A bit worried that I'm not getting in all my nutrients. How can a person be healthy?

[pinkfeathers]

Hello,

I've been on induction a week or so now. Just hit ketosis a few days ago. (I hit it at about day 5) I'm getting worried about health. I know that even with a regular diet it's very difficult to get all the nutrients one needs. And that is with eating all fruits and veggies, milk and etc. I'm really worried that eating like this just isn't healthy. I've been feeling really foggy in my head, lightheaded and just generally kind of weird. I have energy but it's just the way I'm feeling in my head that's bothering me.

I'm eating only a cup of spinach or brocolli a day. This seems way too low to maintain any level of health. If we are what we eat, how healthy can it be to do Atkins Induction? There's very few nutrients in meat, cheese and eggs. The tiny bit of veggies I almost don't even count towards vitamins as it seems so miniscule.

I'm taking vitamins. Even doctor oz says vitamins do not make up for a bad diet.

Please help me feel better about this. This seems so unnatural.

Thanks.

[Brook]

I'm confused.

Why are you only eating a cup of broccoli or spinach? You're supposed to be eating 3 cups of salad veggies or 2 cups of salad veggies + one cup of "other" legal veggie, so you missing out on that isn't about the diet, it's about you not eating what you're supposed to be eating!

The shift you're feeling is your body adjusting to ketosis. It's 1000% natural and to be expected. Do a search on the boards here about "Induction Flu" and you'll see it referenced quite a bit, as well as suggestions to help you through it.

In today's day and age, it is all but impossible to get all the nutrients you need from what you eat. Our soil is overworked, the food is warehoused/shipped/waxed/treated/frozen/etc etc. What should terrify you isn't eating so naturally (meat/dairy/veggies), what should concern you is what you were eating when you gained weight and how nutritionally devastating it's been. Seriously. Compare what you (or the average adult) eats in a day to what you're eating now (or should be on a proper induction) and it should shock and anger you.

Everyone should be taking supplements for the above mentioned reasons. Everyone.

Have you read DANDR?

[pinkfeathers]

Oh wow, it's been a while since I read DANDR. I thought it was only 1 cup.

Thanks for the update!

What did you eat veggie wise when you were on induction?

BTW, you look amazing. You're such an inspiration. I've never seen anyone look SOO different after losing weight.

[Whatsername]

The other thing is...induction is meant to last 2 weeks, at which point you will be adding even more veggies in. If you keep on the rungs, it won't be too long before you add dairy and fruit in.

I do use supplements but even without them, I think I eat better than I ever have and also think I eat healthier than most of the people I know.

Jane

[ittybitty]

You are right Pink, Brook looks absolutely amazing!!! Congratulations Brook.

Pink, she is right, make sure you reread the book, I'm reading it every day and am picking up on things I had originally missed. It is 3 cups of salad, and the veges in it should alleviate your concerns. Also make sure you take vitamins. After eating the way I ate for so long, I'm completely comfortable with this eating plan... I feel it is so much healthier than anything I've done before. Drinking water, taking vitamins, getting active, it can't be bad that's for sure. And don't forget, after the 14 day introduction, you will gradually start to add on other foods... more veges, fruit etc. As you read the book all of this will be explained to your satisfaction,.

Best Wishes as you continue with this wonderful program. Can't wait to follow your success.

Debi

[farmwife]

I think I am eating a lot more healthier than before.

Veggies I like to eat are:
cucumbers
cabbage/in soup or in a meat based dish
broccoli
cauliflower
spinach
celery w/ cream cheese
salad

[DarlingBri]

We are definitely eating more veggies than we did before Atkins, and we always liked veggies!

I use FitDay and I can see, per day, what my vitamin and mineral intake is, each day, against the US RDA criteria. (There criteria are very arguable but whatever, it's a graph, I like graphs.) I'm above, and often double, for everything except carb and fibre (which one expects with Atkins), and

Vit A, D and E
Magnesium
Thiamin
Manganese

This will change with the addition of fruit, nuts, etc but I'm fine with a multi-vitamin for now.

[liv]

There are lots of nutrients in meat.
I eat a lot of beef. Because it is great on nutrients. Here is a list
http://www.beefinfo.org/Default.aspx...eID=90&SecID=3

[imagood1]

Hi Pink -
The 2002 Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR), is the book we follow on this bulletin board. If you haven’t until you can get a copy you’ll find a condensed version at the top of the induction - (Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)(Atkins Diet Induction FAQs)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/77558-atkins-diet-induction-faqs.html.

Besides eating enough vegetables make sure you're getting enough pure water daily -- 64 ounces is the minimum -- this will help keep your internal organs healthy, improve the tone of your skin and felt keep you feeling full.

The recipe sites are helpful for meal planning – just make sure you use Induction Recipes to begin with.
http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/menus.html (Linda’s)
(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)(Never ending induction recipes)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/58513-never-ending-induction-recipes.html (Induction recipes)
(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)(Induction Recipe Basics--More recipes added)http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/6807-induction-recipe-basics-more-recipes-added.html (Induction Recipe Basics)

If you need anything we’re here to help you!! Good luck to you!

[IrishIrish]

Do yourself a favor, Pinkfeathers ... read the book, DANDR 2002 and this time read it up through the OWL chapter so you know what happens after the two week induction.

Unfortunately, too many people make assumptions about Atkins, as you did, because they are uninformed. Dr. Atkins lists out all the Rules of Induction and the Acceptable Food Lists which will guide you easily and expand your knowledge about Atkins.

Make note of the mention in the book about supplements, too.