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Originally Posted by Cyborg  I'm trying to figure out the difference between the diet advocated by Dr. Bernstein and the Atkin's Diet.
As far as the nuts go, I suppose it's hard for me to accept that high calorie, low carb foods, such as nuts, can actually help one lose weight. |
I only have a limited knowledge of both diets, but from that, it appears to me that the Atkins Diet primarily focuses on reducing carb intake while encouraging high protein and high fat intake. It seems that the Bernstein Diet does not necessarily encourage the high/unlimited protein part, since certain amounts of protein will be converted to sugar and require more insulin. I don't know if that's the biggest difference that sets them apart, but it's something.
I think the concept behind the high calorie, low carb foods helping you to lose weight is that these foods are supposed to satisy you longer and reduce the need for snacking. Less food is required to fill you up.
