Can I do Atkins again?

[Jnetty99]

Pretty simple question. Can one do Atkins without ever eating any cheeses and also no fruits or vegatables?

People will ask why?
Cheese I'm lactose Intolerant.
Fruits and Vegetables... I have IBS and my doctor thinks one or both fruits and vegetables are responsible.

[Alexa]

Re: Can I do Atkins again?

Hello Jnetty,

I am in no way an expert but it occured to me that a life without fruit or vegetables would be very hard - how would you get nutrition in? Has your dr mentioned trying to find out if fruit or veg or particular fruits or vegetables are responsible for your IBS - by elliminating them in rotation?

I'm pretty sure you could avoid diary though - by substituting in olive and other plant oils instead of butter, though I personally rely on mayo, cheese, butter (and avocado which may also be off limits for you) for fats - so it would probably be hard.

[Jnetty99]

Re: Can I do Atkins again?

Right now my GI doctor has order that cut off fruits and veggies to see how i feel. Overall i have been feeling better, but I still have other symptoms. I'm suppose to start adding slowly fruits and veggies and see what affects me.

[cocobelle]

Re: Can I do Atkins again?

When you start adding them back, choose from the Induction friendly list - add one at a time, to see if you react. Make sure that you get a good multi-vite and keep an eye on the bowels, since you'll be missing the added benefit of the fiber.

[Jnetty99]

Re: Can I do Atkins again?

Fiber good point. I'm currently taking fiber pills and fiber powder with water. The pills are orange flavor, but the power is not. it says 4grams of carbs per serving but 3g of dietary fiber so that equals 1 right. Is fiber not allowed during induction?