I’ve been on the Atkin’s diet for over 6 years now, and the results have been nothing short of miraculous. My last weigh in was a whopping 26 lbs lighter than my starting weight, and I feel the best I have ever felt. But it wasn’t always like that: I was fat, really fat, and I hated my face.
My life was a mess: I was depressed, miserable and isolated. I wanted to die. I’d tried every diet, pill and contraption out there, but nothing worked. I even had my gallbladder removed and had a successful (albeit painful) lap-band operation. I’d lost a lot of weight, but it had come back, plus I was developing diabetes and the rest
The Atkins diet has some good health benefits, but it can also have negative effects. Some people lose motivation to exercise, while others may experience low blood sugar levels. Many find themselves starving. And some feel so tired that they can hardly function.
Obesity is a hot topic these days. I’m on a low-carb diet, so may I eat cookies? It does, according to Atkins, which offers them in a variety of tastes. I can’t help but chuckle at the irony when I look at the ingredients.
This cookie was presented as an example of a false low-carb product in my Food Revolution online presentation. Commercial trash that hinders weight reduction and causes people to lose respect for low-carb diets (for the correct reasons). Marketing is what I refer to as a fairy tale.
Atkins’ firm started looking into the issue after the video was watched over a hundred thousand times on YouTube. They sent me an e-mail the day before yesterday:
Dr. Eenfeldt, how are you today? I often visit your website and just saw your YouTube lecture on the food revolution. I thought you may be interested in viewing Colette Heimowitz, ANI’s Vice President of Nutrition Communicationsnewest ,’s research graphics supporting the Atkins and low-carbohydrate diets.
More than 80 independent, peer-reviewed research back up the Atkins diet’s safety and efficacy. As you may be aware, the low-carb diet has been scientifically validated. They are joined at the hip. I’d also want to provide you with accurate information on Atkins goods. The glycemic load method was used to evaluate Atkins products for glycemic response (http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/3/1/33).
We are pleased to provide our clients with goods that have a low glycemic index. There are customers who just need a low-sugar option that is more in line with their sweet tendencies. You mention Atkins brand cookies in your presentation and say they’re a great carbohydrate-rich choice, but they’re really a better option than normal cookies since they have no sugar and just 5 grams of net carbohydrates.
Here’s a link to a website where you may learn more about nutrition: http://www.atkins.com/Products/Endulge/Chocolate-Creme-Sandwich-Cookies.aspx I’d also want to give you a copy of Colette Heimowitz, M.S.’s new Atkins cookbook, The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook, which includes 200 simple and tasty low-carb recipes.
Please provide me your postal address. Thank you for your time and consideration. If you wish to speak with Colette, please let me know. She may be able to provide you with more suggestions. I’m excited to keep you updated on Atkins.
Regards, Aliza Rothman
Marketing
Reality
From the Atkins website, these are the nutritional data for the cookies:
My response is
Good day, Aliza.
Wheat flour is the primary component in your cookies. It includes a lot of carbs, so calling it low-carb is a complete misnomer.
Also, since only half of the maltitol is metabolized, removing a sugar alcohol from a 100 percent pure carbohydrate is deceptive to your consumers.
Regarding the research you mention, I concur: A low-carbohydrate diet is extremely effective. Your cookies aren’t low-carb, which is the issue.
Best wishes, Eenfeldt, Andreas
A Tip
How can you tell whether a packaged low-carb product’s marketing is a fairy tale? In most instances, I’ve found that the following basic rule applies:
If a packaged food includes just carbohydrates, it’s most likely not a low-carb option, but rather a high-carb one.
What do you think about this?
Additional information
Low-carb bread is another another fairy tale that has gone horribly wrong.
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There is a myth floating around out there that says low-carb diets are nothing but a fairy tale. It’s pure nonsense, of course, but some people mistake the truth for a fairy tale, and that’s where the confusion comes from. Some people need to learn the truth about a healthy and successful low-carb diet that works.. Read more about fake low-carb products and let us know what you think.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Atkins treats OK on keto?
Yes, Atkins treats are keto-friendly.
Do you subtract sugar alcohols from carbs on Atkins?
No, I do not subtract sugar alcohols from carbs on Atkins.
Are keto and Atkins the same thing?
Atkins is a low-carb, high-protein diet that has been around since the 1920s. Ketogenic diets are also low-carb, but they are high in fat and moderate in protein.
