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12. Diet Menus Used in Nutient Analysis

Extract from "Updated Analysis of Health Problems Associated with High-Protein, High-Fat, Carbohydrate-Restricted Diets Reported via an Online Registry" by the
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) (Dec, 2003)

Note: Numbers in brackets refer to research references. See Low Carb Eating References

The nutrient analysis in Table 1: Nutrient Analysis of Atkins Diets is based on the following sample menus.

All menus are described in Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution.

Typical Induction Menu

Breakfast
Bacon, 4 slices
Coffee, decaf, 8 ounces
Scrambled eggs, 2

Lunch
Bacon cheeseburger, no bun:
Bacon, 2 slices
American cheese, 1 ounce
Ground beef patty, 6 ounces
Small tossed salad, no dressing
Seltzer water

Dinner
Shrimp cocktail, 3 ounces
Mustard, 1 teaspoon
Mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon
Clear consommé, 1 cup
T-bone steak, 6 ounces
Tossed salad
Russian dressing
Sugar-free Jell-O, 1 cup
Whipped cream, 1 tablespoon

Typical Ongoing Weight-Loss Menu

Breakfast
Western Omelet:
Eggs, 2
Cheddar cheese, 2 ounces
Bell peppers, 1 tablespoon
Onion, 1 tablespoon
Ham bits, 1/10 cup
Butter, 1 tablespoon
Tomato juice, 3 ounces
Crispbread, 1 carbo grams (1/4 slice)
Tea, decaf, 8 ounces

Lunch
Chef's salad with ham, cheese, and egg with zero-carb dressing
Iced herbal tea, 8 ounces

Dinner
Subway seafood salad, 1 item
Poached salmon, 6 ounces
Boiled cabbage, 2/3 cup
Strawberries, 1 cup
Cream, 4 tablespoons

Typical Maintenance Menu

Breakfast
Gruyere and spinach omelet:
Eggs, 2
Gruyere cheese, 2 ounces
Spinach, 1 cup cooked
Butter, 1 tablespoon
1 cantaloupe
Crispbread, 4 carbo grams (1 slice)
Coffee, decaf, 8 ounces

Lunch
Roast chicken, 6 ounces
Broccoli, 2/3 cup, steamed
Green salad
Creamy garlic dressing
Club soda

Dinner
French onion soup, 1 cup
Salad with tomato, onion, carrots
Oil and vinegar dressing
Asparagus, 1 cup
Baked potato, 1 small, with sour cream (2 tablespoons) and chives
Veal chops, 1 serving
Fruit compote, 1 generous cup)
Wine spritzer, 16 ounces

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The PCRM Report:

• Introduction and Methods
• Findings
• Nutrient Analysis
• Discussion of Health Concerns
  - Constipation
  - Lack of Energy
  - Bad Breath
  - Lack of Concentration
  - Kidney Problems (and Gout)
  - Heart Disease
  - Gall Bladder Problems
  - Diabetes
  - Cancer
  - Limitations of Weight Loss
• References
• Appendix: Diet Menus Used for Nutrition Analysis

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