Pros and cons of the All-New Atkins Advantage Diet

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The best bits of the All-New Atkins Advantage Diet

You only have to do phase 1 for two weeks

After phase 1 you can start to introduce the carbohydrates that you crave

You're encouraged to think about whether you are really hungry and break the bad eating habits you may have, such as eating because you're bored or finishing the kids' leftovers

There's a really easy exercise plan, which you can fit around your day

If you do more exercise then you can reward yourself with more carbohydrate foods, such as bread, pasta and cereal

What are the downsides of the All-New Atkins Advantage Diet?

If you experienced the detox headache and bad breath/body odour in the original diet because your body was in ketosis, then you may experience these side effects again on the first phase as it'll put your body into ketosis. However, not everyone experiences these side-effects.

You may have to push yourself to exercise but that's no bad thing as exercise is good for your health and will mean you lose weight faster

It's still not the best diet for vegetarians but there are lots of meat alternatives in the shops these days

It's also high in fat, so if you have high cholesterol or you don't like high-fat, rich foods, this isn't the diet for you

You need to watch that you are eating a balanced diet of fruit and vegetables, lean protein and good carbohydrates once you've finished the plan

Ok, so what can I eat?

Phase 1 - example menu
Breakfast: 2 egg omelette with 2 rashers of lean bacon

Lunch: Salmon salad with mayonnaise, asparagus, cucumber and mixed salad leaves or try our barbecued salmon with cucumber, sour cream and chive salad (pictured)

Dinner: Grilled chicken with steamed cabbage and broccoli, sugar-free jelly and whipped cream

Snacks: Cream cheese with a stick of celery or half an avocado

Phase 2 - example menu
Breakfast: 1 small slice of high fibre wholegrain bread with cream cheese, 2 slices of beef tomato

Lunch: 1 small serving of beef, chicken or vegetable broth and a mixed side salad with slices of ham, chicken or turkey

Dinner: Baked white fish with sautéed mixed greens, try our baked cod with camembert

Snacks: 1oz almonds

Phase 3 - example menu
Breakfast: 1/2 pot cottage cheese with 1/2 a grapefruit

Lunch: Greek salad

Dinner: 6oz spare ribs with boiled greens and a side salad, why not have a go at making satay glazed ribs

Snacks: Either a sugar-free jelly and whipped cream or 1oz of almonds, walnuts or macadamia nuts

By phase 4 you will have lost the weight that you wanted to lose and have an understanding of how much carbohydrate you can eat to maintain your weight and the new healthy eating habits that you have learnt over the three phases. So phase 4 is up to you, whatever you need to eat to maintain your new figure.

Find out more about the All-new Atkins Advantage diet
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Where to next?
Read about the original Atkins Diet
Find recipes suitable for the Atkins Diet
See our other diets - we've got over 40 to choose from!
Find brilliant no-effort exercise advice
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By Louise O'Connell

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