Thread: Upping Carbs
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Old Wed, Feb-12-03, 03:04
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Plan: Atkins, under 30/day
Stats: 335/289/185
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Progress: 31%
Location: MO, USA
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Are you still moving up in the OWL phase, or have you reached maintenance?

If you're in OWL, Dr. Atkins recommends using the "power of five" to up your carbs. Some examples are 1 med tomato, 1/3 cup chopped onion, 1/2 California avocado, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 oz nuts or 1/2 oz cashews, more berries or specific juices - each raising your carbs by 5.

If you're in Maintenance, use the "power of ten" with more nuts, some higher carb vegies (carrots, winter squash, yams, peas, beets, parsnips, potatoes), some beans, or a greater variety of fruits. He even mentions some grains (oatmeal, barley, spinach pasta and more).

These are in the appropriate sections of DANDR. Or, you may be able to find more information on his website:

www.atkinscenter.com

Good luck to you!
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