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With obesity being the wide spread issue today, we have indeed given way to various combination of foods to be consumed so as to reach the ideal body weight. Atkins diet is one such example.

Remember, you should never start a diet without first talking to your doctor. This is especially true with a diet like Atkins because it is so stringent and is most likely a very significant change from your normal eating habits. Additionally, some research has indicated that this type of diet may endanger the kidneys, result in dehydration, or lead to other health problems. Ask for an alternate diet if your doctor dissuades you from trying Atkins.

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Posted by:  stdmk(Guest)  Posted on: 11/05/2009
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Posted by:  Brian  Posted on: 12/24/2008
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Posted by:  guest  Posted on: 08/18/2008
I would like to know how to cook the meat i can eat meat all the time but it has to be fryed? and that about dark meat. I don;t like white meat and skin can we eat it please advise




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