Re: Viv's Modified Atkin's Diet
The yoghurt is one of my modifications. 'Live' yoghurt is supposedly full of the 'right' bacteria for the gut. I find it helps with constipation, and is a good 'carrier' for things like flax seeds. I use full-fat plain Greek-type yoghurt, organic if possible, preferably sheep or goat if I can get it.
Plain live yoghurt has about 6g of carb per 100g, so if you're sticking rigidly to the '20g of carb per day', which is the weight-loss Induction phase, you obviously have to limit it. If you're going for blood glucose control and allowing yourself a few more carbs, it can easily be worked in - many people have it for breakfast with (eg) berries and pumpkin seeds.
Low-fat and any form of commercial fruit-flavoured yoghurts are definitely out, though. They are usually full of sugar. And, as with anything - read the label. You're looking for 'total carbohydrate', not just 'sugar'.
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