: How much water should a person doing Atkins drink

A:On any eating regimen, the usual recommendation is a minimum of 2000ml, or eight 250ml glasses, of water per day. Many people, particularly women, suf...

Q: Can I drink milk when doing Atkins?

A:Not in the Induction phase. Milk is not permitted because it contains too many carbohydrates, including lactose, a natural sugar. If you're craving mi...

Q: Can I drink fruit or vegetable juices while doing Atkins?

A:Not during Induction. When the fibre is removed and there is a more concentrated source of the vegetable or fruit, as in juice, it may have a more pro...

Q: After months of following Atkins, I started cheating. What's the best way to get back on plan?

A:When someone "cheats," they often experience carbohydrate cravings by unstable blood-sugar levels. The first thing you need to do is go back on Induct...

Q: I've heard that doing Atkins will give me more energy, but since I've started the programme I feel weak and lethargic. Why and what can I do?

A:The first thing you must do is check with your doctor and make sure these symptoms aren't the result of a medical condition. If nothing is medically w...

Q: How will doing Atkins help to lower my cholesterol?

A:There are two sources of energy to fuel our bodies : glucose (sugar) and fat. When you sufficiently restrict carbohydrates you will force your body to...

Q: Since starting Atkins, I have bad breath. Can I use breath mints? Any other suggestions?

A:Lipolysis, the process during which your body primarily burns fat as fuel rather than glucose, generates ketones, the by-products of fat breakdown tha...

Q: Since I have started doing Atkins I have had terrible leg cramps. How can I alleviate them?

A:During the first week of Induction, some people experience a strong diuretic effect. When you lose a large amount of water as you do at the start of a...

Q: What medications interfere with or need to be adjusted while I am doing Atkins?

A:You will need to stop taking unnecessary over-the-counter medications, such as cough syrup or cough drops, with added sugar. Many prescription medicat...

Q: I have kidney stones. Will doing Atkins cause an attack?

A:There is no evidence to indicate that people who do Atkins suffer a greater frequency of kidney stone attacks that people who follow another dietary r...

Q: Doesn't all the protein you eat when doing Atkins cause kidney and liver problems?

A:There are no studies showing that Atkins causes kidney or liver problems in healthy individuals. Research trials that looked at liver, kidney and hear...

Q: I suspect i may have an underactive thyroid. Could that be why it is so difficult for me to lose weight?

A:Your thyroid gland's main function is to regulate the speed of your metabolism. So it is not difficult to understand that if it is underactive - the m...

Q: What are 'Ketostix Sticks'?

A:Ketostix measure the presence of ketones in the urine. It is important to remember that the sticks only tell you the level of ketones you are excretin...

Q: What are the side effects of Ketosis?

A:1) Bad breath - which is due to ketones being released through your breath, drinking more water will lessen this effect. Some people also report that ...

Q: How long will it take me to reach 'Ketosis'?

A:It is dependent upon a few factors. Since you start the production ketones after the liver has been depleted of stored glycogen, the amount of stored ...

Q: What is Hyperinsulism?

A:When you eat carbohydrates your body produces insulin which carries the sugar out of your blood stream into your cells. A person who has a hyper respo...

Q: What is Hypoglycaemia?

A:Hypoglycaemia is a condition when you have too little sugar in your blood to fuel your body. The results can range from mildly annoying to very scary,...

Q: What is Syndrome X - Insulin Resistance?

A:Syndrome X is a common metabolic problem. The hallmark of Syndrome X is metabolic resistance to the hormone insulin. It is associated with Type 2 Diab...

Q: What is the Glycaemic Index?

A:The glycaemic index (GI) is a way of ranking individual foods according to the effect they have on blood glucose levels. Carbohydrate foods with a low...

Q: What is the 'fat-fast'?

A:You may hear people talking about the fat-fast, it is a difficult and dramatic thing to do. Think twice before doing this, it takes a big toll on your...

Q: Who should do the 'fat fast'?

A:People who are metabolically resistant, meaning people who can't lose weight on the Atkins Induction diet, or a low-fat diet of under 900 calories, an...

Q: When should I do the 'fat fast'?

A:If you are losing weight you shouldn't feel the need to do the fat fast, however if you have just finished the Atkins Induction period and have lost l...

Q: The weight loss has stopped what am I doing wrong?

A:Everyone experiences a slowing down or stopping of weight loss at some point in their diet. Listed below are a few things that may help you understand...

Q: What is ECA Stack?

A:ECA Stack is a combination of ephedrine, caffeine, and aspirin given in a specific ratio to increase fat loss. The ECA Stack may cause side effects an...

Q: What supplements should I take?

A:Multiple Vitamins. You need a good Multivitamin with Minerals. There are plenty to choose from in chemists, herbal shops and on-line. Potassium.If yo...

Q: Will my Cholesterol Levels Rise?

A:The best way to reduce your concern about your levels and low-carb eating is to get your levels checked before you start and periodically thereafter. ...

Q: Do I Need To Count Calories?

A:Too many calories: Atkins (The New Diet Revolution) and Eades (Protein Power) concede that calories count. Atkins says that "you should eat adequately...

Q: Do I Have To Exercise?

A:Many people have reported weight loss on low-carb without adding any form of exercise to their plan. Many of the authors of low-carb plans suggest add...

Q: 2. What about Caffeine? I've heard I should avoid this, do I really have to give it up?

A:Caffeine is a "your mileage may vary" item. This means that for SOME people it causes problems with weight loss or carb cravings but for others it doe...

Q: What kinds of foods should I eat on a Low Carb diet

A:Meats & Eggs You may eat LIBERALLY all the following low carb foods in the table below. Note there are a few restrictions on Organ Meats, Shellfi...

Q: 1. What about Low-Carb protein bars like Atkins Advantage Bars etc.. Are these good as snacks or meal replacements?

A:Another "Depends on You" item. For Some people these are perfectly fine. Other people though have real problems with these bars. The reason some folks...

Q: 4. I hear that I don't have to count calories on low carb, is this really true? Will I really lose weight if I don't?

A:The premise of low carb eating is that it's the carbohydrates which trigger the process that leads to obesity, not the calories themselves. Although i...

Q: How do I count carbs?

A:Each food is made of one or more of three components: FAT, PROTEIN or CARBOHYDRATE. You count carbs (or carbohydrates) by reading the nutritional info...

Q: 1. What about adding salt and other seasonings to your food, is this Ok?

A:Salt has no carbohydrates since it is just sodium chloride in granulated form. But other spices like ground basil, oregano, garlic etc.. all have smal...

Q: 1. Exactly, what is the total amount of carbohydrates a person should consume if on a low carb diet? (This should include the daily intake.)

A:One's CCL (Critical Carbohydrate Level) is the level of carbs one can consume per day without gaining weight. This is your maintenance level. This var...

Q: 1. I love fresh fruit and veg. Does that mean that I have to give up fruit?

A:No you don't have to give up fruit permanently. It's just not a recommended food choice during the weight loss phase of the diet. Once you get to main...

Q: 1. When is the best time to eat? Should I eat 3 big meals a day and not snack or should I eat a mini-meal every 3 or 4 hours? Which is the better method?

A:Many people tend to skimp on food early in the day, then eat huge meals in the evening. You might go right on eating all evening and may even get up a...

Q: 1. What kind of breads can be eaten? Are Crackers okay?

A:There is a brand of bread being carried in most grocery stores called Healthy Life, they claim to be low carb. I personally don't eat it because their...

Q: Please give me examples of types of veggies & fruits that are allowed on this diet.

A:Fruits are not recommended at all during the first part of Atkins called the Induction phase. During the second part called Ongoing Weight Loss you ma...

Q: What is the best type of salad dressing to eat? I can't ever find a salad dressing that doesn't have some form of sugar in it. And what about gum and breath mints, do they have enough sugar in them to wreck havoc on my low-carb diet?

A:All Salad Dressings except for home-made Vinegar and Oil will have some carbs, but you should do just fine by sticking with the low carb ones like reg...

Q: How many diet caffeine-free sodas am I allowed each day? I love diet sprite but I don't want it to hender my weight loss.

A:The only ingredients in caffeine free diet soda that might hinder you would be Citric Acid and Artificial Sweetener. Many are sensitive to these thing...

Q: 1. Is it true that you can discount 1 gram of carbs for every 1 gram of fibre?

A:For the most part yes. There are two kinds of fibre, Soluable and Insoluable. One has an effect on blood sugar and the other doesn't. I believe the to...

Q: 1. I've read food labels where an ingredient was sugar or corn syrup, but it registered either o-1 carb on the label. I went on ahead and bought the oil or vinegar dressing. My question is would it be alright to have these items as long as the carb count is 0 or 1?

A:Many food manufacturers use a serving size that is so small that they can round the number of carbs down to zero or one. The FDA allows them to round ...

Q: I find it difficult to eat adequate fibre when I exclude beans, apples and high-fibre cereal from my diet. What is the best way to get adequate fibre (25g/day) on a LC diet?

A:Fibre can be gotten in vegetables like spinach and other green leafy vegetables as well as in nuts like macadamia or almonds. Also of benefit are flax...

Q: I want to know about Breakfast – what kind of food ad fruit can I have? And for Supper I always want to have cheese, I want to know if this is bad?

A:For breakfast you can have Eggs, Bacon, Sausages. Fruit is not recommended during induction, however once you get to maintenance the lower carb fruits...

Q: On some low carb foods the total carb on the nutrition label is more than the actual carbs that effect your sugar. I don't understand this, can you please explain.

A:According to the FDA, food manufacturers don't have to list sugar-alcohols like "Malitol" in the actual carb count. So you will often see labels claim...

Q: 1. Are sugar free products the same as low carb products? For example, Reeses has sugar free and Low carb cups. But the sugar free seems to have less carbs?

A:Sugar-free does NOT equal Low Carb. Many sugar-free products have other high carb additives in them like flour. Always check the carb count on the nut...

Q: What are some substitutes for recipes that call for soy flour?

A:Wheat Gluten Flour or Almond Flour are both very good substitutes for Soy Flour....

Q: What is a Stall? What is a Plateau?

A:A stall is an extended period of time without weight loss. Usually 3 or more months. A plateau is a shorter period of time without weight loss usually...

Q: What are the statistics on how many people in UAE have diabetes/what percentage of people in UAE have diabetes?

A:Diabetes is currently the fastest growing debilitating disease in the world. In the UAE it is estimated that one out of five people aged 20 to 79 live...

Q: What is the age range of people affected?

A:There are two types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune condition where the pancreas is attached by auto-antibodies causing it to fail. Thi...

Q: Which group of people are most affected age/gender etc?

A:As mentioned earlier, most diabetes sufferers are between the ages of 40 to 59 years, with research showing a worrying rise among younger age groups. ...

Q: How many people are believed to have diabetes but are undiagnosed and is under-diagnosis an issue?

A:In a UAE Ministry of Health study conducted in 2000, approximately half of the people with diabetes in the UAE were unaware that they suffer from diab...

Q: What are the main causes of the incidence of diabetes in UAE i.e. the triggers/ factors contributing to diabetes?

A:Diabetes is a condition that is characterised by an above normal level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This is because the pancreas does not make eno...

Q: Is diabetes on the rise in UAE - and why?

A:Yes, diabetes is on the rise in the UAE. There seems to be a genetic predisposition to the disease among UAE Nationals and statistics show that they h...

Q: Is there much awareness of diabetes/how to prevent it amongst the UAE population? If not, why?

A:We believe that the UAE is taking steps in the right direction by planning various nutrition and physical activity programmes in addition to driving p...

Q: What are some of the serious effects of diabetes seen within UAE?

A:Diabetes brings with it several serious complications related to the heart, eyes, blood vessels, kidneys, feet and nerves. Some of the cases that we h...

Q: We are seeing more children with Type 2, even though it normally only appears in adults over the age of 40 - why is this?

A:Type 2 diabetes among children is fast becoming recognized as a global public health issue with potentially serious health outcomes. Research has indi...

Q: Do you think schools need to do more to combat the problem?

A:Schools can definitely help by supporting healthy eating messages. Schools should serve nutritious and balanced school meals, fruit instead of vending...

Q: How much do fast food outlets contribute to the obesity problem?

A:When eaten in excess, any type of food could contribute to the problems of diabetes and obesity. Unhealthy fast food is no exception of course, but we...

Q: If banning smoking in restaurants, bars, can help the health-related problems with smoking, should levels of trans-fats and calorie content in fast food also be regulated in places like the UAE?

A:Regulation of this sort would definitely and without a doubt help, not just in the UAE but globally. As mentioned earlier, regulation and increased pu...

Q: Are people in the UAE essentially just lazy?

A:No, it is not appropriate to generalise. People in the UAE work very hard and today’s culture at work and in general tends to keep people t...

Q: To what extent are longer working hours and increasing numbers of working women contributing to a shift from the traditional home-cooked meals to fast/convenience food?

A:IIt would not be accurate or appropriate to comment on whether long work hours or more working women contribute to current food choices, but 'convenie...

Q: What are the other contributing factors towards the obesity problem in the UAE?

A:In the UAE and the world over, poor, unbalanced and unhealthy diet coupled with a sedentary lifestyle are large contributors to obesity and diabetes. ...

Q: The UAE has the second-worst record for diabetes in the world, but Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait are also among the top five. What is it about the Gulf Region that is causing such a problem?

A:Estimated prevalence of diabetes according to 2007 world statistics shows the island of Nauru leading with 30.7 percent prevalence. UAE, number two at...

Q: Low Carb Diet?

A:What exactly is a low carb diet? And how does it work? These are some common questions that are probably running through your mind and would like to h...

Q: What foods shall I avoid?

A:During induction it is best to avoid alcohol, sugar, caffeine, nitrates (such as those found in many lunch meats), processed flour, and salt. You will...

Q: Will i get enough fibre on a low carb diet plan?

A:If you are eating a lot of processed foods and very few fruits and veggies, you are probably not getting enough fibre now! Most people get their fibre...

Q: What is the difference between a carbohydrate gram counter and the Glycaemic Index?

A:A carbohydrate gram counter typically lists the total carbohydrate value of a food item. When doing Atkins, however, the only carbs that matter are ne...

Q: I am in the pre-maintenance phase. My weight varies by a few pounds every day. Is there any other way to determine when to stop increasing my weekly carb intake?

A:It's natural for your weight to vary from day to day, which is why we recommend you do not weigh your self every day, but from week to week, you shoul...

Q: What is a low carb diet?

A:A low carb diet is the opposite to a low fat diet. To achieve a feeling of well-being and, in most cases, weight loss, it is necessary to rethink your...

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