In 1972 the American p
hysician Robert Atkins designed a fabulous diet that became widely popular, was a great success and today remains in vogue. People obey to the letter because it allows him to eat most diets prohibit proteins and fats, and food scraps considered as ‘boring’ as vegetables and legumes. This diet promises weight loss in the short term, reducing from 2 to 4 kilos in the first week, and during the following weeks, the result is more moderate.
How it works
It consists of consuming large amounts of protein and minimal carbohydrates to slim. The reason that Dr. Atkins was used as follows: the body it is easier to burn carbohydrates than protein, hence turns carbohydrates into energy and protein stored as fat. (more…)
