Healthy Vegetarianism?

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asked Feb 28, 2020 in H&E by reginafancy (9,820 points)

Dr Atkins revolutionised the dieting world  Internal 911 Review when he introduced and published a low-carb eating program in the '70s. Since then his diet has caused quite a debate in regard to its use and safety. So what's wrong with it exactly? The first thought that comes across my mind is that carbohydrates are definitely important in our diets and by excluding them, the body must rely on protein and fat. By eliminating them from the food we eat, we decrease our intake of vital minerals and vitamins. It's worth mentioning that the diet also restricts other healthy nutrients such as fibre and non-starch polysaccharides needed for normal gut function.

Too many full-fat foods in big portions (often containing saturated fat from animal products) not only adds too many calories, but also raises lipid and cholesterol levels in the blood. Furthermore it's linked to a number of potential health risks such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Moreover, consuming too much protein is thought to put strain on the kidneys, therefore increasing the possibility of renal injury. This is because the body can't store protein, and once its needs are met, the excess must be removed and gets converted by the liver into urea and other nitrogen-containing breakdown products, which are finally eliminated through the kidneys as part of the urine.

High protein intake also causes loss of calcium into the blood and can lead to joint problems or even osteoporosis. Whilst the immediate positive benefit attributed to the Atkins diet is obviously an almost guaranteed weight loss, the long term consequences on cardiac, renal, bone and liver health must be taken into consideration.

 

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