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Old Mon, Apr-01-02, 21:20
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Question Can we be tricked?

Hi everyone,
I've been re-reading my DANDR, the more I read it, the more I don't understand. My english isn't very good (actually my chinese sucks too). I'll try my best to ask this as neat as I can, pls be patient with me. It's a long question, so I think I better ask it step-by-step. I thank u all in advance for putting up with me

(1) My body can't turn the food I eat on this WOE into glucose because of the lack of (or very little of?) insulin, right?
(2) So, as long as I keep my fat-intake around 70% of my total kcal-intake, protein around 25% & carbs around 5% (from veggies). I'll be pretty much burning fat, right?
(3) Dr. Atkins says that there're "insulin-triggering-food". Is it possible that I have a slice of homemade LC cheesecake & my body (brain) is tricked by this sweet taste, thinks that it is real sugar & release insulin?
(4) Say that I eat a carrot. Can my body (brain) be tricked by that sweet taste (carrot's Glycemic Index is 71) & starts to release insulin?
(5) If (3) & (4) is possible, does that mean that the 70% fat-intake of my total kcal will also be turn into glucose & store as body fat?
(6) Dr. Atkins is pretty much against caffeine. He says, "Excessive caffeine may cause unstable blood sugar & should be avoided by those who suspect they are caffeine dependent. Everyone should try to avoid caffeine." Does that mean diet coke or coffee can cause some of us to release insulin?

I'm sorry for asking such "basic" questions but I just don't understand. The more I read about LC, the more I don't get it. I thank u all for your time. Any input, thoughts or personal experiences would be much appreciated.
Have a great day & happy low-carbing!

Bebe
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