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caver1 (1179) ranked 1,971 out of 8,776 in health

3 years ago

Have you ever been on the Atkins Diet? I'm having a PET scan tomorrow and have been told to eat a low carb, high protein, high fat diet today. This is basicly the Atkins Diet as I understand it. I went ahead and ate my yogurt this morning, it has half the carbs as my cereal. Checked the nutrition facts for a banana and figure that is out. Finished out breakfast by scrambling two eggs.
I usually take a sandwich to work for lunch, but figure that won't work today. I'm looking for suggestions for lunch and dinner. Had planned to make tacos this evening. I know I can eat the meat and cheese, but what about lettuce and tomato? Could I make a taco salad without the chips?

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book1962 (16793)

3 years ago

hi caver, I did the Atkins diet for a while about 20 years ago and I bet there are more special products available now for people who live low carb. I think if you want to do that for a longer period of time first check out in your supermarket.
As far as I rememeber in stage 1 at the beginning of the Atkins diet you omit almost all carbs. I had plenty of cooked meats and cheese and eggs in that first stage of Atkins back then. I think half a cup of lettuce would be okay but no more.

caver1 (1179) ranked 1,971 out of 8,776 in health	3 years ago
I don't want to do it for a longer period of time, I'm just being forced to do it for today. I can't eat anything after midnight, just plain water until after the scan. Since it is low carb and not no carb, I think I will have some lettuce tonight. Thanks for your help.

book1962 (16793)	2 years ago
thanks for the BR and have a great Easter

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