I used to do Atkins - for years.
Then medical reasons forced me to go to
LowER "healthy" fat/lowcarb Mediterranean Diet
20-30 carbs daily
A non-processed lowerfat lowcarb diet with nonstarch vegetables and lean proteins
plus small amounts of healthy fats (Omega 3’s) (good for immune systems and inhibit inflammation/good for my condition)
http://health.iafrica.com/dietonlin...ypes/omega3.htm
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Avoid saturated/hydrog/trans fats (fatty animal proteins/eggyolks/dairy/processed foods)
No caffeine, alcohol, cocoa products, coffee or tea or carbonated beverages
No spicy foods (peppers-chili/black, garlic, curry), tomato-wheat products,
refined sugars or grains, artificial sweeteners.
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Saturated fats convert into prostaglandins (PG2), which has an inflammatory effect on the body. Omega-6 and Omega-3 fats convert into PG1 and PG3 respectfully and produce an anti-inflammatory effect on the body.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT I DO ALL I CAN TO AVOID/LESSEN INFLAMMATION.
So my diet IS LOWcarb - but I don't eat ALL fats and I eat leanER versions of proteins when I can.
Do I still belong? Where do I belong?
My typical day is 150 gms protein, about 30-50gms of fat and 20-30 carbs.
Thoughts?