Colette Heimowitz - The Atkins 100 Eating Solution: Easy, Low-Carb Living for Everyday Wellness

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Names: Heimowitz, Colette, author.

Title: The Atkins 100 eating solution : easy, low-carb living for everyday wellness / Colette Heimowitz.

Description: First Atria Paperback edition. | New York : Atria Paperback, 2020. | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020031319 (print) | LCCN 2020031320 (ebook) | ISBN 9781982144241 (paperback) | ISBN 9781982144258 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Reducing diets. | Low-carbohydrate dietRecipes. | Sugar-free dietRecipes.

Classification: LCC RM222.2 .H3455 2020 (print) | LCC RM222.2 (ebook) | DDC 641.5/6383dc23

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ROB LOWE

I STARTED LIVING my Atkins low-carb lifestyle when I was in my thirties and realized that I couldnt eat like a teenager anymore. Like many Americans, I knew I had to eat bettermy health and my career depended on it. I took a hard look at what I was eating, and I started cutting back on carbohydrates and sugar. Luckily, I love all the foods that make up a low-carb lifestyle: a variety of meats, fish, and chicken; good fats such as those in avocados, nuts, cheese, and olives; lots of colorful vegetables; and even some whole grains. I will admit that bypassing the breadbasket at dinner was tough at first, but now I dont even think about it! I noticed immediately that I had more energy and didnt get that postlunch slump that I used to complain about. After a long day on a film set, I could go for a workout, and I did not need to take a nap. In short, I just felt better.

I can guess what youre thinking: Rob, youve never had a weight problem. Why do you need Atkins? That, my friends, is the reason this book was written. Atkins 100 is a low-carb, low-sugar approach that pretty much sums up the way Ive been eating for years. It isnt just about losing weight; its about your health and overall wellness. Its about preventing weight problems and, even better, avoiding long-term health issues such as type 2 diabetes. It isnt just some short-term fix you try for a few months; its a personalized low-carb approach to eating and an accessible and livable way of looking at food and the integral part it plays in our lives. Atkins 100 is not a diet; its a lifestyle.

The author, Colette Heimowitz, has been the Atkins nutritionist for more than twenty-five years. She worked with Dr. Atkins in his clinical practice in New York, helping patients with a myriad of health issuescardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, to name two. When it comes to low-carb eating, she knows it all, and she has devoted her life to empowering and educating people about why and how to eat this way. Because lets face it: how we feed ourselves has a powerful effect on our overall health. And if Ive learned anything during these last twenty years of living Atkins low-carb lifestyle, its that my energy, vitality, and health have been forever changed.

Now, let me be clear: I am not perfect, and Ive been known to indulge in a little New York pizza and ice cream. But this is a marathonnot a sprint. This is about progressnot perfection. Everyone can do this, and you will benefit from it. If you live this way as consistently as you can, not only will you feel good now, you will feel good later and save yourself from potential future health problemsand have some fun and eat some delicious food while doing it.

In this book, you will learn how to live Atkins 100s sustainable low-carb lifestyle, and, even more important, understand why its a better way to eat for a lifetime. You will find out how, with the right tips and hacks, plus the more than fifty brand-new low-carb recipes, you can fill your kitchen and your plate with a rich variety of delicious, satisfying foods. Smart shopping, meal planning, and prepping will be laid out for you, and all on a budget. And youll learn how to make the best choices when youre ordering in, dining out, or eating on the road. You will get a feel for what 100 grams of Net Carbs a day looks like, what it means, and how easy it can be to keep within that range. With Atkins 100, there even is the possibility of a little pizza or a taste of bread, because no food is really off limits. I believe that once you finish reading this book, you will be empowered with the tools you need to thrive and enjoy the Atkins 100 lifestyle.

So heres to you and your health. Im so glad youre here!

Its still happening: the standard carb-heavy American diet and outdated US Dietary Guidelines, which recommend that 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories come from carbohydrates and only 20 to 35 percent from fat, continue to contribute to the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes.

A 2015 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition analyzed data from 1971 to 2011 to see which macronutrients increased during this epidemic, and its no surprise: with carb consumption going from just below 40 percent of total caloric intake to 51 percent, carbs are the culprit.