Doctors' group urges Atkins diet ban

Washinton Times ^ | August 22, 2003 | UPI

[Cincinatus' Wife]

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Nutritionists are urging the top 10 U.S. hospitals to ban the Atkins diet, reports said Friday.

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine announced Friday in Washington it hopes the hospitals will emulate England's Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, which is eliminating the controversial diet from its menus, fearing a link to kidney damage.

[T Wayne]

It may take several days to get to ketosis so don't give up to soon. Atkins does recomend against coffee but I really have not had a problem with it as you can see from my post 52.

I do not remember the details but the book I have does discuss people who are resistant to the lo-carb diet and gives tips on what to do.

Hang in there. It is worth the effort!

[Axenolith]

My Mom's dad (Grandpap) subsists on meat, cheese and eggs and vegetables. He's thin, and he just turned 93... His doctor said the three fingers of Wild Turkey in the evening doesn't hurt either :)

[T Wayne]

Read the book. What you are talking about isn't Atkins!

[Savage Beast]

Glaux, thank you for sending me this article. Amazingly, I read this very article in the New England Journal seconds before reading your post to me.

As the authors say, longer term studies are necessary, and I am still concerned about the long-range effects of a diet high in saturated fats until such long range studies can be conducted.

I intend to stay on the Atkins diet and try to minimize saturated fat intake. I know I'll get tired of fish and no-carbohydrate tofu.

Already I have lost enough weight to feel good; my mood is better; and I feel optimistic and slightly euphoric. I also think more clearly; on high carbohydrates, I was feeling groggy all the time.

I can tell the authors one thing: The Atkins diet is vastly easier to follow than the "conventional", low fat, high carbohydrate diet.

I used to be able to control my weight merely my dieting; if I gained weight, I just stopped eating. However, for the past few years, I have not been able to do this. I have never been up against anything more difficult. The Atkins diet has made it possible for me to control my weight again.

[Lil'freeper]

Regarding satfats, you might find the references in this article a good starting point. Even if you don't buy into their conclusions, it's nice to see that some research does exist.

[SamAdams76]

I'm just not sure how much long-term health can be maintained on a diet of meat, eggs & cheese, void of fruits and vegetables.

Well it's no surprise that you have health problems following that plan. Whose plan was that anyhow? If you followed the instructions of the Atkins and other mainstream low-carb diets, you would have had plenty of fruits and vegetables.

I've never eaten so many fresh fruits and vegetables in my life on this low-carb plan and I feel great!

[RikaStrom]

Carlo! I love you, you doll!

This will help my sweet tooth. I tell, thank goodness I found DaVinci's suger free syrup for my one cup of coffee a day, or I'd have gone nuts. LOL

[my_pointy_head_is_sharp]

Thanks for the actual examples! That's what I needed.

[speekinout]

I was a big coffee drinker. With lots of sugar and cream. Every day, I had to go to Dunkin' Donuts at least once. And of course, I'd usually have a donut or muffin to go with the coffee.

Gee whiz. Any diet that got you to give up that stuff was going to work. Atkin's didn't do it - giving up the junk did.
But if it took Atkins to get you to quit that insanity, it was worth it.

[speekinout]

Yesterday, I had so little appetite that I didn't eat anything all day. I didn't particularly want it; so I figured, why eat it? I also feel very good, slightly euphoric, and I feel that I think more clearly.

I used to do that. It's called anorexia, and can be fatal. Get help.

[speekinout]

I was drinking 4 or 5 cups of coffee every morning. I switched to decaf--because Atkins told me to. It has the same effect on me that non-decaf did. I think it's the morning ritual that I like.

I also gave up coffee (talk about withdrawal symptoms. Yike!) I switched to ice water. It's clearly the morning ritual, because the ice water is just as satisfactory as the coffee ever was.

[speekinout]

Why do you need special breakfast foods? Fish doesn't last long before it goes bad, so I often eat leftovers from the previous day's dinner for breakfast.
My favorite breakfast is a bit of leftover teriyaki salmon and a strip or two of pineapple (broiled or not).

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"Can you dig it?"

Warriors..

Come out and playay...

[carlo3b]

I have been developing new class of recipes that are what I call, "Atkins friendly", meaning they are compatible with an Atkins maintenance diet. Some of these recipes have ingredients that are especially chosen to be a bit spicy to increase the flavor, therefore satisfying hunger. Spicy foods also induce thirst, further aiding the physical as well as the psychological fulfillment of eating. This is one such recipe.

Tip: Be sure to purchase higher quality food additives and toppings such as imported cheeses for your low carb recipes. The added flavor is a small price to pay for the enhanced flavor. For many of you starting this diet, the limiting of food choices, or the elimination of some of your former favorite foods can be compensated with a burst of flavor in your new menu.

I have a suggestion, try to always start with fresh dried spices and herbs. We have a tendency to keep our spices long after their peak of flavor. (yes, even dried spices have a shelf life) I recommend you replace these important food additives at least once a year.. Mark the date of purchase on the bottom, to remind yourself.. you will be surprised at the difference in the taste.

Low Carb CHICKEN PARMIGIANO

The coating is versatile, and can be used on a variety of fish, vegetables and meats. The sauce is

• 3 Tbls. butter
• Olive oil, for frying
• Salt and pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten with 1/4 cup water
• 4 large chicken breast
• 2 med. zucchini
• 1/4 lb. mozzarella, 4 generous sizes
• Pecorino Romano


Coating:

• 1/4 tsp. dried sage
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme, or 2 sprigs or stems fresh thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp. dried rosemary, or 3 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 3 Tbls. dried parsley, or 2 handfuls chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
• 1 cup + 2 Tbs. freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 cup dehydrated minced onion


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place a nonstick cookie sheet in oven with a tin foil liner.
1) Heat butter and 1/2-inch oil in a large nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium to medium high heat.
2) Put all spices and herbs or dry ingredients, (except cheeses and minced onion,) into a food processor, and pulse until completely blended.
3) Pound chicken breasts to 1" thickness, then season with salt and pepper. 
4) Place blended coating in a shallow dish. Beat eggs with water in a second dish along side the coating. In a third dish, combine the Parmigiano cheese, and minced onion.
5) Cut zucchini into1/2 inch slices.
5) Dredge chicken and zucchini in coating, then egg.
6) Next, press each side lightly in cheese-onion mixture.
7) Cook chicken and zucchini until deeply golden on each side. Fry in a single layer, adding additional oil if necessary. Transfer chicken breasts to cookie sheet in preheated oven and bake for 3 minutes, then turn and place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each breast, then finish off for another 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
Serve chicken and zucchini with sauce and sprinkled with Pecorino Romano

FRESH AND SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
Sugo all'Arrabiata

• 2 Tbs. pure olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (28 oz.) can peeled tomatoes (including liquid)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 bunch of fresh basil, rolled and sliced into thin ribbons.
• 1/4 bunch chopped parsley (about 1/4 cup)
• 1/4 tsp hot red pepper flakes


1) Over medium-low heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes.
2) Add tomatoes and salt, bring to a boil and simmer (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon (or a potato masher also works well).
3) Add fresh parsley and red hot pepper, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Servings: 4

An original recipe from Chef Carlo's: "SOUP, SEX, and the SINGLE MAN"
GarlicPress Publishing

[radu]

YUM!! These sauces and coating sound scrumptious!
And I just happen to have some fresh tomatoes from our garden that will work perfectly for that FRESH AND SPICY TOMATO SAUCE.

Now I have to flip a coin to decide which recipe to try first. LOL!

[Simcha7]

Shalom!

Hi...Chef Carlo,

LET'S EAT!

The recipes that you posted...Yum - Yum!

I decided a Long time ago that Dr. Atkins (Idiot) Diet was out.

And GOD'S GOOD FOOD WAS...IN!!!

[carlo3b]

Here is a super pork recipe..one of my favorites..enjoy!

BRAISED PORK LOIN with MILK
Brasato di Maiale al Latte

• 2 1/2 lb boneless loin of pork
• 2 tsp salt
• 6 sage leaves
• 1 inch twig of rosemary
• 1/4 cup pure olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 4 cups milk
• 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 tsp white pepper

1) Wash and dry the pork; sprinkle with half of the salt.
2) Bind with cotton string, the sage and rosemary together.
3) In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and braise the pork on each side until brown.
4) Add the wine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, add the garlic, sage and rosemary, salt, white pepper and milk.
Cook covered for 60 to 70 minutes.
5) Uncover, remove sage and rosemary, and reduce the sauce to approximately 2 1/2 cups.
Remove the meat and keep warm.
6) Using a food processor, blend the sauce until creamy.
Slice the pork and serve with the sauce.

An original recipe from Chef Carlo's: "SOUP, SEX, and the SINGLE MAN"
GarlicPress Publishing

[carlo3b]

These are heavenly natural, and healthy as Hell...LOL

[radu]

BRAISED PORK LOIN with MILK

Now you did it. It's a good thing I have a collection of these....the juices are flowing now thinking about this. LOL!

[Savage Beast]

Skipping a meal is not anorexia. Skipping several meals is not anorexia. A decrease in appetite is healthy under many circumstances and to be desired.

You get hysterical easily and over very insignificant things, and you are quite confused. Perhaps professional counseling could help you. Please, don't advise anyone until you get it and until the confusion clears. Try to get some rest.