Protein diet or Atkins diet is a diet that focuses on the consumption of proteins at the expense of carbohydrates, and is usually advised diabetics because carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels in diabetics. The importance of this diet is the rapid loss of weight, the ability to control more levels of sugar and insulin in the blood, and the problems of this diet lies in the exclusion of beneficial carbohydrates found in whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Carbohydrates can be evaluated according to the glycemic index, because foods with high glycemic index lead to elevated levels of sugar in the blood and thus increase the secretion of the hormone insulin, which increases the feeling of hunger and therefore consume more food, as opposed to foods with low glycemic index, which reduces the secretion of insulin And reduce the feeling of hunger. A protein-based diet improves the level of good cholesterol in the body and achieves a good loss of weight within a short period of no more than six months. However, there is no progress in weight loss, rather than the expected health risks of a carbohydrate-lowering system.
Problems caused by proteolytic proteins
- Increase the pressure on the various body organs, especially the kidneys and liver.
- The apparent increase in protein consumption increases the proportion of ketones in the blood, in addition to the smell of foul mouth.
- Consumption of animal protein increases the risk of heart disease and arteriosclerosis, to contain saturated fat.
- Increased protein affects the consumption of vegetables, fruits and vegetable fiber, leading to constipation and increase the likelihood of cancer.
General tips for weight loss
The proper nutrition depends on eating moderate meals, containing all the important nutrients to health of the body without focusing on a food component without the other elements, because it burdens the body and cause serious complications to health, and when following a diet must consider the following:
- Do not follow a diet for a long time, because that affects health.
- In any diet should not be underestimated vegetables and fruits.
- Avoid consumption of carbohydrates that have high glycemic index.
- When following a protein diet, a balance must be made between plant and animal proteins, focusing on good proteins such as fish, which are considered to be the best animal proteins, as well as good plant sources such as legumes of all kinds.
- The use of sources of unsaturated fats, such as olive oil, and oil, because they contribute to the prevention of diseases.
- Focus on natural materials, and move away from processed materials to contain preservatives.
